Church News From Kulangsu and Albany Synod Prep
Report from Kulangsu Island in Amoy Harbor notes a Chinese nurse escaped to Changhow with aid from Dr. Hofstra and updates on Hope Hospital staff health. Preparations for the 100th Albany church anniversary and Amoy Mission centennial mark Synod, with sessions, devotions, and speakers including Dr. A Le Warnsbuis and Miss Tena Halkes.
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Albany
N. Y
Kulangsu
Amoy Harbor
China
Reformed Church In
America
Pearl Harbor
Board of Foreign Missions
Hope Hospital
Fon Kulanseat
R. Hofstra
Misson
Michissan
Tr. T.V. Clumans
Chary of Hope Hospital
Jeannette de Veider
Hofstra
Changchan
Walter de Velder
Changehow
Long Na
Prires
Birt
Robert Searle
D. Tanner
Federation of Churches of
New York City
Amoy
Dune ’S
A. le Warnsbuis
Furein Missions Council
Mise Tena Halkes
Synod
New Branswick
Western Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Tulip Time Speech Urges Liberty and Unity at Pella
The governor’s remarks celebrate tulips as symbols of freedom linking America to global civilization. He calls for renewed patriotism and unity, urging citizens to fund happiness for all and salute the flag. Mr and Mrs Robert Whetstone and Mrs I B Whetstone of Town City visited Pella for Tulip Time.
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Robert Whetstone
I. B. Whetstone
Town City
Pella
Accidental Patrol Fatality Shocks New Hall California
Scott Leatherby of New Hall on duty as highway patrolman was killed last Monday when pursuing a speeding car. his car struck a fence during the chase. He was married to Eyerdina Bruins of Denver. Funeral services were held at New Hall. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Harry Dusenberry and son Raymond of Oskaloosa visited Pella, and Earl Schweppe of Pella airport hosted his parents. Tulip Time events drew many residents, with extended family visiting and traveling between Pella and surrounding towns.
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Scott Leatherby
New Hall
California
Eyerdina Bruins
Anna .Bruins
Denver
Colo
Uhat
Harry Dusenberry
Raymond
Oskaloosa
Pella
Earl Schweppe
Kill Squirrels With Gas And Bait Methods
Agricultural wildlife control notes from Iowa State College outline effective ground squirrel management using poisoned bait and fumigation. Methods include shell fed corn soaked in strychnine, a poison bait recipe, and fumigants like carbon disulfide calcium cyanide and car exhaust, with cautions on persistence and safety.
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George C. Decker
Iowa State
Decker
U.S. Wildlife Service
Soil Conservation Advice From Iowa State College Expert
Lester F. Clapp, extension soil conservationist, urges farmers to conserve land fertility while expanding production in the parity era. He warns millions of acres were ruined by indiscriminate plow-up after World War I and warns continued soil loss lowers farm income living standards and food supply. He says modern simple practices enable farming to meet demand without repeating past mistakes.
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Lester FE. Clapp
Iowa State College Extension
Clapp
Soil conservation tips for farming and soybeans
County agents advise farmers to reduce erosion by contour strip cropping on slopes and leaving natural drainageways. Grow extra soybeans on land least prone to erosion and rotate soybeans with corn to improve soil health. The guidance comes from USDA Soil Conservation Service field reviews and local offices.
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Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Rview
Soybeans Used as Smother Crop for Jennie Weed
Extension botanist B P Sylvester says soybeans are the best smother crop for creeping Jennie bindweed. The plan involves annual steps: plow after harvest, cultivate every 10 days, reseed in spring, drill inoculated soybeans, harvest for hay, plow, and repeat until eradication, with rye cover on erodible ground to protect soil. More than one year may be needed for deep-rooted weeds.
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B. P. Sylvester
Town Suite College
Sylvester
Mother Poem from Oskaloosa Herald in Poetry Corner
A short verse by Marie Rinehart from Oskaloosa Iowa praises a mother not for beauty but for virtue and understanding. The speaker expresses trust and devotion, noting a soul set free and a heart that can guard life and secrets.
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Poets’ Corner
Oskaloosa Herald
Marie Rinehart
Oskaloosa
Lowa
Swine Erysipelas Seen as Serious Herd Threat
Dr KW Stouder Iowa State College extension veterinarian warns swine erysipelas threatens Midwest pork production under the Food for Freedom program. Farmers should avoid uncertain histories, limit hog lot contact with outsiders, and quarantine incoming animals. Three disease forms include acute, chronic, and milder diamond skin type. serum treatment can reduce deaths but not guarantee lasting immunity.
