Remembering Courage on Iwo Jima and Red Cross Relief
A patriotic essay from a community column recalls the dedication of the 5th Marine cemetery on Iwo Jima with a call for equality among servicemen of all races and faiths. It praises Red Cross aid to prisoners liberated in Germany and to civilians in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague, and comments on gas rationing, driving discipline, and daylight saving time. The piece also notes Fritz Kuhn’s deportation as an undesirable alien and critiques America First era sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittelsoho
5Th Marine Cemetery
Iwo Dima
Red Cross
Germany
Dutch
Holland
Pella
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Hague
Fritz Kuhn
Justice Department
United States
Hitler
America-First Party
Nazi Patriotic Front
Wartime newspaper column reflects on political plots and postwar shifts
A reader writes about postwar politics and radio advertising criticism, recalling figures like Streicher and Himmler, praising President Truman’s Medal of Honor ceremony for Sgt. Jake Lindsey, and noting cabinet picks by Anderson Schwellenbach and Clark. The piece highlights public interest in liberated troops and a sense of momentous times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Strecher
Henry Plitt
Berchtesgaden
Germa Streicher
Plitt
New York
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
Editorial Comment Sigourney Review on lend lease and postwar trade
The piece critiques Soviet gold payments for lend lease and postwar purchases, warning of resource loss and wasted labor. It cites Ottumwa Courier on Emil Ludwig's advice for guiding Germany after victory, urging Americans to govern firmly with military style, restraint, and formal conduct to project authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Fort Knox
Ottumwn Courier
Emil Ludwig
Germany
Hitler
Himmler
Ludwig
Ulrich Motor Co to Open Ford Agency Exhibition Death Car On Show
Ten years ago on June 18 the Ulrich Motor Co proposed opening a Ford agency with seven men pictured on the front page. The event included a one day exhibition of the death car used by Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The issue notes pavement repairs on Main Street, 22 Central College graduates, 11 normal school graduates, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity awarded to Rev. Miner Steginga. It also mentions relief rolls in Keokuk County, rising orders for Rolscreen products, NRA in force, kit tenball plans at College field, injuries from a bicycle fall, property value declines for taxes, the death of Rev. Giles Youngquist, a deputy state fire marshal appointment, Pete Dingeman’s camp death, and Mrs. Huyser breaking an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich Motor Company
John
Rudy Ulrich
Fred_Veenstra
Marion van Baalen
Elven Hollebrands
Leo Vander Kolk
Dirk Miller
Ulrich Motor Car
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Central College
Miner Steginga
North Bergen
Keokuk County
NRA
Shell
Amsterdam
Billie
Joe Vande Kieft
Gerald Paardekaaper
Giles Youngquist
Lynnville
Adrian Lubberden
Pete Dingeman
Pella
Matt Huyser
20 Years Ago June 18 1925 Local notes and plans
Chamber of Commerce members voted against promoting a Fourth of July celebration. Dr J C Mitten sought donations for a swimming pool with promises of 3000 dollars while another prospect offered to build a pool for 8000 dollars with expected returns. Editor Young warned about trusting prospects. Marion County Farm Bureau planned a Knoxville picnic with musical acts on July 4. Mrs Frederick Bosch and eight year old daughter visited a farm near Dumont Iowa where a tornado destroyed the house and barn but no one was harmed. There were rumors Garden City Feed Co had been sold by stockholders to another company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J.C. Mitten
Chamber
Polla
Young
Marion County Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Frederick Bosch
Dumont
Iowa
Bosches
Peoria breadwinners affected by factory hits and local events
Local Peoria notes describe factory hardships hitting breadwinners, a lightning strike on Eddyville Reformed Church, and trains tested by a Des Moines to Eldon route. Other items cover Oskaloosa basketball, Reverend J Wesselink’s presidential offer, Meulpolder Brothers’ cafe opening, a death in Chicago, farm sale near Pella, and Rubber price spikes under British control impacting Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ilinois
Eddyville Reformed Church
Prest
Des Moines
Eldon
CRA
Mment
Pella
Oskaloosa
Osky
House of David Te
J. Wesselink
Central
Wesselink
First Reformed Church
Meulpolder Brothers
Central Park Cafe
Tony van Setten
C.P.G. Rodofsen
Chicago
Harold Veenstra
Gys Vos
New Sharon
Minnesota
Henry
Antonie G. Klein
30 Years Ago June 17 1915 Local Notes
