People of Suriname by Dr. Hoffman
Dr Md Hoffman describes Suriname’s diverse population led by Bush Negroes, British Indians, Javanese, and Creoles. He notes language blends such as talkee talkee and Dutch in Paramaribo, migration histories after slavery, and the multicultural mix shaping daily life and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Hoffman
Central College
New
Hrunswick Seminary
Suriname
Jamaica
Africa
Holland
Caribbean
Paramaribo
Amazon
Maribo
India
Java
Dutehex
Varius Marts
Afticn
Curacao
Wil-lemstad
Chamber of Commerce
M. J. Hoffman
Vogelaar Saw New Pontiacs at Omaha Meeting
Mr. Gary Vogelaar of Bros. Pontiac Co. attended a preview in Omaha for the 1949 Silver Streaks. Dealers expressed strong enthusiasm as two new lines, the Chief and Streamliner, were showcased with stage effects and staff from Pontiac. Production for 1948 reached 245,500 cars, with 1949 expected to surpass that total.
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Vogelaar
Omaha
Gary ‘T. Vogelaar
D.o'marigan
Pontiac Motor Division
O'Madigan
Pontiac
Pontiae
O’madi
Robins Favor Colfax Lawn In January Visit
A flock of red breasted robins arrived at the Theodore Gablemann home in Colfax on January 13. They stayed awhile on the lawn, pecking for food as residents speculate if the birds are migrating south for winter or hinting at an early spring.
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Colfax
Theodore Gablemann
Gablemann
Savings Bonds Sales Excellent Throughout 1948
The final result of the Savings Bond program for 1948 shows calendar year total sales at 7.295 billion dollars, a gain over 1947. Series E redemptions were 495.148 million dollars more than sales, with cash sales of E bonds at 4.224 billion. Sales rose from May onward and topped 1947 by 34 percent while redemptions were 6 percent lower, reversing 1947’s pattern where redemptions exceeded sales for most of the year.
No Action Yet On Bond Issue for Knoxville Port
Knoxville city council discussed the proposed airport and a federal subsidy for airfield purchase. Iowa Aeronautics Commission representative Mr Bennett presented the plan, with Mayor Cronkhite noting sewer financing delays. Officials expect action to await sewer bond issues before voter approval, while Knoxville’s project remains on federal aid application lists.
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Knoxville
Bennett
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Cronkhite
Aeronautcs
Knosville
Hennett
He Journal
Justice Court Notes January Proceedings and Fines
January vende a arrest warrant issued for John Langborough of Oskaloosa for failing to appear in court over due fines and costs. Howard F. Melcher of East Oskaloosa was cited for driving without a proper license and fined two dollars plus costs. Wilbur Vos charged with parking without lights west of Knoxville pleaded guilty and paid two dollars and costs plus towing costs. Redeems for second quarter precede sales though only second quarter remains.
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Venda
John Langborough
Oskaloosa
Howard F. Melcher
1St Avenue
Knouse
Wilbur Vos
Pate Man Carmicke
Knoxville
Special Mention for Pella In Crop Campaign Report
Special Mention for Pella in Crop Campaign report notes crops and commodities totaling $615,000 collected to date in the Iowa CROP campaign. Kirk Fox, editor of Successful Farming and drive chairman, praises county and school contributions and the volunteers who aided collection and shipment across nineteen counties surpassing many goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Kirk Fox
Fox
Towa
Lafety
Inter-Church Council
Cnanties
Paraphrase of Poliomyelitis Age Demographics
The passage notes most poliomyelitis patients are under ten years old, while about a quarter of cases affect people aged fifteen or older, highlighting age distribution in the disease.
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Dr. Hoffman
Dexter GE
Dexter
Vandermeulen Hoeksema
Robins
Leydens
East Franklin Street
Garden City
Dick Leydens
Nebraska
Justice Court
Wash
Gt’n
Jasper, Mahaska Counties
Pella Area High
Catholic War Services, Relief
New Orleans
Galveston
Tysseling
Arch
Jim van Zee
Lew
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
State
Wormbhoudt Furniture Store
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