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Midwest
Food For Freedom Program
Ciea
KW. Stouder
Iowa State College
Louder
Cominy
Stouder
Speedy typer touts water cooled typewriter claim
The applicant boasts extraordinary typing speed using a water cooled typewriter and asbestos ribbon. A quip notes an obstinate man is ruled by others, urging the office to seek capable individuals rather than staffed roles, reflecting a pro hiring stance.
Library Notes and Book Descriptions Sampling
A magazine page lists several contemporary novels and literary notes. Entries mention Kathleen Emerson’s farm life romance, Out of the Mist about doctor John-Raine’s postwar resolve, The Vision, Ramon Always, Never Forgotten, Saratoga Trunk, That Day Alone, Windswept, Man With the Woods, and The Shorn Lamb.
Grundman Announces Candidacy for Marion County Sheriff
Paul J. Grundman announces his bid for the Democratic nomination in the June primary for Marion County Sheriff. He seeks voter support from Democrats in the county to advance to the general election.
Louis F. Bousquet Seeks Marion County Treasurer Nomination
Louis F. Bousquet announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Marion County Treasurer in the June primary. He says the office has been run efficiently and businesslike and requests re election on that record.
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Marion County
Louis F. Bousquet
Candidate for County Auditor on Republican ticket
I O Martin Swan, Iowa, announces candidacy for County Auditor on the Republican ticket, subject to voters' will in the June primary.
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Martin, Swan
Towa
Marion County Sheriff Candidate Announces Primary Bid
Paul Applegate and Jim Van Hemert declare their candidacies for sheriff in Marion County in the upcoming June Republican and Democratic primaries respectively. They seek voter support and announce their intention to run in the local election.
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Marion County
Paul Applegate
Pella Chronicle
Jim van Hemert
Marion County Auditor candidate seeks re election
The candidate announces bid for the Democratic ticket in the June primaries to continue serving Marion County as Auditor. They state faithful service and request voters support and assistance.
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Marion County
Democratic Party
Schmidt Announces Candidacy for Board of Supervisors
Horace B. Schmidt declares as a Democratic candidate for the board of supervisors. The 1943 term and a January 1, 1944 start are contingent on Democratic voters at the June 5, 1942 primary.
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Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
Horace B. Schmidt
Way files candidacy for county Board of Supervisors, 1944 term
Lloyd P. Way of Bussey announces his candidacy for the Republican ticket in the June Primary for member of the Board of Supervisors. He pledges to represent a portion of the county that has lacked representation for many years.
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Pella Onicle
Board of Supervisors
Lloyd P. Way
Bussey
Iowa
Caffrey Announces 1944 Marion County Supervisors Bid
Charles Caffrey II announces his candidacy for four seats on the Marion County Board of Supervisors on the Democratic ticket for the 1944 term, subject to the June primary, as noted by the Pella Chronicle. Another item cites London barrage balloons costing $1.60 per day to operate.
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Pella Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Charles Caffrey
London
Miller seeks Marion County Attorney post in Democratic primary
County attorney candidate Leon N. Miller announces his run for county attorney in Marion County. He pledges to keep the office open six days a week for county business if he wins the primary and general elections.
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Marion County
Leon N. Miller
Candidate Announcement for Board of Supervisors
Archie Vernon announces candidacy for the board of supervisors on the Republican ticket for the 1943 term subject to the June primary decision. He frames the move as a public service bid and urges party support.
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Board of Supervisors
Nomination Error Shown for County Clerk Race Card
A brief note from J Rex Weddle requests nomination on the Democratic ticket for county clerk of court in the upcoming June primary. The message appears in the Ed Pella Chronicle.
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Pella Chronicle
J. Rex Weddle
Quote about choosing kindness and recognizing the good in others
A short poem extols saying something good about people and treating others with warmth. It envisions a kinder world if individuals routinely notice and recall the positive in one another, praising the good seen in both parties.
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Rochester
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Kalamazoo
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Charles Roys
Foreign Mission’ Council
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McCormick Deering
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Chas
Cross of Ames
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Rods
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K. W. Stouder
Silag Wright
Cmmber
Butuan Invest
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Library Notes
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Kathleen Emerson
Robert L. Allison
John — Raine
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West Virginia
Paul Hutchns
Ramon
Dan BL
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Saratoga
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Kaka
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Maine
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Harry Ste
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