Thought of the Week on reading and self education
A Detroit Purchaser note from North Carolina highlights Pvt. John W. Berry who quit school after seventh grade yet achieved a higher army aptitude test score than college graduates by reading newspapers magazines biographies and history at least a book each week. It suggests liberal education is accessible at one's fingertips regardless of age or formal schooling.
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North Carolining
Pvt
John W. Berry
Tulip Time drive raises over target in Pella
Citizens respond to a Tulip Committee appeal for money to buy tulip bulbs for mass plantings. Door-to-door canvassing would have sped collection, but mail appeals drew many residents out of their routines to donate. The drive sought $1000 and raised $1100, proving strong community support and festival spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Moral Standards in Iowa Reflections on Liquor Permits
A Iowa piece questions federal permits for liquor sale since 1951, arguing the practice undermines state law by permitting sales outside state stores. It urges strict law enforcement, condemns subverting rules, and challenges moral standards in Washington versus Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federal Internal Revenue
Washington
Towa
Amish Market Auction Reflects Faithful Traditions
A rural sale drew Amish buyers to a stock and produce auction, where cattle hogs and sheep sold to the highest bidder while families watched. The community, bound by faith, declined electricity and government aid, with officials noting no Amish in jail or on relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Hitchins
Arm Bureau
Ohio
Amish Life and Modern Wants Clash in Rural Inquiry
Report notes six bearded farmers asked about happiness with traditional life and advances. Spokesman replies they have troubles like others. Women’s roles described as limited. article hints at enduring Amish customs amid rumors of a highway sighting and modern temptations.
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Pate Highway
Muskingum Conservancy cited as flood control model
A column favors flood control by the Muskingum Conservancy in Ohio, praising its reservoirs for flood containment, silt reduction, reforestation, and recreation. It urges Iowa officials to study the project and consider a similar plan for the Des Moines Valley, noting broad cooperation and measurable benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskingum
Withia
Conservancy
Muskingum River
Towa
Natural Resources Committee
Ohio
Des Moines
Louis Bromfield
Muskingum Conservancy
Lewa Clan
Editorial Comment on Foul Play and Voter Trust
Fragmented editorial remarks critique alleged foul play and government perfidy amid a review of political events. The piece mulls integrity, reflects on timing, and hints at public distrust in leadership and institutions.
Appreciating Iowa's Charm in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids gazetteer notes Iowa offers rolling hills and green fields that rival famed destinations. It recounts an Iowan returning from the Rockies who found Iowa’s landscapes, especially the Java region, unexpectedly inspiring after miles of flat scenery.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Thompson Canyon
Black Hills
Klimpon
Java
Missouri River
Out of State
Iuwa
Pella Fair notes wind damage and local events
Forty years ago a high wind at What Cheer destroyed a biplane planned for the Pella Fair prompting the board to seek another flyer. Reports cover rummage sales, ostrich plume prices, new pastor appointment at Pella Methodist Church, a 1–0 Pella High baseball win over Prairie City, plus various town news including store trades, electric lights, and wind damage in Peoria with barns and outhouses affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Fair
Fair
M. Dyer
Pella
van Stigt
Keables
Wer Rhynsburger
Boyd
Ku Buckingham
Braam
Ro Vander Linden
Prairie City
The
Chronicle
Oliver Curwood
Ivy Leviends
Fairfield
T. Brom
Garden Square
Goodhart
Colunish
Brn
Fort Devine
Acre
Secon
George Cosson
Dubuque
Towet
Harp
Otley
Newton
Lown
Sherwin Williams
Langerak
Johnson
Baldauf
Peoria
La Harpe Plans Eight Miles of Dust Reducing Streets
In La Harpe Illinois a new plan proposes laying out eight miles of streets to cut dust and drain mud in winter and spring, a novel and untested experiment for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
la Harpe
Town Regiment Reunion Ends With Strong Attendance
Thirty years after the 33rd Town Regiment reunion, attendees toasted a successful three day event as rain intermittently disrupted travel. Legion aid supported veterans, finances bolstered the Post, and city officials changed inspection supervision for brick paving. Local names include I. J. Stoddard resigning as city engineer, Des Moines’ Price hired to supervise brick work, and Cope Carson inspecting.
