Thought of the Week and Court Notices in One Chronicle
A synthesis of opinion pieces mocks Soviet elections and praises democratic scrutiny while a local note lauds a Rotary contest for courteous acts. Judge Gaffney curbs courtroom circus and criticizes sensational crime coverage. A Marion County soil conservation progress report urges farmers, especially the young, to promote round-the-hill farming and sell conservation benefits to neighbors and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odebolt Chronicle
Rotary Club
Town City
Robert K
James P. Gaffney
Courts of Justice
Gaffney
Marion County
Soils District Commissioners
Round
G-String TV Wire Could Reach Hinterlands
Dr George Gonhall described a new multi channel TV wire at the Institute of Radio Engineers in New York. The Gstring wire, tested by the Army Signal Corps, promises hundreds of conversations and televised viewing over a single line at fractions of coaxial cable cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Radio Engineers
New York
George Gonhall
Goubau
Army Signal Corps
Institute
Man from Rikers Fires Brick at Post Office Window
James Sprueil, recently released from Rikers Island, smashed a post office window with a brick and was arrested by U.S. attorney Saul Sharison. He demanded federal confinement elsewhere, lamenting the nation’s state and seeking rest and fresh air in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Sprueil
New York City
Rikers Island
U.S
Saul Sharison
Editorial Comment Highlights Rural United States Voice
Editorially, Primghar Bell notes John L. Lewis pushing miners from jobs while Emmetsburg Reporter cites a December analysis showing rural areas elect most lawmakers and drive national policy. Walnut Bureau cites Stassen on Britain’s health program, warning of higher costs and limited preventive gains. The piece ends with a cautionary view on America’s willingness to learn from past missteps.
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Primghar Bell
John L. Lewis
Emmetsburg
United States Congress
American Press
Rhode Island
Connecticut
America
Walnut Bureau
Harold E. Stassen
England
Britain
Minnesota
Reader's Digest
Mr. Stassen
Hiitit National Health Service
United States
National Health Program
Parsons College Tops Central 4 to 3 in Baseball Tale
The Parsons College baseball team defeated Central 4 to 3 on the home diamond. Oberman brothers and Guy Churchill were praised for strong play as the team surged in the last two innings. Memorial services were held for Dr. J. A. Otte, prominent missionary, who died April 14 in Amoy China after 22 years at two mission hospitals. A long missionary letter from A. B. De Haan in Shantung Province was reprinted. Arbor Day plans set for May 6 with emphasis on school grounds cleanup. Death reported for Mrs. A. T. Van Houweling at 43 from a heart ailment.
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Parsons College
Oberman Brothers
Guy Churchill
H. Rhynsburger
Knoxville
Marion County
First Reformed Church
J. A. Otte
Otte
China
Pella
Amoy
A. B. de Haan
Shantung Province
F. M. Frush
A. T. van Houweling
Studebaker E.M.F
Star Auto Co
Ford
Pella Auto Company
Ray Bousquet
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ray
South Dakota
Kaldenberg
Wagaman
Py City
I. D. Wormhougt
Newton
Will Waechter
Baby
Colorado Springs
Gala
Star Auto Company
LeCocq
Dirk
Lane Kruidenier
Western Union Telegraph Co
M. Kwekel
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Osman_ and
Hollebrands
Lund
West Texas Nebraska Dakota Ute Fertility Price Clash
An odd agricultural note notes West Texas Nebraska and Dakota Ute comparisons, saying fertility and productivity could not be matched but prices were similarly high, with traders maintaining the stance amid market talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Nebraska
Dakota Ute
Local Pella News Highlights In Marion County Week
Mrs Hum Dena Ver Steeg and iyrick praised a fine school music program. Debate over Whitebreast River improvement with 70000 cost to farmers. Pella post office mails 6000 daily to city and rural patrons. Dr George H Lankelma coached Central College baseball. beat Pershing Independents 11 3. Van der Linden Drug store fire destroys building and stock worth about 25000. Steve Van Rockel photos show ruins. Farm Bureau dues 5 yearly. Arthur Wagner sells smoked groceries after fire. Milo coach Andy Butts home for weekend. Pella High loses 8 2 to Prairie City. Mrs J Braam injured after nine year bedfast, surgery required. Ira N Curtis plans House bone dry enforcement at Pella Hotel.
