Reflections on government trust and weather lore in Des Moines
A local colophon mix of political opinion and gardening notes discusses censorship fears during wartime, calls for preserving press freedom, and critiques food prices. The piece shifts to forecasts from Charles D. Reed on May weather, noting a mild spring, ample rains so far, and the expected good growing season for gardeners.
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Foven
Des Moines
Qaress
Wisseners
Washington
Des Moines Registern
Charles D. Reed
U.S
Reed
Midwest
Iowa
Unity in farm programs urged as soil work continues
Farmers face a clash of agency duties between the AAA and the Extension Service. The Extension Director should lead general agricultural promotion while AAA handles farm program supervision. The Soil Conservation Service is praised to continue its soil-saving work without political interference, as farmers recall the leaders who enrolled them.
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AAA
1Stension Service
Econormiete
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Exan
Recreation plan urged to curb youth misdeeds in Pella
Mayor Frank Frush voices concern over teen car stunts and late night boozy tales. The Reporter notes parents often unaware and calls for a city wide recreation program with civic group cooperation. The Athens Greece oath reprinted urges youth to uphold laws and civic duty.
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Frank Frush
Pella
Athens
Greece
Editorial on Baruch report policy and wartime leadership
Marshalltown Times Republican argues policy on rubber has been consistent since Baruch committee report and notes prior absence of policy. It states leaders must state convictions fearlessly and stand by them through thick and thin during war.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Baruch Committee
Be the Best Soldier: A Father’s Letter to Bill Purcell
In a wartime gesture from We Hobbitt 10, a father blesses his son Bill Purcell with a frank, motivational letter about Army life. He urges discipline, resilience, and self-improvement, urging Bill to be the best ditch-digger on the job and to value duty, the Bible, and the nation. The message stresses the Army’s rigor, personal growth, and the hope of returning home wiser and safer.
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We Hobbitt
Jefferson Bit Mo
Toan
West Frankfort
Mareh
Bnd
William TH
Bill
Purcell
Sto Louis
Gill
Thad
Penicillin Mold Research At Iowa University
American chemists seek the exact chemical nature of penicillium mold at the University of Iowa. Prof. Geo Glocker says the mold could fight infections but grows only with great trouble. If the active substance is identified and synthesized, penicillium will gain immense value. Also, six Latin American nations will send students to a June panel forum on inter American affairs at Iowa City.
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Geo. Glocker
University of Iowa Chemistry Department
University of Iowa
Canal Zone
Chile
Poru
Colombia
Paraguay
Salvador
FliteO'Tyme recalls Pella memories from decades past
The feature looks back at notable Pella events from 10 20 30 and 42 years ago, highlighting local people places and moments that shaped the community then and now. Readers are invited to share memories and add missing details.
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Pella
Fragmented 1900s Pella gossip and obituaries mixed notes
A lengthy local item lists marriages births and deaths, including Peter Dingenin and Mary Hols marriage and Lucy Linden wedding, a four year old's death, church notices, a Holland American line voyage, and staff changes at the Des Moines Daily News. It mentions Marion Porter becoming State dean, Rev. Van Kersen coming to First Reformed, and local tradespeople affected by losses and gains in Pella.
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Eile Bate
Marie Hoeven
Sheldeny Bass
Pelle
Diepreanes
Frank Garlick
de Meine
Patie
Botarers
Meyer “de Heer
Jacelmiter
Marriaie Tiewnse
Peter Dingenin
Mary Hols
Plette
Lucy
Linden
Henry Cas
Apollo Club
Clio Chaa
Schubert Club
Monne
Marie Doc Tulida Klein
Hraskea Oon
Steven Vander Zyl
Bethany
Marion Porter
Marshalltown
C.C. Prouty
Des Moines
Reformed Church
Willliam J
S. J. Jensma
Sioux County
C. Ver Ploeg
Nicholas Ten Bosch
B. "van Ginkel
Wat Rotterdam
Statendam
Jacob Markel
Pella
Jac Markel
Herbie
Wichita
Kansa
N.C. Towne
Moines
Asa
Edward
Dick Markel
I. de Haan
Chris LeCocq
New Sharon
LeCocq Bros
M Mills
Chicago
Ill
Central College
Allen Mills
Allen Gas
Minnie Houck
Thirty Years Ago at Central College Commencement
John Scholte Nollen was the commencement speaker and Innell College president. John J. Beyl led Central College as president. Ed Innes, son of Dennis Hynes, was killed near Curlister Town while a freight conductor at 31. A buggy collision on Washington Street injured the buggy and car. the horse died. Vivian Lavely won the Philomathian Cup at the college field meet with Zac Aschenbrener and Lewis Dunn close behind. A Rock Island train carrying Civil War veterans derailed west of Pella but no one was hurt. Centerville beat the Meteors 6 to 3 in a baseball game.
