Memorial Day address urges Legion to carry on with service
In a Memorial Day speech at Central Park, George A. Mahoney, a Des Moines attorney and Legionnaire, urged the American Legion to pursue a program of community service. He praised past leaders, warned of political propaganda, and lauded unity, patriotism, and action to sustain democracy across 48 states.
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Legion
American Legion
George A. Mahoney
Des Moines
Teddy” Roosevelt
Congress
Central Park
America
Danhof
Leona Wittenberg
Mr. Mahoney
H. C. Jacobs
Mahoney
Pella
John A. Logan
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Russia
Itay
England
India
Germany
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy
United States
Rudyard Kipling
Endorsement for A Van Drimmelen in Marion County Primary
A Friends endorsement urges Democratic voters to support A Van Drimmelen in the June 6 primary. The Knoxville native, 23 years in business, led Farmers Cooperative Exchange at Pella and is praised as a worker, honest and impartial. The note calls for tax relief and salary adjustments to match current times, predicting he will be a well liked official.
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A. van Drimmelen
Marion County
van Drimmelen
Andy
Knoxville
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Pella
Dowell
Congress
Library Notes Encourage Summer Reading Fun
Vacation time prompts students to read what they choose as Mrs. C. T. Laren of Harvey and Jennie Van Dyk of Otley seek summer books. A Hertzberg Bindery poster by J. N. Darling promotes older titles, reflecting libraries with limited capacity to supply popular works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Laren
Harvey
Jennie van Dyk
Otley
Character Through Habit and Deed Quoted Reflection
A fragment cites moral guidance about forming character through deeds and the daily habits that make virtue a living reality. The text emphasizes disciplined practice shaping enduring personal conduct and integrity.
Rev C De Bruin Addresses Y M and Y W Groups
Rev Connie De Bruin returned missionary from India spoke to the college Y M C A and Y W C A at the First Reformed church Sunday evening. He urged choosing between two groups and stressed Christ first in all activities, urging Christian youth involvement and practicality.
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Connie de Bruin
India
First Reformed Church
David Davids
Gertrude Hasselman
de Bruin
Y. M
Y. W
Christ
Farm Bureau Leaders Meet at Memorial Hall Knoxville
Farm Bureau home project leaders gathered at Memorial Hall in Knoxville on Friday afternoon in May for a meeting. The session focused on project planning and community outreach, with members noting upcoming demonstrations and collaboration opportunities.
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Home Project
Farm Bureau
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
County fair planning and nutrition course notes
Mrs. Ira Ward chaired the 27th meeting to plan the 1932 county fair exhibits and review the Third Year Nutrition course results. Accomplishments include 87 local leaders engaged, 288 follow up meetings with 1 961 in attendance, and 504 homes adopting project suggestions.
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Ira Ward
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Legionaires
Ladies of the
G. A. R., Legion Auxiliary
Robt. Payne
Webster
Ding
Roberts
The
Riviera
Mr. Roberts
Betty Belton
Albert Marling
Betty
Nigel Bridgeford
Tranmere
Neumann
Dr. Neumann
Iowa
Library Notes
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Marion Cound
Pella Superintendent of
F. M. Frush
C. DE Bruin
Pound
C.C. Heer
van der Ploeg
Heer
Republican
Washington, D. C
Experience
Mr. Dowell
C. C. Dowell
Friends of
Cong. C.C. Dawe
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