Bennett couple observed forty years of marriage
Mr. and Mrs. G J Bennink of this city celebrated forty years of marriage last Wednesday evening. Daughters Mrs G M Gosselink of Pella and Mrs Gerrit Den Hartog of Otley with their families attended, bringing refreshments and a music program that enlivened the occasion. A son Henry Bennink of Prairie City could not attend due to illness in his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bennink
G. M. Gosselink
Pella
Gerrit den Hartog
Otley
Henry Bennink
Prairie City
Local News Briefs From Town Happenings and Moves
Local items note Mrs. Freda Steenhoek starting at J C Penney replacing Margarite Kool as she moves to Monroe. John Pos recovers from a serious illness after 25 visitors. Families visit Mr XII De Wit at his home. The Kern family relocates to Marshalltown for bakery work. A nine pound boy arrives to the Van Zonk family. Awtrys relocate to Chicago hospital grounds. Mrs. Earl Klein visits from St. James Minn. G B Ver Steeg visits Des Moines. snow viewed as a long storm. John Van Pearsem travels from Orange City due to illness of his father in law. Jimmie and Pa joke about marriage and a wife being a man’s better half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Penney Company
Freda Steenhoek
Margarite Kool
Monroe
Steenhoek
Y.T. van Niewaal
John Pos
Xii. de Wit
H. J. de Wit
Prairie City
J. E. de Wit
Sigourney
Walter de Wit
Oskaloosa
Ford Kern
Jack
Marshalltown
Kern
Ben van Zonk
Harry Awtry
U. S
Chicago
Awtry
Earl Klein
St. James, Minn
Des Moines
Trade Schemes Are Unlawful
Albia Union Republican reports County Attorney Frank Nichol received a letter from Attorney General John Fletcher warning about trade schemes in many Iowa towns. Merchants join with promoters as prizes are drawn, often advertised as 300.00 in gold, a scheme clearly constituting a lottery and illegal under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia Union Republican
Frank Nichol
John Fletcher
Iowa
Death Comes Twice in Family Tragedy at Albert Lea
Rene Dupont learns Sunday evening that her daughter Jane Kamp has died at her father Dr Byron Kamp’s home in Albert Lea Minnesota. Jane, a Busey High School 1926 grad and State University Iowa City 1926 physical education alumna, had lived with her father since graduation. Funeral held Tuesday at 11 am with burial in Albert Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Dupont
Jane Kamp
Byron Kamp
Albert Lea
Minn
Dupont
J. E. Miner
Alice Shaffer
Miss Camp
Jane
Bussey High School
State University At
Iowa City
No Ad This Week Herald Celebrates 114 Years
Shenandoah Virginia tale highlights a local newspaper era as the Herald marks its 114th birthday since its 1917 first issue. The Schmidt drug store began advertising seven years after founding and has remained a continuous advertiser through four Schmidt generations. The paper, founded and edited by Major Benjamin Bogan, keeps pace with changes while retaining family heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Herald
John G. Schmidt
Schmidt
Schmidts
Times
Benjamin Bogan
George Washington
Promising life touched community with tender tribute
The passage reflects on a young woman’s hopeful impact on the community and expresses deep sympathy for Mrs. Dupont during her hour of double sorrow. The note conveys communal condolence and shared mourning.
Why Does a Dog Cross the Road Prairie City News
Prairie City News reports a Springer Spaniel named Rusty Morhauser was struck and killed last Friday evening while attempting to cross a road. The driver tried to avoid the animal, but the collision could not be avoided. Rusty had shown promise as a hunting dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City News
Rusty” Morhauser
Rusty
When Someone Cares Poem Fragments
Fragmentary verse about finding solace in care during failure and grief. It expresses that a caring person available despite distance offers appreciation and understanding, providing a glint of sunshine even when plans fail. The tone is empathetic and reflective.
Notable Names and Places Loosely Tied to Public Figures
A fragmented clipping lists various individuals and locations from across the United States. It mentions Dr A V Kidder at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, a Santa Claus family in Marshall Missouri, undertaker H M Balmer in Fort Collins, Mr U S Grant near Grant's tomb, William McKinley on Broadway, and businesses in New York Pittsburg Chicago. It also notes a street name change on Staten Island and two divorce suits in Springfield Ohio and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Kidder
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Santa Claus
South Redman Ave
Marshall, Mo
H. M. Balmer
Fort Collins
Col
U. S. Grant
Grant
New York
William McKinley
Broadway
Beer Bros
Gotham
Pittsburg
Staten Island
Muldoon Ave
Ska
Chicago
Mrs Cashdollar
Mr. Cashdollar
Springfield
Ohio
Perle D. Paradise
Della M. Paradise
Kansas City
Silly Willy and the Glossed Over Concepts
A humorous reflection links a boycott to sleep on company visits a cantata to a Model T Ford cosmetic to peach preserve and a mechanically inclined person to eating in an automat, presenting quirky misunderstandings in a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Window Shade Times and Painting Supplies Sale
The Book Shop advertises cleaning and finishing items including chamois skins at 19¢ and paints and varnish at 50¢ a quart window shades starting at 3 and up.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald Paardekooper
John Beyer
Gerrit Steenhoek
Newton C
W.W. G
Ladies Aid
Secure Reformed Church
Thurternoon
M. Ver Stee
D. G. Gosselink
Dena Vander Pol
C. Boot
Kensington Club
G. H. Waechter
First Reformed Sunday School
Gerrit Walraven
Gertrude Lautenbach
Tunis Klein
Pella Bridge Club
Mabelle Hoff
Voce Selecti 7
Harry de Reus
Knoxville
Clarence Vander Linden
Los Angeles
Loise Moore
W.S. van Hemert
M. E
Ray el
Lena Elliott
Maggie Holmes
Jennie Toom
Marguerite Ruckmar
Grace Toom
Mattie Toom
Margaret Streeter
Gilbert Boch
Anthony Tynseling
Dr, Fultz
T. G. Fultz
Dr. Fultz
Prof
Menning
Harvey H. H. G. Club
H. H. G. Club
Agnes Durham
Ruth
Lucille Geery
Mary
Daisy Wilson
ART
Women’s Federated Club Bill
Jane Gosselink
New Haven
Westinghouse
Sealy
van den Berg Electric Company
Petent Workers
Franklin Street
G. B. Ver Steeg
Art Kaldenburg
Mr. Ver Steeg
John van Pearsem
Orange City
William van Steenbergen
Jimmie
China
van den Berg Electric Co
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