Thoughtful prods on being for not against in a town page
A local column quotes Earl Bunting on shifting from opposing issues to proposing solutions. It urges leaders to be for something and highlights a reprinted Country Woman's Creed by Mrs. H L Witmer urging home and family values. The piece invites readers to reflect on the role of positivity and genuine care in public life and parenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assciation of Manufacture
Fort Worth
Texas
N. A.M
Truman
Bunting
G.O.P
Town Bureau Farmer
H. L. Witmer
Tipton
Iowa
TVA Story of Change From Dams to Prosperous Farms
A long account contrasts TVA dam projects with regional benefits in northern Alabama over ten years. It details relocation, dairy development, pasture rehabilitation, erosion control, land ownership, higher cotton yields, electrification, business growth and better schools and roads, asserting diversified farming and prosperity. The piece also urges holiday light displays and community contests to lift spirits and civic pride this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Rees
Santa
Chambers of Commerce
Monticello
Iowa
Pella
Polks
Misgivings on Education From European Tour
Alexander Brin of the Massachusetts board of education warned Lions Club in Lynn that formal schooling alone cannot ensure virtue. He argued that educated barbarians and cannibals exist, and warned against systems that force untruths, stressing spiritual values and steadfast leadership to inspire truth and moral character worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Brin
Massachusetts Board of Education
Europe
Lions Club
Lynn
Valley flood control plan hinges on dam and reservoir
The passage argues that hill land should be retired from corn and returned to pastures with contouring and strip cropping once the dam and reservoir are built. It notes Marion County won’t pay for valley residents' benefit and cites Tennessee Valley experiences as contrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Tennessee Valley
Editorial Comment Highlights Social Echoes Across Papers
A montage of editorials notes women’s roles, autumn bounty, and civic snubs. Washington Evening Journal jokes on marriage, while Harlan News Advertiser touts sunny harvest and radio. Payette County Union on learning from experience. Montezuma Republican recalls a blunt town scene where a woman seeks company for a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan News Advertiser
Pella Christmas Issue Highlights Local News 1908
The 1908 December 17 Christmas edition covers events in Pella including GA R auxiliary growth with 28 new members, the Circle led by Mrs A B Dennis, and other officers. It notes a $0.60 demonstration offer for a washing machine worth $8, a Fowler Telephone switchboard installation, and ongoing hot water heating work. It lists local deaths, marriages, poultry show success, a horse accident, and business notices such as banks adjusting hours after New Year. Community happenings include school reopens after a broken foot, a home wedding, window decoration praise, Panama Canal bonds, and holiday observances by local clubs and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.T. van Niewaal
T. W. Hyde
Oskaloosa
Pella
Albert Hobbs
Ga.r
A.B. Dennis
J. W.todd
McLean
Riynsburge
Tsw. Cox
JM Cox
Fowler Telephone Company
Veenschoten
South Main
Marie
Jake van Gorp
Luke Huiskamp
San Jose
California
Con Huiskamp Bros
Keokuk
Katherine Switzer
Lawn City
Henry Rhynsburger
J. J. Todd
Woodward
Joward
Otto Mathes
Knoxville-Des Moines
Lon Wormhoudt
Hi. D
Bell Clothing House
Mra
C. W. Brinkhoff
Chicago
Perth
Queen Adame
Philathea Society of the Baptist Church
Cotton Hall
Amethians Present The Kuanbew Kamen Play at Central College
The Amethians at Central College staged The Kuanbew Kamen with Miss Wilson diverting and Miss Glynn as the colored servant earning praise. Laura Kramer and Le Reavers were commended for readings, while Mrs St Brook of St Louis and her son Frank Woodard, a Standard Oil employee, were noted. Udell Hendricks gave calendars to friends. Ramsey listed twenty five prominent Pella residents who recently bought pianos from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Cole
