Thoughtful views on government and youth rights
A public address by R. Jeffers condemns youth dependency on government, urging self-reliance and work from the bottom up. The piece also outlines a Madison Square Boys Club Bill of Rights for youths, urging homes, mentors, and club ties. It contrasts British socialization of industry with American resistance to broader government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jeffers
Jeffers
Railroad
Marion County
Madison Square Boys Club
New York City
Boy Scouts
England
Britain
Johnny Bull
Atom Building for Peace Sparks Nuclear Debate
UN seeks plan to outlaw bombs while researchers push small scale atomic power. Uranium fuels the effort though fission's radiation requires heavy shielding. Dr J A Hutcheson of Westinghouse notes scientists favor atom-building over atom-smashing in Buffalo talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
J. A. Hutcheson
Westinghouse
Buffalo
New York
Frontiers of Peaceful Atomic Energy and Farm Policy
Discussion of atomic energy potential for peaceful uses and its global impact followed by analysis of President Truman’s agricultural message. Emphasizes soil conservation payments shifting to technical guidance, the need for broader access to Soil Conservation Service aid, and critique of subsidy dependence in farming policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Treasury
Prac
U. S. Soils Conservation Co
U. S. Department of Agriculture
A.A.A
Soils Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Editorials and notes on city government and taxes
Editorials from U. K. CITY MANAGER Oskaloosa Herald Manly Signal No IMPROVEMENT Colfax Tribune Sigourney Review discuss manager government, justice system, and federal income tax cuts. They urge policy overhauls, caution about replacing judges, and advocate raising personal exemptions to boost consumption and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. K
Oskaloosa
Sigourney Review
City Council considers bond issue for light plant
Four hundred twenty seven electors signed a petition for a $70,000 bond issue to fund a municipal light plant and water works system. Election set for March 5. towns Newton Tama and Central engaged in similar municipal projects. Local weather, church events, marriages, and school notes fill a brisk community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Tama
New High School Gym Hosts Central Over Highland Park
In February 1917 Central defeated Highland Park 48 to 18 in the new high school gym. Boyd scored 10 baskets, Den Adel 5, while Jansma and Rhynsburger struggled. Pella High beat Prairie City 37 to 15 as LeCocq added several baskets. News notes include water shortages delaying city projects, a Buxton No. 18 mine employing 800 near Hiteman, strong hog and milk trades, and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Highland Park
Boyd
den Adel
Jansma
Rhynsburger
Pella High
Prairie City High
LeCocq
Rillihan
Howell Station
West Market
Wabash Railroad
Howell
Hiteman
Buxton No. 18
Iowa
Vander Zyl Brothers
Des Moines
Jake van Nimwegen
J. P. Klein
Roswell
N. Mexico
Margaret
Harry H. Knibbs
Weatherwax Brothers
Pella
Central College
Fire damages Maasdam place shortly after move in
A week after moving into the Maasdam house on East Second, Mr and Mrs Henry Roeffel suffered a kitchen roof fire. Farmers along the new Pella to Oskaloosa pavement strip faced average land assessments of 2.09 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Elliott
Knoxville
Pella Legion
Harvey
Harvey Hoya
Legion
Pella’ Legion
Lewis Hartley
Pella
Lewis
The
Chronicle
Iowa
Beyers
Hoogeveen
Central
Town Wesleyan
Gen
Henry Roeffel
Maasdam
East Second
Oskaloosa
Flood relief efforts and town news from 1937 Pella
Ten years ago flood misery spanned eleven states with Ohio River Valley damage noted. Pella residents raised 1829 for relief led by Red Cross treasurer Will Baer. Local business changes included Klyn and De Winter selling their meat market to A J Schippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River Valley
Pella
Will Baer
Red Cross
Klyn & de Winter
A. J. Schippers
W. H. Fowler
Louisville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Chronicle
Omiela County
HH. Sadler J. George Ver Steeg
Sadler Publishing Ce
Main
Wm. M. Jeffers
Pres
Union Pacific Railroad
Oo Boys’ Bill of Rights
Colfax Tribune
Bar Association
Justice of the Peace
America, Inc
Fliteo
Tyme
Oskaloosa Y.M.C.A
An Ik
Tral
Ed Te Veltrup
W. Pietenpol
Ed Mills
J. L. Clark
IL Pietenpol
A. Burdy
I. Coffin
E. Abrams
H. Sopher
W. E Guarding
del Rusher
Ad Woolard
Dekker
Roorda
Klein
Manara
Edward Owings Towne
Bigwire Society
Merrymakers
H. J. Pietenpol
Ezra Temple
Fairfield
H. D. Robertus
Ed Ballieu
Carrie Holsz
Gerrit A. Vos
Holsz
Forrest Kingsbury
Minneapolis
Colfax Sales Company
Newton Sale Barn
Bell and Clippinger
First National
Bank’ of
Colfax
Sale
Earl Shields
Auct
Kuyper
Korner
George Kimmell
Peter Tysseling
John Ulrich Jr
Lautenbach & Ver Dught Phone
South Side Park
Pella Co-operative Electric Ass'n
John Hocksema
Coop
Tulip Lanes
Huisman
Menning
Valle
North High
Allis-Chalmers
Pella Supply Company
South Pella
Marion
Franklin
Monroe
Guernsey
Peter
International Tractor
McCormick-Deering
Disky
Hudson
John Deere
Youngkin & Gloyd
Meyer & Son
William Aalbers
Worth & van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
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