Des Moines locals share news from week
Miss Madge Vander Zyl of Des Moines underwent surgery for the goir. Her sister Mrs Neal Randall stays with her as she recovers. Harold Kaldenberg of Gedar Rapids visited Len Kaldenberg’s home. Coon Rapids couple Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wickliff joined relatives for a day. Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace attended. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Visscher from Hedrick. The Visschers recently returned from a four month Florida trip. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Koning of Chiemzo Illinois welcomed daughter Marcia F born March 29. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Groenendyk travelled to Chicago to visit. Cornelius Bartels and relatives from the Netherlands arrived in Pella staying with Miss Cornelia Wilson and others. Bartels, a professional artist, decided to make the U S home. Des Moines basketball team of five members claimed city tourney championship in Oakland California last week. The Silent team defeated Los Angeles in finals by a point at half. Dale did not play per maintained score. Don Kos of Des Moines, the tourney’s only Negro player, named outstanding. Los Angeles placed second, Chicago third, Pittsburgh fourth, Portland fifth. Des Moines team traveled to California by rail.
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Madge Vander Zyl
Des Moines
Neal Randall
Harold Kaldenberg
Gedar Rapids
Len Kaldenberg
Lee Wickliff
Coon Rapids
William Wallace
Walter Visscher
Hedrick
Visscher
Florida
Eugene Koning
S. Ellis Ave
Chiemzo
Illinois
Marcia F
Koning
Nellie Ann. Groenendyk
Ben Groenendyk
Chicago
Cornelius Bartels
Tella
Netherlands
Cornelia
Wilson
Ie Lefeber
Bartels
Pella
United States
Date van Hemert
Des Meson
William S van Hemert
Pat Champio
Oakland
California
The
Silents
Los Angele
Los Angeles
Jed
Dale
Don Kos
de Moines
Ittburgh
Portland
Oregon
Des Moines Boys
Temperance League Speaker Addresses High School Students
Willis Lyon, Educational Director of the Town Temperance League, spoke at regular devotionals to high school students Monday morning. He discussed three topics alcohol and cigarettes with emphasis on the dangers of smoking, noting unpredictable effects on senses and behavior.
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Willis Lyon
Town Temperance League
Lyon
Amon
Coop Managers and Directors Meet on Cooperative Policies
Farmers Cooperative Exchange boards from Pella Sully Otley and nearby cooperatives met at the Pella Coffee Shop March 8 1949 with 24 persons attending. They discussed customer accounts and inventory control amid falling prices and slow payments.
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Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Taintor
Farmers Cooperative Creamery and Elevator of
Sully
Farmers Cooperative Exchange of
Otley
Pella
Farmers Union Cooperative of
Pella Coffee Sho
First cooperative meeting outlines aims for more such gatherings
The report notes no purchase necessary for store deliveries and that this inaugural meeting brought broad support. Managers praised the format and expect future meetings to tackle problems facing cooperatives, planning further sessions to address these issues.
Stamp Oddity From 1895 Becomes Collector’s Item
Postmaster at Jefferson in 1895 improvised postage by cutting two-cent stamps in half and stamping them due 1 cent. About 20 such makeshift stamps survived in a collection and now command around 50 dollars each.
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Jefferson
Card of Thanks from John Grandia
Vowosh expresses sincere thanks for memories, flowers, letters and prayers during illness. Appreciation noted for support and kindness from friends and family.
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John Grandia
Thanks for kindness during hospital stay in Oskaloosa
Glen Van Rockel Leighton expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors in Mer cy Hospital and for the many cards letters gifts and flowers received, noting appreciation from the town.
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Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Glen van Rockel Leighton
Community thanks for kindness during illness
Erma Jane Renaud of Taintor expresses deep appreciation to all who remembered her during illness and convalescence, thanking each giver for their support and generosity.
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Erma Jane Renaud
Taintor
Town
Swallows Spoon Mystery Near Kanawha Tale
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local Spoon incident involving Mr Phompson, Miss Towed, Margery, and a possible Kanawha setting. The garbled text suggests a small town event or misunderstanding centered on a spoon. Further readable context is needed for clarity.
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Phompson
Margery
Long Time At Audubon Bank Record Maintained by Lu
Long time at Audubon the late Mr Lu kept an account in a local bank continuously since 1934, possibly a record for an individual.
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Audubon
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Paige
Ealipae
Dog Licenses
T. H. Klein
Pella Sale Company
Iowa
Pewta
Connie Vander Zyl
Vander Zyl Bros. & van Zante, Auds
Pella National Bank
J. Brouwer
Farm Bureau
Marion County
Liberty Pleasant Grove
Swan & Perry
Union
Washington
Igoro
de Jong Seed
de Jong Seed Company
Coulter
Tulip City
Brom Feed Store
Pella, Iowa
Mrs. W. W. Langeerak
Albert
Webster City
Dream Kitchen
Mart Hoeksema
Hubbard
Arrow and Wembley
Arrow
Mark Twain
Lee
Lancaster
Tom Sawyer
Town & Country Shop
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