Thought of the Week and Safety Reflections in Pella
A long Thought of the Week piece honors J. Boland and urges community cheerfulness while urging road safety measures. It contrasts thrift with needless luxury, mocks the American Youth Congress for Communist links, and ends with Dr Irving Cutler praising humane virtues in medicine for modern doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Cutler
Medical School
Northwestern University
American Medical Congress At
Chicago
Doctors and merchants in town voice hard lessons
A long aid to professional ethics discusses doctors acting for money and the duty to show moral worth in medicine. It praises humane care and criticizes soulless commerce, then shifts to selling tips urging retailers to deliver personal service, not just low prices, to win customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brayton
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Pont
Leo Baker
Luising
Retail Hardware Association
Nyone
Puerto Rico buys record pork and lard from Corn Belt
Editorial notes Puerto Rico's pork and lard imports from the Corn Belt reached a record last year with more than 5 million pounds purchased. Puerto Rico’s total food imports from the continental United States stood at 24.58 million dollars, an 8 percent rise over the previous year. Also included is a critical reflection from Independence Examiner on newsroom honesty and the ethics of reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
United States
Forty One Years Ago In Early Wisconsin News
A collage of 19th century items recounts Madison and Diui Wisconsin events. Men from rival factions clash, one carved and others wounded, while Vander Linden advertisers hats such as the Kingsbury Fedora priced at 7a cents and $1.85. Local arrests include Hi Van Maren, Henry Gezel, Hew Woods, and H Parker for distur bances and celebrations. James Den Burger injured by a falling buckle in a well. The piece also notes Jesse James trial, chapel compulsion petition, and President McKinley parade cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bryan
Madison
Wisconsin
Susainot
Diui
Wasin
Maany
Tinee
Vander Linden
Kingsbury
Culpepper
Taylor
H. King
Joseph Holmes
North Country
Pella
Holmes
Hi. van Maren
Henry Gezell
Furce
Hew Woods
H. Parker
Sand Ridge
Parker
Woods
Otley
James den Burger
Murray Cox
Marshalltown
Jesse James
Kansas City
James
Missouri
Joe Johnson
Central
Boston
McKinley
Local notes and ads show 30 years ago life on Main and markets
The snippet records events from a South Main area in a past year with a box supper, a monument fund for Central Park, and a mix of sales and notices. It mentions Mrs Edmund, Hon John ny of Oskaloosa, water meter bids, a meat market, a Reo car ad, Van Gorp, Des Moines stock sale prices, Kamerick offered for farm land, Star Auto buying autos, Prairie City visits, a LeLon banquet, and National Bank farm mortgage ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund
Maine
Johnny
Oskaloosa
Central Park
L. P. Grundman
Coniailee
Delia Art Vander
M Bruinckool
Pella Auto Co
Tve
Ford
Ed van Gorp
Henry Ver Ploeg
Des Moines
Kamerick
Polla
Ottumwa
LeCocq
H. P. van Gorp
Star Auto Company
Mario Bousquet
Prairie City
Miss Kramer
Tunis Kempkes
Lon Wormhoudt
Everett Totten
Carl Beyers
Knoxville
20 Years Ago Ailee Salesmen Pitch Grain Elevator Sales
A clipped OCR item notes salesmen courting farmers to invest in stock tied to terminal grain elevators. The fragment mentions the farming sector and agriculture finance, but details are sparse and unclear about dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailee
Local Notes on Politics Sports and Business in Augusta era
Mentions schemes and county warnings on investments and Hoogenakker's Senate bid from Audubon Dallas and Guthrie counties. Notes Grace Hutteman and Gladys Klein, World War veterans home in Oskaloosa, Central beating Parsons, Ottopé by star, Pella Tigers 86 27 Miami City, certificates for World War dead eight names, Alam Theatre features The Unchantable Sin, Puritan drug store soda fountain, Holly G4 corporation filing with the Secretary of State, Capital stock 35000, Lewis of Duluth and chautauquas at Central campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Hoogenakker
