Dutch Royal Visit Sentiment Amid War Strife
A report on Princess Juliana and Ambassador Loudon praising Dutch resistance to Nazi aggression. The piece contrasts steadfast Dutch resolve with calls for decisive Allied action, and notes the royal visit to Pella as a unifying moment. Also includes a Panhandle Texas Oklahoma conservation note celebrating the Dust Bowl renaming to Beef Bowl and local soil district efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliana
Loudon
Thorkind
Amer
Pelind Central College
Juli
The
Netherlands
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Dust Bowl
News Digest
C. R. I. & P. Railway
Albert Law
Dalhart Texan
Clyde Layton
Clayton
New Mexico
Law
County Soils
Hilltops and Yellow Clay Hillsides Described
A historic note recalls cultivating rich black soil for nearly ninety years, describing the terrain with hilltops and yellow clay slopes and the long work of farming this land.
Memorial Day Reflection on Pella Veterans Duty
A reflective piece argues Memorial Day has been neglected since 1919 as World War I veterans returned home. It warns that future generations may ignore the dead unless people renew gratitude and observe the day as a sacred duty. The author pleads for communal remembrance and respect for those who died for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Servics
Ian Dinary
Editorial Comment Hynurney Review On Bomber Industry War Tone
A fragmentary editorial praises U S and Australian wartime aviation efforts, noting rapid bomber production and new factories with tens of thousands employed. It extols a public figure described as generous and civic minded, yet contrasts this with dangerous driving and reckless behavior at the wheel.
Local items from Pella and surrounding areas
Forty two years ago Ella Blute notes a damp day and farmers plowing as visitors from Osceola and Paterson gather. A variety of small-town happenings follow, including births, travels to Des Moines and Keokuk, business moves, a coal strike near Otley, a band concert in Garden Square, and a surprise party for Miss Currie Edmond of Pella High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Blute
David Seholte
Fuosey
Tuwa
Henry Langstraat
Tagle Ver Ploeg
Dallas Township
Marion County
Henry Ver Ploeg
Sam Cole
Keokuk
Quincy
St. Louis
Cole & Lungerak
C.K. I. & P Bund
Garden Square
Pella
Franklin Street
George Hatley
Orange City
Illinois
Indiana
J. Sybenga
Baker
Colfax
Otley
Lautenbach Brothers
West End
Nick Gosman
Idaho
Pella High
Currie Edmand
A. P. Heald
The
Advertiser
Auto Notes and Memorial Day Parade Recap in Pella
Thirty years ago residents observed Memorial Day with a grand parade honoring local veterans. Reports note moves to extend the electric line west of West Market and a plan to remove space heaters from south den Square. water main work proposed on East Washington street for S. G. Vander Zyl. Auto news covers purchases of Overlands and Fords, a planned Auto Club meeting at Star Auto Co, and a Des Moines trip by local drivers. The Pella Meteors beat the Blythe Gophers 7 to 3 with heavy hitters Boyd and Vane among the stars, while Frank Castory prepared to showcase air flights at the Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market
South den Square
S. G. Vane der Zyl
G. Vand Kamp
W. d. Clark
Jacob Todd
W. M. van Marel
Eugene Dennis
W.T. Fowler
Stephen Denek
Robertus
Visk
Isk
Martin Engelsma
1. Lin
J. M. Cox
C. Ver Dught
W. M. Ver Meer
Frank Carpenter
Star Auto Co
P. van Gorp
Ed van K van Gorp
Theadore LeCocq
Des Moines
Wabash
Auto Co. Recon
Can Gauss
Mitchell
Joe Dawson
Indianapolis
Arama
Emma van Wyngarden
Ide
Grinnell
Otto
Meteors
Blythe
Fair
Pella
C. Veen
Harry Downing
John Pos
Humeston
Store chief urges maintaining customers through advertising
In Belmond, a department head complains that merchandise shortages prevent maintaining sales, but the store manager insists customers must be kept. He says the business cannot trim advertising and must invest to keep customers engaged, noting one year of sales is small in a store’s lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond Independent
Joe
God
Christ
Jesus
Local Letter Critiques Blade Article on Brednes Men’s Assoc
A reader criticizes a Blade article about the Bredness Men’s Association, suggesting the piece was biased and urging dues be paid and members join the band. The fragment lists several names including Linde, Bella Hish, Langerak, Anns, Katherine Boland, and Will Fowler among others.
