Local hardware firm trains on IHC machines
Arnold Witazenberg and Ben Klein of Vogelaar Hardware attended a McCormick Deering school in Des Moines with International Harvester guidance to ensure dealers carry repairs and service trained staff. Rev. Prins visited a critically ill father in Fulton, Illinois, then planned return. Community notes cover Christmas gatherings, family visits, and a county official returning to duties after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Witazenberg
Ben Klein
Vogelaar Hardware and Implement Store
International Harvester Company of
Des Moine
McCormick
International Harvester
Vogetaur Boys
Prins
Fulton
Illinois
Part Time School Grower Class Teaches Weeds and Crops
In the Agriculture room at the high school the part time class meets on Wednesdays and Fridays to study farm crops and soil topics. Members identify weed seeds, judge grain quality, and learn weed seed recognition. The enrollment reaches thirty with a waiting list for next year and the group sponsors recreational programs.
Table of Part-Time Class Boys Take Time Out for Picture
A school note lists part time class boys taking a morning picture day before spending weeks visiting relatives and friends en route at El Paso Texas. They plan to call on Mrs Allen Bryant and Mrs J Ut rich. Several local residents and students are noted with hospital visits births and holidays including Gladys Hoksbergen and a baby born to the Van Rheenen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Des Moines
F. W. van Rheenen
Arthur Wormhoudt
Andrew Kiyn
Alvin Evers
Town’ City
Donald Renaud
Northwestern
Chicago
Betty Liggett
Lillian Payne
Dorothy Cook
Iowa City
Paul Blommers
Shenandoah
Iowa
Donald Nutting
Estherville
Grinnell
John van Hemert
Herry van Hemert
Waterloo
Marie Healy
Eva Purcell
J. Vander Werf
J. Hoogland
Fairmount
Andrew
John Buwalda
O. K. Welding and
Louis Miller
Omar Ray
Recorder's Office Shows Increase in 1937 Transactions
County Recorder Wilhelmina Wilkes reports a strong rise in office business in 1937 over 1936. From January to date, 6920 instruments were recorded in 1937 versus 5981 in 1936, led by real estate deeds with 891 versus 391, and chattels totaling 3540 compared to 34, with real estate mortgages at 403 versus 375.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Wilkes
Unclear Legacy Factors in Instrument Records
The note argues that the comparison omits miscellaneous instruments recorded and the verified copies releases and assignments made, highlighting gaps in the accounting of transfers and titles. It emphasizes the need to include all related documents to reflect true ownership and chain of title.
Abundant life and gadgets vs living art
A 37 year retrospective notes mass adoption of cars telephones radios refrigerators and home wiring while arguing that rising conveniences bring more paupers and aid appeals. It questions whether labor-saving inventions steal time and energy from the true aim of life and living.
Iowa Methodist plans $500000 nine story wing in Des Moines
Rolfe C. Wagner of Ankeny, president of the board of directors, announced Saturday a half million dollar improvement program for Iowa Methodist hospital in Des Moines. The plan calls for a nine story wing added to the present structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Rolfe C. Wagner
Ankeny, In
December 24 Reminder for Christmas Shopping Day
The notice states December 24 is the final shopping day before Christmas, urging consumers to complete purchases ahead of holiday closures and potential delays. The message emphasizes timely planning and awareness of store hours during the holiday period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Rietveld
Neaver Rietveld
Dorothy Walters
J. J. Brady
Randolf Hotel
Fort Dodge
Martin van Essen
John van Essen
T.R. Pettit
Nts
C. W. van Vark
Joe Helt
Stuart Goad
Edward Goad
Peoria
E.V. Goad
Frances Hindman
H. A. Veenstra
Gerrit Popma
Indianapols
W. H. Verwers
Pete van Gent
Jas
W. Huyser
Lena Huyser
Southern
California
Wednes
Yours
North Main Street
Cornie, Aart
Ray
Clarence Vos
Harold Ver Meer
Nick van Gorp
Lester Pethoven
John van Rheenen
Clifford van Rheenen
Louis Schippers
Elmer Vander Linden
Bert Hagen
Frederick de Nooy
Gerald Vogelaar
Otto Vos
Everett Heyveld
Leland Vander Linden
Elmer Ray Vander Waal
M. M. Dockendorf
Gary Ver Meer
Orville Bensink
Alvin van Zee
Gladys Hoksbergen
Louis Hoksbergen
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
L. A. Kuyper
Town City Hospital
Otto van Essen
Gerrit Ustermark
Harvey
Irwin Lubbers
Central College
Harriet Helt
Cecelia Scott
Venice
Cal
Josephine
Mary Elizabeth Thomas
Carroll Turner
Los Angeles
Guelph Aschenbrenner
Jack Bootsma
Amboy
Ill
Eugene de Wit
Mrs. N. de Wit
Mrs. D. ©. Thomas
Valley Junraer Home
H. J. Rhynsburger
Ed O'Dea
Zelma Rysdam
Hattie and
Jeanette Gezel
Hattie Smith
Leon Hackert
South Main St
Carrie Halbert
Paul Bird
A. M. van Zee
Gerald Terpstra
Henry Cox
Omaha
Nebr
Cox
Joan Kuyper
PH. Kuyper
Vernon Bobbitt
L. R. Bobbitt
Boyd
Fred
Will Rhynsburger
Joe Rhyned
Burger
Kalamazoo
Mich
D. J. Wagaman
Wayne
Prairie City
John Brahart
Henry Wyma
Richard Goad
E. V. Goad
Martin Heerema
Second Reformed
Frank le Cocqq
France
Europe
H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College
Lawrence van Zee
Right Price Store
VOS & Veenman
Recorder’s
Pella
West Side Square
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