War as world revolution and the drive for freedom
The piece quotes leaders arguing that World War II is a global move toward self determination. It discusses the Atlantic Charter, colonial independence, and the need for educated nations to resist imperialism. Dr. George Counts links the war to three aims: survival, rights of freemen, and a new world order. General MacArthur calls for transparent news to sustain public trust and effective wartime action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
India
China
Russia
Japan
George Counts
Columbia University
Iowa
Des Moines
America
Counts
Hitler
Germany
Singapore
Java
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Douglas MacArthur
Americans must unite for war effort and educate future airmen
A wartime editorial urges full public discussion and leadership accountability, warning against military cliques and praising civilian collaboration with armed forces. It discusses mobilizing industry, training future pilots in schools, and shifting transportation from cars to airpower as the age advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Editorial Comment Journey Ty Marshall in Wartime Tone
The piece critiques House votes on farm surpluses and defense funding, urges citizens to sacrifice consumption for war efforts, and praises leaders who model restraint. It includes reminders on national speed limits, war-time duties, and a farmer’s letter from Australia describing drastic energy shifts, reduced oil use, and farm life changes due to wartime demands.
Hella Years Ago Remembered in Hella 10 20 30 AZ
A brief column recalls notable events from ten, twenty, and thirty years ago in Hella and surrounding areas AZ. The piece highlights local milestones, notable births, community milestones, and notable figures associated with the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hella 10
42 Years Ago Pella News Recalls Local Life
A snapshot of early Pella era activities includes Peter Welle selling machinery to trade clients, staff changes at Verdught and Ver Stee Broth, and Anna Wraphist's work with a photographer. J. K. Warren returns from California, smallpox fears trigger an Oskaloosa quarantine, and land sales involving Noe Van Beynum and Koeleman feature amid a broader town scene with shops, telephones, and new homes under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
William de Geus
Della
W. Cole
Keeota
Lowa
Sam
Geelhood
W. Hi
Fowler
Righteou
Willard I
Lyon
K. Vroom
Henry P. Neyeneseh
le Grand
G. A. Vander Meulen
Vander Meulen
Wilson
Marion County
Oskaloosa
State Health Dept
Rock Island
Monroe
Isaac J. Noe
B. van Beynum
W. Ridgord
P. I. Bousquet
P. J. Koeleman
Cornelis Well
Jacob de Haan
D. de Haan
Jonas Liter
Valley Junction
Iowa
Lee Clark
Kahoka
Saint Louis
Koontzie” Forsythe
Knoxville
Automobile Notes: Marion County Story Emerges
A brief 1912 note under Automobile Notes reports Marion County figures in an early motor vehicle anecdote. The item hints at local roads and driving scenes of the era, reflecting regional interest in automobiles during April 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Pella Area News Briefs From City Council And Local Ventures
Pella residents discuss sidewalks and building lots including Lanke and Heide expansions near Udell Hendricks new home site. Chas Firth buys near the college for a new house. First Reformed Church easterner street walk allowed for new teams. Council endorses a Clean Up Das event on the Tth of M. Lou Donat bedridden with rheumatic fever. John Holiebrands buys half a lot north of the First Reformed near Broadway. plans a home. Fo and L LeCocq advertise numerous late improvements. Anto Co. promotes autos including Ford and Overland. A tale says former school superintendent Will er will publish The Wetumka Gazette in Oklahoma. Mr. Palmer active in Oklahoma, Marion and Margaret Wy twins ill with measles. Two Maxwell cars idle in a Pella garage awaiting better roads. Fowler pursues underground downtown telephone wires. William De Cook buys a new bus to Rock Island Depot. Arie Boland as busman. City Ordinance orders removal of old electric light poles within 30 days. tied to W I. Fowler HL J. Rhynsburger equipment. Walter end?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holiebrands
First Reformed Church
L. LeCocq
Eledon
Towa
Fowler
William de Cook
Rock Island
Arie Boland
Bill
Old Electric Light Company
W. I. Fowter
HL. J. Rhynsburger
Oskaloosa notices and events from 20 years ago
Twenty years ago in Oskaloosa many items appeared. Madrid players arrived to aid a winning team while Orange City faced movie censorship and fines. Pella reported 1123 light and power patrons and strong fund health. Central College glee club toured New York, Pi Kappa Delta formed at Central, and Legion Auxiliary delegates were chosen for Cedar Rapids. A fox and eight pups were shown in a window, a baby girl was born in Percy, and a temporary band stand stood in Garden Square as the Park Commission planned lumber sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Madrid
Orange City
Light and Power
Pella
Central College
