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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
7
A busy October looms in Pella with Fire Prevention Week and National Newspaper Week. Fall promotions break records as Midnight Madness nears September 30 and the high school hosts homecoming October 7 against Knoxville. Community boosters aimed to form a Pella high school sports group.
J H Johnson of Knoxville died early Wednesday at 88 after a Sunday stroke. A Central College graduate and longtime public servant, he served four Iowa House terms and was speaker in 1929 30. Survived by four sons and many grandchildren, services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at Bybee Davis Funeral Home.
The Pella Iowa City Council voted to delay action on annexation until October 4 due to the absence of Mayor Richard Tyseling and Councilman Joe Stientjes. Attendees debated taxes and city control, with attorney Roy Golden urging more cost information as REA service may continue six years after annexation.
Central College announces three new staff members. Norman E. Ryerson is named department chairman and associate professor of education with prior Europe DoD admin and Fulbright London teaching experience. Robert Wegter becomes assistant professor of speech after degrees from Central and Union Theological Seminary. Rev. Eugene Heideman named visiting professor of Bible, a missionary recruiter with extensive church and academic credentials.
In Newton at the Maytag Management Club the Fourth District candidates Bert Bandstra and John Kyl spoke and answered questions. Bandstra, a Democrat from Pella, and Kyl, a Bloomfield Republican, discussed federal spending inflation and government roles while recounting their careers and prior elections. The event was moderated and organized by local volunteers.
Retail sales in Pella rose 16 percent for January to March 1966 reaching 2 577 324 dollars versus 2 221 857 dollars a year earlier. Marion County total sales were 123 717 350 dollars with comparable Iowa towns posting varied totals. In an incident at Pella Johnnie Junior Peterson was fined after ramming into another car causing 450 dollars damage.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon will deliver a major address at the William Penn Auditorium Gymnasium in Oskaloosa on Saturday at 8 15 p m. He arrives at Ottumwa airport at 7 p m, will greet the public and press, then travel to Oskaloosa and be open to the public.
H. V. Vriezelaar of Otley was nominated by the Marion County Republican Central Committee to fill the short term Board of Supervisors vacancy. He previously ran as a write-in candidate in the primary to fill the two month term.
Edward Wesseling was chosen president of the Pella Community School District while Jack Cook became vice president. John Blommer was reappointed secretary for his twentieth year and Barbara VanderWerff remained district bookkeeper. Earl Pohlman becomes treasurer on July 1 1967 following the recent election. The meeting also accepted a $13 076 state aid for transportation check.
Marion County Republican Committee members and precinct workers plan a campaign call tonight to solicit donations for GOP candidates in the upcoming election on November 8. Residents are asked to contribute one dollar to support the two party system at county state and national levels.
John W. Patterson has been named extension associate for Marion and Mahaska Counties. He replaces Ron Sheetz, who transferred to Story County, with Manttee Sutton having a temporary appointment in Mahaska County. Patterson will oversee the 4-H program for the two counties.
A listing of local events includes Kiwanis Travelogue at Douwstra Chapel at 7 30 p m on Sept 22 Newcomer Coffee at Kiwanis Park at 10 a m Sept 22 AAUW Membership Coffee at 1215 Main St Sept 24 Tulip City Saddle Club trail ride meets at South End 66 Station at 1 p m Sept 24 Mission Conference of Pella Churches Sept 25 28 College Auxiliary pot luck Sept 26 Circle 8 Square Dance Old Fire Station 7 30 p m Sept 27 Otley Sunshine Bible Class at Dorothy Horman home 1 30 p m Sept 29 Recreation Commission registration Legion Bldg 7 9 p m Sept 30 Garage Sale rain date Oct 1 808 E Third Note Oct 4 TIT society at Delores Boat home 7 45 p m Oct 4 Legion Auxiliary meeting 7 30 p m
The Cub Scout Pack gathered at the Legion Hall for a Flag ceremony led by Den 8 on Monday September 19. John White played piano as the audience sang America the Beautiful while Mr. Clif ford White introduced Lee Anderson from the Izaak Walton League who spoke and demonstrated gun safety gear including high powered weapons and pistols. Security week begins September 20 and entry requires ages 8 to earn Bobcat and Wolf, 9 for Bear, 10 for Lion and Webelos, 11 for Boy Scout. Dens meet Mondays and pack meetings are the third Monday each month. 50 cents registration and one dollar annual Scouting magazine subscription. New boys will be assigned Dens. den mothers and a new Cub master are needed. contact Mrs. Andrew Van Berkum with referrals.
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