Weekly Visits With Friends in Town and Country Life
Henry Dykstra and family live five miles west of Pella on a settled farm. The visit recounts remodeling 28 years ago, farming details, and family ties to Gradus and Gerrit Dykstra of nearby Prairie City. A new Arabian stock colt, hopes for a future saddle horse, and local grasshopper impacts are noted along with modest egg production and an uneventful political view. Lucile, the Dykstra daughter, is shy with strangers but close to family chores and farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dykstra
Lucile
Dykstra
Pella
Delos Wittenberg
Mr. Dykstra
Albert Dykstra
Gradus Dykstra
Henry
Gertie Dykstra
Famly
Gradus
Gertie
Gerrit
Prairie City
Jacob de Haan
Will Brand
Henry van Dusseldorp
Oskaloosa
Highway 16
Brand
Des Moines
Walter van Derland
Gerrit Dykstra
Henry, Gradus
F Mr
Lucile May Dykstra
Lucille Vanden Baard
John Vanden Baard
Lucille
Vanden Baard
Former Omaha police chief Samardick resigns badge
Robert P. Samardick, demoted former Omaha police chief, turned in his badge after months of dispute with Mayor Dan Butler. John J. Pszanowski, now chief, reassigned Samardick to a night shift beat following the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptrolman
Robert P. Samardick
Omaha
Samardick
Dan Butler
John J. Pszanowski
How West Market Got Its Name From Pellait
Jacob Van Nimwegen explains the West Market name origin as a historic livestock and feed market around a now park area with hitchracks. A creek once ran on the west side, later filled and tiled, differentiating it from East Market near the Home For the Aged on land once owned by Dominic H. P. Scholte, Holland colony founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market
Jacob van Nimwegen
van Nimwegen
Mr. van Nimwegen
East Market
Home For
Dominic H. P. Scholte
Holland Colony
Reno Marriage Boom Again Sets Record In July
Reno Nevada saw a continued surge in marriages for a second straight month with July figures breaking prior records. Divorces declined slightly, reflecting a contrasting trend in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nevada
Proceedings of County Board July 20 1936 adjourned meeting
County officials discuss appointments to the Old Age Assistance Board Marion County and approve transfers between funds. Board votes to appoint Dick P. and Gorp. honors T. Van Niewaal. Transfers include 5367.48 from Motor Vehicle to Maintenance and 2023.52 from Construction to Maintenance. Budget hearing set for August 3 1936 after review and approval of the proposed budget with no objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugetsinaty
Dick P
Yeas
Hogaard
Speed
Barnes
Board of Supervisors
Bor
Board of
Marnes
Opaard
Union Central Co
Anderson
Wright
VW. i. Browne
Vander Bloen & Heer
H. E. Reichard
Postane
Postane |” 6.00 Cow Eq Br, “Frei
N. E. Rowley
Coffin
Matson
T. Holdaworth
W. TA
Supp E. Morgan
Kincaid
Seth Rose
Truster
f CORT @ PORK
Helper McClain
Fo MeComba
MeKoberia
Carl Wheeler
Ametieny
Inter
L. Holley
Hagen
Prmd
Oorer
Canty
Alton Sethm
Boundary change petition sent to alter precinct lines
A town council petition seeks to redefine voting precincts to include all within the Independent School District. The county board of supervisors considers the boundary change, with multiple local officials and business names listed in association with the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Independent
All Langan Vaper Co
Dave’ Kesienit
Meir
Aisa
Winket
Reina Age Cat Thomae Green
I W. C. Harkin
Budget estimate and filing record notice
Marion County Board of Supervisors sets a budget hearing for 10 A M on the date at the Court House Knoxville Iowa. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures as Gerald W Paardekoo per, County Auditor, notes the county meeting date and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Court House
Knoxville
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Ill
Bs Ag
Maini
Iowans Attend Picnic in California Note Names
A letter from Roy Vander Linden recounts a California town picnic at Long Beach with many Iowans in attendance. He recalls missing W. A. Young and mentions dozens of Pella area residents, including Mrs. Della Allen, Annie Wray Roush, E. H. Timmer, Tim Dykstra, the Rietveld family, and others, gathering from National City to Pomona and Los Angeles for Tulip Time memory and social ties. He also recalls earlier picnics at Temple and Temple City and notes plans to visit National City to test the implied threats or promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Vander Linden
