No Secrets Wanted and Open Coverage Over News
A reader column argues for open diplomatic reporting and criticizes secrecy in peace talks. It recalls Bevin and Marshall on publicity, noting Americans prefer transparency and that secret sessions hinder progress. The piece highlights a corn picker ad promising safer design to reduce farm accidents and advocates redesigning machinery to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bevin
George Marshall
Moscow
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
U. N
Marshall
Midwest Speech Dominant Predicted to Prevail Nationwide
A Northwestern English professor John Spargo argues Midwest pronunciation will spread across the country, eroding Southern you-alls and Boston a s. He notes Midwestern speech已 spread to California and Florida due to mobility and firm habits. Critics say correct Midwest pronunciation—not just spread—explains dominance. The piece also cites Chicago noise abatement letters praising courtesy and suggesting penalties for horn honkers and other nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Midwest
John Spargo
South
Boston
Texas
Spargo
California
Florida
Iowa Savings Bond Push Highlighted By 1947 Quota
Iowa's 1947 savings bond quota stands at 300 million dollars, up from 1946, with farm areas leading purchases totaling 207 million in 1946. Nationwide bond buys trended downward after 1944, while Iowa aims to solidify financial stability as a postwar precaution. Marion County's share is about 2.75 million, and the campaign urges June and July purchases as a safe investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Students of Finance
Tows Farm
U.S
U. S
Editorial Comment From 40 Years Ago On Education And Power
A collection of editorial snips notes a forty year old county schools teacher shortage, doubts state pressure, and warns against granting emergency powers. It questions how war time restrictions linger and argues education shapes peace and nationalism, urging skepticism of authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Pella News From 1901: Speed Limits and Local Happenings
The city council enacted a speed limit of one mile per six minutes or ten mph within city limits, with fines from 25 to 50 dollars. A Baptist church dismantling began for rebuilding, with aims to dedicate in December. Votes rejected a municipal light plant. E R Cassatt obituary noted. A two headed calf attracted attention near Des Moines river. Chariton businessmen promoted railroad stock. Muscatine considered Billy Sunday meetings. rail travel costs discussed. Professor Henry Cox visited from Iowa City. Okoboji vacation trip. Pella Opera House owner sued for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Zyl
Baptists
Itizens
Z. G. Houck
Citzens
E. R. Cass
Muscatine
Billy Sunday
Henry Cox
Towa City
J. M. Cox
Fourth of July Excursions Mentioned in County Notes
Several residents had gone to adjoining towns for Fourth of July celebrations. H. H. Geelhoed purchased a home from Ed Wheeler who planned relocation to Fairfield Iowa. A $16000 contract was awarded to George Ver ley to build the Home for the Aged, to include thirty living rooms. a two hundred and sixteen foot structure near Swan was nearing completion and ready for inspection by county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Geelhoed
Ed Wheeler
Fairfield
Iowa
George Verley
Nage
Swan
30 Years Ago July 5 1917 City plans storm sewers and more
City Engineer Ira J. Stoddard outlined a storm sewer system costing 15420 for the council and asked to prepare a plat. The council ordered two safety posts with red lights at Main and Oskaloosa. Pella beat the Meteors 11 to 6 as Ver Steeg pitched for Meteors and Stowe for Milo. Valley Junction failed to appear prompting a volunteer team and Red Cross receipts. The Faassen Den Adel firm dissolved. Den Adel & Co formed. Library Board appointments were made, and women’s groups debated Chautauqua criticism amid a campaign for cheaper season tickets. The Opera House showcased Ince’s Civilization, and submarine warfare was a national talk in 1917. Cars bought include a Paige roadster and multiple Dodges as National Guard plans formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Stoddard
Main
Oskaloosa
Mile Ball Club
Pella
Meteors
Ver Steeg
Stowe
Milo
Valley Junction
Red Cross
Versteeg and
Welle
Carson
den Adel
Faassen & den Adel
den Adel & Co
J. Wesselink
George F. Sadler
H. J. Rhynsburger
Federated Club
Thomas A. Ince
Germany
Earl van Donselaay
Paige
Dave Mathes
Herman van Zante
Tone Blom
Dodge
Gerrit Vanden Berg
National Guard Regl
Camp enlistment and death noted in local updates
