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Young Farmer John Vroom Jr Dies by Hanging Near Pella
John Vroom Jr a 34 year old farmer living five miles northeast of Pella took his own life Saturday evening by hanging himself in a cowshed after assisting with chores He had recently returned from Kansas City where he studied automobile mechanics He was unmarried in poor health and suspected to have brooded over a career change A rope purchase earlier that day preceded the tragedy He is survived by his father two sisters and six brothers Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev George Hankamp Interment was at Black Oak Center H A Roovaart was a business visitor at Prairie City Monday
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John Vroom, Jr
Pella
Mr.Vroom
Kansas City
Mr. Vroom
Pella Satur
John
So Sac
George Hankamp
Black Oak Center