Thought of the Week on defense and public perception
A cryptic wartime column hails Defense Secretary Forrestal and Navy officials while criticizing sensational headlines. It argues readers should read and judge, not rely on headlines, as it references European affairs, submarine rumors, and free institutions in a call for careful interpretation and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuniliveen
California
Defence
Berretal
Navy
Cretary
Euerope
Vayerdu
Forrestal
Sullivan
Missouri plan revives country churches through rural education
A Missouri program extends four years of technical agriculture study plus religious training to prepare pastors for country churches. Demonstration churches and an Extension Service Minister of Rural Churches rejuvenate decaying congregations, turning churchhouses into community centers and supporting farming families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Bible College
Missouri College of Agriculture
The
Bible College
Tulip Beds Need Better Soil Care Before Festival
A note urges improvement of tulip bed conditions five weeks before the festival. Only recent plantings show vigor while older beds weaken due to compact soil. Advice includes loosening soil, cultivating between plants, and careful application of plant food to avoid harming shoots or burning bulbs.
Plimber building material replaces wood in Britain
Reports from Mayhond detail a new material called plumber made from sawnet shavings straw and resin. It is vermin proof, drillable, and stronger than wood, suitable for walls, flooring and exterior use, with potential for furniture. The piece notes British demand and shifts in public figures connected to the era, including Henry Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhond
Muriel Goodwin
Dbsh
Boston
Ereeronsis
Editorial Comment Sensible Workers and Rising Fuel Costs
Walnut Bureau reports on changes in labor and energy. Editorial notes sustainable workers sticking to jobs while fuel prices rise and cars improve efficiency. The piece laments higher fuel costs impacting households and the shifting economic landscape with larger priced essentials. It adds a wary tone about inflation and consumer budgets.
Trade Merit Days and town notes from 1928 May issue
Twenty years ago on May 10 1928 merchants advertised Trade Merit Days with bargains for all. Medical men closed Wednesday afternoons for a half holiday. Judges in Simpson College Peace Contest tied, drew names for awards. Homes on Main and Liberty Streets were impacted by a plan for a service station. Groenewald fire destroyed cottage and furnishings. Mrs Groenewald blind. Sheriff Clark sent bloodhounds to catch robbers after several break ins. dogs found no trail. Upper Iowa defeated Central 11 to 0 in baseball with Kayou allowing three hits. Wissink Silkkink and Giles had hits. Miss Schalekamp gave dramatic recital at the College with Nina Gosselink on piano. A Chrysler 2-door sedan was priced at 1095. Henry Beckering toasted Central College seniors. Kuyper’s Korner quips about bankers, business executives and golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson College
Parsons
Henrietta
Marie Maren
Main
Liberty Streets
Mid-Continentail Co
R. Groenewald
South Pella
Groenewalds
Edgar Clark
Sory
Upper Iowa
Central
Kayou
Wissink
Silkkink
Giles
Marie
City Council Drains Petitions And Local Appointments In May 7 1908
In 1908 May 7 local actions include Wauchter and Heeren seeking access to city water for sprinkling driveways and fire protection. Ver Beek keeps Garden Square mowed for $60, Kinser Schreiner contract to build brick office on Main Street with Lars Rietveld. Rouvers the photographer seeking half the building. Various residents and officials attend to fires, labor, and community projects while churches, colleges, and local clubs arrange events and plans.
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Wauchter
George Heeren
Kimber Yard
Heeren
Garden Square
City On Kinser Schreiner
Lok
Veonuchoten
Main
Rouvers
J.P. Klein
Thonry
Itourda
Dokker & Roorda
Frank Warner
Palace
Walter Johnson
Dave Ver Dughit
Hon Gross
Hin
Pella Overall
Sam Small
Sam Jones
Gadar Raplis
Jim Grover
Hobnie Croll
Harry Cannon
Pioneer confined to bed in very low condition
May Vander Linden and Laura Kramer, Joe Faassen and Green T. Clark are named in a report noting a pioneer confined to his bed in very low condition. Wire escapes were hung on Webster and Linco school buildings. A garden tip claimed coal oil could kill a dandelion plant.
