Thought of the Week on faith in UN and dangers on streets
A reflection on faith in the United Nations and global cooperation amid postwar strains, followed by a local editorial note urging safer street practices after sleet and snow. It touches on bicycles, drivers, and the need for courtesy to protect children, plus a passing remark on a destroyed Yokohama monument and Pearl Harbor. The column closes with memories of cod liver oil and skepticism of modern vitamin fads plus a nod to exercise and solid meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
China
Yokohama
Matthew C
United States
Japan
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Uncle Sam
Benath
Pacific
America and the War Weary Pearl Harbor’s Anniversary
A column reflects on Japan’s reaction to Pearl Harbor’s anniversary, noting limited celebrations and foreboding after Leyte setbacks. It discusses veterans returning to farming with government land aid debates, proposing using rolling lands for renewal under conservation, and quotes Lauritz Melchior on American unity, opportunity, and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lauritz Melchior
USO
Red Cross
National War Fund
America
Melchior
Eric
Move to postpone compulsory military training postwar
Editorial comments on delaying legislation for compulsory military training until after the war. Argues clearer public opinion will emerge postwar, notes no pressing need for immediate passage, cites returning veterans, and suggests servicemen now serving should have a say before any rushed congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Armed Services
Congress
Ten Years Ago in Leighton and Nearby News
Ten years back in Leighton and surrounding areas December 4 issue recalls a church fire destroying the Reformed Church of Leighton building with total loss cited. It notes local efforts, flood rumors, weather, travels to the Netherlands, car costs, sugar and butter prices, rail ownership blame, a Dutch airliner crash, and Pella High basketball beating Knoxville 34 to 11.
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Reformed Church of
Leighton
Jane
Pella
New City
Bessie Brooks
Lane Meulpolder
Netherlands
Lane
Flying Hotel
Holland
Traq
Pella High
Knoxville
Menning
Bosveld
Wisse
Bob Hesau
Hiavel
Temple
Dec
Grandview College
Des Moines
Harmae
Ottuni
Moore
Severe Cold Then Warmer Spell Marks New Year Week
Twenty years ago in Gran, January 1 1970, extreme cold dominated the week before the new year with lows around 40 degrees below zero. A brief warm spell followed as the wind shifted south and the temperature dropped to five below by sunset. Editor Yours remarked the morning weather seemed milder in comparison. Twenty-five relatives gathered at Mrs Louisa Richardson’s home for an evening family reunion with attendees including G Y Orr and Mrs Y T Van Niewaal, who had managed the Dex Moines Willys.
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Yours
Louisa Richardson
G.Y. Orr
Y.T. van Niewaal
Dex Moines
Willys
Unclear events pile up in 1920s Newton Daily News notes
Scattered items recount a boiler explosion at the Newton Daily News office causing extensive damage at 1 00 am with a single witness present. Other entries mention local deaths, a bull attack on Abraham Van Nimwe, college announcements, and community notices including Legion Fest leadership, canned goods output, and a December wedding.
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Verland 4 Y
Toledo
Chicago
Newton Daily News
Lmne
Fred Lankelma
Liberty Street
Kescion Tall
Ary Voselaar
Legion Fest
Paul Ver Steeg
Lawrence van Rees
Grimes Canning Co
Central
Western Vinary
Central College
Iico Heemstra
John Veenstra
Hollandale
Minnesota
Marion Bont
C. Boat
Hiss Helen Derrick
Herndon, Penna
Marion W
Washington, D
Mount Rani
30 Years Ago Political Moves and Local Happenings
A 1915-era report notes House of Representatives votes on constitutional amendment and prohibition with a two thirds requirement unmet. City called a special election January 12 to authorize bonds for extending water mains. Oakley Jaarsma dies after leg infection and amputation, memorial held at the high school. A letter from Dr Will Allen in National City, California to editor W A Young is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Loz
Stiles
Senate
W. C. Hallock
Maysuerite Tracy
Lloyd Hillyer
F. Clifton
C. Henshaw
Woody
P. Peterson
Dunn
Gregory
Peterson
Hallock
Oakley Jaarsma
Ile
Oakley
Will Allen
National City
California
Filitor W. A. Young
Insurance and savings offer from WM. Difleman Sully Iowa
For farm and city property and hail and auto insurance with four branches. Get auto coverage now and save with a life insurance company for future income. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully or write P. O. Box 148 and I will call. WM. DIFLEMAN Sully Iowa.
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Sully
P. O
WM. Difleman
Iowa
Wonders of the coast and growth prospects of western cities
A fragmentary local news record notes talks on California paradise and westward growth, and mentions towns like National City halls rising to 10 from 30 in population, social gatherings at the Electric Palace and People's Cafe, and a Maxwell car display at Ever Ready Garage. It also covers a minor accident involving Jim Van Vark, a school holiday return, a snowstorm, and assorted town items such as store trades and a road race telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Allens
Philos
Aleth Central
Jd. W
Electric Palace
People's Cafe
Ever Ready Auto Co
Barney Oldfield
Corona
Maxwell
Ver Stoey Co
Ray Landers
Mahaska County
Jim Q. van Vark
South Pella
Chronicle Attice
van Maren
Main and
Liberty
Community Christmas Dinner Noted At Local College
W Bailey hosted a Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 22 with Dean JD Dodson and Coach FT Warren in attendance. Both guests had recently married and shared in the celebration with the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bailey
Dean
Dodson
FT. Warren
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The
Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
HH. Sadler George Ver Steeg
Ry Sadler Publishing Co
Main
Tow
le Second
United Nations
Sumner Welles
Shite
Freedom House
International ii
New York
Belgium
Sons of Heaven
Greathauake
Watt
Yank
Ormoc
Leyte Island
Leyte
Dent Roosevelt
Wong
Fliteo
Tyme
Zokoro
John Laaschuit
Phelma
Tesiay
Texas
Pete
de Reus
Tankehna
Sack
Galveston
Dallas
Houston
Joly Hedlelanids
Henry Kool
Henry Shason
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer
Kramer Nellie DL Hoh
Wen First Street
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
Allen's Store
Vander Linden
Eehe Tractors
Amer
Ica
Gam
Seworth
Vos
Our
Star Oil Company
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