Zoning Ordinance for Pella Iowa Sets Comprehensive Rules
Editorial notes the city requires a comprehensive zoning and subdivision ordinance governing land and building use. It covers lot sizes, building heights, signs, mobile home parks, open space and parking and will affect homeowners, developers, and contractors. Public input was sought. legal notices and hearings accompany the ordinance in the Chronicle.
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League studies Pella schools
The League of Women Voters units will study Pella education, focusing on pupil teacher ratio calculations and its reflection of conditions, plus the purpose and use of tests. Iowa basic skills testing will be reviewed. Morning unit at 601 West First at 9 a.m. Evening unit at 510 West First at 7:30. Both welcome all interested.
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Improper tacking charge in Independence Street accident
A charge of improper tacking was filed against Donald Lee Koomees of Central College after a Saturday crash on Independence Street. Police say Koomees’ van struck a car driven by Forrest Ver Ploeg of Pella, causing about $600 damage to the Ver Ploeg vehicle and $120 to Koomees’. In another backing ac
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Engineers to Meet at Pepper Tree Inn Des Moines
The American Institute of Industrial Engineers will meet Oct. 13 at the Pepper Tree Inn, Des Moines. A social hour at 6:30 p.m. precedes dinner at 7:15. Guest speaker Douglas Burne from the Des Moines bulk mail center will discuss and a tour will follow. Elsie Van Kooten of Pella is charged with failing to yield in a Sept. 23 incident on Franklin, backing from a parking space and hitting Bryan Nunnikhoven. damage to both cars is about $500.
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Elsie van Kooten
Pella
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Newcomers Welcome in Pella Thank Local Helpers
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schanke thank Pella residents for warm reception. Neighbors delivered bread soup and jello while Welcome Wagon and Jaycees provided flowers groceries and gifts. The note expresses gratitude and encourages shopping locally.
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Stanton native Virginia Christine Mrs Olson famed coffee spotter
Iowa born Virginia Christine known as Folger’s Mrs Olson rose from Stanton to screen roles in Hollywood. She shared a dramatic gift, married Fritz Feld, and later became a top television personality in Folger’s coffee ads. The Felds reside in Brentwood Los Angeles and travel widely.
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Looking Back at Pella Local History Milestones
Ten years ago Central College hired Norman Ryerson as education chair and Robert Wester as assistant professor while Paul H. Farrer became Rosscreen president and Kuyper moved to the board. Ten more years back the 1951 Pella football team upset Indianola 124 in rain for first conference win in six years with Marv De Zwarte scoring after Indianola fumbled.
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