Weekly visits with Dykstra family near Monroe Iowa
Reporter recalls visits two miles east of Monroe to the Dykstra and Vander Ploeg farms. Louis Dykstra, farmer, assessor, and conservation program keyman hosts Mrs. Dykstra and her mother, Breen. Breen, born near Pel ham, shares memories of hard earlier times, flour costs, and frugal farming. The piece notes Dykstra's 93 acre farm, four daughters, one son, and Dykstra's engagement with 4-H club work and corn hog observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
A. J. Duk
Poortinga
Dykstra
Aghway 16
Charles Dpd
Vander
Tice
van der Ploeg
Jasper County
Bill de Bruyn
Pele Dyk
Moines
Breen
Reasnor
Thess Mary
George Tiley
Des Moines
Catherine
Herbert Crewse
Nellie Cox
Sophia
John Stirneman
Cornelia
Marinus Lille
Olley
Minnie
Fred Armstrong
Des Moin
Dykst
Son
Thyrt
Moore
Lowa City
Poi
Faye
State
Daughers
Jeanette Helen
Dodge
Dr. Lami
Dyk
UN Inter
Dasunty
A. L. Dykstra
Community leaders debate relief and public works plan
In Summit Township discussions focus on a new public works program and relief administration. Concerns arise over incentives to work versus reliance on relief, with critics citing mismanagement and the need for practical, market-driven solutions. A Marion County fair agenda and Angus breeders’ plans frame a broader rural governance scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Township
Marion County Angus Breeders Annual Meeting
The Marion County Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association met at Memorial Hall on Wednesday night January 26 with 33 attendees. Officers for 1938 were elected after a nominating committee printed ballots. Herbert Cline was reelected president, with Charles Harvey as vice president, Clyde Core as secretary, Charles Banks as treasurer, and Ray Dyer, Loa Boothe, and Cecil Shawver elected to other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ver Meer
Fetive
Chet Bryan
Marion County
B. C. Hudson
Milt, Tudor
Herbert Cline
Countis
Mion County
Aberdeen
Angus Breeders Ass'n
Memorial Hall
Charles Harvey
Clyde Core
Charles Banks
Ray Dyer
Loa Boothe
Cecil Shawver
News of Home For The Aged Inmate and Birthday Notices
A new inmate arrived at the Home on Jan 28 occupying the basement room once used by W W Muilenberg. Jan 28 marked the 60th birthday of Bastian Van Rees with a sermon by Rev Martin Mousma. Neighbors and relatives including Bert Plate, Bert Hagen, Arie Korver, Ed Klyn, M M De Reus Jr, Jim Rempe, N Rooze Boom, and others visited residents and shared updates on M M De Reus Sr and Mrs Hattie Plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hoagland
W. W. Muilenberg
Bastian van Rees
Martin Mousma
Bert Plate
Prairie City
Bert Hagen
Kryn Vos
Bart van Zouk Arie Korver
Ed Klyn
M. M. de Reus, Jr
Jim
M. Verros
William de Witt
Leighton
Hattie Plate
Joe Brummell
Kryn Ver Steegh
L. Huyser
Sarah van Ryswyk
John Buitenwerf
Albert Buitenwerf
Sully
Ti. Buitenwer
B. van Rees
Pella Ministers Address Students at Central Chapel
Central's students and faculty heard three Pella ministers since the new semester began. The Reverend M. J. Monsma of Second Christian Reformed Church and Reverend BE. Good editor of the Chronicle spoke previously. Reverend Mr. Christensen of the local Baptist church spoke for the first time and may join regular speaker schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Pella
M. J. Monsma
Second Christian Reformed Church
BE. V. Good
Chronicle
Christensen
Is Mana Machine Discussed by Zeta Sigma Pi
The Zeta Sigma Pi at Central College held its regular meeting in the New Central faculty room. Junior Hospers led the discussion on Is Man a Machine, exploring modern physics and biology while debating mechanical versus non mechanical living. The conversation drifted into contrasts between Western and Oriental civilizations and left members with much to ponder.
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Zeta Sigma Pi
Central College
New Central
Hospers
Willemssen returns from trip to Holland with notes on living costs
John A Willemsen of Reasner recounts a sea voyage to Gelderland with family ties, noting high living costs in Holland, taxi licenses at 130 yearly, driver licenses at 10, and two weeks of garage training plus city inspection. He describes weather, seasickness, employment patterns, and Dutch views on Japan amid rising tensions.
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John A. Willemsen of
Reasner
New York City
Volendam
Gelderland
Holland
Far and
Mr. Willemsen
U. S
Netherlands
Willemsen
Burgomeester
Ocean not behaving very well and migration limits stated
An article notes restricted movement for Germans and Americans from Holland and the Dutch East Indies, allowing only about $4 currency beyond passage costs. Mr Willemsen, back in the U.S. January 18, enjoyed his voyage and is the family’s sole immigrant. The piece also discusses farm soil improvement through rotations, liming, and fertilizers, urging Marion County farmers to plan four year rotations for soil fertility, with Farm Bureau support.
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Holland
Dutch East Indies
Willemsen
United States
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Soil Improvement Pays in Marion County Farm Program
Farm Bureau notes complaints on corn bases being too low for Agricultural Conservation program compliance. Officials stress two principles: build Marion County soil health and conserve local soils through required crop rotations and practices as discussed with farmers.
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Farm Bureau
Marion County
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A. L. Dykstra Farms
Louis Dykstra
A. L. Dykatra
Wro
Precker Raut
Pelons
Exis
Pe S
Keokuk
Ob Bros and Co
Soh
A. L. Dyksten
Cruse
Cox
Armstrong
C. Breen
Hendee
Lille
Tiley
Stirneman
Jeanette Moon
John Dykstra
Helen
Honey Creek
Honey Creek Coal Co
Bloodsworth & van Dyke
Sherman
Hotel Sherman
INN
Buddy Rogers
Hollywood
Angus Association
Angus Breeders Annual Meeting
News of Home For the Aged
Rev. Monsma
Rev
Goad
Rev. Christensen
J. A. Willemsen
Farmall
International
Vogelaar’s
John A. Willemsen
America
Ocean
Vollendam
Eadache
West
Columbus Street
Wm. Vander Horst
Klyn Bros., Audti
Ira Vriezelaar
A.J. Lytle
Oskaloosa
Prine School
Hereford
Apel
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