Towa Midwest tolerance praised and homeward songs
War Relocation Authority notes no mistreatment reports from Towa and few from the Midwest, while Nisei relocate seeking homes. Agriculture reports better oats and hay, corn ahead of frost, and Iowa optimism persists. Soldiers sing of home in a humorous display as Europe’s liberated peoples seek American books via OWI distribution. Dakota's Mitchell editor proposes a self-financing farm plan moving agency from AAA to NCA, with farmer taxes, conservation premiums, and government-backed loans to boost abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Relocation Authority
Towa
Midwest
Thi
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Ether Dakota
W. R. Ronald
Mitchell
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
National Conservation Association
NCA
Secretary of Agriculture
Visionary farm plan and youth crime note in Pella column
The piece discusses Ronald's plan to Secretary Anderson and the Ag Department Reorganization Committee, claiming a 15 to 25 billion income boost and soil conservation benefits, plus Henry J. Kaiser projects and synthetic rubber plant ideas. It also warns of rising junior high misbehavior in Pella, urging parental oversight, home discipline, and stronger Scout program involvement to curb petty thefts, late nights, and vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCA
Ronald
Anderson
Ag. Department
Milton Eisenhower
Editorial Comment On War Crimes Trials Urgency
The Clear Lake Reporter argues for swift trials of war criminals, warning delays could erode public faith in justice as leaders blamed for Pearl Harbor faced delays. It links European bandit actions to a broader call for accountability and timely punishment to maintain confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Army
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Experts urge anti discrimination law akin to New York
Oskeloven Herald reports experts on race relations call for a law to ban discrimination against Negroes similar to New York State. They also recommend better housing and education, removal of poll taxes, and gradual abolition of Jim Crow practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskeloven Herald
New York State
FliteO'Tyme recalls Pella history milestones years past
The column highlights notable events from Pella's past spanning one to three decades ago. It reflects on community milestones, local figures, and lasting memories that shaped the town's identity over time.
Ten Years Ago in August Key Events and Local Notes
A treasury bid sought a post office site, Van Niewaal joinned the County Board, and a principalship change at Christi School. The Eighty-worker plant began August 21 under Archie Dunt. Morris Voste luay spoke of a fast West trip while a bus driver for Wonderland Travel Club. Snow drifts on Pike’s Peak drew attention. Iris passengers included teachers. Postoffice workers moved to forty-hour weeks to curb unemployment. Miss Anna ilynes died at 43 in Mercy Hospital. Mr and Mrs D Geenen became aged home caretakers. Friesians planned a street parade before Ver Meer’s Grove picnic. Orange City visitors arrived for the Pella picnic. Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton scheduled dedication Aug 23. Corn condition listed at 81 percent by State Ag Statistician Leslie Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Im Pelth
Y. I. van Niewaal
Old Ayrora
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Christi School
Henry Vander Ark
Archie’ Dunt
Morris Vosteluay
Anna Ilynes
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
D. Geenen
Sully
the Home For the Aged
Pella
Twenty Years Ago Local News From Jasper County
An August 27 item recalls widespread chicken thefts in Jasper County with farmers banding together to offer a $600 reward. Other notes include W F Hughey moving to Bella, Central College opening Sept 6 with new instructors Newton Boggs Martha and Sara Gosselink, Ed Cook hosting a dinner for Leona Vander Linden heading to China, the death of Mrs John Wirth in India, shooting scores by Sefer Black Harry Boland Russell Van Zante, editor Young’s trip to Marysville, Hocie Island Railway fare to Des Moines, and Third Reformed Church bidding farewell to Rev George Hankamp who plans to stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Bureau
W. F. Hughey
Bella
Colfax
Central College
Newton Boggs
Martha Gosselink
Sara Gosselink
Pella
Ed Cook
Leona Vander Linden
Uoon
China
John Wirth
India
Heverend John
Wirth
Sefer Black
Harry Boland
Russell van Zante
May Ville
Young
Marysville
van Zante
Hocie Island Railway
Des Moines
Third Reformed Ghureh
George Hankamp
Hankamp
Marriage, travels and local happenings at Central College
Central College notes mention a 3100 purse given to a Rev as a token of goodwill. Gerald Mokma in government service would visit Pella soon. Lelia Droz and Rev J H L Arthur recorded for marriage. both former missionaries in China. Mrs J J Bousquet injured an arm after a fall at A N Van der Linden home. Local merchants sponsor a full page ad urging dollars to be spent at home. I L Sherman to open a new business on Main Street. A Fowler B son ill with risk of lockjaw after an infected foot wound. About two hundred attend Klein picnic at Grandman’s Grove. Alderman Beyers at Spirit Lake for a league meeting.
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Central College
A. N. van der Linden
I. L. Sherman
Main Street
Fowler
Grandman’s Grove
Carl Beyers
Spirit Lake
Low League of Municipalios
Milo Wins Pella Area Baseball Tourney In 1915
In a four team August 1915 tournament at Pella Milo won the final 3 to 1 over Newton after Newton beat Pella 6 to 1 and Pella edged Newton 2 to 1. Windy Zondervan pitched two-hits for Pella while Milo’s pitchers Marenelle and Hornady dominated. Also noted are local notices on veterans reunion plans, new barber shop chairs, and community snapshots from Pella and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Pella
Prairie City
Newton
P City
Windy Zondervan
Boyd
Marenelle
Hornady
Jarnigan
Vernard Elscott
John Elschot
Vernie
Aric P. de Reus
Rock Island
Keokuk
K. D
Manson
Boise
Idaho
M. J. Mowe
Minnesota
Pella Tank and Pipe Co
Monros
W. E. Houck
Jake van Dyk
Cornelia LeCooq
Main Street
St. Croix
Wiscain
Letters from an Old Timer Tie Pella Tulip Pride
A long reader letter from Na Jansen Van Gorp in California reflects on Tulip Time, the Holland Michigan promoter William Connelly, civic work in Pella Iowa, and past club campaigns. She envisions fundraising ideas, echoes wartime reunions, and cherishes friendships, asking for renewed community efforts and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gorp
William Connelly
West Los Angeles
Holland
Mich
Connelly
Holland Chamber of Commerce
Californ
Prayer During U N Charter Ratification At Senate Session
The Rev D B Harris chaplain of the U S Senate offered a prayer as the session opened and the Senate ratified the United Nations Charter by day's end The prayer calls for strength to pursue a noble peace and a more decent world and pledges lives fortunes and sacred honor toward a peaceful goal We can do no other So help us God Amen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Harris
U. S. Senate
Senate
United Nations
God
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George Ver Steeg
By Sadler Publishing Co
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Kentucky
Range
Ilinois
Indiana
Antonio
Blue Ridge Moon
Frauleins
Mademoiselles
Uncle Sam
OWI
Italy
Belgium
France
Norway
Germany
David Harum
Lend Lease
Story of Mankind
Henry J. H
Mr. Kaiser
J. W. Corp
Ser
Henry
Shelter House
Pool Park
Adam
Frank
Wykoff
Ase Sans
Fliteo
Tyme
Galesburg
Frank Stubenrauch
Catherine van Gorp
California
Westwood
Geo
Glene Grandman Martin
Tam
Anyon
Pel
Aschenbrenner
Chronicle
Pella Tulip
Francis
Chamber of Commerce
Women's
Federated Club
South Pella Park
Ledger
Xame Club
Pell
Sion
Edue
U.S.A
Ames
America
Geo. Francis
Klompen
Laguna Beach
Arie
Na Jansen van Gorp
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
U. N
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
Nellie D
H. He
West First Street
Burdock’s
White House
W. P
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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