Pella Area Notes Packed With Visits and Travel
A long column of social notes from Pella and nearby towns records friends visiting kin, trips across Iowa and Minnesota, and family movements. Many entries mention travel to lakes, Colorado, Michigan, and New York, with updates on health, marriages, and work changes, including Donald Anderson’s rise at Macy's and various regional gatherings.
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Donald Anderson
New York City
Morrell
Otuumwa
Henry Stuelafsen
Ames
Hert Rowlafsen
Norma Dean
Second Christian Reformed Church
Paul de Jone
Iowa City
Jennie Ryken
AL Hu
Willard Kuldenberg
D-X
Rolsereen
Peter ‘Ten Hagen
Michigan
Mahusku Hospital
Oskaloosa
Ed van ‘Voorn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
M. W. Huyser
Arvena
Palmyra
New York
Arthur Bennink
Geo. Mennenga
Ruth
Holland
F. Bosch
F. Bowc
John Ver Meer
Vricze- Juar
Ben Vander Hoek
H. Douwstra
Robert Ruby
Paul Blommers
Wayne Pos
Iowa University
G. G. Gass
Lowia Miller
Fred Roypnburger
Chicago
45 Boys and Parents Tour Agricultural Projects
A Friday project tour by FRA members and parents showcased 45 boys with their families visiting sow and life r, baby beef, sheep, poultry and corn projects. Movies highlighted by Mortimer Goodwin and Ralph Ver Meer depicted student work while discussions urged limestone and fertilizer use. The event blended educational aims with recreation, including a noon ball game at the swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer Goodwin
Pella Natal Bank
Ralph Ver Meer
Marion County Bank
C. C. Buerkens
Supt
Bruce
Ellis Metcalf
Gerrit Viss
A High Fever Hits Business In the East
Knoxville shopkeeper Art Levin reports eastern business is booming as factories run at full capacity and workers spend. He notes delays and rising prices as orders face shortages, while midsize Midwest markets may fare better long term. Prices climb daily, and shelves hold fewer items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Levin
People's Store
Knoxville
Mrsvin
Ohio
United States
Mr. Levin
Bie
Midwest
Levin
Knoxville Journal
Order That Coal Now
Defense authorities warn coal will be hard to get in fall and winter. Coal awaits orders at Sumpter Coal Mine. Call 666 on 6 to place your order and stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter
Baptist Church announces two sermons by Rev. P J Christensen
Pastor P J Christensen prepares two morning and evening messages at the Baptist Church with church school at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 40 and the evening service at 7 The morning topic is Our Resources in Christ and the evening theme The Glory of Perseverance The youth group led by Anna Grace Clark Teading will conduct the evening service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Christensen
Anna Grace Clark Teading
U and 1 In Business Harmony and Hidden Clues
The passage notes that the word business contains U and 1, arguing their inclusion keeps business viable and harmonious. It suggests mutual consideration between parties as essential and adds an aside about owls using ear flaps to muffle noise.
Oldtimers Say Clerks of Today Have Easy Life
An old column cites 19th century employment rules from a Chicago firm. It notes long hours from 6 am to 9 pm, daily sweeping and lamp upkeep, Sabbath limits, and a yearly church contribution requirement. It also mentions one evening per week for courting and two for prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Tribune
Frank Schuster
Chicago Tribune
Cargon-Pirie Scott & Co
Amboy
Retired Workers May Reclaim Old Age Benefits
A Des Moines Social Security official explained that retirees who return to covered jobs must notify the board. Monthly benefits stop during months earning $15 or more, but resume once they quit or lose the job. Farming work does not affect payments. forms are available to notify the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Social Security Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Hollister
Union Leader Promotes Old Age Survivor Insurance Access
The speaker urged workers to contact his office for information on earning this or any other place of their old age survivor insurance. The call highlighted benefits and stressed accessibility for employees seeking coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Ment
Two would be surprises end with odd family visit
Fragmentary text notes Julius WI of Steamboat Rock, now at Camp Claiborne, visiting his parents who planned a visit to him. A misconnected set of encounters, with a remark about women keeping mouths shut, suggests an incomplete anecdote from a historical local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius WI
Steamboat Rock
Atutrney
Camp Claiborne
Julius
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