Senate
Audubon
Dallas
Guthrie
Grace Hutteman
Gladys Klein
Oskaloosa
Central
Parsons
Este Hi
Ottopeby
Pella Tigers
Miamie City
Alam Theatre
Marshall Neon
Earring Manet Sweet V
Riupert Waghessin
Heeroma
Puritan
Ohn Mollebsands
Tol
Ten Years Ago Fire and Town Bits Include Car Crash
A local blaze damaged a building with estimated fire damage around $2,000 and unknown stock loss. The city planned playground land around Hazel and New Sharon streets. A church youth group celebrated its 20th anniversary. A roadside car crash near Oskaloosa left a man badly injured and a deceased passenger wrapped in a sheet in the back seat. Residents and local tradesmen were mentioned in brief notices of movements and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Marinus Meulpotder
West Second Street
West Market
Hazel
New Sharon Streets
Valkenburg
Ant
Shy
Young Men's Society
The
Peoria Christian Reformed Church
Westenberg
Parkersburg
Town
Lefty Schnack
Boots” Vanden Dover
Art de Winter
Oskaloosa
Colfax
Caneral de Oskaloosa
John Andowey
Newton
Pella High Ties for Upfront in South Central Iowa Race
Pella High defeated Winterset 26 to 13 behind a strong first quarter surge and stout defense led by Fred Heerema. Gene Stientjes paced the offense with eight points as Winterset struggled to score against the Dutchmen, leaving Pella at least tied for first in the conference with two games left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietory
Winterset
Pella High Five
Iowa
Chariton
Lincoln
D. M
Pella
Stientjes
de Wild
Heerema
Fred Heerema
Gene Jones
FOLLOW LINE TO SEWING SUCCESS
Freshman homemaking girls learn to follow dotted lines with sewing machines. They master threading then treadling as Miss Faber guides them toward accurate stitching for garment construction on large lined sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Faber
Picture Unveiled at Assembly The Angelus by Millet
The Angelus painting by Jean Francois Millet shows a peasant couple pausing in a field to pray at the Angelus bell. Millet, famed for peasant scenes, painted at noon rest. The work, praised for its simplicity and subdued palette, was dedicated by Jean Van Gorkom in a second ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Francois Millet
Millet
Miller
Jean van Gorkom
What a Life Play Set for Pella High School
Pella High announces Wednesday March 6 as the production date for a three act comedy about high school life titled What are. The play unfolds in the principal's office at a large city high school and follows teachers students and parents as a well meaning boy causes trouble. Jerry Carpenter stars as Henry Aldrich and drew praise from rehearsals showing strong acting suited to his talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Cooper
Henry Aldrich
Pella High School
Jerry Carpenter
Jerry
Betine
Jerrys
Pella Little Dutchmen edge Chariton in hard fought 29 21
Pella High's Rangy Dutch extended their win streak to seventeen with a 29 to 21 victory over Chariton on Tuesday February 13. They led 15 11 at halftime and 23 14 after three quarters before Chariton rallied briefly, then Pella sealed the win. The second team also won 17 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chariton
Witerset
Charlton
GossiP By the King of Sling
Gene Stientjes almost acquired a Texas brawl before the school year began while living in Colorado. The team tied for the Conference Championship, easing relief until the tournament starts. Will spring arrive as expectations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sling
Gene Stientjes
Texas
Colorado
Interesting Exam For Oral English Class
The six weeks examination requires portraying a person from ten to eighty by voice and action for twelve minutes. Over six weeks students practiced pantomime first, then combined voice and action to depict a人物 within the range.