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The
Blade
Eral
Meyesider Lindees
Bella Hish Langerak
Anns
Dennie “Ulrich
Herman Veenstra
Katherine Boland
William Fowler
M Tant
Tienes ‘Phamassen
Lydia Vivenloinp
Rhinelie Vander Lineden
Eva Pick
Winifred Bowler
Will Fowler
Gertrude Buwsalda
Council plans pavement repairs and fund requests
Twenty years ago on June 8 1982 the council planned to fill holes in bitulithic pavement with new material and seal with a waterproof coat. Property owners petitioned for the work and sought that repair costs excluding the new coating be charged to the general fund. A very small primary vote was recorded, with Lake Prairie precinct unusually favoring Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie
Pella Church Meeting and Bond Election Details
A report from Pella outlines a General Synod gathering of the Reformed Church and a bond issue vote for a Memorial fund, with 1512 total ballots cast amid a predominantly adult population. The piece mentions delegates from various towns, local figures such as Leonora Edt, H M Bruins, Lon Wormhoudt, H P Van Gorp, Tunis Plette, and Peter Dykhuis facing health and work disruptions, including a recent car accident near Franklin that injured a local shoe store owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the Reformed” Church
Americ
Belions
Ve Mies Leonora Fedt
Pella
Seraad
Cook
H. M. Bruins
Lon Wormhoudt
HP. van Gorp
Tunis Plette
Washington
Towa
de Leggat
Sessiona
Peter Dykhuis
Oskaloora
al Ranklin
Ten Years Ago in June Features John Heerema and Local Ads
The June issue chronicled John Heerema as a central figure in drug home stories. Advertisements funded by local sales dominated pages with items auctioned for high sums, including a rocking chair at 230 dollars. A community event the prior Saturday aimed to raise goodwill dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise
Wwe
John Heerema
Cele
Serip
Carl Aschenbronn
John ‘Edoon
Pincer movement and wartime prayer echo in county notes
A fragmented clipping notes elections with Gerald Paardekooper elected auditor and a state senate race, a Hirst Reformed Church call to A Haverkamp, a lightning death during plowing, a large funeral for Muilenberg, and hospital updates. It closes with a wartime exhortation urging freedom through faith and wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Paardekooper
Marian County
Hugh
Hirst Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
American Reformed Church of
Sioux Center
Laary
On Post
Muilenberg
Carson
Town City
Des Moines
Ampen
Verle Ramsey
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Verle
Joe Louis Names War In God's War Remark
A Collier's-inspired tribute analyzes Joe Louis's plea We are on God s side at a Navy Relief Fund rally in Madison Square Garden New York The author argues Louis named the war by expressing faith in freedom and divine support, reflecting the long struggle for emancipation and liberty.
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Marc
Navy Relief Fund
Madison Square Garden
New York
United States
Joe Louis
Carl Bycir
Collier's
Joe
Evacuation lessons guide plans for protecting children
A Iowa State University project cites British wartime child evacuations as a model. It urges America to prepare blueprints for moving children from coastal areas to safer inland settings, with foster and boarding care coordinated by welfare workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Toden
America
Mid States
Exper
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Behold the Lamb of God in Gethsemane and Betrayal
A sermon reflection traces John the Baptist's Lamb of God declaration to Jesus in Jerusalem. It recounts Jesus's power in miracles contrasted with the coming passion, Judas's betrayal for thirty pieces, the garden agony, and the trial before the council, culminating in Pontius Pilate and the question of acceptance or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
John the Baptist
Christ
Jerusalem
Garden
Gethsemane
Jesus
Deter
Ohn
James
Judas
Lamb of God
Pontius Pilate
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Sadler Publishing Con
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Hi Sadler
George
Versterg
Punlisi
Besa
Chronicle
Ada
Aim- Moesander Loaven
Ross
Bismar Frederick the Great
Kaiser Wilhelm
Memoriam
Daniel Webster
Australia
O' Bere
Whitney
Word
Chris
Christi
Commonwealth
Abraham Lincoln
Rev
H. L. van Dellen
S. S. Union
Iowa
Jesus Christ
Son of
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