Thoughts on history war debt and a German future
A column argues history repeats with costly wars and a huge national debt. calls for a strong peace enforcement mechanism. It honors A B Van Zante for goodwill and discusses Dr. van Walt’s views on postwar Germany and democracy education. It also covers Central College biology exhibits inspiring reflections on life, growth, and teaching science to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moy
William Goldsmith
Central College
War Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Meet Quotas
The week of January 25th readers will see a familiar figure pressing for war bond purchases. The piece praises the Pella community for exceeding drives and urges all households to invest, noting rising bank deposits, lower interest rates, and the need to sustain funding while homes and gadgets lag. It stresses shared sacrifice and fairness in contributing to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sar
Editorial calls for postwar planning by local governments
The Allison Tribune urges county and city leaders to coordinate with state and federal agencies on postwar activities before it is too late. The Anamosa Journal urges residents to buy locally, listing benefits to the home community, schools, and taxes, arguing hometown merchants support local institutions and neighbors in hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Tribune
Butler County
Anamosa Journal
30 Years Ago At Pella High And Local Affairs
A jumble of notices records a basketball win over Penn, a large wedding announcement, obituaries, and community news from Pella. The piece notes the lineup of B Rhynsburg and J Rhynstarger, adds Vander Sande rs Byers and Harry guards, plus a marriage of Miss Madge Fennema to Roy Metntr. Also reported are smallpox cases, theater fire near Oskaloosa, repairs to the Pella Opera House, a Rock Island ticket window change, and numerous local events, sales, enrollments, and awards at Central College and area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
B. Rhynsburg
J. Rhynstarger
Addy Vander Sanders Byers
Harry Guards
Madge Fennema
Roy B. Metntr
Ladies Aid
John Dykstra
Dykstra
von Tan
Tonitis
John de Cook
Nents
J. We
Kal Pahre
Garden Square
Wetric Dicht
Ted. Riley
Pella
Rollo Jordan
Central College
Mr. Donovan
Denver
Colorado
Pella Opera House
Kory Theatre
Montlers
Lulu Stuil
John Hollebrands
Des Moines
Will
P. van Gorp
Ed van Gorp
Mr. Hoffman
Hoffman
Minneapolis Symphony
Oskaloosa
Jeter
Lelia Droz
China
Central Seruluate
A. Droz
Pelsie
Shaohsing
China Central
Lona Wesleyan
Ty Ui
Hoareveen
Central Contemiere K
Neifert
Marion Frosh
Higtest
Life of Woodrow Wilson and local notices from 1924
Twenty years ago this week February 7, 1924. A long column recaps Woodrow Wilson life leadership wartime peace efforts and role in League of Nations plans. Local notes report Edmands surprised by neighbors before leaving a farm near Pella and visits at Will Grandia’s. Doctor Marie Vethey of Knoxville injured a fractured arm, reprint notes prior illness and operation recovery. Snow drifts four feet piled in Pella streets.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Europe
League of Nations
James Edmand
Edmands
Pella
Will Grandia
Local history items and incidents from 10 years ago
Ten years ago era items from Marshall County recount honors for TD Meanert, notable visits by Van Stown and Mrs Stone, a tragic frost incident in Otino, early corn hog signups, a Junior High operetta cast for The Magic Fiddle, Central College basketball near upset of Penn, and local fires, deliveries, and Civil Works Administration debates amid cold weather and wind.
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TD Meanert
Marshamusann
Marshalltown
Comtarren
Dickema
Mahneka
Os Kaloosa
Don Cumbe
Carrall Hollands
Virgil
Wilson
Penn
Central Wan
Columbia
Oskalooss
Henry Grundman
John E.denberg
North Main
Grundman
George Gezel
Roosevelt
Congress
Civil Works Administration
CWA
Harry Hopkins
Gov Nels Krasehed
Carleton Beh
Syhenga
Walter Koopmar Rit Hasselman
Who is this Pella native in Musings of the Town Crier
Musings of the Town Crier Quiz No 72 asks readers to identify a lifelong Pella resident born September 24, a Pella High School graduate with multiple athletic letters, band and glee club member, notable in dramatics, married with a businessman son, and linked to Tulip Time plans. The column also notes a Christmas package from Portland, mail delays to England, and local social anecdotes as it hints at a concealed personality.
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Dows
Ayia
Exsentuki
Caucasian
von Rock
Herzberg
Leningrad University
Hfrosi
Leningrad Institute of Pedagogy
Michnik
Stavropol
Russia
Hamburg
Germany
Minsk
Halevy
Kursk
Fromashenk
Gilman
Voroshilovgrad
Rostov
Kharkov
Pella
Pella High School
Year of Victory And Sorrow
This 1944 year will bring victory and heavy casualties. World War II context warns of 100,600 deaths by summer with 10 million in service. The economy faces shifting millions home from war work, keeping demand high while maintaining full employment. January 1, 1945 could bring wiser, stronger citizens or bewilderment and shell shock.
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Wallace
Hitler
Gas ration for servicemen aid in convalescence
The OPA announced special gasoline rations for servicemen recovering from illness or wounds suffered on active duty. The rations will apply for travel to and from homes or convalescence sites upon presentation of leave papers and a medical officer's certificate that automobile transport will materially aid recovery.
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OPA
Leprosy Infection Rare in Colonies
The risk of lep rosy infection is extremely low as many workers have lived for years in leper colonies alongside patients without contracting the disease, indicating low transmission in those settings.
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Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella
Iowa
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Belin
A. B. van. Zante Art
A. B
1Ry P. van Walt
Hollander
Rotary Club
van Walt
Holland
Fliteo
Tyme
Lee
Corporal Schubert
Infantry Javision 299
France
Belgium
Czecho- Slovakia
Anna Schneiderman
Moscow University
Smolensk
Siveen
Vitebsk
Volnovakhe
Leighton
Portland
Oregon
Dick Rouw
England
the Chronicle
Norman van Gorp
Spud
Main
Ser
Pappy
Jonathan
Iit
Grimes
Apple Grove
Mitchellville
Cro
Alto
Sully
P. O
WM. Dieleman
Carpenter’s Drug Store
DePenning
Gamble
Lynnville
D-X
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Licen
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer
Kramer Nellie D
West First Street
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
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