Three Drownings Near Des Moines River Tragedy
Three people including Professor Groet, his wife, and their 14 year old son drowned at a Des Moines River bathing spot south of Pella. Two local boys John and Harry Vanden Berg raised the alarm and helped efforts to save them. The drowning occurred about 4 30 pm as the family attempted to swim near a knoxville road bridge. Mrs Groet died on the scene while the bodies of Robert and Professor Groet were recovered later after a search in worsening weather. Funeral arrangements were set for Friday and the Groet family, recent Holland arrivals in Pella, were prominent in local musical circles.
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Des Moines
Pella
P. Groet
Robert
Professor Groet
Knoxville
Brueh
John
Harry Vanden Berg
Herman H. Vanden Berg
John Vanden Berg
Harry
Awtry & Lanhelms
Mrs. Groet
Oakwood Cemetery
Professor Grost
Holland
Girot
Groet
R. van Drimmelen
America
Groet Family Remains and Kin in Iowa and Guiana
In Jasper county and northwest Iowa a family group centers on Professor Groet and his children. A brother Robert resides in northwest Iowa, another brother is the lieutenant governor of the Dutch province of Guiana in South America, who visited his father and sisters with a daughter living with them recently. Remaining children include Cora and two sons Dick and Peter, with the sons working nearby Newton and Eddyville this summer while Cora stays at home.
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Max
Jasper County
Robert
Iowa
Guiana
South America
Professor
Newton
Eddyville
Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin July 31 1917 Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports a hot sunny week aiding harvest and haying with rapid corn growth. Corn is generally in good condition though light soils and dry patches show early stress. Heat and drought injure late potatoes and pastures while threshing begins with promising yields of oats and barley.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. M. Chappel
August Chautauqua lineup in Oskaloosa features Bryan to Kennedy
The Oskaloosa Chautauqua presents a multi day program from August 14 to 23 led by Hon. William J. Bryan in an address on The Present, Greta, with Dr. Fleischer, De Ville concertina acts, Zedelers, Senator Kenyon, Miss Mary Allen, the Mallory Players, Crawford Adams Company, and the Chicago Operatic Company. The schedule includes lectures, concerts, and a moving picture postlude each night, with free admission and camping facilities.
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William J. Bryan
Greta
Charles Freischer
de Ville
Rabbi Wolsey
Iowa
U. S
Kenyon
Dr. Fleischer
Zedeler
Senator Kessinger
Zedelers
The
Kitties
Williams Jubilee Company
Best Jubilee Company
Ju Nette V. Strauss
Ladies Home Journal
St. 20
Chautau Quartette
Chautauqua Preachers
Lafe Young
Chicago Operatic Company
Mary Allen
New York
Charles B. Griffith
Mallory Players
Crawford Adams Company
Chas. R. Gorat
Gay Zenda MacLaren
Miss MacLaren
Miss Allen
Preston Bradley
People’s Church
Chicago
Oxfords
Oxford Detertainment Company
Moving Picture
Audi
Auxiliary doubles Ladies' Auxiliary membership in Marion county
The Ladies' Auxiliary reports 171 new members, raising the roll to 311. Members are invited to join at any time by sending fifty cents to officers. A printed list of new members includes many names such as Mrs. John Ulrich Jr and Miss Janet De Vries, reflecting strong local support.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Marion County
John Ulrich, Jr
Janet de Vries
C. P. Dykstra
Marie Lefeber
Mies Anna Grant
Haseelman
A. de Boer
Cornelia Hospers
J. A. Vandi Wal
P. van Sittert
Jess Heeren
Leonard Weyerse
P. Groet
T. G. Fultz
Kate Roorda
Cornie Wormhoudt
Koder
W. Doedyns
Henriette Ver Heul
J. H. van Vilet
S. Vander Zyl
H. Vanden Oever
C. Randall
Lottie Dyketra
Peter Vander Ploeg
Effie Stubenrauch
J. H. Stubenrauch
John Sybenga
Corn
C. Deire
G. de Wit
Mae Sterrenberg
Albert Houweling
A. G.van Zee
B.buerkeng
P. van Beek
Henrietta van Maren
Marie van Maren
F. C. Warner
A. de Neeff
H. Vender Gaarde
Pete Heerema
H. Jaarsma
Mary Pippel
Jacob van Mimwegen
Richard Lauterbach
Exie McQuilken
B. Grant
John Blommers
Tennis -Plette
Minta de Jong
Geo. Heeren
Antonia Braam
Henry de Koning
Georgia Chalfont
Fern Smith
Mary Blanke
Ike Gaass
Watson Vander Ploeg
Emma van Nimwegen
Jesse Monkman
Leland Lankelme
Ida le Coca
Stella Clark
H.slobb
Wm. van Houten
Bess van Gorp
J. W. Grover
J. Dieleman
B. H
Aart Van Roekel Visits Canta Sr Saree Business
Aart Van Roekel made a business visit to the Canta Sr Saree establishment, engaging in discussions on potential collaborations and the latest textile trade developments. He met with local staff to review inventory and market prospects.
