Thought of the Week on Hungary and barber shops
Radio Free Europe reports Hungarian Communists closed non nationalized barber shops. The message implies surveillance of customers by Big Brother. In the United States until November every political camp grows heated by what is discussed in barber shops with no one punished or apologized. Democracy is praised in a critical tone.
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Radio Free Europe
Amail
Big Brother
U.S
Washington
Walky-ushy mobile camera debuts at Rose Bowl on TV
Viewers who watched the Rose Bowl on WOI-TV saw a new device called a walky-ushy, a portable camera with a wireless transmitter pushed about the field. It captured and relayed the picture to a distant truck transmitter, delivering excellent reception during the broadcast.
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Woi-Tv
Royal visit anticipated to the United States in spring
Announcement from Washington states Queen Julianna and Prince Bernhard plan a trip in April with entertainment at the White House. Past exile memories suggest a Holland connection, possibly inviting a May visit to Pella during Tulip Time. Urges early inquiry and a formal invitation if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julianna
Prince Bernhard
White House
Holland
Canada
Pella
Retailers Resist State Sales Tax Change Proposal
Retailers oppose raising the point at which the state sales tax applies arguing it would aid the least able by easing the tax load. Governor Beardsley proposed the change months ago and Democratic state chairman Jake More endorsed it, signaling broad support. Proponents say revenue remains similar while clerks workloads lessen as more small items become non taxable. The writer urges swift adoption.
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William Beardsley
Jake More
Iowa Farm Bureau urged soil restoration study in mining
A Farm Bureau statement calls for a study on requiring mine operators to post a per ton fee to guarantee soil replacement after disturbing land for coal gypsum sand gravel and rock. It questions delaying action and urges backing a bill through both houses, unlike timid resistance by Casper Milquetoast.
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Iowa
Farm Bureau
Senate
Casper Milquetoast
Resolutions Committee
PMA
U. S. Soils Conservation Service
Where has soil conservation enthusiasm gone
In 1939 to 1947 county Soil Conservation Service teams promoted farm rehabilitation and five year plans. Now little activity is heard. questions arise about whether focus shifted to payments and whether the land rebuilding methods are still supported. The piece urges continuing guidance and asks who killed the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Soils Conservation Service
Cock Robin
Krilium conditioner promises richer garden soil news
Monsanto announces at the AAAS meeting in Philadelphia a soil conditioner named krilium that improves soil texture without fertilizing. It forms friable, well aerated soil that resists compaction, retains water while draining, and may raise yields 15 to 45 percent on poor soil. Cost about $2 per pound, one application lasts long. no delivery date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto Chemical Company
Dayton
Ohio
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Philadelphia
Back Through Memory Lane Chronicle Memory Lane feature
Items of interest from The Chronicle reflecting events from 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. The column recalls notable people and happenings, presenting a concise look back at past headlines and local milestones.
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Chronicle
Sunny Tennessee exhibit and rail lore in 40 years ago notes
A 40 years ago exhibit in the Van Stigt building showcased Tennessee State Board of Immigration products titled Sunny Tennessee the Land of Opportunity. The record notes a deed transferring Iowa Central Railway property to the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway. EB L Brown, new D&RG vice president, toured the system in disguise but was recognized by former Great Northern trainmen.
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van Stigt
Tennessee
Tennessee Board of Immigration
Land of Opportunity
Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway Company
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company
EB. L. Brown
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Great Northern Railway
Brown
Pella
State Supreme Court
Mahaska County
Central College Male Glee Club
Keokuk
Iowa
College Notes
Pella High
Oskaloosa High
Lankelma
George Lankelma
A. P. de Reus
Udell Hendricks
Hendricks
Carrie Butts
Dan J. Mellhon
Des Moines
Reine Borgman
Wigert Roorda
Margaret Woolard
Roy Steen
Minnie Kurgraaf
Melvin Cooper
Nettie Rouwenhorst
Dan Vander Linden
Edna Frazer
C. Sill
Kate Va
P. B. Gaass
Red Lake
Minnesota
D. W. Gaass
T. D. Tice
Pierson
Abraham Goemant
J. Goemant
Corsica
South Dakota
van Wyk
Prairie City
Central College Cage Team Loses To Des Moines U 29–16
Thirty years ago Central College basketball fell 29 to 16 on home floor to Des Moines University. Scorers listed include Flikke ma with 1, De Haan 3, Mokma 3. Other notes cover Pella Tigers tourney wins on the Central gym floor, with Murray, Humeston, and Bussey results, plus Pella’s 27 to 6 loss to Monroe. Additional items mention local business openings, road funding hopes, and farm demonstrations.
Grinnell College Nollen Inaugural Address Featured
Twenty years ago The Chronicle carried sixteen pages with ads for a cooking school at the Legion Hall. Dr John Nollen's inaugural address as Grinnell College president appeared with his photo. Also noted were local deaths, car license numbers, welfare drive plans, unsigned letters about city payrolls, sports results, glee club broadcasts, an oversized African Lily, and local civic changes including a new undertaker.
Local Youths Attend Bob Party at De Zwarte Home
A number of young people enjoyed a bob party at the country home of Mr and Mrs Marinus De Zwarte. Murray and Tate Ten Hagen George Ram and Dave Breen participated, with Breen recently joining Fowler Telephone Company after a year in city electric work at Pella.
