Baby chicks and rural sales flood the Madisontown ad page
A bustling rural classifieds mix offers Shaw Hatchery chicks at 18 per hundred with delivery, Maytag ranges, Hampshire gilts starting April 14, evergreen trees, window panes, seed corn, and a 1956 Allis-Chalmers WD 45 tractor for 2440. Numerous farm items, boats, fencing, sailboats, and equipment fill the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Hatchery
Monroe
Hampshire
Dick Schimmel
Leighton
Poland
China Sail Boats
Harold Veenstra
Pella
C. Rietveld
Reasnor
Frandt Seed Co
Knox- Ville_road
Otley
Dick Kuiper
Arthur A. van Zee
Iowa
Mayfair
Henry Veenstra
Leigh
Pella Poultry Service
BEE US
Vos
Pellaphone
Bob Mitchell
Allis-Chalmers
Ambitious County Route Openings Advertised in Iowa
In Marion County and Oskaloosa Iowa areas, several help wanted notices seek ambitious adults 18 to 40 for door to door or catalog work. The ads offer about 100 dollars per week plus expenses and request responses via P O Box addresses and a Fuller Brush Des Moines phone number.
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Marion County
P. O
Oskaloosa
Towa
Fuller Brush Company
This
Fuller Brush
Des Moines
Iowa
For Rent Row of Local Listings in Plain Style
Multiple rental notices and equipment rentals listed. Items include apartments with various features and contact numbers, a floor sander and edger, a hospital bed, and a roto-tiller. Local businesses and individuals advertise space, housing, and tools for rent in Leighton and nearby pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Klein
Leighton
Alvin Goemaat
Stientjes
Gambles
Paardekooper’s Ideal Pharmacy
Vogelaar’s Hardware
B.J. Brom
Inquire
Chronicle Office
Notice of Hearing on Will in Marion County
In Knoxville Iowa on April 10 1956 notice is given that a last will and testament of Marinus W Huyser deceased is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa Marion County hearing set for 10:00 a m April 24 1956 at Knoxville to prove validity Objections must be on file by then Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court Deputy Marian Flanders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Marinus W. Huyser
Johanna Vander Waal
Otley IA special school election set for April 16 1956
Public notice announces a special election for Otley Independent School District Marion County Iowa on April 16 1956. Polls will open at noon and close at 7 pm at the Otley School House. Voters will decide on issuing bonds of 85000 dollars to build and equip an addition and to purchase land for the school site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Marion
Iowa
Independent School District
Harry C. van den Berg
Board of Directors
Pella to vote on library building bonds in April election
The City of Pella Iowa will hold a special election on April 23 1956 to decide if the city should build a public library and issue bonds not exceeding 25000 dollars with a tax levy not exceeding one mill per year to pay bonds and interest Polling places are New Fire Station Main Street City Office Building Broadway Street and Pella Supply Company open 8 am to 8 pm Official notices dated March 20 1956 signed by Mayor Abbant T Klein and City Clerk W L McNamar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Main Street
American Legion
Broadway Street
Pella Supply Company
Oskaloosa Street
Avon Product Contact Notice
Telephone directions request contact for Avon products with Mrs. J. E. Cornelius listed at Black 222. The item records a consumer outreach contact point and a personal assistant for product inquiries. Local advertising tone notes direct call instruction and regional slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Products
J. E. Cornelius
Black
Notice of probate for Johanna Vander Waal in Knoxville
In Knoxville Iowa on April 9 1956 a court session is announced for the testament of Johanna Vander Waal deceased. The will must be filed on or before the specified date and time 10:00 a m on an April day in 1956. Deputy terms unspecified.
Women’s Auxiliary Rummage Sale at Old Town and Country
The Women’s Auxiliary of Central College hosts a spring rummage sale in the Old Town and Country building on Saturday afternoon April 21. Donations are welcome. bring items to the building the morning of the sale.
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Women OF College Auxiliary
Central College
Old Town and Country Building
Cards Of Thanks From Grateful Families
A collection of thank you notes from Mrs. Jacob Visscher and family Mrs. Jacob A. Grandin and Mrs. Henry Van Rheenen expressing gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during illness hospitalization and after death of Jacob Visscher including flowers cards visits prayers and well wishes from Rev R Redeker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Grandin
Thanking Friends After Illness and Death of Gerrit Van Maaren
The family of Gerrit C. Van Maaren expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided during his illness and continued support after his death. They especially thank those who sent flowers and tokens of respect. Mrs. Gerrit Van Maaren and Children.
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Gerrit C. van Maaren
Gerrit van Maaren
Thanks for cards visits flowers and prayers
Mrs. J. E. Bauman expresses gratitude to relatives, friends, neighbors, and Rev Boslooper for cards visits flowers gifts and prayers received during hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boslooper
J. E. Bauman
Kiser Brothers Thank Neighbors and Fire Dept for Help
The Kiser Brothers extend sincere thanks to neighbors, friends, and the Sully fire department for assistance during their Friday noon fire. They say without timely aid, severe damage could have occurred and express deep appreciation to all who helped.