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33Rd Town Regiment
Legion
I. J
Cap) Stoddard
Des Moines
Price
J. C. Blank
Cope Carson
Henry “Edmand
Denison
Omaha
Nebr
Peoria
Mobile
Skunk
Pella
New Sharon
Marty Neyeneseh
Ray Vander Wal
Ames
Iowa State College
George Kaldenberg
Iowa City
State University
Bob Lautentach
Ike Roorda
Ulrich
Kuyper
Pleasantville
Apollo
Gulbransen
Lauter
Music House
Ten Years Ago at Central and Pella
A front page snapshot showed the Kimball organ for Douwstra Chapel funded by many donors. Dubuque University visited Central Field under new lights as the Women of the Federated Club planned a two day district convention. Evans Construction won a 67 mile REA line bid from Early Iowa at 45 924 03 dollars with officers pictured. Central College enrollment slid ten percent to 335 students amid wartime conditions, 129 women and 206 men, with 371 enrolled in Fall 1940. The Flying Dutchmen beat Western Union 26 6 with Bonwell Speed Croft and Slickers cited. Braley scored. Pella High defeated Chariton 19 0, while Pella racked 261 yards to Chariton four. Ray Klootwyk and Tom Grundman earned praise in the backfield. Sixteen North Porterville farmers studied soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Douwstra Chapel
Dubuque University
Central
Federated Club
D. C. Res
Pella
Rea
Evans Construction Co
Towa
Central College
Flying Dutchmen
Western Union
Bonwell
Speed
Croft
Slickers
Braley
Dutchman Log Home Tours States In Floral Town
A large hollowed Douglas Fir log styled as a portable home toured 24 states on a big truck. The log stood 8 feet in diameter and 16 feet long with interior spaces highlighted. The event tied to Kuyper Lumber Co and local Boy Scout sponsorship in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper Lumber Co
Vella
L. M. Henry
Elvetwl
Lesson Post
Spon
Boy Scouts
New York City
Alliance
Visite
I. C. Vander Menten
Union Pacific Railway
Las Vegas
New Mexico
East N
Towans
Hastings
Nebraska
Central
Local Friday Sports and Town News Bites
Wilkins scored twice and Hostetler once as Gentral struck in the final quarter to win. Pella Hish routed Knoxville High 20 to 0 with Van Arkel two TDs and Fennema one. Dick Diekema advertises a car wash sign at his oil station, Cars washed one dollar and Austins dunked fifty cents. Gerrit Gezel injured himself leaving Town City hospital after a fall. Illinois plans extensive road work to ease unemployment.
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Wilkins
Hostetler
Gentral
Pella Hish
Knoxville
van Arkel
Fennema
Dick Diekema
Austins
Gerrit Gezel
Town City
Ilinois
Spellman cites Pope and forgives cadets at odds with West Point ethics
Cardinal Spellman referenced the line to urge forgiveness for West Point cadets involved in disciplinary action but said breaches of moral code cannot be condoned. He suggested the students could seek admission at Catholic colleges in New York, stressing accountability for the harm caused to the military and nation. He warned against treating the cadets as martyrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Alex
Cardinal Spellman
United States Military Academy
West Point
Archdiocese of
New York
Academy
Spellman
Local youths plan to join Marion County soils district
Barnett and their instructor planned to join the Marion County Soils District as a group. A tour of projects in the Knoxville area was scheduled for Friday, September 26. Pvt. Gerrit Kuiken was pictured soldiering at Camp Wolters, Texas. His parents planned to visit him in Texas. John Vande Noord placed second in a sheep shearing contest at the Central Iowa Fair in Marshalltown.
Prices in Market Report Quoted for Grains and Dairy
The issue lists corn at 61 cents per bushel wheat at 1 05 a bushel cream at 36 cents and eggs at 26 cents. The quote reflects a snapshot of agricultural commodity prices in the market report.
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National Editorial Association
You
Omtictal County
HW. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
Marion M. DE Zwarte
Pertn
Detroit
Catfish
Cedar Rapids
Hime
Otter
Our
Great America
Watincron
Te Gores
Heer
Tokyo
St. ‘Augustine
Fla
Melbourne
Australia
MacArthur
Japan
Pella High
Chariton
Chargers
Ray Klootwyk
Tom Grundman
North Porterville
Bts
Ryu
Lee Oe
New York Times
DeLee ST CL
DAIRY
Pella Sale Barn
Pete Lourens
Guernsey
Holstein
Vander Zyl Bros., Auds
Pella National Bank
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