Local News Highlights From Bussey and Des Moines Visitors
Local notes report Jack Earl and Max Dillon of Bussey visiting friends Sunday. D R Rhyneburger from Des Moines visited then returned to his daughter Mrs H R Van Maren. Weekend illness and flu touch several residents. Ray Gosselink welcomes Eugene Paul born January 13 at 608 Union Street with mother and baby doing well. Reverend Douwstra and Mrs Van Gorp travel to California. Ray Van Maren recovering from a tonsil operation. First Reformed Church elects officers for the year. other local updates include influenza illnesses, travel, and hospital discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack, Earl
Max Dillon
Bussey
D. R. Rhyneburger
Des Moines
H. R. van Maren
Dave Thomas
Knoxville
R. A. Awiry
Wosk
Ira
Mark Rillihan
Ottumwa
R. D. Douwstra
Douwstra
Ottumry
Mary Isabel Thomas
Joe Helt
Ray Gosselink
A. Gosselink
Eugene Paul
Union Street
Albert Veldhuizen
Babe
Ray
Harve van Gorp
P. H. van Gorp
Rock Island
California
M. van Gorp
A. Wassenaar
Chestnut Ave
South Gate
Calif
Ray van Maren
Des Om
R. D. Richmond
Lori's Day Alliance
First Reformed Church
S. H. Douwstra
Ari Elyn
Abe Ver Ploegh
John Kaldenberg
William C. Ne Wit
Marion de Bruin
John Braashart
H. C. Wormhoudt
Kate Beard
Mildred Klein
Barl Klein
L. R. Clements
John Firth
J. S. Wilson
Local Notes from Leighton and Nearby Areas
A collection of brief notices reports illnesses and travels of residents in Leighton Albia Oskaloosa and Grinnell. Entries mention flu cases care for students in Graham Hall sickness deaths in Casper Wyoming and family visits to Knoxville Peoria Grinnell and Albia. An interment for a still born infant of Mr and Mrs Roy De Witt occurred at Graceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William de Prenger
Leighton
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
R. Lautenbach
California
Chas. Sipkema
Y. T. van Niewaal
Clarence Vander Linden
L. F. Bousquet
Knoxville
Louise Bruce
Graham Hall
L. A. Winter
Grinnell
I. J. Lubbers
J. Blommers
G. R. Hagens
Casper
Wyoming
Gerard
William
Robert
Egbert den Hartog
Peter R. van Gorp
Donna Mae
Joe Dahm
Peoria
Delmon van Zante
Sully
Martin Z
Ted King Fund Nears Goal for Used Truck License
Ted King, a blind resident, reports truck fund contributions totaling $79.50 and notes only a few dollars remain to purchase a used truck and cover one year's license. Donors include A Friend, Miss Henrietta Gaass, Clarence Van Vark, Tunis Goemaat, J C De Bruin, Rossereen Company, and A Waechter with amounts ranging from $1.00 to $70.00. Chronicle invites further help by phone or in person.
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Ted King
A. Friend
Terpstra Baby Declared First Born In 1937
The eight pound son of Mr and Mrs Ara Terpstra Lynnville born at 11 15 p m January 3 1937. He is named the first baby born in Grinnell or vicinity in 1937 and earns prizes from the Herald Register and local businesses. The awards are numerous and the child will start life well equipped.
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Ara Terpstra
Lynnville
Grinnell
Herald-Register
Birth attestation noted by attending physician
The Herald-Register reports a birth with official attestation by the attending physician. Parents are urged to present the clipping at Grinnell business houses as part of prize claim procedures mentioned by the Grinnell Register.
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Herald-Register
Grinnell Register
Local Holiday Visits and Family News in Galesburg
Galesburg society items note Kate Mudget vacationing at her mother Ella Mudget in Sully while Mildred Menninga recovers from pneumonia. Visitors include Peter, Dick, and Gerrit Ipple. Wilbur Ver Steeg from Monroe visiting grandmother Margaret Schnug. Elizabeth Naisbett spending Christmas in Colfax. Numerous visits among Van Rheenen, Van Zee, De Penning families and others. Editor adds note that letter arrived Friday morning.
