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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
1
A Pella newspaper statement outlines policy to present major issues within space limits. It notes that opinions on the page are not necessarily the paper's own and welcomes free exchange of reader views in editorial columns.
The newspaper invites free exchange of fact and opinion and welcomes comments on published material. All submissions are subject to our editorial standards and may be edited for consistency and quality. Signed contributions are encouraged.
An Iowa editorial voice condemns using Murray Becks profession as smear while praising his experience in government and business and urging restraint before the election. It notes the danger of guilt by association and calls for fair campaigning and settlement before voting. A separate column laments youth driving habits and applauds the Iowa State Fair crowd control on Tulip Time nights, plus a thank you from a Kansas girl scout troop to Pella officials.
Raymond D. Moore, minister at Killduff Methodist Church, writes of a Sunday visit from a former Summer Camp group member who learned of the church notice in the paper. A separate note describes plans for a Teen Age Republicans convention in the Fourth District with Max Mills and John Kyl as speakers and a luncheon. Teenagers in grades 7 through 12 may participate via current or new Iowa Teen Age Republicans membership.
Des Moines hosted the annual Directors Clinic on August 23, sponsored by the Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa. More than 500 directors, their wives, and families from local farmer owned cooperatives attended. From the Pella cooperative, T. G. Ver Meer and Elmer Nollen were present. A Pella family reported a Northwest Iowa camping trip, recalling a quip about Sunday swimming.
In Marion County a conflict arises as two candidates from the same township as incumbent Arthur Van Waardhuizen challenge for the west district seat. A State Solicitor General opinion allows candidacy and election, but residency prevents service. Voters urge reform, noting at large elections enable cross district control and unfair representation for west and north districts, urging formal districting or code fixes.
In a editorial voice the Tipton Conservative criticizes Herbert F. Hoover for divisive antiwar rhetoric about Vietnam. The piece argues the candidate inflames pacifists and aids enemies while noting U.S. mortuary practices, praising the nation’s care for fallen soldiers and stressing the grim realities of war.
A letter from West Des Moines Express readers argues property taxes are confiscatory and inadequately tied to ability to pay. It cites unpaid taxes on idle commercial blocks, notes retirees suffer most, and calls for income-based relief or a thorough budget review.
A Fourth District Teen-Age Republican Convention is set for September 10, 1966 at the Tallcorn Motor Hotel in Marshalltown Iowa. Registration runs 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the convention opening at 11:00. Goals include drafting a constitution electing district officers and providing Republican youths a forum to hear party leaders.
In July four Iowa communities Ogden Plainfield Colfax and Woodbine marked 100 years. Towans joined each town in pageants contests parades barbecues and fairs celebrating the centennial milestone with local festivities and gatherings.
The writer reports attending nineteen county fairs showing thousands of 4-H and FFA members. Livestock, demonstrations, homemaking and living skills were high quality. The standout feature was polite, well-groomed youths who showed sportsmanship and leadership, reflecting positive results from cooperative programs among parents, leaders and youngsters.
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