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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

7

Cordova Folks Have Operation and Community Life

Cordova Iowa report covers Lane Muilenberg lung drainage after operation, local visits, and ongoing harvest as farmers note corn drying. Wedding of Gerrit Klyn and Rena Van Eck at Otley with reception, plus juror activity, telephones, and family visits in the Cordova area.

Cordova Iowa Farm Bureau Arnold Klein Lane Muilenberg John de Goey Joe Newton Kate van Hemert Otley Henry Muilenberg Millerton Otto Wynsteker Pella Saturda Calvin Bricker Lloyd Bricker Marjorie Bricker Lloyd Chilling Ellsworth Wm. Karr H.C. Williamson Des Moines George Carpenter Clarence Bricker Pella Howell Roy Karr Attica A. E. Cronkhite Cronkhite Luther Passmore Bart Klyn Gerrit Klyn Rena van Eck Paul Koekkoek Mr van Eck Klyn K. Weilaard Bryan Karr Clarence Brickers Joe Vanden Berg

Harvey community records a string of tragedies and notices

In Harvey Iowa a five year old boy Williard Pierson Harvey dies in Des Moines after birth in Libertyville. Funeral held at Harvey M E church. Other items report Lynn Harvey losing an eye in a Des Moines coal mine accident and a student Fay Messmaker suffering brain concussion after a stair fall. A tumor threatens Arch Geery’s son’s eye. Notices include a Dec 10 homecoming by Masonic families and local visits from A E Gladson and E J Haines.

Iowa City Tracy Masonic Masonic Bureau Service A. E. Gladson Fay Messmaker Garret Messmaker Eureka Harvey Arch Geery Guercury E. J. Haines Haines S City Karrarren Ziegler Mahaska County

Funeral Notice for Willard P Harvey

Attending the funeral of their nephew Willard P Harvey on that occasion.

Willard P. Harvey

Marital Vows Taken at Otley

Marital announcements from Otley note weddings and visits. Mrs Carnie Muilenbers ert De Joode and daughter Hattie wed, with families visiting at various homes. Rouwe Beyer wedding performed at noon with about 50 relatives, Rev Paul De Kockkoek officiating, guests from Lacey Oskaloosa Monroe Otley.

Carnie Muilenbersert de Joode Hattie John Bloodsworth Tone Robus Joe Eat Ruiken Gerrit van William Rozenberg Gerrit Vos Gerrit Vander Wiel Klaas van Buren Dow Poortinga John F. Heemstra Otley Gun Club Gerrit Vander Keift Farm

Colfax railroad and coal company bookkeeper dies

His condition was not thought to be alarming. Mr. Blakely served for many years as bookkeeper for the Colfax Northern Railway in operation here and recently for the Colfax Coal company. He was twice married, both wives having predeceased him. He had no immediate relatives and funeral arrangements were not yet made.

Blakely Colfax Northern Railway Colfax Coal Company

Peoriaites Abroad in the Netherlands Report

Local notes recount Peoria residents traveling to attend a funeral in Fulton Illinois and visiting relatives in the Netherlands. Updates include family moves to Peoria and Des Moines, hospital visits, a public sale, and residents’ plans to reside abroad or return, with several names and addresses noted.

Vander Werp Fulton Illinois Peoria Peoria Girls’ Society Cornelius Spoelstra

Cage Season Opens With Class Basketball Games

Sophomores fall to Juniors 46 to 10 in a lop sided opener. Seniors edge Freshmen 16 to 5 as Rainey leads the freshmen comeback to beat the sophomores 25-21. Juniors narrowly defeat the Seniors 17 to 16 in a fast preparatory clash. Public interest shifts to forensic events and Bible Memory as students urged to participate and support school activities.

Sophy Langerak Shhnack Muyskins F. Vander Busch Wilkins Langerak Tysseling Sg Dught Schielerg Beyers Meredith van Dornick van Dornick For Ver Dught Kooi le Giles Sikkink Searle Vander Muelen Niefert Lee Lammars Anderson Niefert Sophs Rainey Fresh Botheams Central Pirates Neifert Central Lammers Schnack Muyskens Vander Meulen Giles Eggink Sikkink Schiele Tysseling Wilkins Thorpe Beckering Evers

Colfax Man Found Dead in Grand Hotel

Colfax resident William Blakely was found dead this morning in his room at the Grand hotel. He had been in ill health for several days and his death is being investigated.

Ewton News Colfax William Blakely Grand Hotel

Savory Church Suppers With Two Menus For Fifty

A church or community supper plan outlines two menus for fifty people with quantities and detailed steps. It includes Savory Meat Loaf or Porcupine Beef Balls, Succotash, salad, bread, desserts, and a ham option with barbecue sauce. Recipe breakdowns cover meat loaf, succotash, and ham preparation with oven temps and times.

New Chronicle appoints Peoria correspondent to succeed Mrs Van Rockel

The Chronicle names a new Peoria correspondent replacing Mrs Harry Van Rockel who will move from the community on March 1.

New Chronicle Peoria Harry van Rockel

Forensics Needs Your Support and Interest

The article notes a winter season in sports and forensic opportunities to bring glory to the school. It highlights past laurels in oratory and extemp speaking, with a strong state showing in men's and women's events. It mentions freshman involvement in local contests and a topic on Collegiate Athletics. Debating teams are pending selection as the coach nears completion.

A Tragedy of the Flea and the Failing Fence

A fragment reflects on a flea’s grim fate and a man’s flawed character likened to a fence that cannot be improved by whitewash. The speaker questions what truly starts on commencement day, hinting at deeper themes of fate and personal judgment.

Curious Mix of Quotes and Vignettes From College Life

A collage of quips and exchanges featuring college themes, humor lines, and classroom banter. Dialogue touches on fevers by degrees, honor keys, and bachelor clarity, interlaced with snippets about babies, sleeping, vintages, and police court quips.

Elias Lieberman

Christmas Candies From Chicago Kandy Kitchens

A large variety of fresh candies from Chicago arrives at THE BOOK SHOP. Available in bulk or boxed servings suitable for schools and churches.

Chicago

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Evelyn Beyer William Rowe Netherlands Mr. and Mrs. de Vries Holland Margaret Keiser C. Keiser Dahm Bros Janet Stursma Ella Louis Osinga Martin Vander Molen Dick de Vries Wijdhuiser Margaret Vander Molen Josephine B. Gibson H. J. Heinz Company Forensics Janet Lammers Lucille Dreckman Sleeping Beauty Janet Sleepy Hollow Sidney Samuel Johnson Luther Smith Jones Instad Oskaloosa Hipley High Ave Java
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