Thought of the Week on News Readership and Mood
A Prague dispatch laments plummeting newspaper circulation after the Communist coup and notes Czech resistance to Moscow propaganda. The piece argues democracy must resist communism and reflects on how bad news dulls public spirit before a parable about limburger cheese and a sleepy town philosopher urges focus on good news to lift outlook.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
A. D. Steffanson
Des Moines
Michigan
Public speaking class for farmers proposed in Pella
A town meeting suggests launching a twelve week public speaking course in Pella modeled after a Farmer's Night School. A Des Moines Toastmasters member praised constructive critique, noting many capable men lack confidence and experience. Proponents propose a paid instructor, weekly sessions, and post recitation critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters’ Club
Hieech
Pella
Gray market profits draw business ire in a national letter
A businessman writes to a national daily condemning the gray market in which brokers and dealers push large markups on scarce commodities and cars. He notes steel manufacturers complain in Washington about paying high costs to source materials and pass them to consumers. The letter highlights broader frustration with inflated prices and supply pressures.
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Washington
Gray market woes spark debate on price and ethics
The piece discusses gray market practices in farm implements and used cars, noting they are not illegal but widely practiced, and create a prosperity split. It calls for moral restraint, better allocation of goods, and seller honesty, with a related Rotary Club talk on Boy Scout values and community responsibility in Pella.
Editorial Comment DOUBLE TIME PLEASE Oskaloosa
A compilation of regional editorials arguing that two wages are needed to live, condemning World War I era methods, and weighing compulsory military training against future atomic-age warfare. It cites Eisenhower on abolishing war, warns against repeating World War II tactics, and stresses the next conflict will be different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Farmer
Eisenhower
Air Policy Commission
Horatio Alger Inspires Leaders Across Generations
Our democracy owes much to Horatio Alger whose stories inspired boys to pursue leadership. He painted America as a land of opportunity for those who strive, emphasizing perseverance, work, integrity and ingenuity as paths to success in democracy today.
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America
Horatio Alger
ALGER
40 Years Ago in Pella Apr 9 1908 Local News
A carpenter M Veenstra died of apoplexy while with two sons en route to the Joe Helt house. Andrew Duiker, 19, died on Orcutt farm near Monroe after an accident with horses. E Beck offered an eighty acre farm for sale at 90 per acre as he planned to move South. Bertha Nollen married Bert Ver Meer at Herman Nollen home with Lillie Viersen and Rev Vander Ark officiating. HF Johnson cited cost of a Des Moines River water pipeline at 125.00. committee to continue work. Central College to host summer sessions for 100 expected. 57 enrolled in 1907. Central vs Grinnell debate ended 2-1 in Grinnell’s favor over Philippines debate. Bryan speech at Des Moines inspired local Democrats. A farm near Monroe incident involved a man jumping from a train and injuring himself. W H Fowler and others went to Des Moines to buy a Reo touring car for sale in Pella. Community interest in autos grows. Trees removed for sidewalks. residents urged to plant elm maple or ash. P H Bousquet resigned from Library Board. Emma Jo appointed as replacement. Ladies Auxiliary of Central College collecting for rummage sale in Van Stigt building.
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M. Veenstra
Joe Helt
C. N. Cole
Cole
Andrew Duiker
Orcutt
Monroe
E. Beck
Prairie City
Beck
Bertha Nollen
Bert Ver Meer
Herman Nollen
Pella
Lillie Viersen
Rev. T. Vander Ark
HF. Johnson
Des Moines
Central College
Harold Crosz
Frank Wheatcraft
Percy Lapham
Central
Grinnell College
Grinnell
United States
Philippines
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Daniel Webster
Demosthenes
Cato
Patrick Henry
K. D
W.H. Fowler
Ed van Gorp
Henry Rhynsburger
Fowler
P. H. Bousquet
Simon Vander Zyl
Emma Jo
van Stigt
Garden Square
Investors urged to buy rental homes in Pella
Cornelia and Amelia Rhyns burger taught at Red Oak Iowa and spent the weekend with parents. Delos Hassaker his son Arie and Gerrit Van Aarendonk moved to Stanley County South Dakota to occupy the Den Adel Vander Heiden cement block venture and sell stock. B Schreiner Des Moines Winterset Creston Electric Railway chief engineer visited Pella and advised Council on water supply and good investments including a house to rent to home seekers.
