Thought of the Week and Lebanon News Clash
A brief column notes the Thought of the Week on anger as a wind blowing out intelligence. It reports Marines landing in Lebanon and U S efforts in the United Nations. It criticizes Russian propaganda and mentions vast American and European oil interests. The tone is brisk and period-tinged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellicottsville
N. Y
Lebanon
U.S
United Nations
Russia
Cool
Uncle Sam
Nevi
Soil conservation success in Oklahoma's Upper Washita district
A letter from Red Atkins highlights wind erosion decline in the Upper Washita Soil Conservation District since its 1938 founding. It cites reduced acres eroded from 110000 in the 1934-36 period to 15000 in 1956, with 51000 acres reseeded to native grass and substantial bank resources growth from 125000 to 2500000. The note argues widespread local effort proves conservation pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Land
A. P
Red) Atkins
National Association of Soil Districts
Great Plains
L. L. Males
Cheyenne
Males
South Dakota
Grooming Rules for New Job Seekers Spark Biases
A survey of 206 hiring executives finds strict grooming guidelines for new graduates. Men should avoid rockabilly and Elvis looks. women should avoid Hollywood styling and heavy makeup. Acceptable dress includes solid-color oxfords for men and flats or modest heels for women, with clean, simple presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Executives Association
Paris
Grooming and safety habits noted by editor
A Tennessee editor links grooming and job capability to perception while warning about out-of-car behavior. He cites a habit of exiting cars from the left door that endangers drivers in traffic and urges using the right front door to exit and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Highway 34 relocations spark protests in Chariton Albia
The Highway Commission decided to move through traffic away from downtown Chariton and Albia on highway 34. Chariton merchants offered mild protests while Albia merchants mobilized strongly and filed a rehearing petition. Relocating a busy route raises hazards and inconvenience for residents and travelers. A similar move on highway 163 in Pella is anticipated.
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Highway Commission
Chariton
Albia
Pella
Editorial Comments On Rural Life And Highway Safety
A collection of editorial snippets from Iowa papers praising improvements and critiquing attitudes while urging safety on rural highways. Notes include optimism about the era’s progress, warnings against complacency, and a strong push for farmers to use the shoulder when on highways to protect themselves and other travelers.
Back Through Memory Lane items from The Chronicle
A compact look at items of interest from The Chronicle recalling notable events from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. The column highlights local people, places, and moments that shaped the community's history with brief, period-voiced notes.
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Chronicle
Pella Chautauqua plans and town notes from 1908 era
Stockholders met to consider a 1909 chautauqua ten days long with a stock sale planned. local firms Van Houweling and Van Gory operated a merry go round, rumors of sale denied. Reports covered court rulings, notable figures, wedding of Maye Crew to Vernon Garris, and town happenings from Central College to local industry and injuries.
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Tewar
George Thomassen
Henry Johnson
HI. J. Shutts
van Houweling
van Gory
Pella
Henry Vander Werf
van Houweling Place
When Is a Hand Not a Hand planned venture
A brief note describes a planned manufacture of waists and overalls. It mentions a wandering group of cowboys that performed in Pella at a ball park, offering to ride any horse brought to them, while one rider whistled a tune as the animal bucked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ball Park
Letters and Letters to Mother From Wartime Pella
A wartime Pella column recounts Les Welle’s letter home describing a ship voyage to France with soldiers, a blaze started by a German spy, and a rest-ship tale. It notes a deadly accident as Josephine Thomas was injured by a falling telephone pole, plus local service news and troop inductions among Pella area men heading to camps Pike and Great Lakes.
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Les Welle
Welle
France
Josephine Thomas
Thomas
South Pella
Josephine
Pella Knitting Club
Camp Dodge
Iowa
H. P. Scholte
Walter Fowler
Chronicle
A. C. van Houweling
John A. Pos
J. C. Boot
H. F. Johnson
Tunis Kempkes
Pella
Hugo Kuyper
Harry de Cook
Rainbow Division
U. S
Floyd Cambell
White House
H. F. Bousquet
Ray
Butte
Montana
California
Dave de Cook
Creston
Nick Vander Ploeg
Will Vande Voort
Elmer Grandin
Arboretum owner and local veterans highlight 30 years ago tale
Dr W H H Barker, 88, lived near Harvey in a log cabin and nurtured an arboretum with 78 native trees and shrubs, the sycamore symbolizing peace. Happy John Shivers, a one legged Spanish American War veteran, walked across 33 states planning a two year tour. Pet er C Lankelma, age 68, noted real estate and insurance salesman, died after polio since age two. Several boys joined the YMCA camp near Boone. others traveled with families to Dakota visits.
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W. H. H. Barker
Harvey
Barker
Pella
Happy John Shivers
Pella Overall Company
Happy John
Legion
Peter C. Lankelma
Lankelma
The
Boone
Bob Baron
Don Dykstra
Jack Rhynsburger
Rudy Ulrich
George Cummings
Bob Goedhart
Don Heerema
Charles van Vliet
Donald Klein
Fred Carpenter
Dakotas
Black Hills
John N. Vander Linden
Clear Lake
Iowa
Sewerreamer chemical aid to clean clogged lines
Advertisement claims a chemical sewer cleaner called SEWERREAMER can clear blocked sewer lines cheaply with a non electric method. Describes use of a product packed in id ten pound cans and urges readers to request SEWERREAMER to save money on plumbing bills.
