Death notices and community updates from Otley area
Sympathy to Richard Vesina family of Otley and Pella on the death of their son Harold in a tractor accident. Items mention Rose Wallen, Mary Templeton, Betty Bricker, and various community guests, church and school activities, farm work, and local visits. The conveyance lists numerous neighbors, illnesses, funerals, and social calls, with notes on property, farming, and a hospital outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Karey
Richard Vesina
Harold
Otley
Pella
Sin
Grace
Prairie City News 1A Local Happenings
ALS Mr and Mrs visited with neighbors last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles and Mrs Waddle attended a district religious education convention in Colfax. J G Sheuser will open a body and fender shop in a new 26x36 foot garage on highway 163. Harold Roberts and companion injured when struck by a train Thursday evening. Dick Van Ryswyk celebrated his 61st birthday with guests and music. Neal De Bruyn and family are spending winter in Arizona and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Powell
Carl Johnson
Rock Island
van Vark
W. S. Charles
Martha Waddle
Hert Young
Colfax
J. G. Sheuser
Highway 163
M Harold Roberts
Dick van Ryswyk
Chuence van Ryswyk
Neal de Bruyn
Arizona
Colorado
Land Values Near Peak in Country in 1920 Year
The department report notes farm land values remain near the 1920 peak with gains led by North Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. It cites wheat harvests and real estate increases across multiple states, while warning signs of a slowing boom and a drop in sale volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareven
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Wyoming
Texas
United States
Florida
Louisiana
California
Tulows
South
Department
Stuart man weaves rugs despite arthritis
Orval Linn of Stuart carries on an unusual trade weaving rugs after a 1945 arthritis injury left him unable to continue farming. Since starting, he has made more than 1,060 rugs and has buyers in many states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Linn
Stuart
Linn
Mnany States
Obituary for G Vander Ploeg in Ironville and Des Moines area
The obituary recalls William Garreld Vander Moer and G Vander Ploeg, longtime Des Moines and Vella legal figures, with Central College education and a career spanning Vella law practice, Knoaville partnership, and public service. It notes WWI service, Rotary leadership, Red Cross drives, and education board work. The service reflects faith, community impact, and a tribute to his character and humane justice views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garreld Vander
Ate
Charles
Munroe
Mhehiye
Willian Go Vander Hoe
Carnie TL. Cox
Pella
Central College
Dowane
Law Schoor
State Univer of Dawem
Vella
Antios
Pherson
Edison
Board of Education
Red Cross
Knonville
Rotary Club
Vander Ploer
Marian
Wall
Duane
Sankt
Lars Hy
Aude Vanier Ploeg
Fragmented religious reminiscence on faith and endurance
The passage reflects on faith, endurance, and moral guidance as central to life. It recalls biblical symbols of creation, exile, and divine presence, urging reverence for God and the virtues of patience, charity, and gratitude amid earthly trials.
Fresh tomato coming for Gordon Shavers of Indian era
Mrs Shaver received a gift from her mother about a fresh tomato harvest. The note mentions the tomato being grown locally and tied to Christmas season memories. Little coherent detail remains readable due to OCR errors, but the essence references Tomatos, Gordon Shavers, and Indian era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Shavers
Shaver
Siamese Triplets Born to Wassons in Doneora
A Siamese cat belonging to Mr and Mrs Virgil Wasson of Doneora gave birth to Siamese triplets. The litter were healthy but here the phrasing notes kindness and a fatal twist as the 27 lives are described as destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wasson
Doneora
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Thes
Hom
Hart
Tas
Baeake Yall
Wali Rane
Dudia Viesder
Huey
Voala
Ben
Mes Vander
Dun
Catthe
St. Bana
Kathryn Viiegelaar
Gres Balers
Bessie
Satunday
Lloyd Shall
Knoxville Hospital
Darelene Karr
Ero
Nonna Dean Bricker
Kawsville
Murray Rt
Clarence Bricker
Doe Vanden Berg
Briaw ‘Cucker
Bill Karr
Yinder Ditch
Jenny Wren
Mr. Whippoorwill
Darlene
Bill
Joe ‘Pempleton
Olive Kane
Peres
Sarah Kane
Dwight Ikevey
Empleton
Celia
Dan ‘Templeton Allen de Heer
Wilma Ann Mullins
Duane Sellers
Bill Karr’s
Mick Bandstra
Searshers
Gent Sehutunna
Gertie Mro
Mie
Steenheed
Mae Nettie
Deaner
Dick van Rysws
Wernesday
W. J. Kuigema
Awe Teale Munday
Hal Michacan
Fae
Con Sentiany
Men's Society
Mis Cher de Groot
Belstower
Praine City
Chaenee
Elaeka
Lawrence Ste Jaweh
E Galle Suny
Bakker
Rus
Baughman
Vos
Farmers Union
la France
Tone
Prairie City News
Ifuny
Weientiare
Werte
Puesiay
Tindale
Su Martel
Sparkie de
G. Vander Ploe
the Byer
Davie Puner
Henne
Ironville
Wider Mloey
Hety
May
Cornie van Roekel
Iren
Warak
Fife
Tote
Oua
Life Insurance
New York Life Insurance Co
M. M. Dockendorff
Leslie W. Sadler
Oskaloosa St
FORD
Ford Dealer
Fred Allen
NBC Network
Ulrich
Motor Company
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Galesburg
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