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Cornelia
Amelia Rhynsburger
Red Oak
Iowa
Delos Hassaker
Arie
Gerrit van Aarendonk
Stanley County
South Dakota
den Adel & Vander Heiden
B. Schreiner
Des Moines
Winterset
Creston
Pella
William Schreiner
Mrs Temple's Telegram hits stage during 1918 civic event
In April 1918 the Federated Club staged Mrs Temple's Telegram with Glen Newby and Mrs Joe Rhynsburger in lead roles. Verna Hendricks and Wreda Carpenter played piano, Mrs Liggett sang, and George Sadler directed. Deaths included De Haan, Talbot, and Vander Busse. Weddings marked Wilma Rouw's marriage to Antonie Gysen and Bertha Kaldenberg's to Tim Hoogenakker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
Matthew de Hann
William Talbot
C. Vander Busse
de Haan
Lineville
Iowa
Talbot
Sully
Vander Busse
Marie
Monroe
Wilma Rouw
Antonie Gysen
Ben Langerak
North Main Street
Bertha Kaldenberg
Tim Hoogenakker
Des Moines
Tim
Teamsters
Carl Aschenbrenner
Clarence Dykstra
Kansas University
Central
Iowa University
Ohio University
Kansas
2Nd Reformed Church
Pella
Harry Awtry
Kansas City
Ions State College
Ames
Ray Vander Wal
Central College
Washington, D. C
Howard Chandler Christy
Rube Brand
Knoxville
Attica
Fire destroys farm home south of Pella in 1928
Twenty years ago on April 12 1928 the farm home of Mr and Mrs John Robertus south of Pella burned to ashes while they were in town. Neighbors telephoned the family as the house and contents were consumed.
Eight candidates for Tulip Time Queen pictured
Ten years ago on April 14 1938 the front page showed eight Tulip Time Queen hopefuls Anna Joyce Klein Janet Klyn Sarah Schakel Leona Schilder Virginia Van Gorp Dorothy Van Roekel Vee Van Vork and Bernace Vander Linden voting set for the following Saturday. Kenneth McDonald starred in a high school play Remember You Are a Lady and Mary Jane Van Hemert earned mention for portraying a Ne gro maid. Coach C Claypool prepared to take athletes to Oskaloosa relays including Sam Turner John Van Vliet Charles De Wild Pete Thomas as a relay team and Bob Menning Howard Grundman as throwers.
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Anna Joyce Klein
Janet Klyn
Sarah Schakel
Leona Schilder
Virginia van Gorp
Dorothy van Roekel
Vee van Vork
Bernace Vander Linden
Kenneth McDonald
Mary Jane van Hemert
C. Claypool
Oskaloosa
Sam Turner
John van Vliet
Charles de Wild
Pete Thomas
Bob Menning
Howard Grundman
When the Church Ceases to Crusade Dr Bell Defends Crusading
Dr Bell, new town church authority, told Cedar Rapids ministers last week that the church has lost influence. He said a real preacher inspires reformers, not merely admonishes. the church must crusade and lead with force, never retreat from moral battles. He argued that soft speech harms the church and that lasting effect comes from energetic, principled action.
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B. I. Bell
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Bell
Central College arts and music items feature exhibit and honors
Twenty boys practiced as seventeen Vernon Bobbitt paintings from Central College Art Department were lined up for display at Younker’s Tea Room. Two works depict the First Reformed Church and the Van Houwelingen house on Knoxville road. Marcia Ver Steeg and Carroll Hollebrands earned superior ratings at a district music contest in Oskaloosa. Byron Ben Boyd’s mural for the new Pella post office was completed and shown at the Homestead building in Des Moines. Mrs J S Wilson celebrated her 90th birthday with a cake from nieces in Rotterdam. Coach Len Winter will leave Central for Columbia College in Dubuque. his photo accompanies the story.
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Vernon Bobbitt
Central College Art Department
Younker's Tea Room
First Reformed Church
van Houwelingen
Knoxville Road
Carroll Hollebrands
Marcia Ver Steeg
Pella High School
Oskaloosa
New
Pella
Byron Ben Boyd
Des Moines
Homestead
J. S. Wilson
Jean
Elizabeth Bartels
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Len Winter
Central
Columbia College
Dubuque, Town
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The
Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
H.H. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
Fella
Towa
St. Palla
Cracker-Barre
Hursday
Rotary Club
Elmer Ogren
Tall Corn Council
Eddyville ‘Tribune
Walnut Bureau
Army
Satial
Fliteo
Tyme
John Robertus
Richard Tysseling
Sigourney
Winifred Hegselink
Lois Grandin
Edward van der Ploeg
Willard Langerak
Martin Heerema
Rossereen Company
Frances Ver Steeg
Meservey
Earl Klein
Charles City
Don Waechter
Logan Hendricks
Joe Vande Kieft
Rock Island
Lucile den Adel
Anna Dykhuis
Kuyper
Korner
Henry Field
Ottumwa
Madrid
South Pella
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
Oskaloosa St
Pella, Iowa
Ford
Pontiac
Plymouth
Buick
Oldsmobile
Hagen
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Ass
M. D. Taylor
Clark Taylor
North Marke, Oskaloosa
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