Wilson
Miss Glynn
Laura Kramer
le Reavers
St Brook
St. Louis
Sugar Creek
Frank Woodard
Standard Oil' Co
Udell Hendricks
Ramsey
Pella
30 Years Ago December 12 1918 Influenza Affects Pella
A lengthy local summary notes influenza cases in town with 135 flu cases and 12 pneumonia deaths, amid calls for stricter quarantines and a prayer meeting. College finances, student board, and building spend near $90,000. Vander Meulen Company shifts to cash sales. major local deaths include A A Schippers aged 85. Local wartime notes include missing son Paul Sels and marriages. new gym in Lynnville. clothing store sale at Bell Clothing Co. and a Civil War play by Philo and Alethian station praised. Local news otherwise scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Committee
J. Wesselink
C. de Leeuw
I. J. Vandenberg
Central College
Pella
Peter Vander Moe
John Vander Ploeg
Sels
Paul
Lon ‘Thomassén
Dodo
Ruth Houseman
Farmer City
Min Tow
Harvey
Ivent Canning
Kansas
Issu
Dick C. van Zante
Harry Awtry
Warner Vande Vour
8. A.T
Town State College
Leighton
Chicago
Parkers
A. van Skike
Remi Ho
Lynnville
Vander Meulen Company
Vander Meulen
A. A. Schippers
Copperhead
Frances Bailey
Laurel Hoat
Carl Mognard
Milt Shanks
The
Renaud Ryscham
John Kraft
Antoinette Vander’ Ploeg
Teulah Veenstra
Robert Gosselink
Henry Heckering
Weirda
Mortis Voge Inny
Jean, Kuyper
Belle Hogaard
Anthony ‘Vysseling
Grayce Westselink
Dorthy Rocats
Bernee
Christmas Flu Hits Ames Schools and Towns People
Twenty years ago on December 19, 1924 the Christmas holidays came with illness as three quarters of local children and hundreds in town suffered mild influenza. W F P Hughey, a self styled magnetic healer, was enjoined from practicing medicine in Ames for lacking a license. Lewis Dennis and Ill Gezel narrowly escaped serious injury when a forge blast shattered windows at the Gezel Smithy during a car drive shaft heating, yet both men suffered only minor burns. Knoxville aviation fans planned a large sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Hughey
Ames
Polla
Lewis Dennis
Ill Gezel
Ten Year Ago Honored Natives at Rotary High School Dinner
December event honored thirty new citizens with citizenship certificates from Miss Mary err. Scouts pledged the flag at investiture hall. Mrs. owes Ore captain zgtay presided. Basketball results: Central 89, Des Moines team 6. Loupee starred with four steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Maryerr
Awexratos
Zgtay
Jordan
Colserense
Gorp
Shirley
Ronnie Smith
Oskaloosa
East Washington Street
Ada Vande Voort
James van Dusseldorp
Carrie
Wih
Colles
Dex Moines
Central
Loupee
Hubrex
Frey
Gnas
Wagaman
Roberts
Menning
Leslie
Huisman
Colfax Couple Reunites With English Names
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Max Jones in Colfax recalled a teacher listing foreign pupils. She and Hilda Turner of Salford England began a correspondence that led to Hilda and her husband moving to Colfax to adopt a permanent name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Jones
Colfax
Jones
Hilda Turner
Salford
England
Hilda
Country Woman's Creed Embracing Home and Community Values
The text expresses pride in rural life and shared labor, praising the beauty of the countryside, the dignity of hard work, and the duty to contribute to the community. It highlights family cooperation, stewardship of land and animals, and faith inspired by Lincoln and nature. It ends with gratitude for the land and a call to communal responsibility.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
OWA
Leditorial Association
Tive Membr
H. H. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Paua
Telia
Rani Matter
Earl Buntir
TVA
Ky Mīt
America
Fliteo
Tyme
Washington Evening Journal
Payette County Union
Monte
Montezuma
J. V. Stilson
Precision Built
ARS
CTI Fuel
Inp
Econo-Wiiseh Oi. Bune
van Roekel
Pells
Colfay
Lincoln
Dosad
Country Woman’s Creed
Armien
Abraham Lincaln
Gare den
Gardner
van der Veer
Jake van der Veer
Eac
Ulrich Tractor Co
Apie
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