Vision of world peace through a broad Anglo nation alliance
The speaker argues progress requires risk and faith in America’s destiny as a leading democratic power. Dr. C W De Kiewen proposes a postwar system uniting English speaking nations and Europe under an ironclad police alliance to maintain peace, excluding aggressors as unworthy gangsters until they reform and may later be admitted.
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America
C. W. de Kiewen
Britain
United States
League of Nations
Tulip Time theme and world news mix in Iowa column
A reader notes Tulip Time in Pella should honor Dutch freedom with a patriotic theme while reflecting on Holland’s struggle for liberty. The piece shifts to comments by Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka in Berlin, then to reflections on Japan’s position in World War II and a late mention of the Yugoslav affair and Allied campaigns.
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America
Holland
Pella
Iowa
Old Country
Matsuoka
Japan
Berlin
League of Nations
Geneva
England
United States
Far East
Germany
Pacific
Axis dreams crumble amid war fears and Arbor Day plan
A column traces Axis hopes collapsing as World War II pressures grow, urging American aid to hasten Der Tag. It then recounts a 1940s Iowa Arbor Day push proclaimed by Governor Geo Wilson for April 11, urging citizens to plant trees and renew community forestry efforts in towns like Pella and Oskaloosa with Civilian Conservation Corps help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Towa
Pella
Oskaloosa
Civilian Conservation Corps
Iowa
Editorial Comment Sparks Debate on Prosperity and War
A series of editorial fragments discuss predicted prosperity, dangers of war-driven booms, and warning against overconfidence. The Sioux City Journal notes Japan’s likely neutrality unless losses seem unavoidable, Mussolini’s attack on U S democracy, and a call for independent American foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. Other items criticize income tax, fiscal policy, and social security rhetoric amid politics.
Fire at Buerkens Wacon Factory near Pella causes major loss
A fire broke out just after noon at the Buerkens Wacon factory south of the engine room in Pella, burning a wooden building full of lumber and wagon fixtures. Loss estimated at 6,000 dollars, insured. Hundreds of Pella men watched as firefighters fought the blaze.
Pioneer Pella businessman sells to Soctens and Kool
The Reporter noted that D. Huber, a pioneer Pella businessman, sold his business to Soctens and Kool. The transfer is set to take effect in September.
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Huber
Pella
Soctens & Kool
1921 executions announced in Ft. n for Fosdick murder
Twenty years ago Orrie Cross and Eugene Weeks were sentenced to execution at Ft. n for the murder of George Fosdick in Nes Moines Pella. The men held up and killed him. The Women’s Federated Chih continued laying walks in South Park. A plan to take over Oak wood Cemetery was discussed by the City Council and Cemetery Association. Supt. FM Frush named vice president of the State Teachers’ convention. New Sharon arson cases dismissed on Mahaska District Court docket. Huber met with council over cemetery move. Viersen returned from California. Ideal Pharmacy offered Columbia Graphophones at war prices with automatic stop. Priscilla Dean starred in The Virgin of Stamboul at Alamo theatre. Universal picture. Samoan tractor shipment advertised by Gary Vogelant. Two hundred thousand farmers bought tractors last year.
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Orrie Cross
Eugene Weeks
Ft. N
George Fosdick
Nes Moines
In. Pella
Oakwood Cemetery
D. S. Huber
Retmy
Cemetery Association
Supt
FM. Frush
Des Moines
New Sharon
Mahaska District
Davis
Johnnn A. Howell
Pella
H. Viersen Jr
California
Columbia
Priscilla Dean
Virgin of Stamhoul
Alamo Theatre
Universal
Gary Vogelant
Pella Council to Hire Consulting Engineer for Light Plant
Ten years ago in April 1931 the newly elected Pella Council decided to hire a consulting engineer to review the light plant with recommendations for improvements. The era also saw local activity including the sale of Hotel Pella to J D Wilcox, police and fire appointments, coal testing at the light plant, and the death of Herman Bauman the real estate dealer.
