Tulip Time plans rise amid war and faith in Pella
A readers’ message from Pella urges Tulip Time organizers to persevere through wartime strain. townsfolk are asked to scrub streets join parades and support a future tower memorial while acknowledging missing festival towers and the hope of a stronger, enduring center. Also noted are national prayers led by business leaders and church groups reflecting resident spirit amid Holland’s wartime shadows.
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Pella
Webh
Tio
Dutehanerstr
Thelin
The
Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Reese
City of Refuge
Des Moines River flood debate centers on Red Rock dam and runoff control
Project discussions analyze dam construction on the Des Moines River at Red Rock and whether lower river levies can curb flood damage. Experts argue upper watershed management and soil conservation measures are needed, weighing costs against ponding water and downstream protection. The seizure of Montgomery Ward by the government becomes a high profile political issue amid broader wartime power debates.
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Des Moines
Red Rock
Tribaliarie Peices
Soils Conservation Servier
Lowi
Its Conservation Service
Army
America
de Po
Montggomery, Ward & Co
Sewall Avery
Saey
Congress
Buffalo Courier-Express
Phc
Avery
NLRB
Consid
Editorial Comment on Crime Costs Versus Education
Camille McGrew Kelley argues crime control costs exceed education funding and calls for adequate education rehabilitation and recreation spending to reverse the trend. The Oskaloosa Herald notes a chilling boast about a secret weapon and cold feet. The Austin Herald mocks pessimism by contrasting gratitude for good things with envy of worse outcomes.
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Camille McGrew Kelley
Oskaloosa Herald
World War II era letters from Dutch patriots echoed hope
Excerpts from Sheldon Sun and Knickerbocker Weekly reflect resilience amid conflict. Dutch martyrs Jo de Noord and Menk Pring pen farewell letters urging endurance, memory, and faith in a better future as the Netherlands endures Nazi occupation.
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Knickerbocker
Pian
Holland
Netherlands
Waarheid
Ruth
Jo de Noord
Menk Pring
de Noord
Prins
Political Announcements for Marion County Candidates
A flood of public notices from Marion County Iowa announces candidacies for local offices. Names include Jack Wearparenter for Clerk of District Court on the Democratic ticket, Crem Mare ion County for State Representative, and Carl Vorhies for County Auditor on the Republican ticket. Others pledge runs for County Recorder, Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, and more, with June primary elections noted.
Marion County Board Vacancy Bid Seeks Republican Support
A message announces a candidate seeking the 1046 term as member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors. The statement urges Republican voters to support the bid and expresses confidence in securing votes.
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Twi
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Marion County Supervisor Run Announced for 1945
A Marion County candidate declares intent to serve on the Board of Supervisors beginning 1945 on the Democratic ticket. The nominee seeks voter support at the June primary in Pella and Towa, urging civic backing from the community.
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Marion County
Pella
T Publican
Carl. Vorhies
Bussey
Iowa
Vanden Baard
Board OF Supervisors
Twill
Memro
John Vanden Summit Township
Ruster Chronicle
Board of Supervisors of
Supevisors
Democrati
Jurema ‘Terlouw
Towa
Twish Announces Candidacy for State Senate in 5th District
Twish declares run as Republican for State Senator from the 5th District Joe Templeton seeks support funds and votes ahead of the June 5 primary.
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Twish
Rom
Joe Templeton
Treasurer Nomination in Marion County Primary
A notice announces Ty as Treasurer of Marion county subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary. L. F. Bousquet is named in the document.
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Marion County
Rouze Hunter Enters Ion County Auditor Race
County auditor candidate Rouze Hunter announces bid on the Democratic ticket for Ion County. Primary election set for June 5. Hunter thanks supporters and asks for continued backing.
Twenty Years Ago At Knoxville Veterans Hospital Event Rich
A May 2 1924 issue notes Pella residents attending openings at Knoxville Veterans Hospital expanding capacity to 500 beds. Cotton Blossom Singers from Braxton Mississippi planned to sing with Taturene m accompanying to tell the school story. Jones who founded the school had Iowa University ties. A major fire near Mrs Gerrll prompted traffic and debate. The American Lesson sponsored The Whipping Fox film on convict slavery to be shown locally with Federated Club and Legion support. Sophomores invited seniors to a wiener roast near Red Rock cliffs. Editorials discussed militarism and a possible free Washington trip essay prize. Hoeven of Central beat Still College 8 to 5. other players noted. Ads crown Osskaloosa merchants. Peter Stubenrauch marketed real estate bonds at 6 1 percent. An Hoover essay on American Individualism reprinted. Link's recital and Sear home advertising noted as subdued.
