Local notes from Pella area bounce with military and community news
Locals report residents visiting family, military promotions and transfers. Private Robert Goey captured by Italians and held in a prison camp. relatives in Pella receive postcard updates. Community figures, hospital visits, relocations, and weathered health notes pepper the page with names like Van der Wal, Vos, and De Goey as local life intertwines with wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew de Goey
Knoxville
Pella
Robert
Bob
Carroll Nichols
Richland
Iowa
Pele
Eliis
Andy
Camp Bowie
Texas
Andrew Vos
Carrie Vos
North Main Street
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
Paul Boertje
Abbott
Voice of the Public on Terracing and Local Contention
The piece records public concerns in Mahaska County about soil conservation district work and meeting agendas. It mentions Gerrit Vannter Molen and Geont Rie cost Corus Vat Hert Hohunte, and references a May payment, a jury beaters remark, and Californie context, conveying local frustration and calls for policy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune Tree
Riehead
Mahaska
Gerrit Vannter
Corus
Alreauly
Vague moral reflections from a Webster City paper
A fragmented column from the Webster City Preeman journal presents a string of aphorisms about wealth, virtue, and social judgment. The piece weaves observations on character and public life, critiquing how perceptions shift with money status, politics, charity, and age.
Sheriff Says Busy People Avoid Crime in Marion County
The sheriff notes locals stay productive and avoid crime, citing Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation records. He mentions December figures show few offenses while praising honest work, remarking that men with dubious records are now busy with respectable jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherah
Marion
Ellen
Roussville
Lowa Bureau of
Heriff
Marion County
Conservation Tour Visits Three Jefferson Farms
Fifteen farmers from Richland Township visited three Jefferson Township farms on Thursday to learn firsthand about conservation farming. The owners cited are John Eveland, John Ver Pley, Henry Ver Pley, and Claude Eveland, with the demonstration organized with a CCC camp to showcase planned treatments and rotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Jefferson Township
John Eveland
John
Henry Ver Pley
Claude Eveland
CCC
Navy Department Pushes To Continue Basic Courses
Navy officials endorse keeping core Physics Math and English courses, stating specialized programs like Radio and Aviation should not replace foundational instruction. The memo notes school districts may adapt curricula, but emphasizes preserving general education alongside expanded technical offerings.
May Add Unit To Hospital At Knoxville
A proposed hospital expansion in Knoxville would add a new unit to provide 1600 additional beds for mental health care. The appropriation includes four million four hundred eighty seven thousand dollars for the coming year, approved by the committee and forwarded to the veteran administration for authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Telefee Wabineton
Nina Tratwen
Brosealle
Mause
Palmittee
Rivasville
Camnattes i
Knoxville veterans' hospital expansion eyed by general
General Frank Hines administrator of veteran affairs urged construction and reconditioning projects for veterans hospitals including Knoxville to meet rising demand from returning service members. He noted the Knoxville facility serves a large area and is expected to see expanding need in the coming years. Also mentions piano and organ measure by Professor Sadler for Tesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Knoxville
Prigadier
Frank Hines
Veteran Affairs
Hines
Professor Sadler
Tesson
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Mr. Govert
Bal Gece
Bobby Hachert
Gerald Ryebou
Pusris
Bal Pay
den Thai
Viert Wie
Tomy Grandin
Reed’ College
Deeb Oe Adebfyal
Grunidinien
Ralph Photwe
Day Downey
Bur Hinton
Great Bade Naval
Adrian Lublerden Wert
Wes Meine
Weng Ver Steey
Gurstl
Dyk
Vuk
Willian Hd
Marien Varden
Vaguden
Basra
Laosa
Fonerepatien
Mod
Rrese
J. van Haat
Colfae
Dent A. Vin Durer
Vivian Chianberlan
Maskeren
Micknan
Mire Rabscant van Garp
Mme the Mae, Garp
Californa
Mies
Cabtan
Haast
Wa Petirsiurs
Hee Gatal
Hee
Wayne Pos
Rockwell City
JW. van der Latden
Belen
Me. van der Limb
Rockwell Ciy Tee
Vane Gudhel Beni
Paul
Central College
Tautenbach
Pfe
Richard
Vos
New Guine
Coston
Fudianapolis
Iudiana
Eileen Sadler Rouw
Sheppard Field
Abba
Pvt
Dick J. Rouw, B
Ogden
Utah
Gros
Californie
Mio
Ethan Lee
Ori
Belba
Everyon
Webster City
IAL
Kozy Nook
Hassock
Umanhoudtsdon
Ploeg Farm
Zokoro
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Navy Department
Avronautic
C. Ruerkens
Deena
Olive of Edicatin
Chief of Naval
Brom
Brom’s
Brom Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Pleasantville
Lois Flanagan
Cline
Farrow
John Deere
McCormick Deering
Concord
The
Christian Ladies Aid
H. H. Hooper
Bingley and Walker
Howard Myers
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