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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1962
Page
2
Our opinion urges support for the Pella Christian School Society as it faces a $75,000 debt and must liquidate to maintain its educational system. The writer argues for free will contributions from the entire community, emphasizing public and private schooling coexistence and the broader benefit to the town’s appeal.
Army Corps biologist Frank Collins told Marion County Improvement Council and locals that Red Rock Dam will bring recreational potential and economic benefits. He cautioned that progress may look dark until completion in 1967 and urged advance planning to handle expected visitor influx.
A Iowa group chartered a bus from Des Moines to Phoenix for a convention in Phoenix. They toured the Grand Canyon and Salt River Canyon with scenic views then attended the biennial convention of the National Federated Republican Women. Governor Paul Fannin, Claire Williams and Senator Barry Goldwater were among speakers. Mrs. John Camp of Bryant Iowa was elected first vice president by a three to one vote. The Iowa Federation won a national award for membership gains and program excellence. The trip returned via Cameron Missouri and included birthday celebrations for Mrs. H W Vriezelaar.
Gov Norman A Erbe proclaimed October Iowa Industry Month with backing from the Iowa Manufacturers Association. He urged Iowans to salute industry to boost future growth and create job opportunities as farms mechanize. Larry D Linn of IMA said local observances would run from a few days to a week in communities statewide to educate residents on industry’s economic contributions.
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