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May Vander Linden
Laura Kramer
Joe Faassen
Umpii
Green T. Clark
Webster
Linco
Spring pageant at Webster School boosts Red Cross effort
The Webster School children presented a May 1918 pageant titled Spring featuring royalty, snow flakes, flowers and leaves. Proceeds aided Junior Red Cross in Pella and Lake Prairie Township, which led county subscriptions to Liberty Loan with 162 percent of its $44,100 quota. total subscriptions reached $67,260. Various local community notices include marriages, service members, a drowning death of Fred Mathes, and a naval base wedding in Charleston.
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Webster School
Hiad
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Liberty Loan
Take Prairie Township
Pelln
Red Croat
Red Grans
C F. Auchenbrenner
Knitting Club
Camp Dodge
Fred Mathes
Washington State
Oskaloosa
Bert Stegemi
Mary Agatha Manny
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Bert van
Ruth Axchenbrenner
Warner John van Spanekeren
Navy Base
Charleston
N.C
Warner
J. C. Smith
Sully
Leon
Rube Brand
A. 2
de Rues
Knoxville
Harry de Reus
Eddie Donnihin
D. C
van Zante
Iowa
Brickayorn
Alfred Johnson
Charley Moore
Memorias of
Iasta
South Pella
Snow & Hubor
Graefox
Tulip Festival Opens With Awaited Events and Track Meet
Ten years ago on May 12 1938 the tulip festival began earlier in the week with visitors viewing flowers and window displays. No events were scheduled until Thursday when the operetta The Blue Tulip was set to be performed. Nine Pella High boys combined for 36 points at a track meet in Indianapolis featuring Van Quyen Howard Grundman Pete Thomas and Mark Thomas.
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Pella
Indianola
van Quyen
Howard Grundman
Pete Thomas
Mark Thomas
Learn to Like What Doesn t Cost Much Life Advice Card
Logicians urge calmness and self possession to enjoy life longer. They list precepts to practice including liking simple pleasures such as reading music plain food and service, appreciating nature, work, and family, and keeping wants simple. They also advise resisting others opinions and embracing daily joys from sunrise to snow.
Tulip Time clashes and school notes from Pella week
West Des Moines and Knoxville tied with 72 points in a meet. Airmail stamps were showcased by Lea Linder and Paul Lautenbach at the post office. Vesper service planned at West Market for Tulip Time with Rev. Jacob Prins speaking. Central College will host Rev Gradys Vander Linden for YMC A and YWCA address during commencement. Rock Island railroad to abandon Knoxville branch. Legion Auxiliary photos taken. Tulip Time events include a mass planting by Federated Club and Dutch costumes. Pella Seniors toured Des Moines landmarks and Citizenship was granted to 100 foreign-born residents. Mary Phillips Street directs Central College A Capella Choir. images feature Miss Street and Central College Male Quartet. Rev Jacob Prins leaving Second Reformed Church for Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Hugh Dunn
Marion ‘Thomas
Charles de ‘Wild
Menning
van Vliet
Turner
Dillon
West Des Moines
Knoxville
Lea Linder
Paul Lautenbach
West Market
Jacob Prins
Gradys Vander Linden
Chicago
Central College
Y. M
Rock Island Railroad
Legion Auxiliary
Pella
Vearl van Gorp
Federated Club
Pella High
Des Moines
Hutchinson
Register & Tribune
Mary Phillips Street
Miss Street
Herbert Wormhoudt
Second Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Long Walk Estimates for Harlan City Mail Carriers
City mail carriers in Harlan report walking about 75 miles each week and carrying an average of 160 pounds of mail daily, reflecting heavy daily workloads and physical demands. The data highlights strain on postal workers and could influence future staffing or route planning.
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Harlan City
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Tome
SA Conaderate
Ann Leethe
Saving the Country Church
Aas
Ehn
Missouri
Echoonway Country Church
Henry Walace
Wallace
Democratic Party
Henry Wallice
Communista
Soviet Russia
Czechoslevakia
United States
Imurence Steinhardt
Steinhardt
Jowans
Atrikos
Atrikon
Umart
Siourney Review
Uritivh
Fliteo
Tyme
Ed Schreiner
Bussey
Vanden Over
Vander Heiden de Bruyn
van Homert
Vander Ploeg
Schreinver
Gaass
Rillihan
Ver Steog
Une
Carpenter Drug Store
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Aan
M. D. Taylor
Clark Taylor Secretaries
North Market
Conrad Vander Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud, Minnesota
America
Chevrolet
White
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