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Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital
Cotton Blossom
the Piney Woods Country Life School
Braxton
Missisippi
Chueh
Tatu Renee
Jones
Iowa University
Gerr
Pella
Tire Warron
Tire
Federated Club
Legion
Central
Red Rock
Central Bay
Citizens Military Ne
Washington, D.C
Scil
Hoeven
Still College
Bos
Walkotten
Hoogeveen
Rowland
Ver Heal
Oskaloosa
Peter Stubenrauch
Vella
Herbert Hoover
U. S. Secretary of Commerce
Memorial Day program set by Legion ten years ago
Ten years ago May 24 notes Memorial Day plans by the Legion with speaker Bob Sigourney and a citizens’ appeal to honor the war dead. The issue highlights rainfall, local events at Pel la, and various community notices including theater listings, a new fruit rack, a travelogue by Union Pacific, and NRA commentary.
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Legion
Bob Sigourney
Lenn
Wayne Pos
Lucille Hollebrands
Pella High
Holsereen Co
Bessum
Netherlands
Buenos Aires
South Amer
The
Civic League
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
Pel- In
Henry Vande Voort
United Grocery
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Kirkpatrick
Union Pacific Railroad
NRA
Joe Brown
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Men In White
the Princess
Russell Redeker
Ella van Baren
Bernice Dykstra
Albert Langerak
Willis Vander Kooi
Antony and Cleopatra at Electric Palace in 1914 news
May 21 1914 item notes Antony and Cleopatra coming to Electric Palace owned by George Kiene with critics calling it historically correct. Memorial Day program planned with speakers and music, plus City Council actions, the largest Pella High graduating class to date, and local civic notices including engine hire and a failed license fee return for Yankee-Robinson Circus Co.
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Electric Palace
Mane George Kiene
I. D. Wormhoudt
F. N. Byram
John Keys
Central College
St. Cecelia Club
J. P. Johnson
John de Cook
Pella High
Peter Buwalda
James van Dusseldorp
Yankee-Robinson Circus Co
F. Johnson
Big Rock
J. W. Bailey
Peter Kuyper
Local notes from Star Auto to Des Moines visit and town events
Star Auto on WP Van Gerp aids Des Moines caller Yee Van Wrurdhakcen, while residents discuss paving extensions toward Garden Square. Police keep order as two youths cited after a Wild West demonstration. New orchestra debuts at Central College play You Like It, led by local musicians. News includes visits, letters from Ward E. Bailey in China, and a farewell for Dr Best at Central College.
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Fae Teaderer
Star Auto
van Gerp
Des Moines
van Wrurdhakcen
Henry Pote Tenner
Warbeth Ecel
Chamber of Comme
K.P. Hall
Workmion
Garden Square
Marshall Brom
Johnson
Taler
Yankee Robinson
Th Advance Society of
Central College
Classen
Niekadet Ploeg
Hermann
Andrew —Wormhoudt
Will de Gooyer
Will de Gooyer, Cornet
Andrew Ver Ploegh
I. P. Scholte
Ruth Stoddard
Pella
Carrie Edimand
Port Dodie
Jawa High Nool
Europe
Ward E. Bailey
Central Bay
China
Yangtse
Suifu
Yachow
Hailey
Rudd
Suita
Best
Childs
Hospitals Distribute Penicillin Depot Network Expanded
More than 1,000 U S hospitals are chosen as depots for the wartime distribution of penicillin, announced by the WPB. Hospitals will receive initial shipments to establish the nationwide network and begin distribution to needed patients.
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United States
Jinw
WPB
Irons Production Expanded in Ohio and New City
Production gains announced for electric flat irons total 193 625 units to be made. Mansfield Ohio received two new production lines and New City WPB added one. Authorized output now listed as about 000 irons.
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Mansfield
Ohio
New City
WPB
Insurance ads urge farm city property and life cover
See me for insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops and auto insurance. Start a savings account with life insurance for income in old age. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully or write P. O. Box 146. it will call on you. WM. DIELEMAN, Sully, Iowa
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Sully
P. O
WM. Dieleman
Iowa
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Ny Sadter Publishing Co
Main St. Pella, Iowa
George Ver Steeg
Delta
Boca
Phos Phea
Rotterdam
Seattle
Gower
Kowas
Des Ht
Te Activities Committee
Pr Oyer
Shrine Temple
Tsion Force
Evenin
Movnes Regiy
Theissippi
Missouri
Austin
Mirnn
Herald
Ferm Lake
Sheldon Sun
Burma
Jack Wearpenter
Paul Harp
Crem Mareion
Rus
Ealdtur Bella
Greer Esrnidy
Marian
Manroe
Salieet
Manon County
Meher
Yeur Ote
Soipyert
Appreciaiwe
POR County Recorder
Loew
Aviv H. Hogaard
Marien
Mary
Chroni
Ren
Applegate
Knoxville
Ty Sheriff
I. A. Sents
Tewish
van dHemert
Tard of County Supervisors
NMG
Toy de Witt
Dallas
Fliteo
Tyme
L. F. Bousquet
Ion County
Rouze Hunter
Link
DePenning
Gamble
Lynnville
D-X
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Bloem’s Grocery
Loui City
Delaware
Ivan
Ted
Brom Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Farmers Mutual
Paul Boertje
Franklin Street
Conrad van der Leest
West First Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud
Minnesota
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