Pella Art Move as Heemstra Family Plans Iowa Relocation
Nellie Vos a Platte store employee was in Colorado. Professor and Mrs Jacob Heemstra planned to move to Orange City Iowa. he taught at Central College. An epidemic of smallpox was feared but only Mrs Ed Le Cocq contracted it and recovered. Joost De Bruin of Chicago visited Pella for two weeks and gifted a painting of the Hollanders arrival now hung in the City Office. Woodrow washers model 30 powered by motor and gasoline engine were being promoted by Pella merchants.
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Nellie Vos
Platte
Colorado
Jacob Heemstra
Orange City
Iowa
Central College
Ed le Cocq
Joost de Bruin
Chicago
Pella
Woodrow
20 Years Ago Scandal Rocks County Treasurer’s Office
A county treasurer employee faced charges of forging warrants after being caught with about $2,098.68. The case led to jail time and a front page photo shows attorney J. H. Cole presenting a $500 gift to Mrs. Richard Drost for Central College auxiliary. The issue features many local scenes, including a farm harvest, a park picnic, and portraits of townsfolk and Dutch immigrants.
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J. H. Cole
Miller
South Dakota
Richard Drost
Central College Auxiliary
Kate Carl
Three Blind Mice
Esther Beerends
A Call for Humility in an Age of Paradoxes
The essay notes vast welfare and curative systems yet rising crime and overcrowded jails. It critiques education spending with classroom chaos, rising divorces, mental illness, and global conflicts. It urges analytical humility, balancing psychology and punishment, valuing past wisdom, and seeking truth beyond new tech and miracles. It warns against cynicism.
Ten Years Ago In Marion County Pella Area News
Clarence B Caldwell was elected Legion Post commander and to be installed next Monday. Clarence Van Niewaal led the post this year. Henry Vande Voort opened a new supermarket in Walter Fowler’s Main Street building. The Pella band planned a Lynnville concert with women selling ice cream to aid the town library. Bill Kilpatrick to sing. The new Christian high school frame rose, and the Pella Golf and Country Club clubhouse began construction. Marion County real estate valuations were being assessed by Rouze Hunter and staff. Johnny Vander Veer’s seventieth birthday was set for July 28. he lives at the Home for the Aged. Belle Bogard traveled to California to study before going to Japan for mission work. Farmers were urged to plant multiflora rose for living fences and wildlife cover. A natural gas pipeline was being laid from southwest of Knoxville to Tracy. Central College bought the Mason Olcott home for its president Dr. G T Vander Lugt. Dunn Cottage will become housing for girls. Sam Van Viie built the Olcott home. Butternut coffee at 39 cents a pound appeared in grocery ads.
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Clarence B. Caldwell
Legion
Clarence van Niewaal
Henry Vande Voort
Walter Fowler
Main Street
Pella
Lynnville
Bill Kilpatrick
Christian High School
Belle Bogard
California
Central College
Mason Olcott
South Broadway
G. T. Vander Lugt
Dunn
Sam van Viiet
Olcott
Nevada records highest per capita accidental death rate
Nevada leads the nation with the highest per capita accidental death rate at 108 deaths per 100,000 population. The figure highlights a severe public health concern, with fatalities associated with unintentional injuries spanning transport, home, and workplace environments. Public health officials urge targeted prevention campaigns and safer practices nationwide.
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Nevada
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M. M. DE Zwarte
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Oklahoma
Idaho
Augusta
Kans
Daily Gazette
Indianola
Lake Mills Graphic
Algona Kossuth County
U. S. Court of Appeals
Landis
Standard Vil Co
W. J. Hiryan
Andrew Carnegie
Elubeth Graham
Martha Irth
Detiviou
Maye Crew
Vernon Garris
Miss Crew
Curris
Coral
Jefferson
Thealore Roosevelt
W. J. Bryan
J. 7. Morgan
Eliot
Harvard University
Samuel Gompers
Bush” Donai
Bentainelle, Iowa
Wiebe
Jim Carter
Peoria
Jladstone
Dex Moines
Henry Vanden
Mexico
William Northcutt
Ben Bouma
Camp Wadsworth
South Carolina
Everett Kruseman
Navy
Great Lakes
Minois
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Will Baer
Edward Vander Linden
B. Franklin ‘Keables
Joe Vander Heiden
Arie N. de Reus
van Hemert
Peter Beintema
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
HALO
Hou
Thomassen Wholesale
Lowa
P. W. van Gorp
van Gorp
Chamber of Commerce
West Market Park
Harold
Arnold
al Overbergen
M. van Dyk
Home For
Dirk Geenen
van Dyk
London Daily Mail
Atory
Japan
Towa
Soil Conservation Service
Marion County
Knoxville
Tracy
van Dyk-Duven
Quneral Home
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Oskaloosa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Standard
ST. Janese
Les
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