New York City
W. C. Dennis
Simpson College
Pi Kappa Delta
A. P. de Reus
Ross Schakel
The
Legion Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids
Peter M. van Zante
Pete
Paul Grundman
Percy
Garden Square
Park Commission
Auction Saturday trains 1000 boys at Port Maines C M T C
One thousand boys were to be trained at the C M T C in Port Maines, coming from Midwest states. Town boys were going to Fort Saoling, Minnesota, for their training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port IM Maines
Widwest States
Fort Saoling
Minnesota
Ten Years Ago at E Commerce Deficit Debated
A 10 year old report recalls a council meeting where a deficit of dollars and band assessments were discussed. The event aimed to balance the budget with debt relief and watchword unity. A. G. Klein presented, while local baseball boosted school pride with wins over Meleiier and Dallas. The Van Arkel brothers shone on the mound in key games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Klein
Meleiier
Dallas
van Arkel
Bebe
Joe
North Des Moines
Quarterly Statement of Peta Independent District Report
Distorted report lists disbursements and expenses for the district quarter ending March 1 1942. It names numerous suppliers, staff reimbursements, teaching expenses, and maintenance costs totaling 326266.00 dollars. A notary certifies the accuracy. note mentions road conditions near Glenwood and a war blackout audio contact between Hawthorne California and Mauketa relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peta
Peairie
Maes
Pris
Ayr
Robert Stennis
Wis
Kribhaturret
Namith
Western “Union
Tel Buren
Ruby
Wilcox Pollet
Caglib
Hooky
Parente
Sigeazine Breas
Wale
Vander Linde
Paper
DalMe Mlm
Dockemorify We ‘Sii
Nba Win
Davin Emerseney
Slevtrio
Cunous
Mosm
Penn
Weapient Paint & Oi Co
Ris
Mfilz
Main
Devoe & Reshalda
Tees Sixt
Ngbk
Ruth Anno
Warehter Hbr Co
Hina Koa
Amd
Strut Lark
Heravdera
Anas
New Enuib
Cis
New Enue
Chi
McCormick-Mathers Buh. Co
Wook
Miswouri
Renmut & Con Bho
Havaatern Pub. Co
Bones Tenth & Intuhers
Kno
Mt Drive
Coyne
Ayes
Werkilud
Veueranta Bene Ee
Sumit
Wai
Stee
Beture
Alds
Leland K. Croll
Pella Chronicle Special Clubbing Offers
Reach for clubbing prices on magazines and newspapers. The Pella Chronicle advertises bundles with titles like Woman's Home Companion Colliers American Magazine and Good Housekeeping, offering various two for one and discounted rates through May 1. Includes prices and contact for the special clubbing deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chronicle
Woman's Home ‘Companion
Pella Chronicle American Masaz
Woman's Home Companion
American Magazine
Vella Chronicle Colliers Magazine
Pella Chronicle Christian Herald
Good Housekeeping
Ladies Home Journal
Pella Chronicle McCall’s Magazine
Pella Chronicle Newsweek
Pathfinder
Pella Chronicle Popular Mechanics
Saturday Evening Post
Bella Chronicle
Chicago Daily Tribune
Liberty’ Magazine
Pelle, Lowa
The Greatest Program Launched April 12 1942
The sermon reflects on Jesus entering the world to redeem mankind and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes faith over social reform, the central role of Christ, Calvary ahead, and the mission of the seventy to preach with reliance on God for supplies. The message ties ancient lessons to modern Christian service and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Josus Christ
Jesus
Meedemus
Kingdom of Heaven
Hell
Pharis
Calvary
The Legion Comes Through in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah last week the American Legion condemned a mob ejecting four Japanese ancestry workers, including George Kinoshita, from the town. The Legion resolved to protect these citizens, linking democracy’s global war to local battles against intolerance and Nazi ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Review
Dutch East Indies
Burma
Pilippines
Java
Shenandoah
American Legion
Democracy
Hitler
Patriota
California
George Kinoshita
You
Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
Town Pres ‘Sociarl
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella
National Editorial
Association Aten Memb
HO i
Sadler
George Ver Streg
Chronicle
Pontoffice
Fawa
Booker T. Washington
Tiem
Gressor
England
Ica
Norattack
Roosevelt
Prem College
Techni School
Dad
Mother
Ancle
Ty Marshall
Lenard
Verne
Editives
Tefevers
Mindy
Kenta Basle
Hijhways
Hew Roberts
Australia
Breeders' Gazette
Wehool
U.s.marines
Reak
Coronado Calif
Ansae
Andrea Doria
Ces
Eustatius
Ascaro
Derris Leary
Fliteo
Tyme
Heide
Die
Hooks & Co
Bowie
Hawk Norenaith
Clara Warkoo Co
Mubner
Natt Dairy Council
Klein
T. Vette Co
Bieal Phnom Supplies Hiamond & Stephens Co
Paul “A. Schmitt
Atvsie & Band Music
Frat Paper Co
Wee
Tte
Iubor
Tenny
Hocks Es Coe
Wil Koopmans
Andy Fon
Yepee Agnite
van “Gorp
Suider & Henin Inn
Rayner Live Cane Np
Henry i Rust
Mer
Ci Cate
Supation
Mar i Tees
Iain
Vike
Choy Tinney
Ian
Tholesmb “Ci
Yan's Motor Service
Remale Metropolitan
Sap
Lanerentee den Misty Ul
Johnnie van We
Whoolhvanue Len
Glenwood
Paul Romer
Hawthorne
Calif
Maquoketa
Romer
Ner al Pund
Neeon Tl
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