Thought of the Week on Freedom and Munich Memory
A quoted speech from Mr Iru raan in New York ties Patrick's Day remarks to free peoples defense. The address criticizes tyranny and Soviet actions, warning that no country, including the United States, can ignore threats to liberty. Munich is cited as a warning against appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iruraan
Ed Patrick
New York
Soviet Union
Tramsin
Munich
Sigourney Review
United States
No Bum's Rush Needed at Detroit Plant
Four men identified as Communists were said to be out of step with union workers at a Detroit Manufacturing Company plant. A bulletin warned communists to leave the department by 11 30 am, with three quitting at once and one after noon. Company spokesman denied management involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Communiste
Udder Nonsense In Congress Over Ultrarnerie Tax Debate
In a House floor recital Congressman George Mackinnon of Minnesota mocked repeal efforts of a ten cent per pound federal margarine tax. He warned repeal would raise dairy prices and hurt consumers, calling the argument udder nonsense while noting eighteen bills to end the tax sit in committee. He urged voters to back lawmakers who will represent them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
George Mackinnon
Minnesota
Congress
Agricultural Committee of the House
Jake
Ange
Kor
Tax Grumbling Spur Reflections On Public Finance
Opinion notes rising income and property taxes hit earners hard and spark political talk. It urges voters and officials to curb expenditures, promote economy, and stress fiscal restraint as public good will wanes with expensive governance. Political candidates are urged to spotlight tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Just Who is "Touched" in This Political Jest
A scattered critique argues that voters blindly elect spectacle over merit, citing governors and candidates from Alabama to New York. The piece questions who is truly touched by politics or by the voters, noting the season’s boastful campaigns and the public’s willingness to smile for a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osith
Campean
New York
Tine Magia Vine
Thonands
Electoral College Outmoded Says Grass Roots Push
The piece argues the Electoral College is outdated as electors can override the popular vote. It notes Southern politicians once threatened to disregard votes and that electors are not legally bound. A movement to replace it with popular vote is gaining traction in Congress, needing state ratification and grassroots pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United S
Fea
Stiles
Truman
Teaman
Theo
Congress
Ate
Editorial Roundup Shows Voters Urged to Act and Market Cads
A Sigourney Review editorial note questions a margarine and oil firm sales manager about price increases amid falling ingredient costs. It cites Communist threats and urges election participation, while Henry Wallace outlines wage and price actions. Northwood Anchor comments on Detroit used car dealers overstocking, signaling supply catching demand and easing new car prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Senate Investigating Committee
Northwood
Detroit
Tin box reveals 1863 church history and local notes
Four decades ago a tin box found in the Second Reformed Church foundation contains the 1863 building history by Reverend A Thompson and church roll details. In 1908 Mayor Vander Zyl urged a May 1 clean up of streets alleys and doorways, while railroad manager Harris reported supportive eastern capital interest. A college field meet favored the college athletes, with notable performers named. Meanwhile, a sidewalk chase on Franklin Street toppled two buggies, causing no injuries. Other items mention dental casting progress, a Nellie Dunnink marriage, a 1400 lb horse for sale, and Texans land ventures plus electrical association activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
Lowser
A. Thompson
G. Vander Zyl
Harris
Bellas Waterloo Southwestern Railroad
Pella
New York
Stiles
College
Academy
Atha
van Cleave
Goedhart
Kemphes
Mills
Carvis
Barton
Baitsell
McDowell
Adams
Porter
Hansen
Fleisher
de’ Reus
Phillips
Seales
F. W. Frahm
Nellie Dunnink
Louis de Bruin
W. J. van Kersen
J.D. Gaass
Gerrit Buwalda
D. L. Wynia
L. Bieshaar
Texas
W. H. Fowler
Henry Rhynsburger
Ed J. van Gorp
Des Moines
Thomassen store workers and local moves in South Pella
Mentzer sold junk to A Bernstein and planned to enter Central College for science. Keables Drug Store advertised Barnpoint at 70 cents to 1.00 per gallon. Nellie Veenman travelled via Des Moines to Okoboji for a three week vacation. Nettie De Gooyer resigned as clerk at Vander Bol store to rest. The Kuyper and Wormhoudt delegates visited Des Moines for a Jackson purchase. Fowler pulled a hose cart five in a hurry. A summer kitchen behind Henry Veenman house burned while Mrs Brom heated water for washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomassen
South Pella
Mentzer
A. Bernstein
Central College
Keables Drug Store
Nellie Veenman
Des Moines
Okoboji
Nettie de Gooyer
Vander Bol
A. J. Kuyper
HD. Wormhoudt
Fowler
Henry Veenman
