Local News Gosselink and Van Gorp Families Visit and Travel
Local notes recount visits around Akalonia including Mrse Mattie Van Gorp visiting relatives near the town and at Sioux Center, while Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit De Roor travel to Washington and others pass through on multiple visits. The column lists gatherings, church services, porch accidents, and upcoming sales and trips across Des Moines, Pella, Sully, and Chicago with residents from Akalonia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie van Gorp
H. Vander Noordland
Bert Slings
Akalonia
P.W. van Gorp
John Kenning
Jane Audrey
Sioux Center
Dick W. Gosselink
Gerrit de Roor
Tanden
Washington
St. Petersburg
Dean
H.w.ool
Sioux
Pastman Jovida
Kay
Ysdam Ganss
Lenor
Peter
A.V van Zante
Kala
Gosselink
Des Moines
Ames
Eileen Sadler
Pell
Eileen
Roc
William
John Ter Louw
Lydia Ter Louw
Rev . Louw
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hellinga
Kate den Adel
Sully
J. Kuyper
Pella
G. van Vark
Methodist Hospital
Anie van Zee
John van Wyk
Prairie View
Kansas
C. Kole
C. W. Clement
van Wyk
Michigan
Detroit
Mr. van Wyk
W. D. van Sittert
John Ulrich
Chicago
Local Congregation Services and Family Visits Reported
Community notices reflect Rev J A De Jong leading services at the First Reformed church of Pella. Visitors include Leighton Atwood of New ton attending Penn College, Me and Mrs Ni Der hosting friends, and John Van Roekel with son Paul visiting from Hampton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernies Atwood
Newton
Penn College
Ni der
John van Roekel
Paul
Hampton
Paul de Prenger
de Pre
Blanche de
John Sedrel
Si Erma van Rocke
J. C. de Bruin
Ray van Roekel
Denver
Cole Orade
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Kate van Arkel
Dirk Beintema
Town City
Uryllis de Jong
J. A. de Jong
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Peter Hasseliman
Trene
James
J. A. de Jone
Improvements At Central College North entrance and aging facilities upgraded
Central College unveils plans and underway renovations at New Central building. A new north entrance replaces a makeshift, elevators to Third Floor and chemistry storage access planned, with bulletin boards for announcements. Gym floor refinished, skating proof, library and Graun Hall redecorated. Local help assists, summer recitals by vocal students slated at Music Studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Central
Uy Hall
Ivan
Tnnasiin
Ba Abul
Graun Hall
Seirls
Central College
T. HT. Liggett
Washington Week in Washington Hears Public Utility Debate
The column reports on Congress defeating a motion to substitute the Senate public utility holding company bill for the House version amid debate over Sections 11 and 13. Hubert Utt notes Iowa’s experience with holding companies, with many utilities owned by multiple holding structures and questions about rates and ownership. He cites percentages of Iowa electricity and power produced by municipal or independent firms and calls for reform to avoid overconsolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Utt
Washington, D
Public Utility Holding Company
Senate
Richer
Town
House
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House of Representatives
Iowa
Congman Gwynn
Thurston
Cong
Roosevelt
Iowa Electric Light and Power Operating
Des Moines
Holding Company Tide Shifts in Power Industry Debate
A long stock of interlockingHolding companies and a few dominant owners controls Des Moines Electric Light Company profits and customer bills. Senate and House bills seek restructuring or elimination of holding and affiliated firms to curb high rates and fees and reduce financial influence over public utilities. President Roosevelt signed the Wagner Act expanding labor rights and the National Labor Relations Board, while Congress debates taxation reform and general progress on a national energy framework amid Independence Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Power Company
Des Moines Electric Light Company
Illinois Power and Light Company
Minois ‘Traction Company
North American Light and Power Company
North African Company
Des Moines Electric Company Gav
Des Moines
Mpany
Des Moines Eleetric Light Company
Senate
Federal Power Commission
House
Public Utility Holding
Unding
Tate
Roosevelt
National Labor Relations Board
United States
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Iowa
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Sherman Boys Tank Champions at Ottumwa Meet
