Tulip Time's teamwork and civic pride in Pella
A Tulip Time feature praises community effort by Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce, crediting volunteers, students, and local leaders for a successful festival. It lauds Governor Hicklenlooper's praise, urges continued noncommercial celebration, and notes support for local education and language projects. It also counters blanket draft deferment for farmers, endorsing local boards handling conscription.
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Biut
Pella
Chamber of Commerce de
Cutt
Sorme
Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Kipling
Restatin
America
Editorial on highway deaths and speed limits in Iowa
Washington Journat argues highway death rates exceed wartime losses and credits a lowered speed limit in Iowa for a 21 percent drop in accidents. The piece praises obedient drivers, notes occasional violators, and frames speed control as lifesaving, fuel and tire saver, while highlighting regulator and producer concerns about distribution and the merchant’s role in government and public demand.
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Washington
Towa
Actix
Iowa
Goering Calls All Germans to Die for Hitler
Otto Goering declares that every German man woman and child must be ready to die for Adolf Hitler. Some may question whether he is worth such sacrifice.
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Oskaloosa
Goering
Hitler
Mussolini's 1916 war rhetoric cited in Iowa clip
An Oelwein Register excerpt recalls Benito Mussolini's 1916 statement praising extermination in war. The Burlington Tank-F-Fye Gazette comment notes the era's wartime zeal and, aside from Victory, lampoons the emblematic V for Vegetables as a practical contribution for the year.
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Oelwein Register
Benito Mussolini
Burlington Tank-Fye
Should the Holland Language Be Taught In the Pella Schools
Local debate on introducing voluntary Holland language instruction in Pella schools. Supt Ruerkens notes demand, argues two approaches teaching language and culture to all grades, including phonics and Dutch songs, with older students learning speaking and writing. Community input invited. historical note on local events and figures follows.
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Pella
Ruerkens
Interpre
Holland
Ain
FliteO'Tyme recalls Pella events from past decades
A nostalgic look at notable happenings in Pella from 10, 20, 40, and 42 years ago unfolds. The column highlights community milestones, local figures, and turning points that shaped the town over time.
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Pella
Pella News Highlights From 42 Years Ago In 1900s Echoes
A long history of local life is recounted with corn planting, weather, and crop notes. Farmers faced warm, dry conditions delaying harvest while new potatoes and oats show promise. Local names, marriages, business transfers, and civic events feature, including church talks, hotel leases, and a commencement program with orations on Hamilton Webster and Lincoln. The Dutch in South Africa and a Lord’s dispatch hint at broader world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoeren
Georg Heeren
G. HL Hospers
Cleveland
Ohio
First Reformed Church
Veldman
Milwaukee
Wis
Hook de Bruin
HL. Fennema
George Reamer
Knoxville
Schrubring
Schrubrine
Dan Gof
Pella
George Sheehy
American House
Sheehy
Cox
Chienjro
Wark
Frank Dee
Sully
Frank de Hain
Colorado
A. Vander Zee
Holland
Hazebrook
Scholtes
St Louis
Jennie Klein
Geo. Sterrenberg
George
Eg House
Kate Vander Meer
John Visser
West Pell
John van Viiet
Ben de Haan
Harry Renaud
Alexander Hamilton
Danial Webster
Abraham Lincoln
Frances van der Wilt
Nellie van Vliet
South Africa
Johannesburg
Lord
Splendid Memorial Day Demonstration Noted 1924
Twenty years ago in 1924 Memorial Day was well observed with a lengthy feature story titled Splendid Demonstration on Memorial Day. Seven Civil War veterans attended the event, including J. M. Cox and F. (name fragment) among others.
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J. M. Cox
Local posts and accidents rear concerns in early news
Reported absences at city posts include postmaster Tousquet and candidates Keables and Stew. oil and asphalt paving worries prompt chemist’s guidance. Road crash in Albuquerque kills Gerritt Bobteseman. drownings near Ly nnville dam. a Mahaska county line blowout injures three. rope pranks at a pole lead Bruinekool to fix the line for $25 amid playful chatter.
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N. OB
I. Franklin
Kock
Martin Engelsma
W. Fowler
Amy van Marelisk
F. Tousquet
Harry Keables
A. Stew F
Pella
Gerritt Bob Teseman
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Claire, Litle
Fred Waysuman
Tlynnville
John Bruinekool
Bruinkool
Bruinekool
van Vark
Ella
Sheriff Proposes Arrest in Marion County Case
A 1933 Marion County sheriff proposed to arrest and bring into custody a suspect as part of an ongoing county case. Authorities indicated intent to proceed promptly to secure the individual.
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Marion County
Local notes on aid, crimes, and Memorial Day
A Marion County Emergency Aid Committee warned aid receivers about liquor use. Robbers hit a Sully Boat store, stealing about four hundred dollars in goods before a car was abandoned north of Kileduff. Chauncey Weaver of Des Moines spoke on Memorial Day observed by the Lesson Post. A Pella column cited a cafe ad “Beer 15 cents Mother’s Special.” A letter from Rev. ALC. Droz shared impressions of China. Milo Reno warned farmers Roosevelt promises could avert strikes. Enrollment for correspondence courses totals 1,398, compared to last year.
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League
Marion County
Sully
Kileduff
Aarch
Chauncey Weaver
Des Moines
Pella
I. Smith
San Diego
California
Tso
Alc. Droz
China
Droz
Baptist Church of
Pella High Spirit Reunion Hails Notable Alumni
Amid a chaotic but affectionate readout, Pella High’s Class of ’46 reunion convenes with portraits of alumni across fields. Mentions include Lenora Blom and Rudy Schilder transporting items, Claire VB winning a Pulitzer, Darel Monseh joining the Chicago Cubs, and Dexter Shakel as Oxford English professor, among others. The event closes with toasts and songs reflecting long-standing school ties.
