Mrs John Rus Dies After Brain Tumor in Iowa City Hospital
Mrs John D Rus 56 died Wednesday night at University hospital Iowa City after brain tumor halted operation Funeral services were held at the home and First Christian Reformed church with Dr R J Danhof officiating Burial at Oakwood She was born Vander Fleck in Holland and came to this country at age nine Surviving husband seven children five grandchildren and several relatives noted her Christian character and family devotion
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John D. Rus
University Hospital
Iowa City
First
Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Oakwood
Rus
Pearl
Arthur
James
Hom
Hol
Bequest of Faith Commemorates a Family Loss
A veteran obituary passage notes a widow’s bequest of Christian character to her husband and children. It commends the bereaved relatives to God, acknowledging their needs during a difficult hour and offering spiritual consolation.
Herring Asks For 3 Million For Emergency Relief
Governor Clyde L. Herring sent a special message to the legislature urging an appropriation of 3,000,000 state funds for emergency poor relief. He warned federal relief funds could be withdrawn if not provided and proposed administering the state money with federal funds while seeking reimbursement to the treasury.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Herring
Gopher and Wolf Bounties Paid in Jasper County 1933
Warrants totaling 1971.80 were issued for gopher bounties in Jasper County during 1933 as recorded by County Auditor E. E. Efnor. The rate was 10 cents per gopher until April 11 then 5 cents after. December saw 42 warrants for 26.80 and two wolf bounties totaling 10. Also notes quarterly totals: 397.60 for Q1, 1393.15 for Q2, 4.25 for Q3, 96.30 for Q4.
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E. E. Efnor
Jasper County
Inquiring Reporter Probes College Youth Discoveries
The weekly feature gathers five views on the topic of public interest. H W Pietenpol cites diploma limits, Anne Hospers notes character's role in success, Frances Bailey questions the meaning of greatest, and G H Mennenga observes rising expectations and sacrifice as essential to worthwhile achievement.
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H. W. Pietenpol
Iss Anne Hospers
Frances Bailey
G. H. Mennenga
Legion Post pushes highway safety plan at crossings
The Legion Post discusses a highway safety campaign focusing on school crossings. Proposes signs plus honorary or auxiliary policemen from upper grades to supervise children. Dr George Lankelma to present proposal to school and civil authorities. Also notes Graves registration of veterans and town post’s aim to complete records by Memorial Day. Remodeling progress and CWA cooperation in Knoxville discussed, highlighting eligibility criteria and aid access.
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George Lankelma
State
State Capitol
Legion Posts
Iowa
State House
Prardekooper
CWA
Knoxville
Wyatt
Brilliant Meteor Fell January 24
A brilliant meteor lit the Iowa City sky around 11:00 p m on Wednesday January 24. It was bright enough to light rooms indoors. Dean H W Pietenpol of Central College asks for publicity to gather details from the west of Town City for Professor Wylie at the State University to study.
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H. W. Pietenpol
Central College
Iowa City
Wylie
The
State University
Marshalltown Honors H. Van Hemert in Service Award
In Marshalltown the community recognizes H. Van Hemert for his pivotal role as general chairman of the community chest drive. He notes progress remains and budgets will tighten as teams push toward the chest goal. The chamber grants Van Hemert and J. M. Pearce honorary life memberships while stressing continued effort in local philanthropy.
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Marshalltown
Harry van Hemert
van Hemert
J. M. Pearce
Surgeon Dr Harold Van Metre Dies in California
Dr Harold Van Metre a prominent surgeon and Iowa graduate who played football in 1912 and 1913 died of a heart attack Saturday at his California home in the fashionable movie colony He formerly led the athletic medical staff at the University of Southern California.
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Harold van Metre
University of Iowa
Movie Colony
California
University of Southern California
Pella Market Prices Quoted By Local Dealers
Quotations from Pella area produce dealers list prices for corn wheat oats spring chickens old hens roosters ducks geese pigeons hogs at Pella and Chicago with ranges from 5 to 36 cents per unit and hog prices around 2.7 to 3.15 dollars. The figures reflect regional trading and emphasize live poultry and hog values in the market.
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Pella
Chicago
Lost Ladies' blue fleece jacket between offices and home
A blue fleece jacket lost between Dr. Sybenga's office and J Veenman residence. If found, contact Green at 268.
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Dr. Sybenga
J. Veenman
Found Items and Local Sales Advertisements
A collection of small notices includes found items such as men s gloves and an automobile crank with instruction that owners may claim them at the office for a fee. Several sales and service ads promote sewing machine repair, radio shop, clothing bargains at Wormhoudt Kempkes, and a closing out sale near Fifield and Pella with farm stock, machinery, and patterns at low prices. The Model offers remaining suits, Van s Motor Service lists rebuilt washers and motors, and local businesses advertise coats, jackets, and clearance deals.
SALESMEN WANTED AND WORK WANTED ITEMS
Classified brief lists salesmen wanted for Rawleigh products in Jasper county. Also credits grinding and oat hul ling services with portable hammer mill and on-farm operation in Otley area. Firms and names include Thos Bloodsworth Pella Iowa Forrest Ver Ploeg Otley C and G Van Wyk Dick Dickoma Buwalda Radio and Fixit Shop. Phone details provided for inquiries.
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Rawleigh
Jasper County
Bloodsworth
Pella
Iowa
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Otley
4. C
G. van Wyk
Dick Dickoma
Buwalda Radio and Fixit Shop
Card of Thanks for floral tributes and sympathy
The Rus family thanks friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They acknowledge floral tributes from Pella and vicinities and a wreath from the Grand Rapids church led by Pastor Rev William Goulooze. John D Rus and children.
