Thought of the Week urges fathers to back youth recreation
A local editorial calls on men in Oskaloosa to form a fathers led club promoting wholesome recreation for children and describes support from schools ministers and conservationists. It notes veterans returning after the war will seek business opportunities and stresses protecting youth from delinquency through clean, healthful activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varent
Oskalos
Faroround
Eemis Muth
Oskaloosa Herald
Sail
Ge Ermany
Oskaloosa
Sam
Pella
LeMars Sentinel
Roosevelt
Washington
Heart Search ing on Race Prejudice editorial note
A clipped New York Herald Tribune piece titled Heart Searching on Race Prejudice condemns Jew baiting and thoughtless acts, calling them un-American and cruel. The page also reprints an Adel News story about a Christmas dinner plan that ends with four soldiers replacing absent guests from an army camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
Adel News
Editorials and wartime unity across newspapers
Editorial comment from arthwood, LeMars Sentinel, and New York Herald Tribune reflects optimism for spring planting, caution against wasteful spending, and a tribute to fallen airmen Captain Colin Kelly and Sergeant Meyer Levin. It emphasizes community action, prudent postwar planning, and the need to honor shared sacrifice.
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New York Herald ‘Tribune
Meyer Tevin
Colin Kelly
Green
Madison
Fla
Meyer Levin
Brooklyn
Kelly
Sgt
Levin
Haruna
Pearl Harbor
Local notices and college events feature in Yale paper
Reports describe auditions, campus movements, and public library growth with mentions of Yale papers, Mets, and local civic topics. Details cover wildlife preservation, reforestation, and community projects, including a kindergarten play and a public library promotion tied to Central College activities.
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Heenaler
Herter
Yale
Mets
Gratr Rapid
Michirsen
Mico
Martie
Fiat
Ving
de Meine
COS
Vander Wal
Gerrit Vanden Berse
Hebert Estes
Pella
Central College
Tate
Belin
Two men bitten by mad dog and local deaths noted
Twenty years ago at Harvey two men, Arthur Parsons and another, were bitten by a dog found rabid after serum treatment was started. Karl McCuen of Galesburg died by self-inflicted gunshot amid unclear motive. Mrs Dingenman and Mrs Caranne fell ill after a meal but recovered quickly as Third Reform Church members conducted a service in English.
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Harvey
Ac Imad
Arthur Parsons
Taos City
Youn Min
Karl McCuen
Galeslunse
McCuen
Peter Dingenman
Rab Caranne
Third Reformed Charch Vateda
Thirty Years Ago in Pella March 1 Highlights
A rough OCR fragment recalls events from three decades ago in Pella. It mentions school sports, a rail line, local industry, church notices, and community figures such as Miss Ida Donal and local merchants. The piece reflects a bustling town with schools, trains, and civic concerns amid era-specific names and places.
Marshalls Incident Reveals Hectic School Meeting
Fragmentary OCR from a Marshalls page describes a chaotic local incident with names like Peter Van Rees and Maugrie Muilenbery linked to a college term and school events. It mentions a basketball hall, a coach, and a community voting process, all amid scattered references to local families and governance.
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Murray Ear Hagen
Gover
Powis
Joshi
Jeon
Dieper
Rew
Menbarch
Bev
Collee
Bell
Stork
Tesa Gabel
WoiGley
Lanehlin
Canada
Galecdure
Cole
Peter van Rees
Pella
Maugrie Muilenbery
Iei
Jert Warten
Cnach
February Musings from the Town Crier and Community Notes
A rambling town column humorously chronicles February customs, Dutch- themed events, planting trees in Pella, local humor, and quotes on life. It mentions notable birthdays, Groundhog Day, and a push to plant fruit trees and shade trees. It also notes Central College band director Bob Brittell and general reflections on daily life.
Masaryk outlines postwar Europe challenges in New York
Jan Masaryk spoke at Freedom Hearse openings in New York City on January 28, outlining postwar problems for Czechoslovakia and Europe. He urged a firm but humanitarian stance toward Germany and stressed that progress requires understanding, give and take, and confidence between nations.
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Farchem
Czechoslovakia
Foltewers
Ridia
Freedom Hearse
New York City
Germany
Dey Masaryk
Europe
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WAC
Army
U.S. Army
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Wasington
D. C
Fragmented sentence on cooperation and fear in labor area
Partial OCR text discusses cooperation and fear among workers and authorities. Mentions urging peaceful behavior, potential force, and uncertainty about future actions. Contains broken phrases about minds and interests and intimidation.
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Pahor
Pator
Iowa
Sadler George Ver Steeg
Gates
Provekinse
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
Darblers Central Valley
Willi Conningham
Town
Colfer
Jer Carver
Federal Reserve Tank
Chicago
Federal Reserve Park
Cisty Maillion
Dallas
Crystal
Arthwood
Bor
Nivst
Marel
Vella
Slobe
Amn Opera Tea
Fioutte Seth
Phen
Vans Garp
Ageret
Weber
Alectiasi
Ity
Gide
Bethy Hieh Scheel
Reneon
Duneda Theis Corn
Artie Smerenbens
France
Grandma
Cole Sind
Addyville
Bock Teland
Conner
Abe
Baitew
Coueil Nfor
Hes Wayan Shawar
Ida Donal
Moulton
Bella Naunk
Marshalls
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Clarence Buerkens
Ben Sack
California
Bob Brittell
Manny Holiday
Chronicle
OSE
ANA Rt Ae
Jan Masaryk
Phone Sully
DePenning’s Gamble Store
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Agri
Ll M. Prush
United States
Conrad van der Leest
Weat First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud
Minnesota
JYERS
Zokoro
Lasschuit’s Grocery
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