Jacob Mol enlisted in the Navy at Des Moines and faced Newport RI training. Renny Kuyper traveled to Des Moines to join a service band. The death of Mia Lucy Roelot sen was recorded at 67. The body rests in Oakwood cemetery family vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mol
Navy
Des Moines
Newport
Renny Kuyper
Mia
Lucy Roelotsen
Oakwood Cemetery
1927 Pella Notes on Legion Jubilee and Local Happenings
The June 30 1927 issue details a full July 4 Legion celebration program from 6:00 a.m. sunrise to 10:00 p.m. with an illuminated flying circus. It notes a plan for a new parsonage by the Third Reformed Church and a greenhouse venture by Sully partners on Oskaloosa street. Also covered are a busy shopping day to wet visitors, a lost Otley boy, a Baptist welcome for Rev George Conrad, a local band concert, highway oil complaints, Rolscreen orders overseas, gravel paving on highway 63, a trip to the Honorary Production Clubs convention won by Harry Van Hemert, and Kuyper’s corner remark about mayonnaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Third Reformed Church
Independence
West First Streets
Jacob van Wyngarden
John van Buren
Sully
Oskaloosa Street
K. van Dusseldorp
Pella
Otley
Leyden
Charley Dennis
George Conrad
Betty Lankelma
Virginia van Gorp
Wayne Pos
Marion Frush
Ardella Gladstone
Des Moines
Gertrude van Niewaal
Monroe
Highway 64
Howell Station
Marion County
Mahaska
Wapello County
Harry van Hemert
Ashville
North Carolina
Equitable
Kuyper
Pella Prepares Pool Opening and REA Transmission Plans
Ten years ago on June 24 1937 Don Renaud and Guy Zickel posed in swimsuits while cleaning the bottom of the new municipal pool ahead of the July 1 opening Leland Van Ee and Howard Halverson waited from the pool rim John Boot of the Pel la Co operative Electric association said 70 miles of transmission line would be built within 30 days Arie Schilder stored tulips in his Meat Market stock keeping them five weeks fresh and Pella cookies and bologna were praised as excellent brain food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Renaud
Guy Zickel
Leland van Ee
Howard Halverson
John Boot
Pella Co-operative Electric Association
REA
Arie Schilder
Omaha Movie Club Visits Pella Tulip Festival
Forty-one members of the Omaha Movie Club traveled to Pella Iowa on May 17 for its tulip festival final day. They shot color film and stills during the street scrubbing parade and Volks Parade from a town balcony, then visited sunken gardens before dinner. The group plans a four thousand foot film edit and a showing for Pella clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Movie Club
Pella
Iowa
Sunken Gardens
Municipal Swimming Pool
Omaha
J. G. Kretschmer
D. E. Buck
Joslyn Memorial
Yale Professor Visits Sadlers in Local Society Notes
Professor George Baitsell of Yale, a Central College alumnus, appears on the front page after a visit to the Sadlers. Frank M. Frush is to be honored at a Chamber of Commerce dinner for 30 years as school superintendent before retirement. the Chariton band and swimming celebrities will attend the pool dedication program organized by Federated Club women with Frank Miles of the Iowa Legionnaire speaking. A Youth Fellowship conference on the Central College campus included leaders Dr Bernie Mulder and Dr R B Drukker. Pella in World War features a Chronicle edition dated July 1. Photos show Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Weirather, married June 22 at John F. Dykstra home, and Mrs. John Van Viiet's rose garden. Mrs. Cora Hagens holds two bull snakes in one pose. West Market playgrounds receive new equipment from Federated Club women as children play nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baitsell
Yale University
Sadlers
Central College
Frank M. Frush
Chamber of Commerce
Chariton Band
Federated Club
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionnaire
Des Moines
Bernie Mulder
R. B. Drukker
Pella
Chronicle
Vivian Weirather
John F. Dykstra
John van Viiet
Washington Street
Cora Hagens
West Market
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Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
Hh, Sadler George Ver Steeg
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella
Lowa
Towa
Martin of
Pennsylva
Martin
Washington
Chicago
Ens
Juliet
Romeo
Tootler
Chicago Motor Club
Story City Herald
State Teachers Association
Sigourney Review
America
Fliteo
Tyme
Outlar
Rocket Plumbing & Heating Phone
Amola Lee
Clara L. Rublitz
Omaha World-Herald
Sunday World-Herald
the World-Herald
Nebraska
T. G. Pultz
Sir
World Herald
Clara L. Bublitz
Wace
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