Ben Langerak petitioned the city council to erect a frame residence within downtown fire limits. Hallie Swain and Connie Dykstra marriage recorded. they planned to live on a farm north. Jim Vander Pol praised local merchants at Central College Commencement Dinner. Judge S. F. Prouty urged alumni on Central meaning. R. R. Beard spoke for trustees on keeping a small college going. Mrs. F. M. Frush traveled to Alton for her father’s illness. W. P. Koopman ditched near Creston, returned for weekend. Frank Stubenrauch drove to Mason City for the state druggist convention. roads praised despite bad weather. School board chose golden brick for new high school, cost several hundred more. Fish stranded by Des Moines River flood. catfish weighed 84 pounds, three feet long. Eugene Hinton elected editor of Central Bay. Fred Rhynsburger business manager. strong team expected. William De Bruyn left missionary work with Winnebago Indians. active evangelistic work Iowa-wide. A. N. Kuyper and Lewis and Julian vacationed Mackinac Park Michigan. Zag Aschenbrenner from Northern Minnesota had taught. Jay Kempkes went to Iowa City for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Langerak
Hallie Swain
Indianola
Iowa
Connie Dykstra
Pella
Jim Vander Pol
Central College
S. F. Prouty
Central
R. R. Beard
F. M. Frush
Alton
Illinois
W. P. Koopman
Creston
Frank Stubenrauch
Mason City
Frank
Des Moines
Eugene Hinton
Central Bay
Fred Rhynsburger
William de Bruyn
Lawrence
Kansas
A. N. Kuyper
Lewis
Julian
Mackiay Park
Michigan
Zag Aschenbrenner
Minnesota
Jay Kempkes
Iowa City
Resignations and Graduations Mentioned in Local Notes
Colum notes include Low Van Buren resigning his position at Cole Seed Store with Paul De Wit taking over. Mrs. D. G. Gosatovik and daughter Sarah traveled to Holland Michigan for graduation exercises where Marion Gosselink was also noted as a graduate. Paul Van Zante returned from Cedar Rapids to attend a grandmother’s funeral. Miss Tova Cole went to Cedar Hills Iowa for summer enrollment at the State Normal. Wall Vernes visited Chicago and other small community items were scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Colum
Low van Buren
Cole
Paul de Wit
D. G. Gosatovik
Sarah
Holland
Mich
Marion Gosselink
Paul van Zante
Cedar Rapids
Jown
Tova Cole
Cedar Hs
Iowa
Enwall
State Normal
Vernes
Marion County Farmers Plan To Electrify
Marion County farmers plan to electrify as soon as possible with lines to farms in Monroe Appanoose Wayne Lucas and Marion’s southern fringe. The Chariton Valley REA near Albia will serve farms and farmers await labor and material recovery after wartime shortages. Local meetings in Columbia Gosport and Marion offered comparisons between cooperative service and private utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Marion County
Utilities
Farm Bureau
AA A
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Albia
Monroe County
Monroe
Appanoose
Wayne
Lucas
Marion
Chariton Valley
REA County
John R. Stierwalt
Columbia
Gosport
Marion School
Our County
Clarke County
Utility
Pella Rea
County Extension Office
Fats and Oils Short Supply to Persist into 1946
Town State College farm economists warn fats and oils for food, soap, paint and home use will stay short at least until mid next year. Prices will stay at ceiling levels through 1946, with households consuming about a fourth less fat than before the war. Soap fats stocks will decline, more pigs may raise lard next year, and Philippine imports look scarce for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College Farm
Philippines
Two Marion Co Club Boys Raised To Farmer Rank
Knoxville boys recently elevated from Chapter Farmer to Town Farmer in Future Farmers of America. Robert Havener, 17, former Innsville chapter president, active in echo and religious work. farm near Knoxville. plans for Army service and Town State College. R. G., 17, reporter for FNAL chapter, led in music, drama, athletics. former FFA president and 1946 class president. focuses on commercial gardening and bookkeeping and foresees a life in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Co. Club
Knoxville
Town Farmer
Future Farmers of America
Robert Havener
Innsville
Town State College
WG. Wolf
FNAL
Ter. R. G
F.F.A
R. G
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Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
H. H. Sadler George Ver Steeg
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella
Delia
Towa
WEFK
Roland B. Guetelaohn
Reperson
California House
K.P. Whiteley
Ai Trade Commission
White- Jey
Fliteo
Tyme
Barre
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer Nellie D. HH
West First Street
Ij. J. Sybenga
North Side Square
Bernie Menninga
West
2Nd St
Zokoro
John Laaschuit
Victory Bay War Bonds
Fowler Telephone Company
Pella, Iowa
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
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