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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1975
Page
1
Tonight's joint meeting of city officials reviews a 75 page draft ordinance. The open session will hash over how the city should expand in an orderly way. The 7 30 p m start time and council chambers location are noted.
The Conservative Coalition of Iowa assesses the 1975 Iowa General Assembly votes to gauge conservatism. Democrat Rep. Dieleman shows 6 percent conservative voting on 14 issues, Sen. Hill 60 percent on 10, with both differing on housing, unemployment benefits, wage rules, and school funding. Hill and Dieleman cast varied stances on tax, governance, and welfare matters.
Looking Back items recall a Garden City Feeder plant strike delaying work, Gerald Vriezelaar’s arm injury, and Pella gun club wins amid bad roads. Ten, twenty, and five year marks feature birthday celebrations, a bicycle accident, Miss Homecoming, RCYF exchanges, and Cross Country teams earning a 2nd place at North Mahaska.
Military notice lists Cpl. Steven C De Jong at MACG-18 HHS-18 FPO San Francisco California 96602 with new mail instructions and his service contact number.
The writer confirms a photo with Richard Nixon in Red Oak in 1960 when Nixon ran against Kennedy and narrowly lost. He recalls being in a crowd at the town square bandstand and later meeting Nixon in New York for a 20 minute photo session. The piece hints at Mills County GOP chair Bill Scherle seeking newsroom input.
The Iowa corporation Jaarsma Bakery Inc is incorporated under Chapter 496A with a perpetual duration. It authorizes 50 000 shares of common stock at 10 dollars par value. Initial office is 727 Franklin St Pella IA with Ralph A Jaarsma as agent. Directors listed include Ralph A Jaarsma and Howard Jaarsma with addresses in Pella IA and Columbus St. The filing date is October 15 1975.
In Marion County Iowa the September 12 1975 probate admits the January 17 1967 will of Anthony T Griffloen to probate appoints Jeanette Griffloen as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months and those wishing to contest must bring action within one year from the second publication date. Dated September 30 1975 with attorney Dwaine F Meyer. Route 2 Knoxville Iowa 50138 and 810 Main Street Pella Iowa 50219.
Probate No 30-188 notices the admission of the Last Will of Alice Wielard to probate. Gertrude Maasdam and Johanna Lanser are named executors. Action to set aside claims allowed or paid. Dated September 29, 1975.
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