Thought of the Week on Justice Desegregation and Toll Roads
A weekly column argues patience in desegregation, cites the Supreme Court and Lincoln, and discusses the path to justice. It covers proposed multi billion dollar toll road funding, Iowa toll road plans, and tolls in Ohio and Indiana. The piece praises family physicians while urging support for general practice and more public appreciation of family doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Congress
Leo Hoegh
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa Bureau
Ralph Carson
Colchester
Illinois
Iowa State Medical Association
University of Iowa Medical School
No Taxes No Program A French Dilemma Poof
The Poujade movement in France rose on tax evasion slogans attracting small shopkeepers and malcontents. After winning fifty deputies in January the group frayed as suspicions and discontent grew. Poujade and followers debated the movement’s fate as April 12 meeting loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Poujade
France
Poujade
St. Cere
National Assembly
Paris
Editorial Roundup Reflects Advertising Trust and Tornado Warnings
Mason City Globe-Gazette argues Americans push withdrawal from the U N without clarity on what to withdraw to. Odebolt Chronicle cites Irving Settel on retailers investing in newspaper ads while TV incentives lag. print remains most effective. Sioux Center News summarizes tornado guidance from the Weather Bureau urging preparedness as spring severe weather approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Odebolt Chronicle
New York University
School of Retailing
Irving Settel
Sioux Center News
Department of Free
Weather Bureau
Back Through Memory Lane from The Chronicle
Items of interest from The Chronicle reflecting events 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. The column reviews notable past happenings and local milestones for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Depot changes mark town progress in 50 years ago notes
Fifty years ago the new depot was occupied while the old depot became freight space. The library site gained a moved small building, bids due May 1, typhoid hit Everist, and electric outages darkened churches. Local life covered tax protests, liquor cases, a theater program, baseball wins, car purchases, and new Dutch settlers.
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Pella
North Main
Siebertje Viersen
Andrew Carnegie
Lincoln School
H. D. Wormhoudt
Jewett
George Jewett
Central College
R. R. Beard
Library Board
George Pass
Mankato
Minesota
Carrie van Viiet
Washington and Main
Bousquet
Everist
Marion County
Second Reformed
Si. P. Scholte
Denver
Colorado
Paul
George Gezel
Gezel
George
Pella News Briefs Highlight Local Auto Purchases and Officials
H P Vander Menlen drove to Moline to collect a Velie from Star Auto Company. Others bought cars including Overland, Cadillac, and Ford models. Mrs James Jansma offered a Cox C R I amp P band photo collection to the Mayor for library display. Dick Leydens resigns after nine years leading the band. Nick Gesman, former mayor and legislator, dies at 70. The Boot farm home on the Roorda Estate burns.
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H. P. Vander Menlen
Moline
Linois
Star Auto Compa
Carpenter
Overland
P. H. van Gorp
Cadillac
A. D. Versteeg
Arie Vande Haar
John van Veen
Vander Wal
Dick Leydens
Nick 4. Gesman
Pella
Marion County
Stout
John W. Boot
Roorda
Bethel
Rosscreen Plant to Pella Amid Chamber Push
Announcement at a Chamber meeting said P. H. Kuyper will move the Rosscreen Company plant from Des Moines to Pella by August 1. Businessmen pledged 1000 for moving expenses as fifteen workers would start, possibly fifty by year end. A campus building fund on Central College received 32000 in subscriptions with 6000 from officers, faculty, and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
P. H. Kuyper
Rosscreen Company
Des Moines
Pella
Central College
B. F
Eva Welle
Lester Welle
Fuller Brushes
Chi
Les
John Gezel
Mankato
Minn
Hopkins & McKee
Campaign for Tulip Queen led by Leonora Gassi 20 years ago
Twenty years ago Leonora Gassi headed the effort to elect a Tulip Queen with Virginia Van Gorp in second place and a slate of runners including Martha In Veld, Joan Kuyper, Betty Lankelma, Ruth Heerema, Margaret Vande Kieft and Pauline Langstraat. I J Beerends then became manager of the Co op elevator succeeding…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonora Gassi
Virginia van Gorp
Martha“ In’Veld
Joan Kuyper
Betty Lankelma
Ruth Heerema
Margaret Vande Kieft
Pauline Langstraat
I. J. Beerends
Lose Ugly Fat In Ten Days Or Money Back
An advertisement touts DIATRON as a weight loss aid that curbs appetite without drugs or exercise. It promises meals can be enjoyed while weight drops and offers a money back guarantee via Carpenter Drug Store in Pella with mail orders available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Fuse
Carpenter Drug Store
Pella
Fire destroys home as card hog checks arrive in Marion County
Fire racks a residence leaving little behind while farmers count $182,000 in card hog checks for Marion County. An electric car hoist appears downtown with a new station. Rail fencing near Birmingham is torn down and rails recovered. Terraplane prices start at $595 with dealer Frank Le Cocq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Era
Walter Donal
Birmingham
Ing
Hudson
Frank le Cocq
Front Page Photos Tie Normandy Invasion Hero To Local Pact
Pictures on the front page show Radioman Paul Vande Lune and his Normandy Beach citation. The 500th soil district agreement was signed in Knoxville with R. E. Barrowman of Des Moines and tenant Floyd John Clark as signers, along with district commissioners Ralph Grundman Paul Harp and Glen Newton. Dave Dohrman and Lyman Eells were pictured as signatures. Corn crop insurance is offered to Marion County farmers as one of 16 counties in the experiment, with a three year plan beginning 1946. Mayor Fults receives letters from Dutch citizens seeking aid and recounts of concentration camp hunger and harrowing experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vande Lune
Omaha Beach
Normandy
Knoxville
R. E. Barrowman
Des Moines
Floyd John Clark
Pleasantville
Ralph Grundman
Paul Harp
Glen Newton
Dave Dohrman
Lyman Eells
Techni
Two Soviet Leaders in England Stir Debate and Discomfort
An English newspaper voices mixed reactions to Bulganin and Krushchev visit plans, arguing nuclear armed displays and public demonstrations would disaster the welcome. It recalls Britain’s wartime conduct and questions the hosts responsibility while urging a cautious, restrained approach to the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rover
Bulganin
Krushchev
Britain
Geneva
Church of England
Gug
Dutch Relief Auction planned for May ninth in downtown area
The notice describes a planned Dutch Relief Auction for May 9 in downtown. It notes enthusiasm for the event and mentions scarce farm machinery urging farmers to repair or improvise. It also references Mets Vaum Gouloote leading services at the Third Reformed Church in Pella and his role as chair of history at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets Va Um Gouloote
Pella
Third Reformed Church
Wervern Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
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Franklin Pete
Yuna
NATO Careotcuch
Official
S H. H. Sadler and
M. M. DE Zwarte
George Ver Steeg
Northwood
al Myrick
Lake Park
Northwood Chamber of Commerce
Myrick
United States
Oskaloosa
H. F. Johnson
Express
Federated Club
Frederick Knight Logan
Welle
van Rees
Rysdam
Renaud
Sadler
Vander Linden
Wormhoudt
Pella High
New Sharon High
Wilson
Cummins
South Park
John Dykstra
Reo
W. A. Roorda
Ever-Ready Auto Co
DeBoer & Braashart
Dennis
East Franklin
Bernie Menning
England
Denver Post
Bulgania
Ientey
Pratt
Ree
Cee
Paardekooper
Automobile
Buick
Buse
Tentey
VOS Farm
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