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Aart van Roekel
Health Officers Course Planned by State University Iowa
A four day short course for health officers of Iowa is announced by State University for September 19 to 22. The program includes legal, sanitary, and disease control topics with national and state speakers and special clinics.
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Health Officers of
Iowa
State University
League of Iowa
Municipalities League
League of Municipalities
College of Law
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
W. A. Evans
Chicago Tribune
A. J. Chesley
Mark F. Boyd
Chesley
Armstrong
Massachusetts Authority
State University Medical
Kaldenburg and Ver Steeg Married in Des Moines
Arthur Kaldenburg and Miss Gertrude Ver Steeg, both of this city, were married in Des Moines Saturday. The couple grew up in Pella and Kaldenburg holds a position at the Wagner Clothing store. The Chronicle offers best wishes to the newlyweds.
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Arthur Kaldenburg
Gertrude Ver Steeg
Des Moines
Ita
Pella
Wagner Clothing
the Chronicle
Kaldenburg
Public notice of medical partnership and service changes
notice announces Dr Harry Dobson joining the practice in Beloit Wisconsin and taking charge of the men department at Sulphur Vapor baths. also mentions Dr Georgia Chalfont R Nowell traveling salesman notes crop conditions in Ohio with 70 percent of threshing outfits using Garden City feeder, implying regional market activity.
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Harry Dobson
Beloit
Wis
Georgia Chalfont
H. Nowell
Garden City
Ohio Territory
Mr. Nowell
Pella
Columbus
Chicago
Ohio
Early Days Narratives From Pella Scout Scarff
C W Scarff recalls boyhood in Pella Iowa and life with the Morehouse family during 1879 80 teaching in Prine District He recounts a comical barn mishap with Major the Durham bull and a ferry incident on the Des Moines River offering nostalgic anecdotes of neighborhood figures and local scenes.
Knoxville Chautauqua dates set for August week
Knoxville Chautauqua runs August 16 to 22 with top public platform talent. The event has long been a state leader, funded in advance to secure high quality speakers and entertainers. Local manager W C Robinson invites inquiries and welcomes visitors.
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Knoxville
Church Services Across Congregations This Weekend
Baptist Rev T D Franklin preaches forenoon with no evening service. Otley Reformed Rev F B Manson from Prairie View Kaw conducts morning and evening services. M E Church district superintendent Rev George L Minear leads fourth quarterly conference next Saturday at 8 30 pm and communion next Lords day at 10 45 am. Large attendance expected as church year begins. Evening services on the church lawn. Come and bring a friend.
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M. E. Church
George L. Minear
Ice Cream Social at Second Reformed Church Lawn
The Ever Faithful Sunday school class hosts an ice cream social on the lawn south of the parsonage Friday August 3 at 7 00 p m. Music will be provided and W H Fowler will illuminate the lawn with his Delco electric lighting. Proceeds go to missions.
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Second Reformed Church
W. H. Fowler
Delco
Doctor Sybenga Joins Army Medical Corps
Notice states Dr. Sybenga has joined the medical corps of the army after passing examination and may be called at any time. The partnership of Drs. Carpenter and Sybenga will terminate August 1. The firm asks all accounts be closed by that date.
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Sybenga
Army
Carpenter
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Auxiliary
Central College
Education
SU. I. Aid Health Officers
Lowe Health Guardians
C. W. Scarff
Seattle
De‘Vos
Moore
Wheeler Morehouse
Chronicle
Prine Ditrict
Oskaloosa
Charles Morehouse
Kowd
Morehouse
Major
Mra. Morehouse
Mre
Mia Keables
Mr. Cory
J. M. Cox
de Vos
Vermont
Peru
Willy Boy
Willy
Chautauqua
T. D. Franklin
Otley
F.B. Manson
Prairie View
Kaw
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