1964 TV debate between Kyl and Bandstra on Medicare and civil rights
John Kyl of Bloomfield and Bert Bandstra of Pella debated Medicare Social Security Civil Rights and poverty programs on the People's Press Conference last Tuesday. They clashed over Medicare funding the Kerr MIlls program the role of states versus federal power and the fairness of Social Security tax levels amid raises in benefits and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bandstra
Pella
Iowa
John Kyl
Bloomfield
People’s
Kyl
Bandstra
Fisenhower
United States
Rep
J.P
Thi
Senator Goldwater
Kerr- Mills
Kerr-Mills
Congress
Beason Mill letters correct local history errors
Earl Beason writes to the Pella Chronicle to correct mistakes about the Benson Mill. He describes its origins in Lynnville, movement with capstan and oxen, and its two story with full basement structure. He recalls personal memories and notes the mill’s connection to local history and the West Market Park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Beason
Beason
West Market Park
Historical Society
Othe
Lynnville
Pella
Benson Mill
Wagamon
Benson
Sandra Nikkel wins first in WCTU poster test
Sandra Nikkel daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Nikkel was notified last week that she won first prize in the state WCTU poster contest. She earned 5 dollars for top honors in state competition, with Marshall Castorf taking third place in her division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally — Sandra Nikkel
Melvin Nikkel
WCTU
Marsha Castorf
Mary Ver Meer Crowned Iowa Dairy Princess in Des Moines
Mary Ver Meer of Pella, 1963 Tulip Queen and Central College student, was crowned Iowa Dairy Princess at the Iowa Dairy Conference coronation in the Savery Hotel Des Moines last Thursday night. The event included photos by the Chronicle photographer and awarded her a $300 scholarship and a $200 wardrobe allowance. The lineup featured past princesses Deanna Powell Judy Steinsrud and Linda Lyon alongside finalists and escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ver Meer
Pella
Harold Ver Meer
Iowa Dairy
Iowa Dairy Conference
Savery
Des Moines
Chronicle
Mary
ADA
Linda Lyon
True County Dairy Princess
Iowa
Deanna Powell
Coggon
Judy Steinsrud
Montezuma
Judy
Central College
Chronicle News
Iowa party platforms compared for 1964 election
A compact, editor supplied comparison of Iowa Republican and Democratic platforms with a brief note on the Conservative line. It highlights differences on income tax, welfare, education, labor, civil rights, and government reform, while noting the GOP and Democrats share goals on roads, tax reform, and development. Copies are available at Chronicle offices and party headquarters in Des Moines and Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
GOP
Washington
Hughes
Kerr-Mills
Chronicle
Pella
Democratic State Central Committee
Des Moines
Gideon A Roose rites are Monday
Funeral services for Gideon A Roose 79 retired carpenter were held Monday October 26 1964 at 1000 am at the Chapel of the Van Dyke Duven Funeral Home Rev Ralph J Bos officiated with burial in Oakwood Cemetery Roose died Friday at Pella Community Hospital Surviving are his brother Will J Noose of Pella and sister Jennie C Roose of Pella Preceding him in death were two sisters and brothers A complete obituary will appear in a later issue of the Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon A. Roose
van Dyk-Duven
Ralph J. Bos
Oakwood Cemetery
Gideon
Pella
Will J. Noose
Jennie C. Roose
The
Chronicle
Ray Buitenwerf
Jasper County
Sully
van Dyk-Duren Funeral Home
Formosa Bill Breuklander Leaves Viet Nam Station
Formosa bill Breuklander has left Viet Nam and is stationed in Formosa again with a new address listed at A/20 Wm. F. Breuklander, 6214 Spt. Sq., A.P.O. 140, San Francisco, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Breuklander
Viet Nam
Formosa
Wm. F. Breuklander
Spt. Sq
A.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Faith and Walk Highlight Rotary and Local News
The report notes Rotary District head Russell Harper praising the quote A man who has faith must often walk alone at a local meeting. It covers Knoxville visit by Republican candidates led by Evan Hultman for governor, and District 600 efforts to strengthen youth service through an Interact chapter. Also mentions WWI veteran Ray Buitenwerf of Sully, funeral details, and a Central College chaplain conference in Chicago October 29 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Dist. Head
Evan Hultman
W. L. Mooty
Bill Bump
L. B. Liddy
Secretary of Agriculture
Knoxville
Paul Harris
Russell
Bunny) Hanper
Ottumwa
Tom Essex
Mt. Pleasant
Abraham Bueso FP
Honduras
Midwest
Bueso P
Des Moines
Arthur J. de Jong
Central College
Department of Religion
United Presbyterian Church In
Chicago
Pella Christian honors list for first six weeks
One hundred eighteen students are named to the Pella Christian High School honor roll for the first six week period. The freshman class leads with 36 honorees, followed by juniors 33 seniors 30 and sophomores 19. The complete listing includes names across freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors with multiple entries such as Arkema Bandstra De Haan De Jong and Van Zee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian
Pella Christian High School
Melvin — Arkema
Velma Bandstra
Karen de Bruin
Guy de Haan
Linda de Jong
Marilyn Hettinga
Dorothy Hol
Mary Hoogendoorn
Duane Jansen
Karen Jansen
Jerry Lanser
Ruth van Ee
Kathleen van Gilst
Nancy van
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forboy
Sandra Nikkel
General Assembly
Rotary International
Bunny” Harper
Harper McIntyre Wholesale Hardware Company
Pella Club
Ward
Duff White
Jack Carpenter
George Heusinkveld
Jasper County Dairymen
Louise van Zante
Francis van Zante
Reasnor
Mark de Jong
Judy de Kock
Twila de Kock
Nellie Kaldenberg
James Limburg
Greta Moes
John Piersma
Joann Schut
Esther Steenhock
Linda Stouwie
Janice Sturing
Phyllis Terlouw
Linda Vander Hart
Ken Vander Wal
Mark van Gilst
Ken van Wyk
Sandra van Wyngarden
Clarence van Zee
Jim van Zee
Judith van Zee
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