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Hum- Dena Ver Steeg
Iyrick
Marinn County
Whitebreast
Pella
George H. Lankelma
Central College
Winter
Pershing Independents
Rysdam
Schnack
Sikkink
van der Linden
J. van Hemert
Pu Itan Drug Co
Steve van Rockel
Farm Bureau
Marion
Arthur Wagner
Vander Linden Drug Store
Andy Butts
Milo
Pella High
Prairie City High
J. Braam
Ira N. Curtis
Curtis
Chamber of Commerce discusses sweet corn acres for canning plant
A Chamber of Commerce meeting focused on securing corn acreage for a canning plant managed by A Verploesch. About 407 acres were secured though 400 were sought, with plans that the plant might stay closed for the year. Hugo Kuyper and Rube Brand met directors to plan the summer band concert season, aiming for business support like in 1919. Herman Geelhoed bought a building from Henry Welle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. Verploesch
Hugo Kuyper
Rube Brand
Herman Geelhoed
Henry Welle
Local items note purchases and robberies in town and region
The column details L F Bousquet buying half of the De Wit Jewelry Store for 18000, changes in local business ownership, and various town events. It also reports robberies at Reasnor stores, a late spring downpour with hail, a proposed Boy Scout troop, a Desert Gold film at the Alamo Theatre, and weddings and ball game results in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Franklin Streets
Wilson
L. F. Bousquet
James de Wit
de Wit
Bousquet
Pelth National Bank
Central College
Pella
Reasnor
Chronicle
Max Harkness
Zane Grey
Alamo Theatre
Marie de Prenger
Ben Kuyk
de Prenger
Chicago
Ruth Grundman
Henry Grundman
Clarence Rognas
Rupert
Idaho
Salt Lake City
Utah
L. A. Garrison
Garrison
del de Haan
New Sharon
de Haan
Tulip Festival Promotion Fills Pella Newspaper
Ten years ago April 25 1940 the issue previews Tulip Time with promotion material and a feature photo of Gov George A Wilson scrubbing streets from a May 1939 shoot. It notes Gun Club trap shooting growing in popularity, a top typing record by Cora Mae Van der Linden, a nearing Garden Square tower, orchard plantings north of town, musical performances at Central College, Hitler era warnings, and Marion County Soil District charter efforts with local organizers.
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George A. Wilson
Golf Grounds
Pella
Cora Mae van der Linden
Russell Sanders
Montezuma
The
Historical Society
Garden Square
J. J. Sybenga
Geo. F. Sadler
Holland
Knoxville
Marion County
Secretary of Agriculture
Des Moines
Floyd Gass
Clyde Kdiner
Don Rinner
Saturation Point for Murder in Radio Dramas
The piece critiques radio mystery shows and outlines three archetypes of detectives and thrillers. It lists numerous programs like Suspense Pur suit and Nero Wolfe, arguing a public taste for violence is rising while suggesting audiences should reject excess.
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Mr. and
Mrs. North
Nero Wolf
Philo Vance
Perry
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Incorpers
Main St
Iowa
Isso
Wisal Conte
Newrarer
HH. Sadler George Ver Steeg Marion M. DE Zwarte
Towa
Lowe
Stalin
Pravda
Ians
Law’s Majesty
Sprueil
Uncle Sam
Mr. Farmer
Great America
Mack
Raven
Naaawa
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Assn
M.D. Taylor Clark Taylor Secretaries
M. D
Clark Taylor
Henry Vriezelaar Comm
National Bank Bldg
Mary Ellen Kelly
Cherokee Courier
Peoria Township
WM. Lubberden
Oskaloosa
Stock Gro Co
Lou Thomassen
Waterloo
Vander Molen & Deur
Conrad Vander Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Farm Bureau Services
D.D.T
Farmers Co-Op Exch
South Street
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