Fragments Drift Through Wartime Pageantry and War Effort Talks
A sprawling OCR fragment recounts wartime life with mentions of the Penguins, various locations, and figures like Dr. W. Schultz and Ames. It interlaces political rhetoric, rationing, and public notices, highlighting farmer debt, war bonds, volunteer work, and morale. The piece weaves in religious undertones, patriotism, and calls for unity, with scattered references to battles, leadership, and national sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delle
Nate
Weathered town diary recounts storms and family losses
A 42 year old record notes a severe rainstorm and a fatal lightning strike. It details local outages, farm damage, the Hille Bootsma family fire, and the deaths of two boys who sought shelter in a hayloft as thunderclaps closed in. A southeast New Shayan vicinity is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cental Calleie
Tyra Bund Baring
Stanly
Bucky
New Shayen
30 Years Ago Pelacon Barn Fire Destructive Episode
A fragmentary archival note recounts a 1912 barn fire six miles east of Pelacon on the Vander Waal farm. The blaze destroyed the barn, two Kiwagis, a con of Nick De Winter, multiple harness sets, and other farm gear. Nearby coal concerns and mine options are mentioned, with references to Consolidated and Whitebreast Coal Co. A trip to Des Moines in a Bord Roadster is noted, naming Van Gory and Frank StaBenraueh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelacon
ALJ
Bryn
Nick de Winter
Nethi Bony
Knoxville
Indiana Consol Aimed Coal Co
Dallas
Whitebreast Coal Co
Consolidated
van Gory
Frank Stabenraueh
Des Moines
Peunis
Waste Paper and History Urges Saving Local Records
A Iowa history official urges households to save newspapers and letters during wartime paper drives. The Department of History and Archives seeks historic items from 1890 onward, including student letters, teachers’ correspondence, early automobile salesman letters, and political papers. Preserve items with local diary value for public libraries or state collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of History and Archives
Des Moines
Iowa
William B. Allison
Teddy Roosevelt
Bull Moose Party
Historical Society
Public Library
Department
Fragmented notes on local events and people from a historic page
A long OCR fragment surveys town life with scattered mentions of farms, a Pella baseball game, and community figures. It notes Del De Haan pitching for Pella in a 10 to 7 win over Bussey, a fountain installation funded by Federated Club women, and Mrs. H W Pietenpol visiting churches for mission work. The piece includes church sermon passages and reflections on faith, with many garbled names and stray dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chine
Ella
Atties
del de Haan
Bam Wetti
Bissey
de Bovine
Bussen
Pella
Bussey
Wander Qehy
William Schremer
Federated Club
South Park
H.W. Pietenpol
South Dakota
Synod of
Iowa
Old Central
Col. Smith Brwakhart
Marion County Farm Bureau
Knoxville Fair Grounds
Brookhart
Ten Years Ago Farmers Holiday Charity Sale Recap
A 1932 issue notes a three day sale and a sale on grain and farm items. Harold Weo pr nstn is elected president of Marion County Farmers Holiday group with Dr AL M Renry as treasurer and R Davis named secretary. The report also covers a fatal lightning strike in a rural area and a public bread line amid hard times. Sharksky vs Schmel ing boxing result cited with mixed opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Weopr
Marion County
M. Renrydent
R. Davis
Atticn
Henry
Veensira
George Gerevier
Peter du Pree
Chicago
Folke
Sharkey
Schmeling
United States
Go to Church to Bolster Morale Editorial
A guest editorial urges church attendance to strengthen spiritual foundations for freedom democracy and peace. It warns that indifference weakens shared ideals and emphasizes church as the primary means to develop the spiritual capacity needed to sustain liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thess Ideale
Mion
Germany Is Ersatz Says War Report From Russia
An arena report describes a Russian village storehouse recaptured by guerrillas. The German supply cache shows Ersatz goods from France, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. The guerrillas note German victory relies on draining conquered nations for sustenance as the war drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia, Kanens, Gazette
Russia
Hitler
Moscow
Valencia
Exman Statchons
Germany
Aunt Wither
Moving In Sparks Property Claim Near Brayton Iowa
Audubon county sheriff was summoned to the Andrew Inhl residence near Brayton for a temporary occupancy dispute. Deb Carlson Ariane and Juhl discussed the farm transfer while Clem Mensen enforced a house-entry order. The farm reportedly belongs to an estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon County
Sheri Predlemmencen
Andrew Inhl
Brayton
Deb Carlson
Ariane
Inhl
Bowen
Juhl
Cath
Clemmensen
Victory In Close Decision At Local Event
A tense finish marked the event as the decisive victory stayed close to the wire. The tale involved a robbery at Elma dental office and a mysterious loss of gold used for Sling teeth, with uncertainty about the thief and method. John Kingery, 26, tied to the rental arrangement for sisters on Bear Haye, and the case included a charge that seemed tied to the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reesel
Leonynal
Amespeed Gu
America
Mme
Stern
Geoelma Dental Office
Lanksima
Loor
John Kingery
Bear
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The
Pella Chronicle
Nate Hitehing Om
TR Mate
Pally Town
National Editorial
Pscc Mion ' A Shes
Perna Amperes Assay
Cueto
Rededia Hyco
Pacific
Heaven
Pater
VW. Schulty
Iowa Agricultural College
Amestho City
Tine Tran
HH Owill
Schultz
Vital
Garetnen
Wilson Bey
Wil Siellen
Daniel Stet
Dean Fife
Shining Armor
Notole
Willian
Netold
Mum
Wi Wiley
Pang
Wapiti Vegapoans
Mowey
Guy
USA
David
Maines
Holland
de Havidenies
Des Maines
Eivens
JOM
Valovada
Stegeman
Proteccny
Mise Catenin
Eday
Honce
Hille Bootsma
Cole
Miller
Dakota
Moe
Ware
Kenneth K. Colton of
Sone
Glencoe
Celventie
Toney Vander
Macy
MINT
Mel
Erin Fife
Chris
Erin Vibe
Syed
Devasnion
Daria
Denver
Chey
Christ
United Nations
Lowe Brothers
Murtaone
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