Framers of the 1857 Iowa Constitution Convention
The 1857 Iowa constitutional convention met in Town City with 36 delegates. Republicans led with 21 members and Democrats 15. Changes included banking corporate establishment, a Lieutenant Governor, shortened governorship, elected Supreme Court justices, and creation of an Attorney General.irected efforts focused on suffrage and institutional reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
James W. Grimes
Fifth General Assembly
Town City
Edward Johnstone
Fort Madison
William Patterson
Keokuk
Francis Springer
Louisa County
David Bunker
Washington County
Territorial Legislative Assembly
M. W. Robinson
Burlington
John A. Parvin
Muscatine
Amos Harris
Centerville
Iowa General Assembly
Jonathan C. Hall
Supreme Court
John Edwards
Lucas County
Indiana
William Penn Clarke
New England
Middle States
Slave States
Middle West
Louisa Co
Wm. Penn Clarke
Johnston Co
Rufus L. B. Clarke
Henry County
James F. Wilson
Jefferson County
Ject
General Assembly
Christmas Visit and Local News From Pella Area
Fred Weirather of Winfield Iowa plans a Christmas visit to Pelln Sunday to spend time with son daughter in law and grandson. Humboldt Iowa news reports Harvey H Bogaard named president of Humboldt Chamber of Commerce. Local hospital notes include several minor surgeries and medical treatments. Gerald Van der Leest reported alive in Korea but unlikely home for Christmas. Various relatives travel, hospital stays, and holiday plans across Pella and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weirather
Winfield, Towa
Pelln
Vivian Weirather
Ted
Humboldt
Iowa
Harvey H. Bogaard
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce
Bogaard
Mortaat
Pella
Cooperative Burial Association
John Vander Leest
Korea
Gerald van der Leest
Gerald
Seoul
Tokyo
Japan
Duke F. van Gorp
Ralph Hayes
Jimmie
Indianola
Ida
Santa Visits Town as One Thousand Children Receive Gifts
More than 1000 children in town and country welcomed Santa Claus on Saturday afternoon December 16. Gifts and candy treats provided by the Chamber of Commerce were distributed by Old Saint Nick, Warren Glen Van Sittert, assisted by Chamber members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Old Saint Nick
Warren Glen van Sittert
Doctors, Drugs and Pioneers in Early Iowa Pharmacy
A historical survey traces early Iowa druggists from Burlington to Muscatine and Davenport, citing drug sales by steamboat era, the rise of general druggists inland, and the formation of the Iowa State Association of Drugists. It notes the 1885 founding of the Department of Pharmacy, its deans, and references to the Palimsest feature on toxicology and crime prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Druggs
J. M. Campbell
Burlington Advertiser
J. Hall
St. Louis
Ohio River
Timothy Mason
Dubuque
Burlington
Lamson and
Boston
Bloomington
Muscatine
W. Mollingsworth
Iowa State Association
Des Moines
Wil
Liam
Beardsley
John P. Berg
Luke Wittetoe
Harlan L. Pete
General Assembly
College of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy
Department
College) of Pharmacy
Emil L. Boerner
Wilber J. Testers
R. A.’ Kuever
Iowa
The
Palimsest
State Historical Society of
Dean Teeters
Murethermore
Westward the Star of Empire Opens West Coast Press
The early West Coast newspaper introduced the era with the bold front line Westward the Star of Empire Takes Its Way. KEBS 620 radio lists Christmas services at Christian Ref Church and Second Reformed Church on December 24 and 25. Service times include 1:00 PM at the Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
Fiesloysin
Star of Empire
Marmelade For Winter Menus From Sour Orange Recipe
December brings oranges to Midwest markets and a U S Department of Agriculture recipe explains sour orange marmalade. It uses six medium sour oranges water sugar and salt with peeled and unpeeled portions processed separately then combined and boiled to the jelly stage before sealing in jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home, Economics
Buy Upholstery Fabric For Specific Purpose
Home upholstering saves families 10 to 100 dollars says Mrs June Brown home furnishings specialist at Towa State College. Mohair velvet friezes and velours resist wear while tapestries damasks matelasse brocades and satins suit various furniture styles. Crotone and chintz fit sofas and chairs though large florals can clash with other furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
June Brown
Towa State College
Soybean straw mulch advised for strawberries in Iowa
Extension horticulturist Ed Cott of Iowa State College recommends soybean straw as ideal mulch for late season protection of strawberry plants before temperatures drop below 16 degrees. He warns seed in straw increases next year’s weeds. oat straw is second choice. Avoid shrub or tree leaves as mulch. they smother plants when wet. If soybean or oat straw unavailable, corn stalks can shield leaves. Mulch should be applied after ground freezes to avoid damage, and removed as growth begins in spring while leaving light coverage. Excess mulch should be between rows to suppress weeds. He notes mulched plants bloom later but resist late spring frost better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Ate College
Cott
Fire Grips Iowa Timber Lands Farmland In Massive Blaze
A large fire swept through Iowa destroying millions in timber wild life and pasture across multiple parcels. Fire crews battled flames for hours as authorities issued evacuations and investigated the cause while residents assessed losses and insurers moved in.
