Questioning Dictators and War Resolve After Death of William White
The piece laments the dangers of rule by a single will and lauds Henry Stimson and Wendell Willkie, while mourning William Allen White. It warns against demagogic movements, critiques the Dies Committee, and closes with a call for strong leadership and unity in wartime America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
William Allen White
Sage of
Emporial
White
Minnesota
Enoet
Tiens
Yornge
Tiss
Poe
Weil
Miser Getion
Eta Gereto
Adien
Qnr
United Nations
America
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Farm wage ceiling sparks debate in Midwest editorials
Editorials from Indianapolis News and Clear Lake Reporter react to a new War Food Administration rule capping farm labor wages at 2400 per year. The piece notes penalties for noncompliance, contrasts farm wages with national averages, and mocks inflated farming profits while highlighting practical limits amid wartime need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthwood
War Food Administration
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
The
Chicago Journal of Commerce
United States
Tasers Defeated In Preseason Basketball Game
The article recalls a local 30 year old basketball game where Tasers edged Vella Mienal by a slim margin amid tied scores. It notes players Ini mendes Le Coca Wel A Va Gerla Mico Matvsret Phillip af Meili performing strongly and references the crowd and postgame events at the Methodist Church recreation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Mienal
Bena Ene
Orany Ore TV
Ini Mendes
le Coca
Phillip Af Meili
Willian
Anere Bay
Method
Bailey
Pelle
Meyer Anit
Airbline
BM. Bruch
Poeslo
My. Gane
Lwu
Florence Reneedad
Cy M. van Cleave
Lake Worth
Hlavide
Nannie Barren
Carl
Miso Hive Barnwell
Methian Society
Pase
Crete
Neveneseh
20 Years Ago Reelected Fultz Vaccher Amid Turbulent Era
Reelection of Fultz and Vaccher over rivals marked a crowded local scene as Marion County faced rail and river disputes. Roads were bad, farmers traveled on horseback, and the Skunk River overflowed, prompting searches for new routes and repairs. Coach Karl Setterius announced a Central term football game in November against Layal US in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh
TG. Fultz
G. Vaccher
D. Vacher
Rl Ecommisscion Fur Peru
Pella
Duesa
Des Moines
Oskilonss
Marion County
Horetia Brow
Donley
Knoxville
van Be
New Sharon
Hor
Warren's Mill
Eros
Bany
Musings of the Town Crier on Tulip Time and News
A town column mixes personal anecdotes and local notes from Central Park Cafe and nearby figures. It mentions Artie Der in North Africa, a quarter given as a joke, Danial Dour at Pel Christian High School, J. F. Johnson's 86th birthday, Leap Year Day thoughts, Norman Van Gorp’s aviation course, and Rob Brittell's High School Band. Tulip Time is praised as snow aids, with calls to work together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Tulip
Asco
Central Park
Chen
Artie der
Peshow
North Africa
Rob Brittell
Central College basketball team names sixteen players
The Central College roster features sixteen names with standout scorers and staff notes. Coach Don Gale oversaw a season review as players like Henry and Whe Tad contributed to the team’s efforts. The article reflects a chapel hour discussion and highlights player stats and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangeveen
Don Gale
Garden Gifster
Isielshers
Henry
Me Hoffman
Mogart
Central College Durin
Ten Years Ago in Pella and Nearby News Items
A fragmented district chronicle recalls a range of local events. Marion Van Raale wins praise in Ford sales and a west-side shop. Central's Flying Dutchmen beat Othanyst 10 to 0 with Neifer and M. Kregel starring. Miss At Sodeyania, a Central alumna, earns praise for social work and teaching despite low pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marek
Aid Dedi Leyden Teal Roopmaien
West End
Eal
Eas
Vrs
Elisabethh
Annie
Pella
Dene
Marion van Raale
Serview
Ford
den Satire
Beyers
Pain Coopers
Walter Fowler
Misuni
Neifer
M. Kregel
Central
Austory
Central 13
Miss
Sodeyania
Paipa
Amenge Pao Chidren
What did you do today my friend
Fragmented text repeats a military briefing style with lines about Lt Dean Shatlain and a report of meeting the enemy and taking a town. It reads like a wartime communique with questions and promises of action for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Shatlain
Amiplain Jonine
Hyun Gentine
Army seeks diverse skills in Women’s Army Corps
The Army invites applicants with typing accounting clerical or store experience to join the Women’s Army Corps. Explore opportunities to improve or learn new skills while serving. Apply at the U S Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General Washington D C for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
WAC
St U. S. Army
Washington, D.C
fragmentary diary style note about a violent incident
A disjointed afternoon fragment describes a death scene and memories of a man dying in arms. The speaker recalls a neighbor, a corenin, and a teak wash panel. mentions armies, a tank, and a ruined poem, all mixed with blurred names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Poisonous snakes with unprovoked attacks identified
Only the king cobra and the Lushmaster among venomous snakes are known to attack humans without provocation, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cobra
Lushmaster
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Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
OWA Pro
Ry Sadler Publishing Co
Main St
Iowa
HM. Sadlar
George Ver Sterg
Prine
Lowa
Vance
Bostofec
Pell, Testa, Ag
Escond
Etna
Toni Matte
Henry L
Stimson
Waa
Voselle
Warimaking
Byer
House
Dies
Tressan
Walter Winchell
Christ
Ameri
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Rome
Shoot
Indianapolis
Clear Lake
Kvary Ks
Penitenas
Kansas
Wallace
Fliteo
Tyme
Ava
Debi
Frans van Gorp
Abk Stubenraneh
Drasurist
Ivertisings
Amer m1
Amiehine
Mary Eyinkemne
See Towa
Ters
Heather
Atte Mascatine
Tela
Melton
Wa Min One Brown
Ken Cole
Rocky Mand
Colorado
Bella
Ed van Pella
Dick Vander Ploes
Knowville
Louisiana
Bauer Eo Waren Baetery
Tessie
Cahaw
Daniel Dour
Pel Christian High School
J. F. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Rying
George Washington
Eleanor
Maki
Norman van Gorp
Norman
Little Red
Aml
M Ton
Burdock
Bargain Headquarters
Burdock’s Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Mean Shatin
Tank Con Gaaider
Wasrabed
Reese
Tibet i
Groyi Ventre Tontag
Taurine
Pete Baud Ood
Worperfal
M. Deur
Urd Wette Loaeh
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
Nellie D. HH
West First Street
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
Onco
North Side Square
White Rocks
White Wyandotte
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
Pella, Towa
Vos
Bemond
New England Granite Co
Pella, Iowa
Bert Vande Kieft
Mer
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