Former pastor Rev D C Smith dies at 92 in Ottumwa
Obituary notes the death of Rev David Cryst Smith at his Ottumwa home at 129 South Schuyler Street aged 92. A longtime Methodist minister and dean of the Iowa Conference, he served from 1900 onward, held key district roles, supported Iowa Wesleyan College, and preached for sixty one years. He leaves two Ottumwa sons Charles V. Smith Harlan C. Smith Chester Y. Smith and Jennie Beck Smith widow. Funeral from Willard Street Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Albia cemetery.
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D. C. Smith
Ottumwa
H.C. Payne
Elizabeth
Henrietta
Martha Heul
Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iowa
South Schuyler Street
Mr. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
General Conference of the Church
Chicago
Centerville
Immanuel
David Cryst Smith
Icksburg
Perry County
Publc
Peo
Washington County
Georgiana Young
Peoria
Ilk
Charles V. Smith
Albia
Harlan C. Smith
Chester Y. Smith
Frank’ Forest Smith
Vida Fay’ Smith
H. B. Scoles
W. J. Todd
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that a written instrument purporting to be the last will of Helene Vander Beek deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa. A hearing is set for September 8 1930 at the Knoxville office allowing interested persons to be heard. Walter Kester Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa dates August 11 1930.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Helene Vander Beek
Knoxville
Walter Kester
Wm. Paltzer
G. T. Tysseling
Will of Wm Paltzer Hearing Set in Marion County Iowa
Notice filed in the Marion County District Court lists a last will and testament for deceased Wm Paltzer. A hearing before the Clerk is scheduled for September 8, 1980, at Knoxville Iowa. August 6, 1930. An agricultural note follows advising crop rotation limits for intertilled and small grain crops.
Inquiring Reporter on outlook for unemployment and industry
The Inquiring Reporter asks several figures about an industrial upturn and unemployment. Responses vary from cycles and confidence in leaders to belief that machine substitution limits improvement and that farmers’ crop prices and broader demand will drive any change.
Newly Wed Walk Chalk Prank Also Foot Injury News
Harvey Iowa Aug 13 A boy named Clifford Beaver cut the top of his right foot on a broken bottle and must use crutches for a time. Clarence Vander Veer wed Brock was carried off for a playful capture near Harvey. The Arboretum stays cool amid a scorching season as birds sip water and crumbs. Mrs Bayless plans to return soon from California. Local residents Elmer Jones and family visited the Arboretum. George Croll Jr. and family came from Pella. The season’s heat puzzles the community as skies fail to dew and rain.
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Harvey
Little Cliford Beaver
Dthins
Ricd Ward
Harvey Arboretum
Jacob Bayless
California
Elmer Jones
Knoxville Township
Geor. Croll, Jr
Leland
Pella
Pella Chronicle
Rain as Deity Question Echoes Across Time
A compact reflection on rain as a universal force. The speaker muses that divine rainfall serves all alike, just and unjust, as long as the world endures, and the creator will send the rain in due time.
Class Piano in Public Schools Aims to Widen Music Access
The article argues for Class Piano as a public school program using six pupil classes and shared lessons to train teachers, provide cardboard piano key boards, and foster self expression through music. It claims benefits include talent discovery, improved teacher standards, and broader home musical culture while stressing accessibility and family benefits.
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Ono
Editor Chronical Visits Neighbors and War Memorial Tree
Chronicle editor travels to Fifield Cordova Otley meeting locals including Mrs Karr and family. He notes a sycamore memorial tree in every national cemetery following talks with Capt Barker. A hot day yields stories of wells, health contest champ Billy Jean, Dutch heritage, and cordial hospitality.
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Hanford McNider
Capt. Barker
United States
Barker
Harvey
Fifield
Cordova
Otley
Joe Kool
Pella
Lewis de Vries
J. M. Hart
Chronicle
Roy Carr
Karr
Billy Jean
Will Rogers in So This Is London at Rivola Theatre
Will Rogers showcases quick wit in Fox Movietone film So This Is London at the Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa Sunday. He delivers an improvised New York Central express gag and keeps the humor flowing with Rogerisms. Irene Rich co stars with Rogers in the second all talking picture Aug 17–20.