Baton Exhibition by Beginners at Home Basket Game
The beginners baton class, many grade school students, performed between halves of the Pella Winterset game. Three numbers by Martin Kuyper Marilyn De Cook and Mickey Very Placy drew applause as the group left the floor. Director Ruby praised the class and its potential to bolster the marching band in future news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kuyper
Marilyn de Cook
Mickey
Very Pl
Gilbert and Sullivan tradition studied by Pella High
Pella High School Glee Club members study Gilbert and Sullivan history and performance style. Teachers Miss Tysseling and Mr Birdsall adapt the setting to American audiences while preserving the operetta's spirit. Boyle D'arte from the Islands is cited as authorities on correct stage technique. The cast and directors anticipate a humorous light opera on Monday March 4 at 7:30 PM. Music lessons with Professor Sadler offered with motto Measure the cost by the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
England
Boyle D ‘Arte Opera Company
Islands
Professor Sadler
Sadler
Ilis
Colleges Offer Scouting Courses for Boy Scout Leaders
Over 163 colleges and universities have conducted Scouting courses for Boy Scout leaders, expanding training access and standardizing leadership education across campuses nationwide.
Face as a Reflection of Character in a Contest
The editorial argues that a face reveals feelings and health, with a smile signaling happiness and a grim expression suggesting hardship. It notes that beauty is not essential to attract friends, while a cheerful look competes with style and grace in a contestant. Skiing is praised as a growing, masterable sport, with events including long and short runs and various jumps.
Skiing as a Healthful Exercise Across Nations
The article notes skiing as a healthful sport growing in popularity worldwide. It highlights organized events in Britain, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Norway, and Sweden with national ski tournaments run under the rules of the National Federation of Ski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siding Ag
Seeerit
Great Britain
Switzerland
United. States
Canada
Ieee
Oruring
Norway
Veat
Eng
Federation of Ski
Daal
The High School Gym A Vital City Recreation Center
The article notes our high school gym serves as a weekly hub for basketball teams and physical training, with 610 people using it last week. It functions as the town’s summer swimming pool substitute, offering multiple sports and two dressing rooms to maintain cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
MGR Eohool Ab
Rightmire Delights Students With Mental Math Feat
Richard Rightmire wowed a mixed crowd of high school and grade school students February 16 in the high school auditorium. The Cleveland native, though with five-grade schooling, displayed rapid six digit multiplication and memory feats while reciting Shakespeare. He wrote ten nouns on a board and later supplied their numbers, answered audience questions, and showcased upside down alphabet work and date calculations, all without traditional concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rightmire
Rightmire
Cleveland
Ohio
Nightmire
Freshman Boys Become Talent Scouts
Miss Ver Heul's home room hosted a session led by Carl Vander Ploeg and Ralph Vander Waal with Miss Faber's Home Room girls as guests. Arvena Huyser, a sophomore, recited readings to praise from the audience. The freshmen plan more student led entertainments from Oral English and music departments, highlighting student talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ver Heul
Carl Vander Ploeg
Ralph Vander Waal
Miss Faber
Arvena Huyser
Arvena
Pella Plays North High Friday in Non Conference Tilt
Pella High travels to North Des Moines next Friday to face the Polar Bears in a non conference game. North Des Moines sits tied with Roosevelt High for the City Series lead as Capital City’s Bob White leads the scoring possibilities with a swift pivot role. Last year Pella built a 24-9 first half margin and held on for a 28-24 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella ‘High
North Des Moines
Polar Bears
Roosevelt High
Bob White
Capital City
Bob Whizzer White
Pella
Dr Petzoldt Addresses Pella High Student Body
Dr William Petzoldt spoke to the Pella High School student body about Crow Indians in Montana, noting Indian life and the deep Indian influence on American names and medicine. He is described as well liked and widely known for his 36 years of work among Native communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boland
Pella
Country News
Independence
Examiner
Ohio
School of Journalism
Ars
Pella High School
William Petzoldt
Montana
Baptist Church
Petzoldt Hay
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Vella
Official County
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella
Ti, Sadler George Ver Steeg
Chronicle
J. Boland
Sandy
Macbofi
American Youth Congress
Washington, D. C
Washington
Communist Congress
Cutler
William G. R. Mercury
Spain
Madrid
Valencia
Tistine
Thomassen
Robertus
John
Will
Raldauf
What A
Marion County
Editorial
R. Rightmire
All
North High
DR. Petzoldt
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