Faith and resilience in wartime and postwar vision
Seaman at Scarritt College urges confidence in victory and freedom while readers are urged to support the soldier vote, climate of Capitol Hill noise, and postwar planning. The piece highlights Marion County soil conservation progress, farm district gains, and a call to preserve historic local buildings amid rapid change as towns face a new era after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Scarritt College Voice
Capitol Hill
Site Nation
Congress
Congo
America
Pella
Marion County
Mahaska
Jasper
Warren
Tail Drygoods CIA
Jacob
Busine
Genera Mand
Irs Soworth
Vernon L. Bobbitt
Newfoundland
Central College
H. Kusper
Chronicle
Set
Bobbitt
Dolinson and Seholte
Garden Square
Historical Museum
Vander Sluis
Mast Pella
Franklin Street
Washington Street
Olin’ Lautenbach
New York City
Editorial Viewpoints on Congress and Propaganda
The Northwood Anchor laments Congress and party infighting, warning that freedom of press and speech must not be sacrificed to dictatorship. It cites a Dutch astronomer’s new comet discovery at Leyden and comments on Japanese propaganda, urging vigilance against censorship and the erosion of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Observatory
Johannesbune
Dro
van Gent
Johannesburg
W. van den Bos
Union Observatory
Washington
Donor Funds Boost For Des Moines Small College Endowment
A Des Moines friend of Central College has given 20000 dollars to the smaller college endowment. The columnist praises gifts to small colleges for closer student contact and lower costs, noting their essential role in early higher education and urging others with means to support these institutions. The piece emphasizes the value of benefactors aiding smaller colleges over larger ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Des Moines
Central College
Pella Area High School Basketball Thriller Report
A jagged account covers the Pella area high school basketball season with Central’s 32 to 27 win over Violet Field. The clumsy narrative mentions Keokuk trips, Vander Linden’s standout, and Grady Vander Linden’s scoring. It also notes community events, local awards, and a mixed batch of local figures, including teachers, engineers, and league anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rhynsburer
Penn Tan
Central
Violet Field
Lfousht
la Tigers
Vm Toone Vo
Vella
Eldon
Keokuk
Pdi
Matthias
Bert Cobo
Keunania
Pella
G. Voor Vliet
Dim V. Idorp
Unis Remp
Twenty Years Ago Legion Meeting Recalls Local Leaders
A historic Legion meeting recollects Cmdr T Kempheste and Civil War veteran Hyram as speakers. Local organizer Peder erlersan of Pluck Hawk County, and Braul Miles of the Tawa Legionaire, attend with prayers and tributes. PT Kenpkes receives a $200 draft as thanks, while long-time mayor Phoena is praised for fifty years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Derby
Wormhamit
T. Kempheste
Braul Miles
Balitar
Tawa Legionaire
Hyram
L Seroweders
Barm Bureau Ornizer
van Gorp
Kenpkes
SW Mellebrands
Phoena
Huber
Musings of the Town Crier Note on Groundhog Day and Sunday plans
The writer muses on Groundhog Day fate while recalling local gossip and neighbors in Wichita. Notes include Grandma turning 87, Wilhelmina Van Nimwegen, Enos Herren, Reginald Becha in army uniform, and casual comments about community life and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina van Nimwegen
Enos Herren
Enos
Sunnyside
Entering the Nursery and a Garden Plant Update
The writer notes strawberry plants sending up green leaves and early blooms like tulips in California, alongside casual remarks on nursery catalogs. They mention a guard or ticket requirement at a doorway and reflect on an evolving tax program and petty crime.
Ten Year Ago Mishmash of Des Moines News Briefs
A chaotic slate recalls Porter from Des Moines and Bella with a loaded auto bound for Des Moines. An explosion in Bildhart left Porter severely burned but alive, the companion burned at a station. Marion County faced a climate of upheaval as farmers faced fines and a movement stirred talk of relief. Parsons basketball scores surfaced with multiple players noted. A Des Moines Register story mentions a ship contract and old sailor De Jong. The Pella League discussed a new constitution and political aims while Security State Bank clock glass was broken amid disturbances.
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Doe Porter
Des Moines
Bella
Bildhart
Indiana
FiMlaot
Meine
Grind Rapids
Mick
Marion County
Chamber of Commeres Nicetiie
Neal Hy
Plette
van Disceldary
Parsons
Petata
Sears Me
Mennings
Meni
Aella
Fet
Iowa
Des Moines Register
K.P. de Don
D. den Adelste
de Jong
Rot
Pella Ch League
Manhof
Nordhind
Vander Ark
Tills
Mure
Somone
Security State Bank
Want a New Career in the WAG
A wartime recruitment note invites readers to train for new roles at the War Advertising Group. It promises valuable training, skill development, and a chance to direct air traffic or undertake other tasks, with addresses in Washington D C and at the local Army Referee Station for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Army
Alice
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Washington, D.C
Voice of the Public on music training and youth
A lengthy discourse argues that intelligent and properly trained musical talent brings high rewards and moral benefits. It praises orchestral study for youth, notes its impact on personality, thinking, and initiative, and cites presidents and educators on the value of music education for all children.
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Patti Hoobe
United All Hiew
Incall
Aaron
Pontin
Wrath Ton
Oat Taevard Versity
Charles W. Tet
Soba Quines Adenis
United States
Charset
America
Insurance options for farm and city property in Sully Iowa
See me for insurance on farm and city property and bail on crop. Insurance across branches. Start a savings or life policy for income in old age. Low rates. Call 60 or write PO 148. WM. D1 MAN, Sully, Iowa.
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Sully
Lowa
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Tyme
Din Connelly
de Moines
Pei
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Fury
Hewter & Field
Aid
Thomas Vander Werf
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Anni
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Fifield
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Sham Tawa
Thaften Barker
Dobnstown
Man
Athoe
Henry Day
Oniala
Wespat
Murray
Ubithoft College
Pepita
Hfe
Mey Amene
Wilmot Vater Linden
Geert Patheven
Brand
Bertha ‘Te Vander Hart
Antoinette de Lan Cort Wilkins
Norman Tangerk
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Jetter
Wichita, Kan
Leighton Boys
Addi
Reginald Becha
Martha Lantenbach
California
Gary
DePenning
Gamble
Lynnville
D-X
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Henry Cox
Dr. C. I. Fox
Whynician
Surge
OM Main and
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer
Kramer Nellie D. Wowgo
West Street Telephone
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
Burdock
Bargain Headquarters
Burdock’s Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Benj Renaud
East Second Street
City of
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Benjamin Renaud
Renaud
Beri
Iid Estate
Beutor
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