Poetic Genius Found in Texas Poem Shared by Chronicle
Mrs. Fred Varenkamp of Alamo Texas sent a poem to the Chronicle praising spring tulips. The piece notes a nationwide song writing contest and presents Ethel Marie Varenkamp’s verse about tulips waking from winter and blooming in colors of yellow white purple red and blue as a testament to God’s wonders.
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Chronicle
Fred Varenkamp
Alamo
Texas
Pella
United States
Varenkamp
Ethel Marie Varenkamp
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Legal notice states a last will for Dena Vander Pol deceased is on file in Marion County District Court Iowa and will be heard March 9, 1936 in Knoxville Iowa. interested parties may attend. Also notices a Deputy Clerk and date February 11 1936. A Farm Credit Administration report notes farmers bought nearly twice as many farms from 12 federal land banks in 1935 vs 1934 and more than double 1933.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Dena Vander Pol
Knoxville
Towa
Don L, Remy
Rex Weddle
Federal Land Banks
Farm Credit Administration
The Inquiring Reporter On Severe Winters
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents how this winter compares to earlier cold seasons. Doctors and locals recall winters in 1886 1912 and prior decades with record lows and heavy snow. They discuss impacts on health work and daily life noting farm folk endure cold better than city dwellers. A Texas man seeks a 10 year old plow for ground breaking at the San Jacinto battlefield centennial shaft.
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Gerrit Bennink
Texas
John C. Townes
San Jacinto
Second Song Published in Pella Tulip Time Contest
The chronicle prints the second original entry in Pella Tulip Time Theme Song Contest inviting broad participation. Rules require two verses and chorus, original music, and exclusive rights to the Tulip Time committee. Winners chosen weekly with public voting via coupons at The Chronicle Office.
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Pella
Chronicle
The
Tulip Time Committee
B. Wormhoudt
L. W. Hartley
H. B. Sixsmith
Public sale dates listed for area farms and property
G B Kolenbrander farm sale location 6 miles northeast of Pella closing out February 18. John Else sale 3 miles northeast of Leighton February 18. Fred De Jong sale 4 miles southwest of Sully February 15. Brand Tatato sale of city property 11 Main Street February 22. Mrs Mary Koopmans household goods sale 212 South Street February unspecified.
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G. B. Kolenbrander
Pella
John Else
Leighton
Fred de Jong
Sully
Brand Tatato
Main Street
Mary Koopmans
South Street
Mourn The Loss Of Infant Son In Rural Iowa
Death claimed Wayne Vande Voort age two weeks at midnight Tuesday at the home three miles east of town. Funeral service set for 1:00 PM at Wormhoudt & Son with Rev. A Haverkamp officiating. Interment in Oakwood. Also reports a remarriage after divorce between William and Anne Marsh of Fredericksburg Iowa after more than 80 years of separation.
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Wm. Vande Voort
Wayne
Wormhoudt & Son Funeral Home
Rev. A. Haverkamp
Oakwood
William Sh
Anne Marsh
Fredericksburg
Card of thanks from Raafhart family
The Raafhart family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and sympathy at the death of their husband and father. They also express appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings from relatives and children.
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Raafhart
Thanks for support during our bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for their love and sympathy after our wife and mother’s loss and for the many beautiful floral tributes. W. E. Houk and Family.
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W. E. Houk
Notice on weekly Income Tax work at Marion County Bank
Federal Coordinator Joseph B. Eastman supports consolidating railroad services to cut duplication and reduce costs nationwide. Stanley Wood notes weekly Income Tax sessions at Marion County State Bank, with approved work and reasonable charges.
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Marion County State Bank
Stanley Wood
Persistent head colds blamed for many illnesses
Dr. T A Poole of Washington DC links sinus infection asthma hay fever and tonsillitis to persistent head colds. An American manufacturer unveils glass building blocks with advantages for certain uses. About 150000 Japanese reside in the United States today.
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T. A. Poole
Washington, D. C
United States
Expert Demonstration Of Perfect Retention Shields In Oskaloosa
H. L. Hoffman of Minneapolis will demonstrate his Perfect Retention Shields in Oskaloosa at the Leowy Hotel on Wednesday February 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free, with evening appointments available. The device is claimed to hold a rupture in place under all conditions and open quickly. no mail orders.
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H. L. Hoffman
Minneapolis
Minn
Oskaloosa
Leowy
John Brummel Dies at 70 in Otley Hospital
John Brummel of Otley died Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa at age 70 after two weeks of treatment for diabetes. Born in Holland on April 14 1864 he came to America at 23 settling near Otley and spent his life as a farmer. He married Bertha Blom in November 1891 and leaves nine children, twelve grandchildren, and a brother Andrew Brummel. Funeral services were held at his Otley home and at the Reformed church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. he is remembered as a man of integrity and upright character.
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Mercy
Holland
Otley
The
Reformed Church
R. D. Douwstra
Paul de Kockkock
Iater
Oakwood Cemetery
Ella
Brummer
America
Bertha Blom
Netherland
Dena
Jeanette
Walter
Bertha
Dora Jansen
Monroe
Magwie
Anna Vander Werf
Caroline van Weelden
Marie Roozeboom
Denver
Colo
Andrew Brummel
Oskaloosa
Brummel
Mr. Brummel
Unfinished Chicago Apartments Targeted By Bathtub Thieves
A report notes thieves stole 158 bathtubs and other plumbing from an unfinished Chicago apartment project. The rest of the text items list disparate historical anecdotes and items such as gift necklaces, political debates in schools, jail-slaying incidents, church thefts, courtroom stunts, knitting drives, dairy fines, and a teacher weight dispute, reflecting a wide range of 1930s social anecdotes.
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Chicago
Maryland
Harvard
United States
New York
Wanted Immediately Clerk for Local Store
Wanted immediately, young man for clerk in local store. Good opportunity for advancement. Apply at Chronicle office. Men wanted for Rawlesh of 800 families in South Mahaska Counties. Reliable hustler should start earning $25 weekly and increase rapidly. Write today. Rowleigh, Dept. IAB-475-S, Freeport, Ill.
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Chronicle
Mahaska
Rowleigh
Dept
Freeport
Jil
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