Signs of spring and a light political tax joke
The piece muses on robin sightings and upcoming baseball season while noting a Georgia legislator's 10 cent 20 percent 30 percent and 100 percent tax scheme after the third drink. It cites Canada ratifying a trade treaty with the U S and questions about border fortifications and bomb proof shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Canada
U. S
House of Commons
Canadian
Maine
Vancouver
Germany Youth and Government Controversy Questioned
The public debate asks if German youth today can differ from past regimes and whether they are content with tyranny that encroaches on daily life and the freedom of the human soul, as echoed by the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.
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Germany
Dubuque
Plan to vote on union return urged by railway brotherhood chief
Alexander F. Whitney, president of the unaffiliated Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, proposes that workers vote on returning to the A F L. He would let C I O delegates cast the ballots. He notes that leaders may have been voting and suggests unity when those who left home return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander F. Whitney
Unaffiliated Brotherhood of Railways
A. F. of L
America
Flirting With Disaster asks why a woman resembles a newspaper
The publisher offered a year's subscription for the best answer to why a woman is like a newspaper. Sample replies note thinning and value, but the winning line says every man should keep one of his own and not chase another's.
Classic Doctor Humor Shows Castor Oil Anew
A mother brings her baby to an old family doctor who prescribes castor oil. The doctor wittily notes that castor oil may be old fashioned, but so are babies, delivering a light, era-tinged quip about remedies and novelty in health care.
Austrian Nazi takeover of Catholic church finances described
Dispatches from Austria report appointed commissioners to manage Catholic church finances in the state. The article notes church property valued in the millions of dollars and hints at broader state control, mentioning measures affecting Catholic schools and population attitudes amid harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Pella High Teams Celebrate Strong Basketball Season
The Pella basketball program, led by Coaches Tusseling Claypool and Nutting, posted a fine season with keen competition across the state. The Flying Dutchmen and junior teams valued sportsmanship, striving to prepare players for life through the game.
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Pella
Tral
Flying Dutchmen
Tusseling
Claypool
Nutting
Pella Bills for Park Levy to Aid Tulip Town Project
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill permitting a larger park levy in towns including Pella. The Park Commission would use funds to lift park debt and integrate Tulip Town into the park system. The writer urges wide citizen cooperation to share costs and maintain Tulip Town as a seasonal beauty from spring to autumn.
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Iowa
Pella
Park Commission
Tulip Town
Civil War Ceremonies Feature Union Soldier With Confederates
Thomas J. Noll from Iowa, a Union soldier, sat on the rostrum with four Confederate troops during a Civil War flag ceremony. The event symbolized reconciliation between North and South amid the ceremonies described.
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North
South
Thomas J. Noll
Iowa
Tulip Time and Unity Highlight Pella and Nation
The piece recalls Alabama and Iowa troops in World War I, praising government unity since the Confederacy era. It previews Tulip Time preparations, Tulip Queen selection, and notes a warmer outlook with abundant blooms. It contrasts small town life with urban life and celebrates neighborly deeds during snow removal for the elderly and sick.
Small School Heart of American Education, Expert Says
Dr. Stuart head of Central College Education Department spoke at the American Association of School Administrators meeting in Cleveland Ohio. Ten thousand superintendents and educators attended as the conference highlighted the small school and its role in equal opportunity character formation patriotism and local community strength.
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Stuart
Central College
American Association of School Administrators
Cleveland
Ohio
Isms
Am I Really in the United States A Visit Returns Fear
Editorial comments on WPA workers tearing down a tenement and confusion over a house mistake in New York. Dr. Henrich Weiss from Lower Austria arrives amid fears, asks if he can speak freely, and prays after learning free speech exists. The piece contrasts fear in Europe with liberty in America.
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Democrat
Henrich Weiss
Ahi A
Lower Austria
New York
United States
Get Out Of Debt This Good Time For Farmers
Wallace's Farmer urges farmers who profited last year to reduce debt and build reserves. It notes Iowa led national farm income and anticipates strong year ahead. The piece emphasizes paying debts, maintaining cash reserves via insurance or bonds, and preparing a farm to withstand economic storms. It argues better times will come if one acts now and suggests this improves sleep and readiness for future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Iowa
United States
Notice on Union Street House To Be Torn Down
The house he had left on Union street was to be torn down and replaced with a new one by the owner W. H. Fowler. H. F. Johnson denied in The Chronicle that he was running on an anti-paving platform stating he favored paying as much as any.
