Local Births and Holiday Visitors Spread in Pella
Davenport couple Dr and Mrs L M Henry rejoice over a baby girl born Wednesday night weighing seven pounds. Numerous relatives and friends arrive for Christmas visits across Pella including Van Doorn families, Hesselink and Van Houweling households, and many travelers from Ames Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Monroe.
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L. M. Henry
Davenport
Rempe
Kle van Door
W. M. van
Bess Vander Zyl Randall
Robert
Georgetown
Colorado
Mae Sterrenberg
Ray Vander Zyl
Randall
Colorado Agricultural College
Dump” Wormhoudt
Newton
H. Wormhoudt
John Whitlatch
Otley
J. W. McClymond
Edgar
Montana
Knoxville
Pella
Array Cox
de Haan
McClymond
A. C. van Houweling
Little S Newton ‘Ormer
H. A. Neifert
Fred Lautenbach
Sophia Ver Steeg
Des Moines
Robert Nurse
Penney’s
Dunlap
Richard Tysseling
Shenandoah
Tysseling
Anna Tysseling
Lee Farmer
Algona
Frank Kester
Jack Andeweg
Monroe
John Weyerse
Jerry Hellinga
Clarence van Dellen
Cedar Rapids
Good Old
Elizabeth Ver Heul
Ottumwa
Bess Randall
Bobby
Colo
Paul, Simon
Russell Hoogenakker
Baby
J. H. van Vliet
Kenneth Henry
New Year Resolution Promotes Safe Living in 1988
A hopeful appeal urges readers to adopt resolutions for safety in 1988. Suggestions include being a safe pedestrian and driver, avoiding foolish risks, and helping others drive and walk more safely. The message emphasizes protecting lives and faithfully carrying out resolutions through the year.
A Ford Car Looked Like This in 1909
A 1909 Ford on Liberty Street near Main shows owner William Vande Kieft and seller Ed Van Gorp in the front. In back sit Mrs. Waardhuizen Mrs. Muilenburg and Mrs. Vande Kieft with Mrs. Vande Kieft driving. The car, among Pella’s first, had optional top and windshield. Carbide lights powered the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Main Street
White Way Auto Co
William Vande Kieft
Ed van Gorp
Will Waardhuizen
Cornice Muilenburg
Vande Kieft
Pella
Otley
One in Ten in Iowa on Relief Rolls
Iowa emergency relief administration reports nearly 10 percent of Iowans need public assistance, with 49 percent funded by federal WPA and related programs, 32 percent by communities, and 19 percent by state funds. The study notes age illness and disabilities drive need, and links mechanized farming to lower aid rates, while four fifths of recipients have long histories with relief agencies.
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United States Senate Committee On
Iowa
Fies
IERA
Emergency Relief Administration
WPA
Urgent winter bird feeding guidelines issued by Conservation
With snow and ice covering most of the state, the Conservation Commission urges immediate winter feeding of birds. It offers nine tips including shelter construction, avoiding highway feeding, checking food supplies during storms, and contacting local conservation officers for advice or feed if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Commission
Scarlet fever cases high in Towa week ending December 11
The State Department of Health reports 184 scarlet fever cases for the week ending December 11 in Towa. The article warns of both light and severe cases and their potential complications such as ear infections, gland problems, kidney and heart disease. It urges isolation when symptoms appear and notes convalescent serum as a helpful treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
State Department of Health
Drive Against The Horse Fly Campaign In Iowa
A winter drive in Iowa led by farmers veterinarians and livestock health authors aims to eradicate bot flies from nearly 3,000,000 farm horses. Ten states participate with a single drug dose to kill bot flies and round worms, under veterinary administration, organized through rural schools and local veterinarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Iowa
Bulletin
The
American Foundation For Animal Health
Legal notice proof of will hearing in Marion County Iowa
Doetje A Roorda's last will on file in the Clerk of District Court of Marion County Iowa sets a hearing for January 17 1938 in Knoxville Iowa. The notice invites interested parties to be heard. Also reports Miss Gladys Hoksbergen underwent appendectomy at Mahaska Hospital and is recovering as expected.
