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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1965
Page
1
Published in Pella, the city that's ready to explode calls for reader input on hot issues. The newspaper states its policy to present multiple sides and edit letters in line with standard editorial practice while inviting commentary from all readers.
A collage of opinions on inflation roots blaming taxes and government policy, with notes on wage-price dynamics and a jab at the Poverty War. Items include references to Postmaster General changes, astronauts, draft deferments, and farming guidance on soil and pasture practices.
Little Craig Van Zante the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Van Zante was the hon ored guest at a baby shower held Wednesday evening August 25 at the home of Mrs. Dale Steenhoek Mrs. Hubert Vande Werf and Mrs. Donald Boertje hostesses Guests enjoyed games and coffee with attendees including Mrs. Dean Van Haaften Mrs. Vernon Boot Mrs. Elmer Vander Lin den Mrs. Bernie Van Roekel Mrs. Willis Vander Voot Mrs. Lawrence Van Zante Mrs Tunis Van Zante Mrs. Lester Steenhoek Mrs. Gerrit Styk huis Mrs Gradus Van Zante Mrs Francis Huyser Mrs Tone Van Zante Mrs Andrew Van Zante Mrs Brine Van Ee Mrs Gertrude Lautenbach Mrs Marvin Vander Werf Mrs Ed Van Zante Mrs Lloyd Van Zante Peggy Vander Voort Also invited but absent were Mrs John Rien Mrs Delis Walraven es Henry Boertje Mrs Wm. Van Zante and Louise Mundy.
A reader argues against state funded retraining projects in Iowa, recalling older employer linked training that was undermined by minimum wage laws. The letter condemns government experiments, praising private, home based training and warning voters about wasted spendable income on bureaucratic programs.
Readers recount a fanciful series of events after July 4 celebrations in Arnolds Park. A Peace Corps worker reportedly injured in Darkest Africa collapses cross a street, sparks ignite dried grass, a St Bernard with a brandy flask allegedly scatters alcohol odor, a capital press writer spins the tale, and a crowd with a Governor Hughes portrait sings as they disperse.
A New Market Virginia report notes that Christians have little cause for smugness about 2000 years of church progress. The world remains mostly non Christian and the unChristian trend appears to rise while Christianity must sustain its share of global acceptance. The Shenandoah Valley region is cited.
A Chamber of Commerce note urges expansion of tourist services after visitors to Pella found openings scarce and places of interest unmarked. It cites map outreach, plans to publish local attractions, and invites member letters to guide future bulletins and community problem solving.
Conservation- Davis proposes seed area fencing immediately after planting to establish and maintain protective vegetation cover for conservation units. The guidance emphasizes rapid enclosure to support vegetation growth and protection of the area.
One thousand attended the Nashua annual marriage reunion at the Little Brown Church. Mr and Mrs William Johnson of West Bend celebrated their 50 year marriage there. E G Riter now of Corona California traveled the longest distance to attend the event with other couples married in the historic Nashua church.
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