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Union Street
W. H. Fowler
H. F. Johnson
the Chronicle
Thirty Years Ago March 18 1909 in Pella Iowa Chronicle
G G Thomassen advertised a six week sale at cost with $10 000 in merchandise across general goods Cash or produce only. Rumors of a new industry for Pella circulated while street talks centered on a turtle hatchery plan to sway votes for drainage improvements. Thornburg editor Sherman and printer Harry Hyerman were arrested for alleged luring of a 15 year old girl after dark. A. Waechter bought two lots from George Croll for about $1 000 planning house relocation and fill work. Nick Gesman campaigned for mayor pledging strict law enforcement. Marion Porter returned from Canada reporting fine weather and grain planting. An independent voter questioned saloon politics and mayoral authority. P H Van Gorp advertised household goods as he prepared to move from his old residence near the Stacker factory. Rev R R Sadler penned We Hate to Lose Her about Bertha Klein resigning after eight years as assistant foreman, noting her upcoming marriage to D R Gosse link. Further details promised as courtesy justifies.
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Sherman
Enterprise
Thornburg
Harry Hyerman
Belmond
A. Waechter
George Croll
Waecter
Nick Gesman
Iowa
Marion Porter
Canada
Stacker
R. R. Sadler
Bertha Klein
Somebody Lied and Flu Strikes Monroe and County
A political claim warning voters appears beside a note on Monroe under quarantine for flu with ninety homes placarded and widespread sickness. The report recalls a bridge collapse and river action, plus a Chamber of Commerce smoker planned for Friday April 4. High school basketball results and student names are listed among local social notes and theater listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
J. C. Kepford
Supreme Court
Upperclassers and Freshmen lineup for a game noted
The roster lists Grundman Rillihan Neuenesch Van Hemert and W Butts as upperclass players, with A Butts J Gezel Donai Van der Waal and R De Haan making up the Freshmen group for the match.
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Grundman
Rillihan
Neuenesch
van Hemert
W. Butts
A. Butts
J. Gezel
Donai
van der Waal
R. de Haan
Pella Candidates Named In Quiet School Election
Ten years ago at Pella a local school board race saw C H Wormhoudt top 106 votes to Herman Veenstra's 94 for the seat left by Simon De Haan who stepped down after 15 years. The issue also notes ice jam clearing efforts, a gas line break, and community events including an upcoming Legion anniversary and a local ministerial decision.
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C. H. Wormhoudt
Herman Veenstra
Simon de Haan
de Haan
Pella
Howell Des Moines
M. J. Hoffman
Europe
College Chapel
W. W. Cook
Ann Tusseling
New Sharon
Franklin van Gorp
General Hospital
Iowa City
American Legion
Ctizens
Legion
van Veen- van Hemert
B. Mulder
Garfield Park
Grand Rapids
School Chronicle staff and students host etiquette party
The School Chronicle notes staff editors and students hosting a party to practice good conversation and etiquette. Divisions directed by Juanita Glendenning Wayne Schakel Eileen Sadler Rosetta De Bruin Warren Schreiner Grace Rosenberg Freda Zwank Mark Thomas with music and hosting by Freda Zwank. Refreshments were served and cleanup assigned to Johnny Den Adel Juanita Glendenning and Mr Birdsall.
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Juanita Glendenning
Wayne Schakel
Eileen Sadler
Lee van Arkel
Rosetta de Bruin
Warren Schreiner
Grace Rosenberg
Freda Zwank
Mark Thomas
Flood Threat Looms as Rivers Run Bank Full
Twenty years ago on March 20, 1919, three and a half inches of rain had fallen the prior Saturday, causing rivers to run bank full and signaling a likely big flood due to upstate rain. D G Gosselink Selz shoe dealer was constructing a new home on East Washington Street.
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D. G. Gosselink
Selz
East Washington Street
Saint Patrick the Apostle of Ireland and Legend
Saint Patrick’s birthplace remains disputed to readers of modern times and his life is portrayed as adventurous. Captured at sixteen by Irish pirates, he tended flocks for six years, embraced Christianity, escaped to France, and returned as a missionary. He founded over 300 churches, baptized many, and legends grew, including charming snakes away with music. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide on March 17.
