Palomar telescope sparks debate on knowledge and crime
The article cites Dr. Raymond B. Posdick and remarks on the Hale Observatory at Mount Palomar, urging public access to science to heal society. It notes astronomers’ limited time, concerns over crime inspired by comics, and legal moves in cities like Philadelphia and Los Angeles to ban harmful publications.
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Great Hale Observatory
Mount
Palomar
Mars
Raymond B. Posdick
Rockefeller Foundation
Philadelphia
Detroit
Seattle
Los Angeles
Chicago
Akron
Ohio
B. J. Rovtzel
Court of Domestic Relations
Atl
Roetzel
Public Calls for Honest Car Trade and Parental Caution
A public advocate argues parents should police book content for children and decry lurid crime depictions. He critiques the auto trade for low standards, noting the gray market, price evasion, and dealer dishonesty while urging home town dealers and transparent pricing to restore public trust.
Editorial on potatoes and price supports in Oregon
Walnut Bureau laments misfortunes from natural events in Oregon and critiques government potato price supports. It suggests a plan where consumers buy potatoes at a bargain price while farmers receive a government check covering the difference to the market price, arguing this would reduce waste and cost. The piece warns that mishandled supports risk losing public backing as markets shift and consumers revolt against subsidies.
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Walnut Bureau
Nature
Oregon
Bec Omenaire
Wallace Mer
Agricultural Committee
The
National Planning Association
Local notes from Guthrie Center to Pella fifty years ago
Forty years ago items describe community life in Iowa towns. Mentions of Central College staff and students, Chautauqua events, church organ purchase, a racehorse barn, and a river outing where a seat collapsed. Local letters praise health trips to Wales and school projects, with several named residents and incidents around May and summer events.
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Denis Tangedd
Cari
Tera Wa
van Hotwelin
Tod van Garp
Anistal
Craham
Chautampia
Rand
AL Garrison
Wales
Elisabeth Kempkes
F Central College
Calle Model School
Guthrie Center
Lowa
Ploeg
Kiert
Thomas
North Place
Henry
Tohanna
Ves
Pella
Colorado
den Adet
Vander Heiden
Aquare
Second Reformed Church
Picle
Chronicle
Kori
30 Years Ago Ghote 18 1 The Chau tauqua crowd on a fine day
A fragmented 30 year old report describes attendees at a Laine Sehent peachy Chau tauqua event, noting the crowd’s mood, local venues like Elite theatre, and various residents’ activities. It mentions Dr. Ms. Haat, Reverend Vic Manion Gelcehinik, and others, with scattered references to local landmarks and social notes.
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Ghote
Tony Tol
Hate Bryan
Haat Tate
20 Years Ago in Pella A Wandering War Vet Tour
A Spanish language notice recounts American war veteran Tappyohn, known as Tappyohn, walking to visit every state on a tour of the Union. He planned to earn 4000 from a newspaper syndicate and was well treated at a Legion picnic where 150 attended. The piece also notes local life, arboretum planting by Dr. W. E. Barker, the death of PLC. Lankel at 68, and a golf injury to Donald Heerenia along with other small town scenes.
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Fob Hivers
Tappyohn
Pella
Union
Legion
Tory
Henry Grundman
Astory
W. Elt Barker
Harvey
Jadt
Barker
Plc
Lankel
Donald Heerenia
Martin Pa Kooper
Ten Years Ago Ghulyats Report and Local Notes
Ten years ago Ghulyats, a local figure, left Pella for China to visit family and manage a cable project in the town. Marion Van Bunter traveled to China to visit a parent. Simpson College’s Huth Lautenbach planned a Hawaiian vacation. Bella Historical Society elected new officers Peter Downinehal injured at Sumpter mine. one foot torn and leg broken. Four boys pictured with John Den Tarte Store melons. Wilfred and Gorp among them. High school concert and stunts planned as evening set.
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Marion van Bunter
Chinas
Pella
Tory
Uinbnan
Kentucky
Hope
Arkan
Hai
Will
I Nic
Nortog
Gerald Koop
Meidema
Leland den Hartox
Teaching, Credit Side of Christian Science Memor
A Milwaukee Journal digest describes a county superintendent letter urging a hesitant girl to pursue teaching despite low pay. It argues teaching as creative, offers vision of future rewards, travel, study, and service, with notes on prep for wife and mother roles and the value of summer vacations. The piece mentions local figures and accompanying photos, including a mountain trip and church missions.
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Milwaukee
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Associaio
Ional Editorial
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Membr
Sadler Roe
Ny Sadler Punting Co
Hell
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Lown
Virgil Hancher
University
Plepeher
Hue
Compas
Wins
Hto
Exis
Roseme
Remenihe
Pelle
Ida Dandie Ale Erie Ae
Stata’ Oil Ca
Bute Pathan
Sully
de Penning's Gamble Store
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
de G. Gaselink
Conan
Vic Manion
Gelcehinik
Gao Cebink
Hellatl
Michisan
Gebe
Mary Hin
Ely
Genel
Hilbert Runyon
Calfay
Nora
Nera
Fatty’ van Maren
Rockland
Thea
Deep South
J. Sybengen
New York City
Rahway
New Jersey
Rube Brand
Camp Dade
Rube
Orens Knowville
Yelnwetane Park
Des
BR Carpenter
Don N
Freda Carpenter Sas
Memphis
Tennessee
Jess van
Continental Post Hole Diggers
Timken
Owe- Man
Universal Bitch
Life Insurance
Warner Vande Voort
Main Street
Black
Repre Equitable Life of
Iowa
Des Moines
Neaven
Holtetns
Vander Linden
Com Re
Comin. Saunivay
Barnes
Art Cinih
Brother Geerse
Steenhoek
Galestun
Art
Casedine
Prank Dedongs
First
Christian Reformed Church
California
Regener
Ehen
Dells
Max Kuyk
Lautenbach
Jack Sisamith
Ruby
Scoutine
Hays
Burdock
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa
Rence
Veal
Vandermeulen Hoeksema Company
Main St
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