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Murray
Tate Ten Hagen
George Ram
Knights of Pyt New Sharon
Dave Breen
Fowler Telephone Company
Pella
Marinus de Zwarte
Editorial snippets touch on hunting signs and retirement advice
The LeRoy Journal notes a hunter sign on a farmer’s property and muses on pheasant behavior changes. The Eagle Grove Eagle comments on auto graveyards as a scrap-drive burden, while Wallace's Farmer advises planning ahead before retirement and adjusting habits for a new life.
Scout Chronicle editor profiles Granville Jones visit
Logan Hendricks of The Scout Chronicle writes on local Boy Scout activities. Granville Jones is to speak in Pella for the College Lecture Course, described as humorous, patriotic, and inspirational, and slated as the season finale. Eggs and other prices noted.
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Logan Hendricks
Scout Chronicle
Granville Jones
Pella
Librarian leads drive for books for service men
Kathryn De Koning, city librarian, heads a campaign to ship one thousand books to men in service in camps and overseas. A young pianist, Julian De Gray, will perform at Central College chapel. a Columbia University graduate, his picture graced the front page of the paper.
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Kathryn de Koning
City Libraran
Julian de Gray
Central College Chapel
Columbia U
New York City
Who Pays for Good Advertising Says Nobody Pays
An analysis cites Professor John H. Casey of Oklahoma University arguing that good advertising is self-supporting. The piece asserts customers indirectly bear ad costs, while merchants’ rising turnover lowers overhead per unit. It contends effective advertising increases demand, enabling mass production and lower costs, benefiting buyers.
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John H. Casey
University of Oklahoma
Casey
John and Mary
Solomon Isaac
Soils Management Talk at Night School Banquet in Town
B J Firkins of Town State College faculty will deliver the address at the evening business men banquet for Night School graduates with the topic Soils Management and Conservation. The school's final meeting studied the income tax and Ken neth Decker is listed as Ag instructor. The Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society plan a Tulip Festival to boost morale during wartime, with preparations ongoing. Farm features discuss the Nollen boys and their purebred Hereford cattle west of town. Local sports note Pella's teams: a win over Knoxville 86 to 2 and a loss to Indianola 31 to 24. Rudy Schilder scores 11. Central's Dutch defeated by St Am brose on Pella floor, no final score given. Conroy of St Am brose scores ten baskets and four free throws. Howard Grundman left for Des Moines to enlist in the army air corps, later sent to Tucson for flight training. prior courses at Central field and Dowling. Enlist date January 26. Vernon Bobbitt, Central College art instructor, travels to New York to marry Mary Reed, a former Central librarian. two weeks away planned. Eddie Du Pree leaves Chronicle Engraving for Chicago to seek similar work and pursue night-school photography. All aliens Germans Japanese and Italian citizens ordered to register in February. William Steenhoek buys a Sully barber shop from Gerrit Vis, to take possession November 11. previously with Joe Van de Geest shop. Pella High favored for Marion County basketball tourney in Knoxville. Hi Miller coaches the Dutch.
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Central College
Des Moines U
Flikkema
de Haan
Mokma
Pella Tigers
Humeston
Murray
Bussey
Pella
Tigera
Paul Scholte
Great White Way
Knoxville
Red Rock
Y.T. van Niewaal
Warsaw
Poland
W. E. Lauterbach
Lauterbachs
International Y.M.C.A
Fred Rhyns
Quincy
Ill
Fred
Ford
Dodge
Oskaloo
Tigers
Central
van Doorninck
de Vries
John Rillihan
F. den Adel
H. Sack
McWilliams
Mark Rillihan
Chronicle
Legion Hall
John Nollen
Grinnell College
Nollen
Pell
J. W. Jernigan
Des Moines
Iowa
Central Bay
Pella Blade
George Jewett
Marion County
Welfare League
The
Lefty Schnack
Western Union
Norskies
Luther College
Pella High
Sigourney
Rhynsburger
Ralph Grundman
A. I. Roorda
John P. de Cook
Klaas
B. J
Bugs) Firkins
Town State College
Kenneth Decker
Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society
Indianola
Rudy Schilder
St. Ambrose
Conroy
Howard Grundman
Army Air Corps
Tucson
Arizona
Central Field
Dowling
Vernon Bobbitt
New York
Mary Reed
Bobbitt
Pected
Eddie du Pree
Chronicle Engraving Department
Chicago
William Steenhoek
Sully
Gerrit Vis
Joe van de Geest
Hi Miller
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Main St. Pella, Lowe
Towa ’. Assoquare
Offical County
H. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
Marion M. DE Zwarte
Tulip
Boys
JET Propulsion
America
H. L. Liebrock
LeRoy
Eagle Grove
Iowa Falls
Wallace
Dick Leydens
Pella Rendering Service
Dept. of Ag
Ann Ldiben
Ervey
Meeker Weates
Eema
Glendale, Arizona
Newsy
Dick Lautenbach Insurance Agency
Ordee
van Gorp Hatchery
Pelia
Sale
Grimes
Jersey
M&m
Wood Bros
Bell City
David Bradley
Avery
New Idea
Fairbanks-Morae
Letz Burr
Hinman
John A. Boss
J. Peters
Henry Meneough
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