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Ira Curtin
Pella
J. D. Wilcox
Greenfield
J. M. Cox
Clarence van Vark
Fire Department
A. P. Vander Meide
Bob Robison
Rosscreen Company
License numbers of careless drivers turn in
The Lincoln and Webster Grade Schools junior patrollers collect license numbers from careless or reckless drivers. Students from sixth to eighth grade patrol crossings daily, with a STOP sign guiding motorists. Up to March 28, 276 drivers failed to stop and two were accused of reckless driving.
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Lincoln and
Webster
Lincoln Building
Pella Citizens Support C R T P Band Concerts 1911
Business men of Pella contributed over 500 dollars to fund the C R T P Band for a summer concert series. Harvey planned an acetylene light plant as Gate City Light Factory manager Tennis presented a proposal to the city council, which accepted. Peter Heerema and Miss Jennie Vander Beek wed in Oskaloosa, with friends cheering the couple in Pella by train.
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Pella
Harvey
Tennis
Gate City
Central Glee Club
Robert C. Williams
Rippey
Chuédon
Sheldon
Sibley
Sioux Falls
Peter Heerema
Jennie Vander Beek
Oskaloosa
Charley Croll
Newton
Groff
Palle
Mia Hisabeth
Glozel
Lows
Peation
Infield
Lowa
P. HL. Vaniorp
FFA District Speaking Contest Preparations Noted
The local Future Farmers of America chapter outlines preparation for the district speaking contest to be held in Indianola. Three events enter Pella with parliamentary procedure, public speaking, and extemporaneous, led by officers and students aiming to advance to the state level and Iowa College event later in spring.
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America
Future Farmers of America
F. F
Pella
Iowa
Indianola
Lester Ter Louw
Melvin Brummel
Harold Vander Linden
Norman Vanfeet Linden
Ean
Iowa College
Anual
Music Notes: Mr Ruby and Miss Tysneling Nar Bey Ferry a Cold
Incoherent notes discuss a frosty theme and a radio broadcast remedy. Mentions Mr Ruby Miss Tysneling and a distant gun reference. Fragmentary and unclear details prevent full reconstruction of event or context.
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Mr. Ruby
Miss ‘Tysneling
Commercial Classes Sweep District Contest Title
Mrs Laura Puffer led a shorthand group to first place and the Typing class took second at the Newton District contest held last week. The photo shows back row Blanche Van Donselaat Gertrude Vander Ploeg Jeanne Van Gorkom Freda Van Wyk Joy Hackert and front row Marjorie Van Wyke Clara Roorda Jessie Rugaard Freda Hoeksema Blanche De Prenger Maxine Vander Veer and instructor Mrs Laura Puffer.
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Laura Puffer
Newton
Blanche van Donselaat
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Jeanne van Gorkom
Freda van Wyk
Joy Hackert
Marjorie van Wyke
Clara Roorda
Jessie Rugaard
Freda Hoeksema
Blanche de Prenger
Maxine Vander Veer
Laura Poffer
Walling all students beware of spring fever warning
Editorial warns students about a fictitious spring fever disease spreading through schools. It urges students to abstain from unauthorized vacations and to endure exams and labor rather than risk punishment, ending with a stern caution against the spring fever.
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New Spring
Gosselink
Stuant
Band Members Given Awards for School Service
Pella High School music students received decorations for service at a Wednesday assembly. Awards chosen by director Mr. Robert Ruby and the Music Parents Club include felt music lyres for two years of active involvement, cap emblems, citation cords, service bands, chevrons for leadership roles, and stars for superior ratings at state or national contests.
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Pella
Robert Ruby
Music Parents Club
Third Judge Chosen for District Music Contest
The State District Contest will be held in Pella on April 4 and 5. Chester Rimes Caietlor of Gorell will join a panel of judges after earlier changes. About 984 contestants are expected across the district with 13 568 as a noted figure in the event coverage.
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Pella
Chester Rimes Caietlor
Gorell Ollere
Ely
Palla Mumpa
Lamootdee Teri
Ealed
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