Building a Courageous Path to a New Culture
Dr. Frits Buri, Swiss Evangelical Reformed minister and University of Brazil theology professor, urged reporters in Boston that now is the time to replace worn ideas with new efforts. He warned that people hide in the masses and fear change, urging broader horizons and a brotherly culture through courageous action.
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Frits Buri
Buri
Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church
University of Brazil
Boston
Pennsylvanian Coed Dress Ruling Sparks Campus Debate
At the University of Pennsylvania student government imposes a dress rule barring coeds from wearing blue jeans to foster a more feminine, ladylike campus atmosphere. Proponents argue sloppy attire harms scholarly presentation. critics say it mirrors nationwide trends.
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University of Pennsylvania
Helpful Spirit Not Lost in Iowa Flood Aid
The flood fight in Missouri river valley towns drew volunteers from distant areas to perform hard labor without pay. Thousands of Iowans opened purses as cynics questioned the pioneer spirit, but the response showed enduring generosity and community resolve. The effort was a heartening demonstration of civic spirit.
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Missouri River Valley
Fluoridation Debate Suggests Salt Add-On Solution
The piece argues for adding a controlled amount of fluorine to table salt to let individuals choose fluoridization. It compares to iodine fortification, noting doctors support fluoride to reduce tooth decay while chiropractors and some Christians oppose medicating the population. It proposes a voluntary salt option as a compromise.
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Texas
Free Press Defamation Prosecution Dismissed in Louisiana
A Louisiana grand jury had indicted five Lake Charles American Press staffers for defaming sixteen public officials and three gamblers. Judge Bernard Cocke in New Orleans found them not guilty, asserting citizens may criticize public officials without risking dictatorship or suppression of debate.
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America
Calcaseau Parish
Louisiana
Lake Charles
Bernard Cocke
New Orleans
Tulip Time needs renewed civic effort in Pella
The Reporter urges stronger volunteer participation for Tulip Time 1952, warning that criticism and apathy threaten the festival. It praises past teamwork by leaders and calls on residents, especially youth, to commit effort and avoid a second dragging of feet that could doom next year’s celebration. Civic pride and cooperation are highlighted as key to a successful event.
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Chronicle
Pella
Editorial Comment Spending Big Consideration
Editorial discusses public spending as a key issue in the forthcoming election and the need to reduce costs without harming national unity or internal stability. It notes tax burdens and references a California shirt campaign, then addresses growing emphasis on community planning and development.
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Town Recorder
Back Through Memory Lane items from The Chronicle
Items of interest from The Chronicle feature notable events from 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. Highlights cover community milestones, notable personalities, and period reflections that shaped local memory and civic life.
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Chronicle
Memorial Day Echoes and Local Happenings 40 Years Ago
A Philadelphia Record cartoon reflected national politics while Judge G W Crozier gave Memorial Day address in Knox ville. Children laid flowers at Garden Square Soldiers' monument. Ora C Lively recited Gettysburg. A band concert closed the day. Merchants complained autos deterred customers. council debated a car licensing ordinance. New cars from Ver Dught, Ver Meer, and Dr Frank Carpenter. Ever Ready Auto Co. touted a Hupmobile. Garden Square hitching posts ordered removed. Meteors beat Blythe Gophers 7–3 before 500 fans. Carson and Bloem shone on the mound. Joe Boyd homered. Eight graders surprised their teacher Dora Bootsma with engraved spoons. Emma Van Wyngarden wed John Ulrich. Maude Coffman wed William Versteeg of Des Moines, Vee Transfer Co. noted. Local merchants formed a Commercial Association with W H Fowler president. two day flying exhibition planned for June 28–29 at Fairgrounds. Tim Dykstra returned from Ames. Glennere Grundman, Lon Wormhoudt and Hollandse Orchestra performed at Christian Church in Galesburg. Rudd visited Pella after Central graduation. Lyman Van Houten finished the year as Winfield superintendent. Mrs C N Cole in Chicago. other relatives noted.
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Philadelphia Record
Teddy Rooseveld
Will Howard Taft
G. W. Crozier
Knoxville
Webster School
Soldiers’ Monument
Garden Square
Ora C. Lively
Central College
C. Ver Dught
Overland
W. M. Ver Meer
Frank Carpenter
Ever Ready Auto Co
Meteors
Blythe Gophers
Carson
Pete Bloem
Bloem
Joe Boyd
Dora Bootsma
Emma van Wyngarden
Grinnell
John Ulrich
Maude E. Coffman
Cedar Rapids
William D. Versteeg
Bill
Vee Transfer Co
Des Moines
Statehouse
W. H. Fowler
Fairgrounds
Tim Dykstra
Ames
Iowa State College
Glenere Grundman
Lon Wormhoudt
Hollandsche Orchestra
Christian Church
Galesburg
Glenere
Lon
H. J. Rudd
Pella
Bobbitt
Rudd
Central
China
Lyman van Houten
Winfield
Town
C. N. Cole
Chicago
Brinkhoff
BP wale had gore a pate in the bier of Mr and Mrs John Wel
The fragmentary notice records a funeral or memorial scene with Mr and Mrs John Wel referenced, but the garbled text limits clear details about the deceased, location, or date.