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Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick
Ireland
France
Patrick
Isle
Locker Room Chatter and Local Boxing Jest
The piece notes locker room talk on reinforcing gym walls for a boxing session after a misread phrase. It highlights farmers and city fellows in a “man’s sport” with names like Glenn Van Zee Joe Woods Charley De Wild and mentions a typographical error about coach’s shirts. Pete Van Quoyen is back in.
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Bud” van der Ploeg
Glenn van Zee
Joe Woods
Charley de Wild
Glass panes fitted in practice frames without breakage
In a brief note from practice sessions, workers report panes being installed into practice frames. No glass was broken during the process, and the work proceeded without incident.
FFA Skating Party Binds Local Clubs at College Gym
On Wednesday evening March 8 1939 about 45 FFA members and guests attended a skating party at the college gym. Knoxville FFA sent about 21 boys to join the local event, adding to the friendly gathering of students.
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FFA
Knoxville Ffa
Knoxville
Crops boys discuss trees bearing fruit and nuts
The Crops boys talk about fruit trees with unusual yields Willis recalls a tree bearing apples pears and peaches Philip then describes picking grapes from a walnut tree. He jokes about picking walnuts instead of grapes.
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Willis
Philip
Vocational Program At High School Draws Large Attendance
A high school vocation program drew a large audience last Friday with talks by Jim Wisse on Electrical Engineering H. H. Sadler on Journalism Louise Bruce on nursing and Joe Shultz on dentistry. Friday’s music assembly featured Lee Van Arkel singing Deep Purple with the school joining on the second chorus.
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Jim Wisse
H. H. Sadler
Louise Bruce
Joe Shultz
Music Assembly
Lee van Arkel
Sophomore Homemaking Class Busy With Dresses
The sophomore homemaking class starts a clothing construction unit this six weeks. Some students lack patterns and sew house coats or blouses while others, with patterns, cut and sew dresses. June Weyers struggles to tell front from back, and Beatrice Schippers wears a light blue dress with red flowers she made.
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June Weyers
Beatrice Schippers
Contests Send The Wedding Cast to Iowa City Festival
Mr. Birdsall will take the cast of The Wedding one act contest play to the Iowa One Act Play Festival in Iowa City after school on March 29. The group will stay through Saturday for conferences on one act plays and to hear other entries while competing with 30 schools in Class B.
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Mr. Birdsall
Iowa
Iowa City
Miss Marjorie Lamb and Her Farm Industry Roots
Miss Marjorie Lamb, born on a Belle Plaine Iowa farm, recalls country life as ideal for family life and pets, especially a pet lamb. She moved to Alberta Canada at seven for health, then returned to Belle Plaine to finish school and teach. She earned a B S in home economics at Ames, joined Kappa Delta, taught near LeMars, and now works at P H S Diamond. She keeps doodling during interviews and hints at a college romance linked to her diamond.
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Miss Marjorie Lamb
Belle Plaine
Ames
Kappa Delta Sorority
Miss Lamb
Union Consul
Oral English Class Parties After Unit Test
The oral English class finished their unit on conversation. On Friday morning the final test differed from routine and became entertaining as students attended a party held in honor of Florence with groups arriving to celebrate.
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Florence
Ottumwa Sup t Visits Pella High School
Ottumwa superintendent Mr Frank W Douma visited Pella High School as a representative of the North Central Association to report on its work and potential membership. He expressed favorable impressions though he did not commit to any decision. other North Central members may visit later.
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Frank W. Douma
Ottumwa
Pella Igh School
North Central Association
Pella High School
North Central Committee
Pella
Dounie
Hospers
Hogan
Prins
Hope
Pe College
Michidinner
Profes- Central College
South Central District Music Contest Managers Meet
Supt Buerkens attended a meeting of the contest managers March 24 with E W Blair of Winterset as district chairman. Pella leads entries including Girls and Boys Glee Clubs and various solos and quartets. Oskaloosa hosts the district contest on March ...
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Supt
Buerkens
South Central Distri
E. W. Blair
Winterset
Mana ‘der Linden
Perry
A. E. Moyers
Guthrie Center
J. B.ill
Chariton
Hools
Oskaloosa
Sir Pella
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