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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1966
Page
1
The Che Pella Chronicle lists Marion De Zwarte James Hueser Merle Pratt as key figures with roles including publisher editor and ad manager in a staff roster.
In Our Opinion farmers in central Iowa anticipate a bumper harvest, but warn that machinery and fatigue cause injuries every year. The editorial stresses safety, noting early fall accidents claim fingers, arms or legs, and urges careful work to keep front pages free of farm accidents.
A humorous meditation on the elusive "they" behind common phrases and authority. The piece questions who these sources are, noting editors and professionals often cite "they" to lend weight, while none can name or meet such figures. It plays with mystery and social curiosity.
A reflective piece on avoiding admission of ignorance and preferring silence. The speaker mocks the lure of simple explanations, noting how people say not knowing is better left unsaid and warning against easy evasions.
Iowa politics heat up as Governor Harold Hughes and Republican challenger William Murray trade claims over tax refunds and leadership. Nixon labels Democratic projects as vote buying while Iowa freshmen congressmen attract national attention.
A nearby reservoir plan for Roberts Creek remains under discussion as the Corps signals potential continued development. County supervisors are urged to recognize the water storage value, balancing cost with broad community benefits. Local merchants supporting the Retail Bureau receive visible recognition through new decals.
A 31 year old gelding named Baldy, once a top rodeo and cattle horse, has been grazing on Ed Goche's farm north of Bancroft for the past 14 years, with age noted as comparable to a 105 year old human.
Statement required by federal law shows ownership management and circulation for the Pella Chronicle published semi weekly at Pella Iowa. Publisher Marion De Zwarte Pella Iowa Editor Jim Hueger Pella Iowa Pella Publishing Inc Pella Iowa bondholders none average copies sold 3123 for the 12 months before the date shown Marion De Zwarte publisher
Judy De Zwarte was elected president of LL Camp Fire Girls for the 1966 67 school year at a cook out featuring homemade ice cream. Other officers were selected in the event and announced.
Year will be Tomi Steward vice president Myra Heusink veld secretary Jo Emmert treasurer and Barbara Paul council representative Co-leaders of the LLS group are Mrs Annabelle DeZwarte and Mrs Tom Steward Mrs Francis Furcht is sponsor.
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