The Pella Chronicle Opinion Page Reflections
An extended column outlines postwar debates on tax simplification and fuel rations, and weighs television, oil state plans, and war ethics. It cites Niles Trammell of NBC, Bishop Manning, and policy debates while musing on public spirit and the role of local newspapers in civic drives.
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C¢Ms
Arabia
James Moffett
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Federal Housing Administration
Editorial Comment on Pacifist Harry Fosdick in War Policy
The piece criticizes Dr. Harry Fosdick of New York City for opposing bombing Germany and argues war materials and plant destruction will hasten victory. It warns pacifists misled the American public, insists preparation deterred Japan, and urges cold shoulder treatment for clouded thinkers.
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Harryson Fosdick
New York City
Harry
Germany
Congress
Japan
Pella Memories Recalled From 10 20 and 30 Years Ago
Local historians recount notable happenings from Pella's past noting civic events school milestones and community strides across three decades. The era highlights include changes in town leadership educational shifts and public projects shaping present-day Pella.
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Pella
Ten Years Ago News Highlights Mixed With Local Incidents
A scrambled recollection notes deaths injuries and robberies amid a storm disrupted travel. Items mention Mr Ait Koshaan ver orded death, Van Doorninck, and Pete Wayne associates, with a Shell station robbery on Oskaloosa Street. Also listed are civic changes, CWA projects in Marion County, a Royal Dutch sale, and a new mayoral note with multiple local names and events.
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Ait Koshaan Ver Orded
Pallmanent
Hone
Independene Street
Tantly
Wi van Doorninck
Pete Wayne
Towie State College
Henry Criandman
Nie Taeke
Hed
Wieder
Prarie City
Hedin
Ralph Grandman
Sense
Tommy
Dasgei
Shell Servics
Oskaloosa
Oelock
Sevncene Hind
George Constantine
Royal Dutch Cate
Tom V
Puteh
Richard Lewis
Cate
Miller
South
Kore
Chronicle
Marvel
Des Moines
Diuket
Celes
Tares
Millers
Knoxville Wurnal
Marion County
Wisconsin
Idiana
Winnis
Toms Wis
Treasu
Orrs Travel Des Moines Family Stranded Near Pella
Twenty years ago, April 10 11, Mr and Mrs G V Orr and son from Des Moines planned a Saturday visit to Pelle. Roads damp, car ran down to the running board west of Pella. They sought help at a nearby house, walked to town, then to the Van Nieuwaal home for shelter. Rescues completed Monday as weather eased. Rev George Derbyshire preached in Kansas City Mo guiding Vacation Bible School teachers. Central Corliss Ladies Glee Club impressed audiences locally.
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G. V. Orr
Des Moines
Pelle
Orr
Sa Niewaad
Pella
Phouse
Central Corlesse Ladies Glee Club
30 Years Ago April Inquiries And Local Notices
The column recalls deaths including William C Hagens and Mrs Hn of tuberculosis, farming activity on South Main Street, sales of net market by Arie Wield, and a talk by Professor Frank Bruch on Public Amestments. Ida Donat wins honors in a declamatory contest. radio winnings qualify for the state contest. Dr Nellen urges parental supervision of home education amid public school concerns. bids sought for plumbing at Lincoln and Webster Schools.
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Willam C. Hagens
Arie Wield
South Main St
Frank Bruch
Welfare Association
Nathan Firth
Ida Donat
Bonors
Pella Tit
Gossvlinik
Lincoln and
Webster
Old Park School
John D. Rietveld
Pella Tank and Pipe Company
Averyon Co
Peoria
al Jacob van Gorp
Otley
HP. van Gorp
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Ashes Mark Former School Site Near Old Bethany Church
A community recalls the old schoolhouse and Sunday school at a site north of Teailine toward Sully by the Skunk River. The ashes mark where the building stood and where generations learned the three Rs and gathered for worship, now replaced by ruins and sorrow. The text laments torn churches, vanished communities, and compares current secular worship to ancient altars.
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Teen Teailine
Sully
Skunk
Satleidsee
Bible
Elk Creek
Old Bethany Church
Mary
Less Fort
Jesus
Tulip Time, Gardens, and Town Musings of Pella
A town crier column from Pella blends weather notes and community pride with praise for Victory Gardens led by women. It cites Drake University events, Tulip Time, local tree planting, and quotes from Izaak Walton and Ben Johnson. It mentions Nellie Van Arkel’s Navy Hospital visits and Roosevelt family headlines in a light reflective tone.
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Nellie van Arkel
Navy Hospital
California
Unclear OCR Fragment Describes Local Events And People
A garbled OCR passage mentions ML Kruidenier with severe illness and undersea appendectomy, a home in Aberden South Dakota, parents Mel and Myane Kruidenier, and references to Dell LMees Bagele haul killed wolves. It notes activities in Mahaska County and nearby towns, with names like Howe Station and Amie, plus mentions of Gerard Van terwelinge and Amie ad.
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Aberden
South
Mel
Myane Kruidenier
Tt Bagele
Bose
Mahaska County
Northwestera
Riehland Town
Osere
Howe Station
Win
Sehremer Houl
Gerard van Terwelinge
Arima
Amie Ad
Otley
Della Thier
Voorhees recalls old time from Monrovia in Cal
Fred Voorhees of Monrovia California recalls tales of the past in a letter to the Chronicle. He mentions his lineage and a family history involving a farm six miles east of Pella, Marion Mahaska County, and the marriage in a log cabin around 1858. He notes only he and Meadow remain among eight children and the earlier generations.
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Cal
Vella
Ross
The
Christian Advocate
Pella
Marion-Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Hid
Hoysirs
F.C. Voorhees
Meadow
Farm Life Notes From Monroeville Letter
A fragmentary letter from Fred Veorhe of Monrovia California discusses life on a farm near Pella and Lenchton. He recalls old famping ground and anniversaries while mentioning animals, an old dandby and future plans to visit kin. The tone is personal and reflective with casual religious sentiment.
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Lenchton
Fred
Insurance ad urges farm city coverage and savings plan
A local advertisement advocates insurance for farm and city property and crop protection, auto lines, and life protection. It advises securing policies with low rates from reliable companies, starting a savings account, and arranging a personal call via WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa, P O Box 146, phone 60.
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Sully
P. O
Dieleman
Towa
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