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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1966
Page
1
The notice lists publishing frequency as Tuesdays and Thursdays with a break between December 24 and January 1. It states second class postage paid at Pella and outlines subscription rates of 37 dollars in Marion Mahaska and Jasper counties, and 8 dollars elsewhere in the United States.
In Our Opinion Please, Don't Encourage Broken. The Judi care experiment in Wisconsin uses private attorneys at reduced rates under the Office of Economic Opportunity to provide free legal help, but most of the initial 86 cases are divorces. The piece argues tax funds spent to promote divorce are morally wrong and harmful, damaging families and welfare outcomes.
Police Chief Bob Houser and officials urge motorists to practice safety, watch for children near schools and playgrounds, and teach proper behavior. The Chronicle backs the appeal, stressing vigilant adults to prevent injuries and fatalities among youngsters. It may be the life of your child you save.
Congress has approved Medicare for Americans over 65 funded by Social Security taxes and a broader plan for all ages. The House Ways and Means Committee now discusses amending Medicaid to aid only the truly needy as New York weighs a Medicaid model requiring a family of four with $6000 net income to be medically indigent. The federal rule splits medical bills with states and counties covering the rest. Federal Medicare funds come from general appropriations via Social Security taxes.
The column notes Industry Recognition Month in October with Fridays and Saturdays October 28 and 29 as Industry Recognition Days. Open House and field demonstrations are planned by manufacturers, with a Moonlight Madness Sale from 8 to 11 pm promoting special bargains. Community efforts include annexation considerations and a County Board of Supervisors and City Council review, plus plans for 1967 Tulip Time and tulip beds at homes.
A couple describes traveling to Pella Iowa for the State Fair, staying overnight in a local motel, and planning to attend the events on Saturday and Sunday. They thank the local chamber of commerce for hospitality.
A report notes the appointment of Rudy Thies as Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Counselor at Central College. Thies, from Muskegon, brings math teaching, coaching, and district leadership experience, with degrees from Western Michigan University and Oregon.
Miss Stiller notes German students stay in one room while teachers move, while Miss Bercule enjoys horse riding and new duties on an Iowa farm. Both girls attend church with American families and play central social roles in Monroe, recently honored at a Van Wyk home party hosted with Mrs Ray Davis assisting.
The Band Parents Club of Pella Community Schools launches its annual fund drive with a homecoming soup supper announced by Daniel Bergman president. Junior and senior high band members will sell tickets in Pella homes during homecoming weekend to fund new uniforms and other needs beyond the music budget.
Pella Christian High School girls softball captured the sectional title at Pekin last Thursday night. In the opening round PC edged Eddyville 16 to 15 in nine innings, with Carolyn Vos piling up a double, triple and a home run. Semifinals saw PC topple Twin Cedars 14 to 4 in six innings as Jackie Van Wyngarden pitched a two hitter and Vos added three hits. The final, a tight 8 to 7 win, featured Vos with four hits and Marla Mehninga leading the victors. District play at Pekin opens Monday night.
Denny Karnstedt led a 16 runner field to win the three mile crosscountry race in 13 minutes 39 seconds at Big Rock Park as Central College edged William Penn 23 to 36. Tom Hutchinson finished second for William Penn in 15 minutes. Ammanuel Mehreteab of CUI placed sixth after a late arrival from campus, beating Dirk Bradt for seventh. Mehreteab, from Ethiopia, is noted as a top distance runner.
An appeal notes classes must proceed despite instructors absent in Pella Community Schools. Illness and staffing create a serious problem for principals with only one English candidate, one homemaking/biology candidate, and one vocal music candidate. A need exists for substitutes in English, History, Mathematics, and Science. Those interested in substitute work are encouraged to respond.
The Pella Chronicle requests readers to contact 628-3870 with name address telephone number area qualified to teach and type of teaching certificate held. Instructions note that a substitute certificate is easy to obtain if you have prior Iowa teaching experience and that expired certificates require contact with one of three principals for forms. Quotes offer multiple maxims and reflections.
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