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Kate Mudget
Sully
Ella Mudget
Andrew de Penning
Peter, Dick
Gerrit Ipple
Mildred Menninga
Yella Menninga
Wilbur Ver Steeg
Monroe
Margaret Schnug
Elizabeth Naisbett
Colfax
Alma de Penning
Henry van Rheenen
Leah Peery
Wellman
Iowa
George Peery
Irene Verlie
Ralph
Chalmers
Gary van Zee
Agnes
Betty
Irene
Clifford
Ralph van Rheenen
Harry Heimstra
Elmer
Geraldine van Hemert
Kellogg Man Arrested on Nine Year Murder Charge
Robert Burk, 28, of Kellogg Iowa, was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Earl Shields at the request of Kentucky authorities on a nine year old murder charge. His brother Wilbur Burk of Kellogg said the murder occurred in self defense on Christmas day nine years ago, following heavy Kentucky moonshine liquor.
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Robert Burk
Kellogg
Earl Shields
Kentucky
Wilbur Burk
Burk in Kellogg cleared of knife murder charge
Colfax Tribune reports that Burk, once allied with Claude Snook, killed Snook in what was claimed as self defense during a liquor fueled attack. After fleeing to Texas, he settled in Kellogg seven years ago, living with his wife and two sons. Local Kellogg residents say Burk led a respected life and his brother expects his eventual clearance despite looming trouble.
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Claude Snook
Burk
Kentucky
Texas
Kellogg
Wilbur
Colfax Tribune
Kellogg Man To Run Sully Store
Harris E. Boat of Kellogg has taken over the A. C. Boat General Star in Sully, formerly run by his father A. C. Boat. He was a longtime bookkeeper at Kellogg Savings Bank and assumed leadership Saturday Jan 2. Mr and Mrs Boat will move to Sully when a residence is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris E. Boat
Kellogg
Sully
A.C. Boat
Kellogg Savings Bank
A. C. Boat General Star
Fremont Man Robbed by Gypsy Women
William Lynch an elderly Fremont resident reported two gypsy women robbed him of 85 dollars Monday morning. They stopped at his home to borrow matches and drove away in an auto with one man driving and another believed present.
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William Lynch
Fremont
Lynch
Pocketbook Lifted From Lynch In Local Theft
The Oskaloosa Tribune reports Sheriff Hook alerted town officials after a man named Lynch had his billfold stolen while he reached for matches for two women. The incident prompted a search as the wallet contained all the man’s money.
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Lynch
Sheriff Hook
Oskaloosa Tribune
Mine owner crushed after mule kick at Barron Coal Mine
John W. Barron aged 61, part owner of Barron Coal Mine, was kicked by a mule Monday afternoon. His chest was crushed and he was taken by ambulance to Town Methodist hospital in Des Moines after falling between a coal car and shaft side. X rays were taken Tuesday morning to assess injuries. Newton Record.
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John W. Barron
Barron
Town Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Newton
Fight Fans Gear Up for Ottumwa Golden Gloves Bouts
Ottumwa boxing fans will witness preliminary Golden Gloves bouts at the Coliseum on January 27 28 and 29. Winners advance to Cedar Rapids sectional meet then to Chicago finals if successful. Cedar Rapids tournament opens February 8. Organizers Dr F D Pedigo and Don Rodgers have arranged with Chicago Tribune and Cedar Rapids Gazette for the events.
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Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
F. D. Pedigo
Don Rodgers
Chicago Tribune
Amer
The
Ethics and beauty of an orchid quote by Norman Thomas
A brief quotation notes ethics like an orchid, described as beautiful and a possession tied to an income or means, attributed to Norman Thomas, leader of the Socialist party.
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Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
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