Barney Brom
War casualty scroll cartoon front page memory
Front page feature recalls a 30 year old cartoon of the U.S. eagle bearing a scroll listing war dead, titled Bringing the War Home. Musicians meet at city hall to form a band as many men join service, with Tunis Kempkes named director and Rube Brand manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Old City Hall
Tunis Kempkes
Rube Brand
Pred Calhoun
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Liberty
Jasper County
Defense Council
Marion County
Ed and
Arthur Donai
W. van Zante
Harry de Reus
Edward L. Vander Linden
John L. Vander Linden
Chris Rus
Jacob Bogaard
Jacob de Bruin
Ea Grant
Harlan
Iowa
Harry Koopman
Vander Linden Drug Store
Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
James
George Lankelma
Joe Rhynsburger
Des Moines
Caddock
Olin
Rube
Art Kaldenborg
Lou Thomassen
Ralph Grundman
Camp Dodge
Fern Smith
First Reformed Church
Schwackenburg
Hack Memories of Pella Reveals G V Ginkel Wealth Loss
A letter recalls Gerrit Van Ginkel founder of the Pella Gazette who grew rich buying coal deposits and owning Des Moines real estate and a Texas streetcar line. It notes his death in a 1902 street car fall and recounts details about Pella people and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gerrit van Ginkel
The
Des Moines
Texas
Bet Hones Week highlights and local pageant notes
The 1924 issue titled Bet-Hones Week fills with lumber and building ads stressing low costs. Contests at Sigourney honor Mida Stureman Ruth Dykstra and Bernier Van Buren. Lincoln School program drew crowds at the High School auditorium. Notables include Juke Plender on assessment totals. Sybenga Bakery advertises with a Dutch Mill sign. Wurlitzer organ to be bought by Second Christin Reformed Church for 3500. Dr. Orgin Chalfont marries William J. Wagner. Will Van Doorninck wins track medal at Oskaloosa meet. Philo-Arthian dinner features stunt by Henry Beckering and Anthony Esseling with Antoinette Van der Ploeg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mida Stureman
Ruth Dykstra
Bernier van Buren
Sigourney
Lincoln School
Mary Rehaud
C. W. Hummell
Lillie Viersen
Kate Ver Mheul
Nellie Popma
Florence Obland
Helen Vander Pol
Martha Ver Heul
Juke Plender
Sybenga
George Meeren
Ferd Korn
Nora Syhenga
Second Christin Reformed Church
Orgin Chalfont
William J. Wagner
Bernie Mulder
Will van Doorninck
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Grinnell
Washington
Henry Beckering
Anthony Esseling
Antoinette Vander Ploeg
Dorothy Roelofs
Johanna de Vries
Tulip Time Festival Announced For 1938 Des Moines Caravan
The 1938 Tulip Time issue covers 56 pages with Queen Breda Den Burger on the cover. A Pella caravan to Des Moines is planned for April 29 with Governor Kraschel invited and a parade through downtown led by the band. Dr. Lubbers of Central College wrote a tribute to outgoing coach Len Winter. Mrs. Margaret Cochran Abrams dies in New York City car accident. Des Moines ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isue
Breda den Burger
Leroy Kimmell
Chronicle
Des Moines
Capitol Building
Coliseum
Nels Kraschel
HH. P. van Gorp
L. W. Hartley
Lt. Lubbers
Central College
Winter
Len Winter
Central
Dubuque
Margaret Cochrane Abrams
New York City
James H. Cochrane
Gourts Feed Mill Pig and Hog Feeds Catalog
Mr. Farmer seeks farm feeds from Gourts Feed Mill in Garden City. The ad lists various mash and pellet feeds with prices per ton or per bag, including egg mash grain balancer meat meal complete hog feed hog supplement dairy calf meal and poultry premix. Also offered are hog waterers poultry feeders and waterers with a 70 gal hog waterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourts
Garden City
Where Else Would You Want to Live in America
William Henry Chamberlin argues in a newspaper column that Americanism, despite flaws, remains a strong and distinctive creed. He contrasts it with European socialist trends, warning that new isms threaten freedom, and urges Americans to consider where else they would want to live for themselves and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Chamberlin
Chamberlin
Niles
Des Moines Artist Boyd Painted Scenes for Central College Curator
Vernon Bobbitt of Central College describes a three scene painting depicting Holland, a shipboard view, and Pella near Schulte church. The artist is Boyd from Des Moines, an architect who designed Central College Gym and Memorial Union at the University of Iowa among other works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Pella
Schulte Church
Vernon Bobbitt
Central College
Des Moines
Boyd
Gary Vogelaar
Marion County State Bank
Carl Weeks
Memorial Union
University of Iowa
Iowa City
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Larned Avery
Official County
J. H. Sadler
ORG Ver
STREG
Fry Seder Polithing Co
Albert Leadies
Henry Wallace
Chicago
Tribune
Town Society For
Crippled Children
Jan
Fliteo
Tyme
AAA
Sargent
Mr. Farmer
Walnut Bureau
Pactic
TONI
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Gee
Peae
Fowler Telephone Company
Zi Eke Deatl Og
Polli
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