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John Scholte Nollen
Cental College
Innell College
John J. Beyl
Central College
Innes
Dennis Hynes
Pella
Curlister Town
Valley Junction
H. D. Wormhoudt
Cummings Boys
Washington Street
Garden Square
Vivian Lavely
Zac Aschenbrenner
Lewis Dunn
Lavely
Rock Island
Des Moines
Centerville
Meteors
Engagement of Miss Dorothea Horning at Central College
The engagement of Miss Dorothea Horning elocution instructor at Central College to George Bissell acting dean and professor of biology at the college was announced. Visitors at Central’s commencement banquet included Dr. Smith George A. Jew Mrs. M. Marsingtsa Wyckland and Margaret Niewaal who spoke along with R. R. Beard.
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Dorothy Horning
Central College
George Bisell
Actin
Central
Comu Cent Heen
Smith
20 Years Ago in Pella Local News Highlights
Twenty years ago in Pella area a hospital use planned for Keables home on Garden Street with doctors Syhengen Aseliebren ner and Fox. the building bought from Dr. W Whe moved to Grins public auction. A military line aims to train citizens annually. Farm Bureau picnic at Knox ville featured Sarah Richardsen as speaker. Athletic program at The Grounds. Peter Pella aided newts. Saturday event “Bie Trades” offered $150 in prizes at Pella. Old Security Bank building remodel for Van der Ploeg and Cochrane office. Pella Gun Club sponsored a sports movie at Alamo Theatre. Judge Applegate ruled Legion Hall funds may be used for a memorial suit. College Auxiliary seeks sealed bids for dorm third floor, chaired by Mrs A T Van Howweling.
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Garden Sasmre
Syhengen
Aseliebrenner
Fox
W . Whe
Grins
Estary
Pella
Knoxville
Sarah Richarden
Marion County
Murl McDonald
Peter Pella
Pri
Security Bank
van der Ploeg
Cochrane
Alamo Theatre
Ten Year Sentence in Sully Boat Store Robbery Case
Ten years were given at Ft. Madison to Clyde Davis who used the alias Jewey Roberts for robbing the Sully Boat Store. Davis, living in Council Bluffs, faced authorities after a dramatic hold up that included threats and a concealed weapon. Sheriff Grundman pursued leads in Bussey related to a bank robbery earlier that week.
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Jewey Roberts
Sully
Ft. Madison
Clyde Davis
Council Bluffs
Pella
Paul” Grundman
Oies
Bussey
J.T. Couchman
Midwest
Prn
Pella National Bank
Metal shipments to Japan and misused munitions claim
A reader claims a company has bought metals for years and shipped them to Japan. He alleges sixty thousand railroad cars have been treated in that period and that the metal price per car ranged from ten to zero dollars, and that the metal is being directed at American boys.
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Cage
Japan
A Mother's Prayer for Her Son
A mother's prayer by Caroline Kenneth requests divine guidance for her son. She seeks protection from temptation, strength to uphold Christian standards, and courage to be a light in a world of peers. The plea asks God to watch over him and keep him on the right path.
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Caroline Kenneth
Your Child's World and Child Sized Furnishings
This piece from Iowa Child Welfare Research Station argues that making homes child sized helps preschoolers feel secure and included. It suggests adding low furniture, smaller dishes, and a pet to reduce thwarting and increase belonging.
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Bobby
Sue
John
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
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