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BP Wale
Gore
Pate
John Wel
30 Years Ago Citizens vote against $50,000 memorial bonds
The report recalls a historic vote of 1513 ballots with 624 in favor and 889 against, a 265 plurality defeat. Rain ruined Memorial Day events, as the parade was abandoned and trees planted as World War I memorials received care from the Legion.
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South Park
Federated Cly
Legion Post
Glenn Haynes
168Th
Knoxville
N. J. Cosman
I.E. Renaud
Ida Mae Hoxey
Des Moin
Ted King
Pell
King
Vinton School For the Blind
Central College
Pella
Melcher
Pella Legion
Albia
George Lankelma
Umps
Ump
Lankelma
Central Park
Park Commission Thrives With New Improvements
Stand was under construction with sidewalks set and shrubbery planted as the newly elected Park Commission began functioning well, signaling progress in community landscaping and public spaces.
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Park Commission
Weather and town notes from Pella Iowa and surrounding area
Snow rain and hail drenched Iowa as temperatures dropped to forty at Des Moines. Nine inches of snow covered the Dakotas and Nebraska. Relief from drought and grasshoppers was forecast due to cold killing newly hatched pests. Pelin High graduated sixty one students including Andrew Klyn and Mary Lig. John Heerema nears a 25th anniversary at his drug store. Reverend Nordlund spoke to the Chamber of Commerce on moral renewal. An upcoming community auction urged scrip use to buy sold items. Coal prices for the Pella light plant were debated with labor costs cutting profits. Legion Auxiliary noted memorial poppy sales down due to hard times. Henry Field campaigned for Senator using his radio station to fund bills for the poor via church support. The Ibsen play A Dolls House drew praise on Central College campus with Blommers and Bensink in lead roles. Wooster College may award Mrs Hoover a Doctor of Humanities while voters ponder a Doctor of Inhumanities for her husband amid hard times.
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Iowa
Mercury
Des Moines
Dakotas
Nebraska
Pelin High
Andrew Klyn
Alfred Vander Ploeg
Donovan Dykstra
Fermer Adair
Alvin
Philip Bishop
Charley Riggen
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop
The
Legion Auxiliary
Henry Field
Central College
Paul Blommers
Gertrude Bensink
Charles Unger
Marjorie Baron
Herbert van Wyk
Elma ‘le Cocq
Frances Bailey
Hear Wooster College
Ohio
Pella Pictorial Highlights and Community Plans
Ten years ago Pella featured a newly painted steel water tower and a tulip time scene near the South Tower with a beautified lawn and tulips. Women planned to form a United Service Women’s Organization at the Legion Hall on June 6, with attendees receiving small service flags. Memorial Day service led by Reverend Clifford F. Perron, to end by noon. George W. Mattern of Union Pacific to present color films of scenic West at Chamber of Commerce. Canning sugar registration set for June 4 and 5 at the high school. 25 volunteer clerks sought. Sugar rationing noted. Interest in the primary election lukewarm. AAA payments to Marion County farmers expected around 700,000 dollars.
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Pella
Legion Hall
United Service Women's Organization
US W.A
Clifford F. Perron
George W. Mattern
Union, Pacific Railway
Chamber of Commerce
High Schoool
Marion County
AAA
Phony Peace Drive rebuked by State Department official
Frances Russell, director of the Office of Public Affairs, denounced a delegation calling itself American Peace Crusaders for peddling communist propaganda under a patriot’s mask. He argued their demands echo a Kremlin‑directed effort to confuse and mislead, urging that words not replace actions and noting recent independence moves in the free world.
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Politburo
United States
Kremin
Stalin
Free World
Philippines
India
Pakistan
Korea Republic
Libya
Ceylon
Memorial Sunday and campus honors at Galesburg era events
References to Legion Post Memorial Sunday service at the Lutheran Church near Galesburg invited by Geor. Van Gorkum. Navy recall for Matthew Kempkes on June 18 after prior retirement and exam. Stuart Kuyper joins Cardi or fraternity on campus during Veishea weekend with fifteen students honored. Also notes on farm payments totaling 552000.00 and soil district progress, plus reminiscences of Governor George Wilson and Iowa political history.
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Gore Kamerick
Legion Post
Lutheran Church
Galesburg
Geor. van Gorkum
Matthew Kempkes
Navy
Kempkes
Stuart Kuyper
Cardi
Fraternity
Veishea
Princess Julia
Marion County
George Wilson
Iowa
U.S. Senatoa Page
Earn 3 Percent Savings Invitation From Federal Association
Many seek a safe place to deposit money with solid returns. The Pike Association, a member of a Federal Home Loan Bank system, offers 3 percent per annum dividends. Open an account by mail with a check, account book, and withdrawal signature card.
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Itvatiene
Federal Association
Pike Association
Sys
Fig
Renee
Saeney
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Mele Bu
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National Editorial
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Official County
H. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
Marion M. DE Zwarte
Towa
the Free Press
Virginia
Walnut Bureau
Calfornia
State Farm Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
PIRED
WLBOY
van Roekel
Priory
Christian Science’ Monitor
Polk County
Federal Savings & Loan
Dee Moines, Lown
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Newton, Iowa
Singer
Oliver Row
Yanga
Vander Wal Implement Co
Pella, Iowa
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