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Rivola
Oskaloosa
Will Rogers
London
Fox Movietone
Rivola Theatre
Rogers
Chateau
New York Central
Albany
Syracuse
Buffalo
Cleveland
Chicago
Miss Rich
Mrs Robers Becomes Otley Correspondent After Farewell
The visit closed with Otley nearly all shut except the open telephone exchange. Mrs Robers is being initiated into phonecraft and likes her new role. The Otley change follows Mrs Frazer leaving, and the party returns to Pella.
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Mrs. Frazer
Otley
Facts For Farmers Digest Tanning Wood and Livestock Care
A compilation of agricultural notes covers chestnut wood tannin loss over 30 years, forest visitor statistics for 1929, fur farming from ranch-bred silver foxes, livestock health tips for coughing sheep calves and pigs, pasture and grain guidance for cows including high production milk levels, fertilizer experiments to kill fly larvae in manure, and straw disposal to curb stable flies. It also notes carrot vitamins, egg packing fillers, dried sweet potato flour, and a French toast recipe using stale bread with milk and eggs.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Grand Evening Entertainment at Southern Town Fair
Spectators at the Southern Town Fair and Exposition will enjoy a grand fireworks based program titled Festival of Fire Our Navy features a submarine attack on the American coast shown entirely with fireworks. Niagara Falls spans over sixty feet long and thirty feet wide in silver sparking light. A magic jubilee fountain reproduces last year’s Fountain of Light. A large 4 H club emblem forms part of the display with members on each side. Also included are Jungle Land with animals Jocko the acrobatic monkey and the Fighting Roosters. A religious fireworks show is set for Sunday August 17 with a concert by Kryl’s band.
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Niagara Falls
Fountain of Light
Light
Edison
Jocko
Kryl
Will of G T Tysseling Hearing in Knoxville Court
The last will and testament of G T Tysseling, deceased, comes for hearing before the Clerk on the 8th day of September 1930 at the Knox ville Iowa office where all interested persons may be heard. Knoxville Iowa August 7 1980.
Marion County Poultry Association Meeting Notice
The Marion County Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting at the J. H. Shinn Hatchery on August 19 at 8 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Marion County Poultry Association
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
J C Penney Co Sales Hit Hundred Million First Time
J C Penney Co reports gross sales for seven months ending July 31 at 100,059,648.37, up from 97,642,705.58 last year. July 1930 sales were 13,602,419.10, down from 14,566,171.86 last year, a 6.62 percent monthly drop.
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J. C. Penney Co
A Stranger In The Old Home Town
W Doedyns walked into the office Tuesday with blue plums 6 by 7 inches, claiming they measure 6 percent. He says he is a stranger to many after living in the town 50 years, noting new people have moved in and he no longer knows the locals. He shows pride in the fruit and his Exhibit.
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W. Doedyns
Klein Picnic At Henry Kool Grounds Friday Aug 15
The annual Klein Picnic will be held at the Henry Kool picnic grounds one mile east of Petla on Friday August 15. Program starts at 1:30. Free coffee at meal times. All Kleins and relatives are urged to attend.
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Klein
Henry Kool
Petla
Vander Pal attends Prairie City church dedication
M Dora Vander Pal was at Prairie City Tuesday for the dedication of the Reformed Church.
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M . Dora Vander Pal
Prairie City
The
Reformed Church
Radox Footbath Claims to Remove Corns and Callouses
An advertisement touts soaking feet in Radox for 3 to 4 nights to lift corns and callouses with roots intact. It promises lasting relief if shoes are avoided and claims oxygen and salts soften hard skin, strengthening heels and toes as a result.
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GC. L. LeCocq
Labor
Joan J.D
Fank Tromp
Ben Kuyk
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Harvey News
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Paris
Irene Rich
Frank Albertson
Maureen O’sulvan
Lumsden Hare
Mary Forbe
Dorothy Christy
Bramwell Fletch
Martha Lee Sparks
John Blystone
George M. Cohan
States
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Porto Rico
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
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Southern Iowa Fair
J.C. Penney CO
Oskaloosa Fair
Merriment
W Rogers
Rene HE Ric
Fran Albertson
Southern Iowa
Underwood Candy Co
the Elks
Stock Pavilion
Grandstand
Garrett Oil Co
Dixie Gas
Fair View
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