Langstraat Family Illness and Local Visits in Oskaloosa
The town notes illness in the Langstraat household in Oskaloosa with pneumonia. A span of weekend visitors includes B De Bruin of Prairie City staying with relatives, and Albert Vander Ploeg driving from near Prairie City for family connections. Numerous other local residents, church events, travels, and small town happenings fill the page with health updates, visits, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. de Bruin
Prairie City
John Bauman
Albert Vander Ploeg
Walter de Witt
Okaloosa
John PL Doe Witvand
Mire
N. de Wit
Vacation of highway in township 77 north 19 west trail
A highway 60 feet wide near sections 15 and 16 in township 77 north range 19 west is reported in favor of vacation. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the county auditor by noon June 17, otherwise the highway will be vacated without further notice. Gerald W. Paardekooper county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township
Said
Bownship
Vander Vlews
David Vander Ploep
Pierre Vander Ploep
Cochrane & Vander Ploep Incorporated
Man Returns Home After Brief Disappearance
Newell Conaway aged 35 who recently married under the name Newell Adams disappeared for a week then came back to his mother’s home in Council Bluffs on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Conaway
Newell Adams
Council Bluffs
Farm Prices Rise Boost Farm Hands Wages
The bureau of agricultural economies reports that better prices for the farmer's products are reflected in higher wages for the farm hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter Star in One More Spring
Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter star in One More Spring at Pella Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. The film, based on Robert Nathan’s bestseller, follows a girl and two men in a winter shutdown shelter, a moving tale of courage amid hardship with supporting players Walter King Jane Darwell Roger Imhof John Qualen Nick Foran and Stepin Fetchit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Gaynor
Warner Baxter
Pella Theatre
Robert Nathan
Walter King
Jane Darwell
Roger Imhof
John Qualen
Vox
Beeb Van Arkel Hurls For the Senators
Local talent Beeb Van Arkel joins the semi pro Diedlefountain Senators for the coming season. He will share mound duties after a strong showing at Pella and a 27 strikeout past while Casey Neifert brings versatility and fielding at center with Renaud Rysdam backing up. Don Menning faces discus hurdles as coach Wilkins aims for spring improvements ahead of the April 30 meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diedlefountain Senators
Pelhvs
Corning
van Arkel
Pella
Cental College Nine
Senators
Beeb
Renaud Rysdam
Pella High
Central College
Redfield High School
Casey Neifert
Casey
Case
Oskaloosa Eagle
Jeen Jnds
Pella Trackmen Enter Conference Meet Tuesday
The Pella track squad plans a full lineup at the South Central Iowa Conference meet at Valley Junction on Tuesday, April 80, to contest five teams in a night event. Max Dillon may miss races due to scholastic issues, hindering the Dutch dash prospects. this follows their first experience at the Algona relays last week where they did not qualify, but are expected to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Valley Junction
Max Dillon
Dillon
Pella Thinvlads
Askaloosa
Central and Simpson In Dual Meet
Central and Simpson renew their track duel on Tuesday in a varsity meet at the Methodist group site. Louie Kregel leads Central’s dash threats with Geerg Red Smith Hoekstra and Gardner providing balance. Jud Reimer shines in high jump while Pete Westra and Hoekstra look to add points in the hurdles. Geery and Gardner stand out as top weight men for Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Sinpean
Geerg
Red” Smith
Hoekstra
Gardner
Jud Reimer
Pete Westra
Geery
Central
Jake Hoekstra
Tudor's Timely Tips Nets Local Coaching Shuffle
Joe Rodgers a versatile Penn athlete named instructor and coach at Maxwell High School, edging Casey Neifert a Central College graduate still seeking a position. Neifert, praised as one of the era's best young coaches, led Central's baseball two years and remains hopeful for a top post. Neifert's disciplined style won endorsement from players, while other Central figures face varied prospects with track, football, and tennis duties in flux. Four applicants, including Hosers Kuyper Paulin Leeper and Bosveld, compete for the Dutch tennis team alongside a Penn Nets rival home-and-away May 4 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rodgers
Penn
Maxwell High School
Casey Neifert
Central College
Casey
Central
Case
Neifert
Don Renaud
Don
Hosers Kuyper
Paulin
Leeper
Bosveld
Penn Netsters
Local Track Notes From Unclear Newspaper Fragment
The report describes a track meet setup with stakes on a surface gridiron and mentions individuals Casey Vanden Berge, Daford, Pahl, and a couple unnamed participants. It notes Pahl placed sixth in the Kansan decathlon and mentions javelin and discus entries at Drake relays. Casey Vanden Berge comments on his arm recovery and marital status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beehrmar Gower
Daford
Pahl
College Notes On Alpha Psi Omega Installations At Simpson
Central students with Miss Bailey travel to Simpson College for the installation of Alpha Psi Omega, with Central’s Alpha Zeta chapter already active. They attend Mary of Scotland at Des Moines Shrine Temple and plan a joint Pi Kappa Delta initiation at Simpson. A West Chester program and several senior recitals are noted along with examinations and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Miss Bailey
Simpson
Alpha Pst Omega
Alpha Zeta
Mary of Scotland
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Pi Kappa Delta
Simpson College
Indianola
Youth Guidance Through Moral Teaching Emphasized
A local columnist urges guiding young minds toward constructive values and critical thinking. The piece argues adults should model steady judgment, encourage inquiry, and provide mentors to shape ethical perspectives in daily life.
Death notices and lawsuit death in Chicago harboring securities swindle update
Obituary notes Arie Willara Vande Haar age 8a, survived by wife Min, son Gary, daughter Gertrude and in law Mrs Gladys Van derfast, plus four brothers and two sisters. Separately James F. Kirkendall, 66, linked to the Sir Francis Drake estate swindle, died of a heart attack in a Chicago hotel while under bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Willara Vande Haar
Vanie
Pidia von Deoetth
PS Td
Lettie of
Sega
Min Warnie Varnide Haar
Gary Vande Haar
Gertrude Vande Tiaar
Danehtee
Gladys Vanderfast
James F. Kirkendall
Chicago
Kirkendall
Liberty
Bond
Sheriff would invite husband of assaulted woman
Sheriff Louis Vogt said Saturday he would invite the husband of a white woman allegedly assaulted by John Montjoy 20 Covington Ky Negro to spring the trap if Montjoy is denied a reprieve from a death sentence and is hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Vogt
John Montjoy
Covington
Montjoy
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