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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
5
The obituary feature recalls Captain Barker of Harvey near ninety, recounting his Civil War stance at the front, his self-appointed title, and his life with Herman Rietveld in publishing the Harvey News, including lockdown illness in 1862 and his pride in serving at the front.
A man who organized a local company was made captain and states that if given the chance to redo his career he would accept the commission again. He notes his fighting lineage with 12 Revolutionary War relatives on his father’s side, all of whom survived the conflict.
Peoria Iowa August 13 Mr and Mrs Matinus Vander Hart attended Vander Hart and Pebbthon picnics in nearby towns. Families and neighbors visited hospitals and shopped in Oskaloosa while others visited relatives. Peter Dahm led church services at the Christian Reformed church and the Willing Workers of Bethany Reformed held an annual bazaar raising nearly $100.
Classified notice listing best farms in Mahaska county for sale with contact Charley Victor of Oskaloosa Iowa. Also advertises a black and white porcelain range with steel top two years old and a free sewing machine with contact Green 135.
Mr and Mrs Bert Van Roekel spent a Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harry Van Roekel. Minnie Sheesley visited Harold Sheesley. Mrs Adrian Vee and daughters John Veenstra and daughter helped their mother Mrs Ben Vander Molen Tuesday. Henry Van Roekel and daughters Minnie Gertrude and Pearl of Otley visited daughter and sister in law Mrs Harry Van Roekel Wednesday.
In Leighton Iowa burglars broke into the 1 Van Roe kel store last week and stole eight dollars in cash. Local residents Mildred De Reus Bernice De Reus Jene n Gladys De Kock and Mae cer left for a week’s vacation at Clear Lake Iowa. Rev and Mrs J A De Jong hosted catechetical children.
Mr and Mrs Vander Linden and Carl Rene return from vacation on French Lake Minnesota last Monday August 11. On the preceding Saturday morning they rowed out on the lake for practical fishing and shared an outing by the water.
A couple on a fishing trip reports Mrs. Vander Linden caught thirty fish in about ninety minutes during a light shower. She reportedly netted mainly crap pies and perch while Mr. Vander Linden baited and helped string the catch. The tale invites verification from their camper friends. Next.
Amna Alice Monroe daughter of James and Sophia Allen Monroe was born June 10 1868 on the Monroe homestead near Attica Pennsylvania and died August 7 1930 at Knoxville city hospital after a brief illness aged 62 years 1 month 27 days. She is survived by one sister Mary Hill of Knoxville and brothers John Ira and Frank Monroe. She had lived with her brother John since their mother’s death.
Funeral services for a longtime teacher in Monroe County were held Friday August 8 at 2 p m. The deceased had more than twenty years in teaching and left ten nephews and nieces. She joined the Methodist church at Wesley Chapel in youth and remained active in worship. Rev W J Fowler conducted the services with Rev J H Beveridge assisting. Burial followed at Indiana Chapel cemetery.
Theatregoers at the Strand saw "Byrd at the South Pole" on Wednesday and Thursday. Storm threats kept crowds low opening night, but turnout improved the next evening though not matching other towns. The film documents the Byrd expedition with live action from the polar voyage and related scenes.
Forty two party members faced bitter gales and cold as they endured snowy huts and days of ice plowing during their South Pole flight. Attendees praised the historical educational and inspirational value of the pictures brought by Manager Hosack and urged public appreciation of such experiences.
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