Local notes on ill resident and social visits in town
Case Smorenberg of the Home of the Aged is reported seriously ill. Many local residents and visitors are listed, including Gerrit Dykstra family from Prairie City, Miss Zelma Rysdam and her mother, and Mrs. Emery Hicks visiting from Roadhouse Illinois. Car shipments by Farmers Cooperative Exchange and local auto dealers are noted along with several minor personal movements and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Smorenberg
Sam de Cooktra
Oskaloosa
P. C. van Gorp
Ne A and
Jack
New Shi
van Gorer
Pith Meaman
Gerrit Dykstra
Prairie City
Jacob de Haan
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Fred Vander Zyl
J. E. Cornelius Co
Martha Firth
Oskaloosa Street
Vander Zyl
Lucile
A. T. Vander Beek
Waltressa
Alena Lund
New Sharon
Des Moines
Zelma Rysdam
Ottumwa
Gerrit Rysdam
Nadine Easton
Bloomfield
Des Moines Weekend Visits and New Arrival
Miss Jean Mullinex of Des Moines spent the weekend at the Parental M Paardekooper home. Mr and Mrs P K De Jong are credited with a seven and a half pound son born Monday April 14. Preston Hoesack spent Monday in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Ballangeee
Des Moines
Agnes Ballangee
Ed Schreiner
Jean and
Warren
G. W. Paardekooper
Knoxville
W. S. Leuty
Jean Mullinex
M. Paardekooper
P. K. de Jong
Preston Hoesack
Easter Services and Holy Week at Local Churches
The church listings outline a week full of Easter observances. Rev. Henry C. Jacobs leads services with sermons on The Power of the Resurrection and The Resurrection of Christ. Special organ performances by Prof. A P Kuyper accompany Easter selections. Good Friday communion and sermons address themes of the cross, conquering through death, and the risen Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Jacobs
Christian Endeavor
A. P. Kuyper
Simon of
Cyrene
Ralph T. Nordlund
New Creation
Lord
Death of 12 year old boy at Reasner area
Boyd Trout Butin son of Mr and Mrs Robert Butin of a farm east of Reasner died Saturday in Des Moines hospital at 12 years 10 months 8 days from flu and measles. Survived by parents one brother two sisters. Funeral held Tuesday 1 30 pm at home and 2 pm at Reasnor Methodist church Rev Prichard officiating interment Hewitt cemetery. Family and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Trout Butin
Robert Buti
Reasner
Des Moines
Reasnor Methodist Church
Prichard
Hewitt Cemetery
Deaths in Pella and Lynnville Iowa Family History
Cora Emma Wagaman daughter of William K and Elizabeth Wagaman born in Pella Iowa December 7 1877. She lived in Pella until 1899 then moved with parents to Lynnville. After father remarried Lena Pelta she remained in care with relatives until 1902. Cora lived with brothers Peter and Fred since. She died quietly April 12 at Peters home aged 52 years 4 months 5 days after months of ill health. Her last words were I am going home. She leaves two brothers one sister and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Emma
William K
Elizabeth Wagaman
Pella
Iowa
Lynnville
Lena Pelta
Cora
Peter
Fred
State Capitol Might Have Been Nearer
The article recalls Monroe county and Capitol Prairie when Des Moines had fuel and water advantages that could have placed the state capitol nearby seven miles west of Monroe. It also covers farmer land values, WWI price boosts, taxes, a cautionary tale of land speculation, and notes H. H. Sadler and Marion Brink traveling to Des Moines for recovery after a recent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Oee
Monroe
State Capitol
Des Moines
Capitol Prai
Ogg
Iowa
Mr. Ogg
H. H. Sadler
Marion Brink
Sioux Center
Glee Clubs Return From Concert Tour
The college Glee clubs returned from their concert tour to a hearty home welcome. Both groups were praised for their programs and renditions as crowds appreciated their performances and the accompanying reception. Members described the trip as interesting and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Glee Clubs
E Ladies Gleelub
Courthouse Licenses and Births Reported in Cedar Rapids Area
The district court issued licenses for Frank Fergison and others including Ide Miller Fred Rodistock Bonaparte Goldie Sharp and more from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville. Births recorded since last report include John Jr son of John and wife in Washington township born March 28 1930 Addie Josephine daughter of Howard and wife in Indiana township born April 8 1930 Donel Lauren son of Albert and wife in Indiana township born February 28 1930 William Louis son of Herman and wife in Harvey born April 11 1930 Eugene son of Robert and wife in Harvey born April 7 1930 Mrs J F Dykstra and daughter Ruth and Miss Gertrude Neyenesch visited Des Moines Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Frank Fergison
Ide Miller
Fred Rodistock
Bonaparte
Goldie Sharp
Knoxville
Ramond Rumley
Berthell Taylor Loren F. Smith
Cedar
Carrie Ruby
Cedar Rapids
John, Jr
John Elmer Stevenson
Washington Township
Addie Josephine
Howard B. Spencer
Indiana Township
Donel Lauren
Albert Marshall
William Louis
Herman van Weelden
Harvey
Eugene
Robt. W. Holdsworth
Harvey, Bor
J. F. Dykstra
Ruth
Gertrude Neyenesch
Des Moines
Pella Markets Report Daily Egg and Hog Prices
Quotations from the Farmers Cooperative Exchange in Pella Iowa show eggs in firsts and seconds categories with hog prices ranging from eight dollars and fifteen cents to nine dollars and sixty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersperative Exchange
Pella
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Emery Hicks
Juanita and
Zelda
Roadhouse, Ill
Hosack
Whe van Houweling Auto Co
Fred T’lam
Dodge
G. B. Coffin
Frank P. Harper
R. C. Patterson
Oskaloo
George Bartlow
Martin Naaktgeboren
Paul Scholte
Robert Scholte
Little Son
H. P. III
Detroit
Mich
Scholte Famly
Walter Dewih
Osceola
Ante
Mike Wit
Frank de Wit
Pella Motor Co
W. C. Vi Ploeg
Charles Ver Ploeg
Say Cassett
New York City
J. H. van Vilet
Herman A. Tysseling
Malta
Doris van Veen
Harley Baker
Polyclinic Hospital
J. V. Helt
Lester Gates
Mr. Gates
Everet Gates
E. Ryan
Henry G. Cox
Omaha, Neb
Mr. Cox
J. M. Cox
P. H. Stubenrauch
H. F. Keables
John Schut
Roela
John Braafhart
Linnville
Tunis Plette
E. V. Good and Son
Edward
Baptist Church
Otley
Mason Ogg
J. P. Larson
The
Larson Construction Co
Mrs. A. van Marlin
East Second Street
Gerrit
Gezel
Arie Elscott
Ross Schakel
Strand
Pella, Iowa
Veta Pro
Eddie Buzzell
Little Johnny Jones
UAW Toe
Marion Davies
Billie Dove
Angel
John W
Vander Linden
van den Berg Electric CO
United States
First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Christ
Cora Wagaman
Capitol
Pella Dresslab
Ela Res
Korn
Sybenga’s
Rex
Anonot
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