Musings of the Town Crier at Sunnyside and beyond
A long reader note from Louis De Vries recounts receiving a brass spoon engraved Cal Fronte Italiana A Asiago 30 Novembre 1919. The writer shares WWI memories of Asiago, its destruction and postwar rebuilding, plus local greetings, birthday reminders for H F Johnson, a cat sighting, Tulip Time parade thoughts, and a blooming amaryllis gifted seventeen years ago.
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Everett Olive
Pomona College
California
Cal_ Fronte Italiana
Asiago
Olive
Toys for Tots Boat Loaded at Philadelphia
A Philadelphia event marks the Overseas Toys for Tots dispatch. The United States Flagship American Defender sails for Rotterdam with 900000 toys weighing 146 tons. 400 Philadelphia and 100 displaced European children attended the voyage ceremony led by American Legion officials. Spokesmen include Judith Ann Fay and Walter Kroacs. The shipment targets the Netherlands Austria Berlin and three Western German zones with future deliveries to France Italy the British Isles Greece Norway Poland and Yugoslavia. Most toys are new though some are used yet in good condition.
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Eleanor Olcott
Ardmore
Pennsylvania
American Legion
U. S
Children of
Europe
Pella
Holland
Evening Bulletin
Philadelphia
United States
S. S
France
Italy
British Isles
Greece
Norway
Poland
Yugoslavia
Walter E. Alessandroni
The
George N. Craig
Drew Pearson
Craig
John Bartram High School
Monroe farmers study hog feeding experiments at Ames
Forty five Monroe farmers from the Farmers Evening School traveled to Ames on February 10 to observe APF based hog feeding trials and related agri research. They visited the Veterinary Clinic, beef cattle and sheep barns, Soil Testing Lab, and Agricultural Engine Buildings before touring Swine Experimental Farm. The group returned to Monroe around 5 p.m.
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Monroe
Ames
Marvin Smart
Memorial Union
Kenneth C. Lepley
Apr
Swin
Prophecy, Hydrogen Bombs, and Day of God Sermon
A reader letter discusses George T. Pinches sermon at Gospel Hall on Feb 5 reframing prophecy away from hydrogen bombs. It argues the Day of God comes with Judgment fire, condemns patriotic distortion of prophecy, and warns against worldly deception. Rev. M. Gritters of Pella, Iowa adds caution about secular influence and the Holland Theatre.
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George T. Pinches
Gospel Hall
Christ
Leome
Geo. T
Iowa Price Index Edges Higher as Farmers See Gains
Iowa price index climbed to 240 percent of the 1909 14 base with most items steady or slightly higher. Hogs beef cattle and corn led gains while the price paid index remained steady as consumption costs rose slightly for feeder cattle. The ratio of prices received to prices paid held at 92 percent.
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Iowa
Preparing Doctors Program Expands Training Areas in Iowa
The bulletin details expanded residencies in general medicine, outpatient clinic, traumatic surgery and orthopedics, otolaryngology, and obstetrics and gynecology. It notes optional substitutions, access to a 40,000‑volume medical library with 450 journals, and opportunities to attend classes, clinics, conferences, and post‑graduate courses. It adds a feature praising Iowa as a good state to live in and build a career.
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College of Medicine
Doctors of Iowa
Iowa
Local Pastor Objects to Prince of Peace Stage Play
A Pella Chronicle reader protests a local theatre production titled The Prince of Peace. The letter argues Christ should not be presented as a stage actor, expressing regret at reducing his glory despite advertisements and local interest.
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Pella Chronicle
Christ Our Lord
the Prince of Peace
Lord
God
Son of God
Poet Ernie Osborn Honors H. F. Johnson on 92nd Birthday
Verses honor H. F. Johnson who turns ninety two this Saturday. The note recalls his long life, past mayoral tenure in Pella, editing the Week Blad, and the mayoral gift of city keys. It reflects on aging, memory, and lasting health. The piece ends with a personal tribute from BE. O. Osborn.
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Ernie Osborn
H. F. Johnson
I. F. Johnson
Pella
Knoxville
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
BE. O. Osborn
Railroad Crossings Need Caution and Reduced Speeds
The report urges drivers to exercise double caution at railroad crossings and to halve speed to improve safety. It highlights the dangers of freight and mixed-traffic at crossings and calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Birthday Remembrances At Home For The Aged
February events at the Home for the Aged include birthday notices for Mrs. Tunis Van Dyk aged 74 and Mrs. Dirk Geenen aged 54. Joe Vande Kieft hosted a cinema evening with Tulip Time reels and a Texas trip. Several visitors from Grand Rapids and local families called on residents including Van Gorp Den Hartog Langstraat and Van Heukelom families. Willem Den Hartog returns from Mercy Hospital. Dries Vander Wal improving while Mrs Smorenberg remains unwell.
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Tunis van Dyk
Dirk Geenen
Joe Vande Kieft
Texas
John M._ Van Gorp
Peter Jonker
Earl Brooklander
Grand Rapids
Michigan
M. van Gorp
John Steenhoven
Agnes
Jake Langstraat
John Langstraat
Connie Langstraat
L. Langstraat
Ep den Hartog
John den Hartog
Henry den Hartog
Sam den Hartog
C. den Hartog
Will van Heukelom
Albert van Heukelom
Willem den Hartog
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Dries Vander Wal
Smorenberg
State corn yield continued findings on broken stalks
State corn yield results show differences between varieties in broken stalks. The tests indicate more dropped ears than average in fields with broken stalks, reflecting variability in ear loss across varieties and conditions.
Iowa corn hybrids ranked by regional test performance
The state tests 18 plots per hybrid across three sections to compare hybrids impartially. Yield averages ranged from about bushels in Clarion district 5 to 107 in Creston district 11, with 77 bushels as overall average. Top hybrids per section include Pioneer X60290, Pioneer 352, PAG 299, United U32A, and Cornelius C17.
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Clarion
Creston
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Town State College
Northern
Pioneer
United
Cornelius
Town Corn Yield Test bulletin guides 1950 hybrid choice
A survey of 11 000 farmers shows 11 of 20 top hybrids in four sections had less than 26 pounds teed for planting in 1949, suggesting many farmers did not plant the best hybrids. Of 40 widely grown hybrids, 30 ranked below average, with 15 in the lower quarter. The Town Corn Yield Test bulletin P103, available from county extension or the Bulletin Office, offers guidance for 1950 planting decisions.
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Towa
Bulletin
Ame
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Edison the Great
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