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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1966
Page
2
An early ride along Highway 163 charts a farm morning as Frank ferries pupils toward Pella. Students, dogs, corn fields, pheasants, and farm sights color the route. The driver notes fashion, routines, and the emotional ties as youngsters head to school and imagine future newspaper fame.
Jeanne Bandstra sails with Gloria and Jeanne to Europe aboard the Good Ship Rotterdam on September 16 for about a year of travel and work. She will join sister Mia Bandstra in Amsterdam then travel to Italy and the Alps for skiing lessons. The group includes Milene Levise and Gin Fey Kredit, both teachers, plus other friends. Jeanne is a nurse by training and the party aims to take up short term jobs aligned with their professions.
Four area students received diplomas at a Des Moines October 2 graduation ceremony held at the Memorist Auditorium. James E Vander Werff of Reasnor, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Vander Werff, earned a Diploma in Salesmanship and Business Management. Mrs K Diane N ter of Mrs Pauline Jo earned a Diploma in Business machines and clerk typist. Duane Keith Meyer, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Meyer, earned a Diploma in Junior Accounting and Automation. Marvin Eugene Vande Kieft, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Vande Kieft, earned a Diploma in Salesman counting and Enss agement. The ceremony recognized all students completing a diploma course at AI B since last September. Attorney Duane F Meyer attended an Estate Planning Institute in Newton on Sept 21, presented by the Jasper County Bar Assoc. Mr and Mrs E R Humble of Ottumwa were Friday visitors in the home of Mrs Besse Van Vark, and Mrs Henry Veld huis returned after three weeks in the Netherlands visiting his ill father.
Mr and Mrs Gene Voyce announce the birth of an 8 lb 3 oz girl named Vickie Lynn. Mary Aletha, adopted by Mr and Mrs Maynard De Vries, arrives September 20, to be welcomed by brother Mark Allen. Grandparents listed for De Vries family. Roger Eugene Jansen, 4 lb 11 oz, born September 13 at Mahaskar hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Jansen. Grandparents named Paul Nieuwsma and Henry D. Jensen. Baby girl for Bill and Karr born September 21 at Pella Community hospital. Baby boy for Henry and spouse Rooda born September 23 at Pella Community hospital. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Paul Olstrand er on September 25 at Pella Community Hospital.
The record lists several hospital moves in September with patients admitted to Pella Community Hospital on September 21 including Mrs. Lawrence Grooters and Mrs. Glen De Bruin with her son. Discharges occurred September 25 for Mrs. Grooters and September 21 for John Dicleman. Other patients admitted or discharged September 21 and 22 include John R. Van Van Gorp Don De Heer Kimberly Horman and Charles Watkins. Minnie Vanderkrol entered Des Moines Methodist Hospital on September 19.
County Extension Director Richard Freeman cautions against inviting insects indoors this fall. Entomologist Hareley Gundersen of Iowa State University notes several pests like dust mites, box elder bugs, face flies, and cluster flies may enter homes through cracks. They cause annoyance but do not damage humans, pets, or plants or feed indoors.
The notice outlines seasonal steps to deter pests near houses. It recommends regular treatment every 10 days in frost-prone areas, creating a sod strip around foundations, crushed-rock borders, and applying miticides to lawns and lower walls. If infestations persist, it suggests applying DDVP Vapona behind baseboards and frames using oil or aerosol with caution.
A sequence of admissions discharges and transfers at the Pella Community Hospital notes Ed Meinders and Bert Vander Werf admitted on Sept 23 24. Henry Blom and Case Van Arkel admitted Sept 24. Several patients dismissed Sept 23 24 and others admitted Sept 25 including Mrs Bill Wolf of Knoxville.
The Pella Historical Society's board approved initial restoration work at the Wyatt Earp boyhood home site. Plans call for moving the Benson Mill onto the Earp Property and erecting a protective building with up to 2200 dollars in phase one funding from the Kruidenier Memorial Fund and the Pella Garden Club. Exterior painting and repairs continue, with a museum phase to follow in the upstairs apartment, including a connecting doorway to the repository.
A large tulip bed is readied for planting once bulbs arrive from Holland. The society will receive 64 500 tulip bulbs as the Central Bulb committee coordinates plantings. Holland donated 15 000 tulips honoring Pel la's Dutch heritage and Tulip Time promotion. Two garages moved to the site will be unified into a large barn for storage, wood shoe maker and pottery.
Mrs. John Kirtley of the Marion county Tuberculosis and Health Association praises a Contact X-ray program to locate hidden cases of tuberculosis. Under Leonad B. Fisher, the effort uses tuberculin skin testing followed by chest X-rays for those in contact with an active case.
Patrolman Paul Roby from Oskaloosa, Ottumwa District, told Rotary Club members that 590 Iowa highway fatalities this year largely stem from driver error. He cited speed as a leading contributor, overdriving headlights at night as a second major cause, and improper passing as a close third.
Word from Tools Chapel notes visits among Knoxville residents and nearby towns, with social gatherings at the Stines and Timmins homes. Iowa Highway Patrol outlines measures to cut accidents including stricter ticketing, more speed enforcement, and hearings for repeat offenders. motorcycle crashes and seat belt importance discussed. Local events include church and civic activities, attendance at a National Flowing Match, and plans for Fort Leonard Wood leave and Des Moines conventions.
Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at Mark Woody’s home including the Swanks Wassenars Woody and family Van Dever and Keuning households. Milton Heifner graduates pilot training September 13 at Medina AFB Texas then to Vance AFB Oklahoma for further training. 4H club officers elected at County Line Blue Bells meeting with Elaine McConoghey as president and other posts filled. October officers’ training in Newton and a family night in Tools Chapel Church planned. New address noted for Pvt Dick Van Wyk Jr US 55890333 Co F 3p BN SECT BDE Ft Leonard Wood Mo 65473.
The Marion County Soil Conservation District and the Federal Fish Hatchery report stocking 3960 catfish. Orders due by May 1 specify fish counts by pond area and depth, with landowners listed for delivery. Ponds may require minimum sizes for bass and bluegill, stocking guidelines, harvest guidance, and property respect.
Mr and Mrs Albert Foster of Greenfield were honored at a reception marking their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple celebrated with family and friends, reflecting on seven decades of marriage and shared memories from their life in Greenfield.
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