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Sully
Card of thanks for Mrs Dielis Vander Waal
Neighbors who showed kindness through her last illness and after death are thanked. Expressions of sympathy, condolence, and flowers are gratefully acknowledged. Mr and Mrs Ray Vander Waal and Mr and Mrs Ralph Vander Waal send appreciation. Neighbors and relatives called, visited, sent cards, gifts, and prayers. Thanks to Mr and Mrs L N Meulpolder for care after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dielis Vander Waal
Ray Vander Waal
Ralph Vander Waal
Still Hospital
Community Notices From Ottumwa To Des Moines And Beyond
Mr and Mrs Chris Durham Clyde and Wanda visited their son Harold in Ottumwa where Harold recently broke his arm when a tree fell on him. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Clarence Vander Veer and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Vander Veer visited Louis Bierman’s home. Dexter Schakel welcomes a baby girl Candy Lee with Jake Schakel as grandfather. Albert De Wild returns after a week away. Bernice Roozeboom chatted with Nick Hoksbergen near Sully. Nellie Schuring notes Neal remains in hospital. Sympathy expressed to Faye Visscher for her father in law and Sara Mae Maaren for her father. Marjorie and Art Kuiper visited Howard Brummell in Oskaloosa. Paul Farrer Bill Petera and Carl Gaass visited Waterloo office. Bob Van Zee spent Monday in Muscatine. Vernon Boot and Nelson Rooreboom attended Harlem Globetrotters game in Des Moines. Marlene Boot’s diamond engagement with Darrel Weiner of Emmetsburg stands out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Durham
Clyde
Wanda
Ottumwa
Harold
Clarence Vander Veer
Kenneth Vander Veer
Des Moines
Louis Bierman
Dexter Schakel
Faye Visscher
Sara Mae Maaren
Marjorie
Art Kuiper
Howard Brummell
Oskaloosa
Paul Farrer
Bill Petera
Carl Gaass
Waterloo
Bob van Zee
Muscatine
Vernon Boot
Nelson Rooreboom
Harlem Globe Trotters
American All Stars
Tri
Marlene Boot
Darrel Weiner
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Births in Oskaloosa and surrounding towns in early April
Meulpolder a son born to Mr and Mrs Stuart Meulpolder on Wednesday April 4 at Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Kool a son born to Mr and Mrs Allen J Kool of Leighton on April 6 at Mercy Hospital Brander horst a son born on April 6 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Elmer Van Dusseldorp and Mrs Van Dusseldorp of Pella report a son born April 9 at Mercy Hospital Os kal oosa
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Meulpolder
Stuart Meulpolder
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Allen J. Kool
Leighton
Mercy Hospital, Oskaloosa
Branderhorst
Nick Branderhorst
Pella
Mercy Hospital
Elmer van Dusseldorp
College Baseball Team Tops Penn in Season Opener 7-1
Central opened its season with a 7-1 win over Penn Tuesday. Five Central pitchers held Penn to one hit and six walks while Central racked up 9 hits and 11 strikeouts. Gus Youngberg led with three hits, Lundy and Schultz added two apiece, and a fourth pitcher allowed both walks in the final frame.
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Central
Penn
Kregel
Carl Wassenaar
Gus Youngberg
Lundy
Schultz
Thanks from Darlene De Jong family in Tracy Iowa
A note thanks Nazdrene Church for prayers and flowers and to Rev Branson for efforts shared with the family of Darlene De Jong of Tracy Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazdrene Church
Rev. Branson
Darlene de Jong Tracy
Iowa
Thanking Relatives for Support During Hospital Stay
Sandra Franje expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards letters and visits received during her hospital stay and after returning home appreciating the thoughtfulness shown.
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Sandra Franje
In Memoriam for Mrs Johanna Vander Waal
The League for Service at Third Reformed Church in Pella Iowa honors the memory of Mrs Johanna Vander Waal who died April 1 1956 Her faithfulness and loyalty will be remembered May God comfort the bereaved Mrs John Klyn President Mrs Dick W Gosselink Secretary
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League For Service
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Johanna Vander Waal
John Klyn
Dick W. Gosselink
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella ’ Te Movnes
Colfax
Wigits
Sale Barns
Pontiac
Peter van Ham
China
Mark Shaw
Mohroe
Briggs & Stratton
Excelaa
Negi Anie J. de Cook
Buentjes
Henry van Rheenen
Jefferson St
Davenport
Sauet Rabe
Frank Tromp Sho
Elmer Vander Waal
Gosselink Builders
Willis Vande Voort
George Vande Voort
Duane Vander Linden
de Jong Floral
Brom's
Farmers’ Coop Exchange
Kewanee Harrow
Montgomery Wardine
Equippet
Hammermills van Zee
Philco
Brighdaire
Ironrite Ironer
Kuyper
Music House
Verploeg
Roderick
Wisconsin
Briggs & Stratton Motors
South Pella
Reuben Schakel Warehouse Co
M Farmall
Vandermeulen Hoeksema
Gustom Post Hole Ageing
Wittenburg Garage
Ferguson and Cockshutt Dealers
John Deere
Oliver
Barrow Vos Farm
Leslie J. Lanser
White Face Steers
Augustine Stockyards
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Howard Wood
J.D
Vandermeulen
Hoeksema
Dodge
Nash
White Way Auto Co
Schiebout
Tire Shop
Ford
Dale Coop
G.R. van Dyk
Ulrich Motor Co
Riviera
Veenstra Real Estate
Lane Meulpolder
Garden Square Cafe
C. Evers
Verought Agency
Hull
New Sharon
Chr
L Green
Bakar
Tia Ante Lowi
Cornie van Roekel
Dirk van Zante
Gall Green
Chronicle
George Gaass
College Chapel
Brouwer
Meyer
LeRoy Ustermarkt
Vera’s
West Side Square
Schiebout Tire
Don Cummings
Firestone
Klyn Tire and Battery
Jack B. Carpenter
Marian Flanders
T. H. Klein
City of
W._L. McNamar
Chronicle News
O Bevan
Jacob Visscher
Kool
Memoriam
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