USO Reestablishment Moves Forward With New Coalition
Editorial reflects on social change and America's role in global alliances. USO revival discussed after ASAF merger, forming a united group including YMCA, Catholic, Jewish boards, YWCA, Salvation Army, Camp Shows and Travelers Aid. Local units urged to join to support servicemen and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organization
USO
Associated Services For the Armed Forces
ASAT
York
Repres
ASAF
YMCA
National Catholic Community Serv National Jewish Welfare Board
The
YWCA
Salvation Army
Camp Shows
National Travelers Aid
Dad and
Brothers of Men
Pella
High-Hat on the Hill Fails to Repeal Cigarette Price Law
A legislative battle over a cigarette price law reveals dealer influence and consumer apathy. Lawmakers faced heavy lobbying while public pressure lagged, prompting concerns that price fixing could set a dangerous precedent for bread milk and other goods, raising questions about government authority.
Victory Gardens Urged by Akron Leaders in War Effort
Clair W. Johnson of Akron leads a drive for national Victory Gardens to cut living costs and boost war support. William Lyons, Akron gardening supervisor, promotes a program to aid transportation, reduce food costs, supplement income, and provide outdoor recreation while building public resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Clair W. Johnson
Akron
Ohio
Mens Garden Club
Akon
National Men's Garden Clubs
William Lyons
Workers organize mass hunt over panther sighting near Charles City
Workers at the Ohver dion farm machinery plant in Charles City angered by piecework rates voted to organize a mass hunt for a big black panther reported near Bassett five miles away. The union and company offered help, and the hunt, led by Cold Nes Mainester, could take a long time and require many trackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohver Dion
Charles City
Gnien
Bassett
Charles
Nes Mainester
Union rhetoric on wage dispute at Charles City plant
The piece argues union members should act as a public service by finding the animal, condemns double talk and bad faith, and insists management labor relations with Tabor be based on good faith to avoid undermining workers’ legitimate wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Tabor
Charles City
Pella Seeks Quick Vote On Trusteeship Light Plan
Residents show strong support for placing the city light plant under trusteeship. Service clubs voiced unanimous backing and urged swift petitions to trigger an election, though no petitions have yet been filed. City officials are expected to act quickly if the measure ties to the upcoming city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Editorial Comment on preacher sermons and speed limits
An Oklahoma editorial excerpt notes a preacher’s strong effect from a single good sermon and argues the value of listening to three dull sermons for one transformative message. It also cites Wallace’s Farmer and Wallace-Homestead polling on highway speed limits in towns like Minnesota and Iowa, with high support for limits of 60 mph during day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onkay
Okla News
Wallace's
Minnesota
Wallace-Homestead
How Far Back Can You Remember
Fragmented text questions collective memory and age related recall during wartime times. The garbled passage references percentages, youth, and conditions prior to events, but lacks complete facts or coherent figures.
Global War Reflections and Rising Tensions Mentioned in Speech
The message recalls past conflicts with Germany and Japan, notes aid to Russia, and argues the need for readiness and unity. It contrasts historic wartime mobilization with present international dynamics and questions the path toward broader world governance.
1910 banner year for Tesla Stacker Company rises then burns
In a 1910 feature the Tesla Stacker Company shows high stock at 160 a share from a 50 issue after a major factory fire. Payroll totaled 40000 with an 8 percent dividend. Mission worker William De Rn fo tells of Indian work at First Reformed Church. Mayor candidates Nick Grondman and UP Johnsen planned for fall election amid town notes.
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Tesla Stacker Company
William de Rrn
Reuvers
Onder Tifa
Central College
Taward
Andrew Carnegie
Atheny
Nick Grondman
Johnsen
Margaret Vaar
John Vanden Haard
Mabel Grandia Jeames Rompe
Mary Vande Voorten
Kates van Zante
van Henweling
Hank
Citven National
Abe
Dens
Kath Harker
Har
Lacy Huber
Pot Zevenbergen
Otley
Holland
van Arken
Amsterdam
Netherlands
College
Ailith
Gules
Hangs
Chen
Dallas Center
Gia Oe
Town Wholesale Butter & Bie Dealers group elects Rhynsburger president
Money Rhynsburger of Pella was named president of the Town Wholesale Butter & Bi[e] Dealers association at their Des Moines convention attended by seventy five dealers. Vander Meulen sent The Chronicle a description of the Iowa Vicnie held at East Lake Park in Los Angeles, listing all registered Pella attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Rhynsburger
Pella
Town Wholesale Butter & Bie Dealers Association
Des Moines
Gal Vander Meulen
the Chronicle
East Lake Park
Los Angeles
California
30 Years Ago in Marion County Farms Decline and Local Happenings
Census shows farms in Marion County drop to about 2402 with farm values rising from 41 million to over 50 million in a decade. News covers farewell party for Jacob and Mrs De Maan, high school basketball results, city marshal appointment for Carter, land deeds near Pella, Central College game plans, local merchants, and ventures in the Lake Prairie area.