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Beene
Bern
Ger
U.S
Gerand
Crystal Ball
Ean Ebony Esting Group
Sequivitane
Lenora Blom
Rudy Schilder
Bologna
Tokyo
Berlin
Freshman Class Party in Study Hall Tuesday 1944
Freshman class held a party in the high school study hall on Tuesday May 11 1944 at 8 p.m. Miss Eleanor Barry and Mrs Ruth Swangon assisted, organizing a Scavenger Hunt that formed four teams of ten for the event.
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Clara
Eleanor Barry
Ruth Swangon
Where do we go from here class of 43 editorial
After commencement exercises the class of 43 faces a future beyond college or the armed forces with the question of what to do next. The piece argues that both paths are temporary and that society’s postwar world will present ongoing problems requiring preparation and resolve. Success depends on the character and effort of the graduates.
Ballistics Talk By M. J. Albert For Aeronautics Class
M J Albert, American Book Company representative, spoke to the aeronautics class on ballistics. He wore army uniform from postwar days in Pella and described guns rifles ammunition and target work. The class enjoyed the lecture and expressed thanks for his visit.
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M. J. Albert
American Book Company
Albert
Pella
The Phantom Tiger by Pella High senior class
The Class of 43 Presents The Phantom Tiger a theater piece staged by Pella High School seniors amid a strong audience showing. Details are fragmented but indicate a school drama production with class involvement and community interest.
Local theatre cast stars in spooky manor mystery play
Lorraine LeCocq as Erma Lowrie heiress to Systery Manor anchors a drama set on a shore town. Carl Vander Ploeg plays detective Macintosh with Gene Langerak as a fey sheriff and Madeleine Diekema as Aunt Sophia. Cast includes Mice Buwalda as Mrs Murdock and Eleanor Vos as Evelyn Hale amid a host of supporting roles and stage staff.
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Lorraine LeCocq
Erma Lowrie
Sion
Macintosh
Carl Vander Ploeg
Gene Langerak
Sophia
Madeleine Diekema
Lester “Buck
Terlouw
Mary Jane Toom
Sylvia
Erma
Orlenth Vogelant
Lenora Blom
Loretta Visser
Estelline Visser
Senior Class Will at Pella High 1943 Forwards Legacies
The senior class of Pella High School in 1943 bequeaths to the junior class various personal legacies. Names include Don Andrew leaving cigarettes, Jo Bean leaving Navy status, Vera Baughman to Robert Van Hemert, and Stan Borgman gifting his book How to Get Up in the World to Bucky Visser and Kenny Vander Linden. Several students also leave traits, opinions, or characteristics to peers, with Cadet names and a note that the Army has claimed Bob Black. The item ends with Dexter Schakel and a driftin cowboy line and references continued on Page 7.
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Pella High School
Our Lord
Don Andrew
Rabbit Roberton
Jo Bean
Navy
Lenora van Zante
Vera Baughman
Robert van Hemert
Stan Borgman
Bucky Visser
Kenny Vander Linden
Bob Black
Pella
Marjorie Blom
Ruth Brummel
Alice Buwalda
Gene Langerak
el Chappo
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Official County Newspaper
Fy Sadler
St. Pella
HH Sadler Beorge Ver Sterg
Wella
Lawn
Kateree
Rudyard Kinphur
C. C. Buerkens
Ple
Mr. Buerkens
B. B. Hickenlooper
Tulip
Congress
Marion County Board
Wallace
County Board
Wellman Advance
Manning Monitor
Ice Hitler
Great White Way Association
Atello Jordan
Arsens
Lst
Lowa No
Sta
K Pohl
White Way
Busness
John Mast
Monroe
Pele Ia Blade
John Qe
He F. Johnson
ALC
Kuyper
Fliteo
Tyme
KBR
Kitchener
London
University of Texas Extensioning A
Pella High Spirit
Claire VB
Ralph Vander We
New York Times
Eleanor Vas
Voor
Mary Jane
Toom
Darel Monseh
Chicago Cubs
Pete's Place
Mulberry Street
New York
Tri
Covenant Rove
Aimie Semple McPherson
Marjorie Shultze
Marjorie Blomire
Mademoiselle le Planchattes
Yle
New York City
Marjorie Vanden Baard
Marjie
Esther Marie Mol
Girls’ Reformatory
Mitchellville
Town
Dexter Schakel
Oxford University
England
Abe Synhorst
Skunk
Mana
Papa
Mel Brummel
Chicago
Bob van Roekel
Colrado
Fob van Vark
Alaska
I Vander Zyt Siskat
Stan Horgman
Chicken
Mitzie
Dreamland
Scholle Heights
Rake, Hoe
Spade
Lowa
Betty Kool
Doyle Roder
Rotch V.P
Martha Vander Voort
Clarice Rempe
Mary Jb, van Maarten
Ada M. de' Haan
Orleath Vogelant
Wayne Roder
Joan Sehatel
Wilem F. Peary
Texas
Ringling Bros. Circus
Rob
Killer) Black
Moll
Margaret de Wild
Saraha
June de Zwarte
North Pole
Virginia Clark
Buck Ter Louw
United States
Coral Thomassen
Jean Hew
Willis
Crosby
Cleo Joy Kuyper
Pete van Gorp
Jo Ann Vande Voort
Mark Vander Ploeg
Charles Vander Ploeg
Sherman van Bale
Editorial
Tswean
Ain’s
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