Homer Sherman led senior events with multiple firsts and a diving win while Harold Sherman dominated free and relay outcomes. Teammates Don Dillon Lem Holmes and Don Kirkland claimed remaining titles as the Sherman family earned top honors at the municipal pool meet with merchandise and swim suits awarded for high placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottum
Wa Courier
Homer
Ha Sherman
H. L. Sherman
Pella
Homey
Allar
Tarold Sherman
Sherman Lads
Homer Sherman
Don Dillon
Sherman
Lem Holmes
Harold Sherman
Hen ‘Alton
Don Kirkland
Nek Chambers
Tom Holmes
Wayne Leach
Boyard Liiestroke
Harold Shermans
Don’ Kirkland
Henry Fulton
John Brockman
Keith Ut Nek
Jack Chambers
Don
John Brockillon
Irvin Griffiths
Public pulse on recovery asks if economy or spirit leads
The Inquiring Reporter gathers views from six citizens on whether economic or spiritual recovery will come first. Opinions vary but favor spiritual renewal as a guide, with references to divine order, historic patterns, and cautions about modern ideologies. An official German press note cites Germany ending its commercial treaty with the United States after New York mayor LaGuardia refused a license to a German masseur amid alleged Nazi anti Jewish acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Wyk
Prairie View
Kansas
Germany
America
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
N. Y
Stag Smoker Event at Knoxville Veterans Hospital
The social committee of the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville announces a stag smoker on Monday August 5 at the hospital auditorium. Ait men are invited for boxing bouts and other stunts. Admission proceeds will aid needy veteran families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran’s Hospital
Knoxville
Brother of Mrs Clement Dies in Denver
Mr CW Clement reports the death of her brother in Denver after a sudden illness on Monday evening returning from work. Born in Holland December 8 1872 he immigrated to the United States in 1901. Survived by his wife Austie Van der Vint and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral and interment held in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. Clement
Cole
Denver
Lanser
Holland
Austie van der Vint
Sull
Clemenser
William Id John Lanser
Sully
Ase
HE van Arkel
W! van Erk
Band Concert Draws Crowds in Central Park Sat Night
A Saturday evening band concert directed by Hugo Kuyper drew many locals to Central Park. Despite oppressive heat and light applause, organizers via the Chamber of Commerce planned to fund more such entertainment, urging community support and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Hugo Kuyper
Chamber of Commerce
Big Offerings Pel la Theatre In The Future
Pel la theatre announces a 14 year contract plan to bring top film stars to show in coming seasons. The lineup includes Will Rogers Shirple Norma Shearer Gable Crawford Harlow Powell Loy MacDonald Eddy Bennett Bar bra, and other major names for Pel la and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Will Rogers
Shir Ple
Norma Shearer
Girho
Clark Gable
Wallac
Joan Crawford
Rob Montgomery
Jean Harlow
Wiam Powell
Stars and theaters stir mass interest amid court records mix
The text lists stars like Charles Laughton Grace Moore the Marx brothers and others drawing attention to theater showings at the Pella theatre. Court records in War saw Poland mention aristocratic names and family houses connected to illegal tobacco products amid a public health director's citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omew
Charles Laughton
Grace Moore
Marx Brothers
Lionel Barrymore
Spencer Tracy
Lou and Hardy
Jackie Cooper
Jack Renney
Clifton Webb
Massys
Smith and Parish
Pella Theatre
Radywill
Potocki
Wiclolopolki
Warsaw
Poland
Sevons
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Hattie van Cleave
We G Vander Plas
Charles Walker
Bloomfield
Maurice le Corq
New Shareon
Tren Kuyk
Kuyk
Max
HP. van Gorp
Costhern
Minnesota
Canada
van Zante
Chicasco
Thant
Meulpolder Brothers
de W Tho
Paul Boertie
Donald Stravers
Suboseh
Prairie City
Albert de Wit
Heide
Ding
Donald Vander Mra
Tonise Volekondt
Rev. S. Monsma
Vella
Akelma
Ed Tu Des
Hi Heen
Voxelanr
Donald Renaud
Helen Vander Wal
den Adel Clothing
Billy
Lee W. Mix
Miriam
Anton
Danville
Tews
Leighton
Hosiery
Taylor Glass
Allen's
Pella’s
Hungary
Sherman Boys
Harold
Cornelius
C. van Veen
John Wynberg
The
Clement
Peter Lanser II
William Fales
Council Bluffs
Sarah Fales
Fales
Oenie
C.D. Barrett
Lansine
Besseme Fiche Agademic
Sunnyside
Beauty
Arnae
Violet Ray
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Aturn
Rite-Way Food Stores
Jack Sprat
Sunkist
CAMAY
Kellogg's
Maumoowen
Mayflower
K. C
Droste
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