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Marion County
Jacob de Maan
Tow
Teta High
Knoxville
Monroe
Carter
Pella
Colorado
Charley Dennis
Des Moines
AL Clark
Chronicle
Green T. Clark
Cather
U.S
Bella
Amor K. Path
Central College
Hedey Pederson
Indows
Mar Mure
Chantheys of Commerce
Lake Praitie
Cald Condor
Central College Triumph and Local News from Town Conference
Twenty years past a mill accident injured William Van Tert near the John Toom place with his arms mangled by a saw. Central College's basketball team, coached by Len Winter, won the Town Conference championship 81 to 20 over Parsons. Also noted are post office bid failure, Varn Vander Wilt's Chicago move, ads for Vella light plant promotions, and fashion items from the Wack Style Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam van Tert
C. J. Fox
John Toom
Des Moines
Howell
Central College
Len Winter
Wort
Parsons
Central
Winter
Ear
Fairfield
Lefty Sehnadt
Friday
Andersen
Roona Vista
Storm Take
Western Union
le Mars
Mt. Vota
Federal
Congress
Towis Vander Wilt
North Chicago
Veterans’ Hospital
Vel Vih
Knowille
Wote Uh Dyhkstrad
Vella
Iceless Refrigerators and Local Life in Pella
The issue notes strong ad interest in Iceless Refrigerators with several small ads. Nick, a jolly salesman, quips that farming is fine but monotonous. Mr and Mrs Kuyper prepare to move to Chicago as household goods are packed. A biographic film showing Aladdin and the Lamp is set for Pella High for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Nick
A. J. Kuyper
Chicago
Pella High
Norsemen Defeat Central In Last Minute Basketball Thriller
Ten years ago Luther’s Norsemen traveled to Pella to face Central and edged them 27 to 26 as Jacob Sen hit the deciding shot in the final minute. Voshuil led Central with high points and free throws while Vella Wigh’s Little Dutch beat Winterset 29 to ? Tait scored eight for Vella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Pella
Central
Jacobsen
Voshuil
Vella Wigh
Winterset
Tait
Vella
Kembkes
Schilder
Kuosville
Legion Mallys
van der Waal Haat
Great Benefactor Bennett Retires From Soil Conservation Work
The Knoxville Journal notes the retirement of Dr Hugh L Bennett at age 70, honoring his fifty-year drive to awaken farmers and scientists to soil conservation. The piece recalls his praise for a one day soil saving demonstration by Clay Barnett in Marion County and highlights Bennett's global influence from North Carolina to Central America. Marion County and The Journal pay tribute to his enduring principles and educational impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Clyde Milner
Knoxville
United States
Mes
Hugh 1
Bennett
Toad
Marion County
Dr. Hennett
Clay Barnett
Polk County
Midwest
Dr. Kennett
North Carolina
Central America
South America
Cuba
Canada
South Africa
Petition for 62 million dollar line expansion sought
John Root presided over the annual meeting at Legion Hall with about 200 attendees as the petition to build 62 million dollars of additional rail line capacity was discussed. The Elmer Carpenter family moved into a new home at East First and Columbus, and Arie and Mrs Schilder celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on the society page. Central C club awarded Arie a life membership while Vella High was noted for basketball. Rudy Schilde starred with six baskets and two free throws as North High faced no home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root
The
Asociation
Legion Hall
Elmer Carpenter
East First and
Columbus Streets
Arie Schilder
Arie
Vella High
North High
Des Moines
Rudy Schilde
Jerry Carpenter
Fowler Telephone Pioneer Dies in Polio Scare
The obituary notes polio struck a local figure, with Dave Breen credited for establishing the telephone system for the Fowler Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Dave Breen
Fowler Telephone Company
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Iowa
Kitty
ALLG@OOD
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Northwood
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Russia
Amd
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London
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Meneer
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Hata
VOT van Niewaal Pamilier i
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Hadtick
Amd Real
Mare
van Roekes
Green Colonia
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Haven
Ally Street
Dawson
the Journal
Rea Een Aay
Peema Aay
Doreen
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
Tians
National Farm Loan Assn
M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor Secretaries
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Orkaloosa
M. D
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