Local notices and college events in Pella and Des Moines
The item details community activities and announcements from Our Great America for Hots France Holland and the islands of Pella. It notes Central College football squads, a Kiwanis dinner at Jordan Hall, and Elijah being presented by Central College. It mentions March 26 bonds for a War Memorial Tower and a feature on Lake Prairie District Fair. It recalls Yanks returned home and a Belgium burial, plus a stamp chart for rationed foods through June.
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France
Holland
Pella
Mien A. Verploegh
Tingley
Towa
Lake Praire
Pella welcoming crew fondly recalls town
A visiting Chronicle crew from Sioux Falls Delavan and New Jersey thanks Pella for a warm stop during spring break. They praise Dutch pastries friendly greetings neat homes and cooperative spirit saying the town taught them the art of living as they leave with hearts touched.
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Chronicle
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Delavan
Illinois
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Pella
Who’s Next for the Girl Scouts Changes in Handbook
The article notes the Girl Scout hand book was revised this year removing the word world and references to the United Nations. It argues the change shifts emphasis to nationalism and community service, warns against attacking respected groups, and urges caution about suspicions during tense times.
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United Nations
Camp Fire Girls
Brotherhood of Man
Echoes and voices in civic duty for Plymouth readers
Editorial urges citizens to actively engage with their representatives. It stresses informing lawmakers how to vote, sharing what is important, and participating in legislation. The piece notes postage costs and warns against relying on vocal groups to voice constituency views.
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Old Colony Memorial
Plymouth
Mass
Washington
Back Through Memory Lane Chronicle Echoes Year-Old Items
Items of interest from The Chronicle feature highlights from 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. It recaps notable events people and places that shaped the region across decades with concise reminders of past milestones.
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Chronicle
Work starts on new Rock Island depot in town
Fifty years ago officials General Superintendent Cable and W H Given arrived to begin construction of a Rock Island railway depot. The front page also features Mr. and Mrs. P C Lunkelma celebrating their Golden Wedding March 17. The issue notes farm land trips, Dutch language trial in Orange City, muddy Main Street, local politics with mayoral candidates Will Allen and D S Huber, spring merchandise ads, Natty Overland cars, house-building starts, and Grace Van Gorp placing second in a sub district speech contest.
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Rock Island
Cable
W. H. Given
P. C. Lunkelma
P. C
Holland
Dutch East Indies
Arch-Angel
Moni Barneveld
Vella
Orange City
Reformed Church
Minnesota
Gordon Peck
Mayoral Candidates Named in Local Election Campaign
Forty years ago Hi F Johnson the incumbent Democrat and H J Vanden Berg the Republican faced off for mayor as the election approached on Monday. Laura Kramer Moschel of Ottumwa performed a monologue Everywoman on Central campus with Philomathian Society sponsorship, pleasing Pella audiences. Jim Vander Pol and White Way Auto Co used full pages for ads including a gigantic forcing out sale and new Studebaker cars. Y T Van?
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Hi. F. Johnson
H. J. Vanden Berg
Laura Kramer Moschel
Ottumwa
Pella
Philomathian Society
Jim Vander Pol
White Way Auto Co
Studebaker
Buicka. Y. T. van
Local bids and a town election amid lukewarm interest
Thirty years ago incumbent mayor H F Johnson and Dr T G Fultz ran for mayor as election interest remained tepid with Election Day set for the coming Monday. John Den Hartog suffered injuries when his car rolled on him in a mishap at Charley Dykhuis’s home. Rev George Hankamp resigned from the Third Reformed Church to teach Bible at Central College. J M Cox marked his 80th birthday as Civil War veterans visited.
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H. F. Johnson
T. G. Fultz
John den Hartog
Charley Dykhuis
George Hankamp
Third Reformed Church
Central College
J. M. Cox
Pella People Reflect on Prison, Touring and Service
J M Franklin Arie Van Marel and others recalled experiences in Andersonville prison while Cent ral Ladies Glee Club toured in Nebraska aboard a new bus named Miss Central Gold Star. Will Strickland of Cent class of 1907 arranged an Omaha city tour for the group which broadcast on WOAW. Pella Legion Post pursued a membership contest with Tipton Post as local interest lagged after bonus payments.
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Pella
J. M. Franklin
Arie van Marel
Read Byram
de Kock
Andersonville
Ladies’ Glee Club of
Central
Nebraska
Miss Central
Minnesota
Iowa
Omaha
Will Strickland
Ladies Glee Club
WOAW
Pella Legion Post
Tipton
Avis Grawe
Department of Public Instruction
Martin J. de Jong
Kansas City
de Jong
Pella election, storms, and town notes from 20 years ago
Twenty years ago T G Fultz was re elected mayor as all council members Bert Van Vark James Dus seldorp John Blommers John Hoeksema Harry J Dixson and Abe Den Adel kept seats. Mayor vote 719 to 407 for Den Haan. Hail damaged farms southeast of town to Fremont including Ernest De Cook Fred Van Maanen Arie Hol John Moody and J Barnes properties. H J Vanden Berg resigned as Central College treasurer after 35 years. Marion County expected corn hog contracts. 1500 farmers applied with deadline April 1. A strange woman 36 prowled Rolfus Sack home and another then was taken to Knoxville. Relief roll registration tightened for aid and jobs. Deaths included George Vander Zyl and Mrs Ollie Ries. Ed Le Cocq cartoon depicted the Iowa Legislature.
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T. G. Fultz
Bert van Vark
James Dusseldorp
John Blommers
John Hoeksema
Harry J. Dixson
Abe den Adel
Fultz
den Haan
Pella
Fremont
Ernest de Cook
Fred
John van Maanen
Arie Hol
John Moody
J. Barnes
H. J. Vanden Berg
Central College
I. J. Lubbers
Marion County
Rolfus
Joe de Hoog
Kansas City
Paul Grundman
Knoxville
George “Gieke” Vander Zyl
Chigwell
Ontario
Canada
Monroe
Iowa
Ollie Ries
John de Winter
Ed le Cocq
Front-page tribute to Manila fallen Arliea Cum
A photo on the front page honors Tek Arliea Cum, 80, who died in Manila in the Philippines. Cum served with the 145th Infantry of the 87th Division. A nationwide clothing drive to aid war refugees is underway, seeking donated garments.
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Manila
Juvenile Delinquency Note on Police Encounters
The article notes that despite concerns about juvenile delinquency, about 18 million youths under eighteen were not picked up by police for any crime last year.
Free Press and Fair Trial as Essential Human Right
The passage argues that free press and fair trial are fundamental human rights central to governance and justice. It traces this right from ancient civilization to modern times, noting rulers’ pretenses to respect courts while constraining truth. It contends American newspapers should uphold press freedom as a democratic duty and a social tool used responsibly.
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Athenat
Harold Miners Fatally Injured in Dorm Area Incident
Harold Miners aged 41 of TM dorm was fatally injured in a medical or accidental incident involving a pipe under a dorm area. The report notes a gas or mechanical mishap and mentions Savings Bonds as a separate promotional aside.
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Harold Miners
Jared
Dana
Ron Clog & Coum
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