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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1975
Page
1
Community reaction divides over the 40 acre purchase north of the high school site funded from the 2 1/2 mill fund. Proponents cite growth needs and future expansion while opponents question whether the price was high given comparable farmland.
Marion County Assessor Merle Maddy objects to sharp valuation increases ordered by the State Revenue Director. He argues the gains protect school funding but doubt persists about accuracy and local control, noting statewide figure manipulation impacts next year's taxes.
The newspaper outlines reader letters as sincere public thought about issues facing the Pella community. Readers are encouraged to submit signed letters from bona fide people. The paper reserves the right to shorten letters to fit space.
A summary of Bob Hanscom's Pioneers in Grease Paint Chapter eight The Great American Soap Box covers early Chautauqua and Lyceum speakers. It notes William Jennings Bryan James Conwell and many others who shaped circuits on the Sobieski Circuit and across the country. It also mentions Edgar Bergen introducing characters and inspiring lecturers like Dad Gates and Andy Beshore.
A noted educator from a nearby school district discusses the success or failure of school bond issues. He notes that school boards and administrators rarely pass bonds. the community must realize the need and approve the proposal. Passing a bond issue is a two way street.
Pella's Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89 hosts the Sixth District American Legion and Auxiliary fall conference with registrations at 8 a.m. in the Legion Hall. The program includes a flag-raising, service officer schools, district meetings, a joint banquet at Lincoln Elementary School, and afternoon sessions with committee reports and general business. State Commander Fritz Possehl and Auxiliary State President Mrs. Harold Bochart will speak.
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