Long Beach
Cal
W. A. Young
Della Allen
Vander Linden
Mrs. Allen
Jake Sterrenberg
Ira van Cleave
Pella
Temple
Rietveld
Harriet
Wilma
Middleton
Thomassen
Aschenbrenners
Tim Dykstra
Watson Dykstra
Rietvelds
Alfred
Wormhoudt
Annie Wray Roush
National City
D. J. Vander Linden
Simi
E. H. Timmer
Belleflower
Wason Dykstra
Jake Schakel
Marie Grandia
Josie Grandia Head
Cornelia de Haan Leatart
John A. Vos, Jr
Compton
D. Jansz
J. Tagaway
Sybenga’s
Los Angeles
Wilma Rietveld Blough
J Van Weelden Mows the Grass
Local resident John Van Weelden has spent the summer mowing neighbors yards around the Union and West First streets area to feed his chickens. Neighbors appear unbothered as he takes on the daily lawn work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
West First Streets
John van Weelden
Light weight merchandise sales rise in summer across stores
The Inquiring Reporter quotes multiple firms noting stronger summer sales of light weight wear than in 1934 peak demand. Penney and Model Store report large increases in light weight garments and dress goods, while Van Sittert’s notes longer runs but similar summer items, and D. Den Adel cites a very successful season with growing demand for comfortable apparel amid weather factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sittert
D. den Adel
Allen's Store Sees Bright Summer Demand for Lightweight Goods
After three years in business, CP Allen notes rising demand for light weight merchandise this summer. White shoe polish sales drop as more people wear white shoes, reflecting changing buying habits tied to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen's Store
Call for bids by Pella ISD for auditorium chairs and desks
The Independent School District of Pella Iowa invites bids by September 7 1936 for about 200 auditorium chairs and 150 large desks portable or permanent. Sample chairs and desks must be submitted. The board may reject any bid and favors Iowa grown products under state law. Peter Van Sittert secretary to the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District of
Pella
Towa
School Board
Iowa
Peter van Sittert
Sec’y
Will of John Synhorst to be heard Sept 9 1936
Proof of will filed in Marion County Iowa district court for John Synhorst deceased. Hearing set before the Clerk of Court on September 9, 1936 in Knoxville Iowa. Interested persons may appear. Clerk Don L. Remy, with deputy J Rex Weddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Towa
Marion County
John Synhorst
Knoxville
Iowa
Don L. Remy
J. Rex Weddle
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Colt
Highway 163
Mrs. Gradus Dykst
Elbert
Murphy’s
C. S. van Hemert
Farmers Co-op
Exchange
Otley
Pellait
Proceedings OF County Board
Marien County
Central States Lie. Co
Hales Petroleum
Gail Metcalf
Patrick
Glyde Auto Elec
If. Savage
Wight
el McDonald
Inseline Oo Vanderwilt & Yarnell
Templeton
Read
LeGrand
Gaactine Marion Co
Bogaard
James
Honard Kading
Tlao Grundman
Bi Jennie
Care Pris
Rundman
Sheri Son Orenr
Chas. Caulkins
Nor
Huth Zueg
A. Barnes
Ferdiem & Mige
Geo
Stephens
Frost
Carpenter
Kendrick
Jerry Speed
Leon Miller
Elie
J. V. Shann
Ballistee
Hellamy
Koch Res
Jenkins-Fergeman
I2ivo Sloewett Jewelry
Maude Six
Ens,rinting Co
Vente Welch
Avery-Cleland
Jes Moines
Ana
Itary Co
Jai Reichard
Postal
Walter Banes
Abatractin
Mate Parrott
Sutee
Koel Bros
Railway Expres
CHL & RR
Carl “Wheeler
Knoxville Expres
Wentinghouse Co
Dunlap Drug Co
Rexall
Pal Supplies
Avery Crete
Flee
aDez
Gophi
Roberts
Ke Migbee
Et ‘Ai
Mary Webb
Grant Ie Co. Ing
Jolliffe
Brig Plumbin
Taber
Haull
Mr. Co
A. Libr
Vanderwilt Leer
Davenport Co
Bowman
Town
Ion
Johnson
Palace
Foreman
C. Hendrickson
Insane
B. Ralston
Arle Bogaard
Bray
Batley MJ
Svaha Rose
Jomassen
W. H. Harrison
Chicago Tape Co
Robe
Geo. Smith
Chainman
Canion
Don Dyer
Robt. McDaniel
van der Meulen Lark
Hovel
Peeve Ke Ae
Itlten Bor
van ‘Zante
van ‘Zante 6 Haw.area Muerkens Co., Fint 2.00 i, Senferer, Drag 362 Cambron
Gaston
Luntoon
L. Hunt
Davi
Fee
J.C. Brubake
van’ Caulkina
Kirkwood & Son
Newton Welding Co
A&w. Mehy
Curtin A. Hall
Bailey & Kinwins
Pella’ Motor’ Co
Man Flanagan & Co
Tab G. Anderson
Alan
Trunater
Joe Bernatein
J. van Weelden
George Francis Sadler
Monroe
Hoeksema Bros
From
The
Guernsey
Jersey
South Woods Dairy
Gosselink & Vogelaar
Pella, Iowa
Quaker State
Star Oil Co
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