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Pella
Grand Rapids, Mich
William Goulooze
John D. Rus
Deputy Tax Collectors to Aid Filers on Feb 26
Des Moines advice says a deputy income tax collector will be at city hall on February 26 to help residents file current year returns. A separate collector will be at Knoxville Court House on February 19 and 20 to assist filers in person.
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City Hall
Des Moines
Court House
Knoxville
Woman Found Dead Near Lynnville in Barn Milking Time
Mrs. Rosa Wright, 64, of Lynnville, was found dead Wednesday morning near the family farm. She had gone to the barn to milk cows while living with her 91 year old mother, Mrs. Sara Holmes. Floyd Trease, nearby in the woods, discovered the body. Local belief cites heart disease as the cause.
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Rosa Wright
Lynnville
Sara Holmes
Floyd Trease
Wright
Monroe Mirror
Twin Babies Die Within 24 Hours
Mr and Mrs Roy Bledsoe of Ford attended the burial of their five month old twin daughter at Knoxville cemetery last Wednesday. The surviving twin grew violently ill at its aunt Mrs Silk’s home and died the same night. Dr Sperow of Carlisle was summoned but arrived too late.
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Roy Bledsoe
Ford
Knoxville
Silk
Sperow
Carlisle
Indianola
Albia Citizen Takes His Life
Ed S Downs age 76 an Albia undertaker died last Wednesday from self inflicted gunshot wounds after months of illness. A Monroe county pioneer he spent 70 years in the county and 40 years as Albia undertaker. He was a prominent business man active in civic groups Lovilia Press
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Ed. S. Downs
Albia
Mr. Downs
Monroe County
Lovilia Press
Jr High Five Bears Triumph Over Knoxville Team
The junior high basketball team coached by Mr. Bishop defeated Knoxville last Saturday afternoon 14 to notched a strong start and led the rest of the game. Bob Menning led scorers with the majority of points, following his brother's footsteps.
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Mr. Bishop
Knoxville
Bob Menning
Pella Boy Elected Secretary of Marion County 4-H Club
Wm. Vander Linden, son of D. W. Vander Linden living southeast of Pella, was chosen secretary of the Marion County 4-H club at the annual meeting and banquet held in Knoxville last Monday evening. About 1754-H club members and leaders attended the bat qut and related events.
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Wm. Vander Linden
D. W. ‘Vander Linden
Pella
Marion County
Knoxville
Riding Crest: Public Support for Roosevelt Program
A editorial note expresses belief that Congress will align with President Roosevelt, citing public confidence and improving economic indicators. It notes voters back his plans, with continued upward trends, more employment, circulating money, and fewer bank or business failures. A separate item reports an armed holdup at Elm Park grocery in Newton, with $225 stolen and the store staff complying.
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Roosevelt
Elm Park
Newton
Harp . Smith
Srt
Harness Shop Sale and Trade Offers At Rivala Theatre
Harness shop advertises oiled harness sets at 50 cents each and 1 percent leather halters for one dollar. Repairing services offered and trade accepted for old collars. Headquarter listed for the Guard Minerals and RCOTTIES Harness Shop at Rivala Theatre.
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Rcotties
Rivala ‘Theatre
Electric Sparks and Vintage Jokes From Van Den Berg Co
A mixed weekly page featuring a humorous sketch about Pat and a stern priest, a quip about shrinking under a threat, and a joke about lamp swapping. It includes product ads for light bulbs, lamp shades, Hoover cleaners, and an ABC Washer, plus a comic about a servant seeking a day off to marry and a family punchline about quietness in the home.
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Pat
Maggie
Correction on aluminum ware talk at Reading Circle
A correction clarifies Mrs Halbert did not oppose aluminum cookware. The earlier report misquoted her as opposing aluminum due to a remark from the book One Hundred Million Guinea Pigs. She actually cited the book and noted no general opposition to aluminum in kitchens.
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Carrie Halbert
Reading Circle
Spelling Bee Set for Ninth Annual Des Moines Sponsors
Iowa students from all sections prepare for the statewide spelling bee sponsored by the Des Moines Register and Tribune for the ninth year. All children in eighth grade or below are eligible to compete.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register
Tribune
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John Rus
J.C. Hospital
Ness
Farmer
Chronicle
Benteco
Penice
Benteco Iodine
Crescent Macaeroni
Peg
Hs VE
Chautauqua County
Legion Post
H. van Hemert
Des Moines and
Ther
Vires
Administration Dairy
Pella Markets
Victory
Ill
P. Dingeman
Buwalda
Wormhoudt «& Kempkes
Fifield
Sadie Vink
Van’s Motor Service
van Gorp
Jelle Menninga
Canning Factory
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Dodge
van Houweling Auto CO
League of the Third Church
Bert’ C. van Hemert
Sully Phone
X .W. Clement
Kersbergen
Bill Jansz
College
Menninga
Seata Ie
Oni
Hereford
Heukelem
Grand Rapids
Mich
North Main Street
J. C. Mitten
Brom Hatchery
Hoeksema Bros
Ormhoudt & Kempkes
Fred _Lautenbi
Sefe Bond Paper
Pella Boy
van den Berg Electric Co
Liverpol
Suh
Sambo
Ellen
Willie
Monroe
Jake van Zante
Good Hampshire
Grain and Feed
Neal Leydens
Gamble
S.A. E
G. & J. Traxton
Henry Field Seeds
Horized AG Gamble Stores
Pharis
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