Christmas Services and Bible Readings at Local Church
The church schedules a Lord's Day II service at 1:30 with Matt 2:01 2010. A Christmas service follows at 12:30 and a 2:15 Christmas program. A Prot. Ref service at Boone on Dec 27 at 8:50 a.m. and p.m. explores Isa 46:1-4 Carrying or Being Carried Which.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Christmas Message Gospel Services At Bible School
George T. Pinches leads a Bible School session at 10:00 am followed by The Lord's Supper at noon and a Gospel service at 30 p.m. The subject is The Voice of God in Power and Glory in the Great Christmas Message with Mr Pinches delivering The Glorious Intercession Lord Jesus at 7 30 p m this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
Bible School
God
Pinches
Jesus
Christmas Service Schedule at Anthony Haverkamp Church
The schedule lists Sunday School at 0 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with the sermon The Saviour is Born. Evening praise at 7:30 p.m. features Tidings of Great Joy a Heavenly Gift. Wednesday midweek Prayer and Praise also at 7:30 p.m. with service themes Christ mas and Preparatory and In Christ Jesus a Recipient of the All Inclusive Gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Jesus
Christmas program at church led by Rev and Mrs Anderson
The church announces a Christmas program led by Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Anderson this Friday at 7 45 p.m. The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. with a theme Be thankful for a Saviour and a 11:00 a.m. morning worship followed by an evening service at 7 30 p.m. featuring From Heaven Above a pageant. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Anderson
Otley Christian Reform Church Service Times Listed
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and afternoon worship at 1 30 p m will be led by the pastor and his family. A family vesper hour is slated for 5 00 p m over KWDM Des Moines and also KFJQ and KFJQ F M Boone Iowa scheduled at 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KWDM
Des Moines
KFJQ
Boone
Iowa
St Mary Catholic Church Announces Sunday Mass Time
St Mary Catholic Church conducts Mass every Sunday morning at 8:00 oclock, inviting parishioners to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary Catholic Church
Second Reformed Church Christmas Broadcast Schedule
Edward I. Tanis, Minister, announces services on KEBS with Sunday School at 4:30 a.m. and an afternoon program at 1:45 p.m. A Christmas message closes the service at 7:00 p.m. The hour of Christmas organ music features Prof. Gordon Farndell. A children's Christmas program precedes the pastor's Christmas hymn sermon, The Gloria in Excelsis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I. Tanis
Gordon Farndell
Christmas Services With Special Music At Local Church
Clifford F Perron attends church school at 9 40 a m followed by morning worship and a Christmas service featuring special choir music. Pastor preaches on Four Colored Christmas Candies. Evening 4 00 p m celebrates Chess candle Light Communion all are invited to attend.
Christmas Programs and Services at Third Reformed Church
The Third Reformed Church offers a Sunday School Christmas program in song and story at 10:00 a.m. with a Christmas Day service titled Jesus Come. The Christmas offering supports Jewish Missions. Also, Temple Time on KXEL Waterloo Iowa Sunday at 2:30 p.m. features Rev Harland Steele discussing The Lord's Sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Borst
Saviour
Jesus
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Iowa
Lord
Harland Steele
New Sharon Couple Honors Miss Vos Through Memorial Tribute
In a continued page 1 feature, a Miss Jennie Vos tribute recalls their shared girlhood with Mrs. Stillwell and Miss Vos living together for fifteen years. Their lifelong friendship inspired honoring Miss Vos for her faithful service to students, church, and God, as her life stood as a living testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Mrs. Stillwell
Miss Vos
Woodlands Fires Risk Millions in Towa Heritage Loss
Officials warn uncontrolled fires threaten vast woodland reserves in Towa with potential multimillion dollar losses to ecosystems, tourism, and timber. Firefighting teams boost patrols and public awareness campaigns to prevent blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Woodlands
Recognition of newspapers grows in the Revolutionary era
The Revolutionary period brought stronger public awareness of newspapers than before, elevating their role in information, debate, and national identity.
Cave-in Fatality claim at Osceola digs trench
Dennis West died after a cave-in at Osceola while digging a ditch. Dirt collapsed trapping him and he succumbed to injuries several hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis West
Osceola
Mount Ayr man wounded after shotgun discharges
Ted McGehee of Mount Ayr was seriously wounded in the armpit when his double barreled shotgun fell and discharged after the safety catch clicked on a railroad tie. The incident highlights a hazardous mishap with firearm safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted McGehee
Mount Ayr
First Amendment Protects Freedom of the Press
The First Amendment to the U S Constitution safeguards freedom of the press and limits government interference in reporting. It upholds constitutional protections for journalists and media organizations in exercising and disseminating information.
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Iowa Journal of History and Politics
Chronicle
Mary Diekema
Essex Stree
San Aneselme
Cal
California
Joy Kuyper
University of Missouri At
Columbia
Missouri
Janice
Stella Mae Kuyper
Marie C. Verhey
Anna Verhey
Elizabeth Verrips
Chattanooga
Tennessee
James Verhey
Reink Klein
Mahaska Hospital
Sarah Brand
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Everett Vander Voort
Jerry
Cotter
Wilma van Wyngarden
San Francisco
Eva Mae van Wyngarden
Gerrit Popma
New York City
Herman Veenstra
F. F. Carpenter
Freda
Mrs. H. Victor
Kansas City
Ruth Lautenbach
Jane Dale
Monmouth
Oregon
R. R. Lautenbach
Dirkie Verwers
P. G. van Gorp
Gerrit
Union Sta
Martin de Jong
Dwayne Rohweder
John Slot
Mrs
Arnold Rohweder
Marshalltown
W. J. Petersen
Lownans
Clemens
KEBS
Central 620
Meppelink Oil Co
Dick Leydens
HULL
Turkeys
Protestant Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Otley
Second Reformed Church
Clifford F. Perron, M
Third Reformed Church
Sharon
Hepp
Chrismas
Poinsettias
de Jong
Marion County State Bank
Pella, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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