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District Court of
Towa
Marion County
Doetje A. Roorda
Knoxville
Iowa
Don L. Remy
J. Rex, Weddle
Gladys Hoksbergen
Lewis Hoksbergen
Mahaska Hpital
Franchise Goes Over 100 Per Cent In Brooklyn
Brooklyn Chronicle reports that last week’s election granted Brooklyn Mutual Telephone Company a 20 year franchise with no dissenting votes. Voters supported continuing the franchise as the company closes a successful year and plans a strong next year with improved service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Mutual Telephone Company
Brooklyn Chronicle
When Driving on Ice in Ames Tips From Prof Moyer
Ames Iowa motorists should keep speeds low on icy roads. Chains help but do not excuse careless driving. Avoid sudden speed changes and quick braking. Watch ahead and do not pass unless you can see a half mile. Start in second or high gear to prevent wheel spin and follow curves and hills slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
R. A. Moyer
Iowa State College
Rural Route Changes For Purdy Send Patients To Chariton Post Office
Effective January 1, Purdy rural route service will be handled by Chariton post office. Harold Moon, Purdy carrier, moves to Lacona. Letters from Harlie Branch announce the change to D.C. Batten of Chariton and E. Wood of Purdy. About 137 families on Purdy route will be served by Chariton carriers, with roughly half assigned to W. B. Lenig on route 1 and the rest to Homer Davis on route 2. The transfer raises daily mileage for Lenig and Davis. impact on the Purdy office is undetermined. A prior report of discontinuing Purdy office prompted petitions. Congressman Thornton was told discontinuance wasn’t under consideration, but no decision had been made on the rural route.
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Purdy
Chariton
Harold Moon
Lacona
Harlie Branch
Washington, D. C
D.C. Batten
E. Wood
W. B
Fowl Paralysis Set for Study by Regional Lab
Fowl paralysis, the costliest poultry disease in the United States, will be the first focus of the regional poultry laboratory once established, says H. L. Wilcke head of poultry husbandry at Town State College. The disease reportedly kills 75 to 100 million birds annually, mostly over three months old, and is infectious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
H. L. Wilcke
Town State College
Fowl Paralysis Research Collaboration Across Iowa Agencies
State agricultural experiments stations will conduct research and experiments on fowl paralysis with results coordinated at regional headquarters and shared with cooperatives. Iowa State College entities, the Veterinary Research Institute and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, will join the regional project after five years of prior work with the lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Veterinary Research Institute
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Boils and Carbuncles A Medical Plain Talk
Boils and carbuncles are common skin infections. They start at hair follicles or abrasions and progress from a tender red area to a head. Heat therapy, dry heat preferred, and antiseptic ring around the site help prevent spread. Carbuncles invade deeper tissues and are more dangerous.
Understanding and Caring for a Carbuncle A Medical Note
The passage describes carbuncles appearing on the neck or back, with fever and chills. It notes red hot tender skin, healing heads or caps from hair follicles, and advises heat and evacuation of pus, urging medical consultation due to serious risks for those with low resistance.
Public sale dates around Pella and nearby towns
A list of closing out sales with dates and locations includes Arnold De Bruin six miles southeast of Pella on January 5, Simon Van der Mei de residence property on January 8, John F. Van Gorp six and five miles northeast of Pella on January 19, Dick Schimmel five miles southwest of Tracy on January 20, Mrs B H Langerak five miles east of Peoria on January 26, and John De Wild & Co. two and a half miles south of Pella on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold de Bruin
Pella
Simon van der Meide
John F. van Gorp
New Sharon Road
Dick Schimmel
Tracy
B. H. Langerak
Sale
Peoria
John de Wild & Co
Nellie Sadler Visits With Mrs Doedyns in Omaha
Mrs Nellie Sadler of Omaha Nebraska made a brief visit here last week taking with her Mrs A Doedyns her mother for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sadler
Omaha
Nebr
A. Doedyns
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Richard
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D. J. Hesselink
J. F. Hesselink
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Donald Hesselink
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J. E. Forbes
Bert Allen
Helen and
Doris Hammond
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R. M. Smith
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Ann Snyders
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Joe Helt
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Joe
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Fremont
Bessie Brooks
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Hattie van Cleave
Carroll Wilson
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Ira Vriezelaar
J. B. Vriezelaar
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C. C. Breuklander
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John Breuklander
Edward Breuklander
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Keith Fox
Keota
Ray Fox
Charles City
J. E. Shultz
Raymond Crouse
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Louis Popma
W. 8. Hodges
Donovan Dykstra
Marion
Ind
C. F. Dykstra
Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Fulton, Mil
Bob Lautenbach
New York City
Henry Hagen
Dick A. Doedyns
Mayo Bros. Institution
Rochester
Minn
Dorothy Payne
Deses
Lillian Payne
Maquoketa
John Branshart
Town Falls
N. H. Petty
J. W. Vriezela
J. F. Hiemstra
Broadway
J. H. Cole
Miller
C. N. Cole
H. C. Wormhoudt
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Claud Mark
Earlham, Iowa
A. P. van Houweling
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Bice
Patsy Kelly
Jack Haley
Mischa Auer
Lyda Roberts
Laurel & Hardy
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Luise Rainer
Duroe Jersey
J. W. Ba
Schick Shaver
Schick
van den Berg Electric Co. Co
Seen
Jack Sprat
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Michigan
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