Pella Women Host Federated Club Meeting
The Women's Federated Club gathered Friday at Elmwood Inn with hosts including Mrs. T. G. Fultz Mrs. J. Klein Miss Minnie Vanden Berg and others in a productive session. Miss Tressa Nye spoke on a Virgilian cruise while Verna Hartman sang. about fifty ladies attended and more talks are planned.
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Nye
Federated Club
Woman’s Federated Club
Elmwood Inn
T. G. Fultz
J. Klein
Minnie Vanden Berg
Helen Kuyper
J. Blommers
Bertha’ Brooks
Tressa Nye
Ottumwa High School
Ver Heul
Miss Nye
Verna Hartman
Pella
J. M. Cook
Semi Annual Meeting of Auxiliary at Central College
The Auxiliary to Central college will hold a semi annual meeting Saturday afternoon in the parlor of the ladies dormitory. Tea served by the League for Service of the Third Reformed church. Program includes readings, piano and vocal solos, duets, ukulele selections, and devotions led by Mrs. H. C. Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
C. J. Fox
C. Smorenburg
Leonard Allen
Central College
League For Service of the Third Reformed Church
Winifred Aukes
Ruth Pietenpol
John Wesselink
Elta van Buren
Va Mae van Houweling
H. C. Jacobs
Maybe Scott Recalls Boyhood Days
Knoxville Iowa January 26 Mayor Scott created a coasting zone for children. After reports of auto traffic in the zone he and Police Chief Roy Crawford rushed to the scene. The mayor and the chief tried coasting on a sled before the crowd. They later admitted soreness and crutches were needed for the chief.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Scott
Roy Crawford
Card of Thanks for Willem Van Gilst
Relatives extend thanks to friends for the floral offerings sympathy and service given as a last tribute to their departed loved one Willem Van Gilst.
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Willem van Gilst
County Board Promotes 1931 Salaries and Transfers
Proceedings of the Marion County Board of Supervisors on January 5 1931 authorize the County Auditor to issue warrants for 1931 salaries and expenses for deputy officers and the sheriff including transport to state institutions. They fix monthly deputies at 100 dollars each and 35 cents per hour for extra help, authorize transfers of 150 dollars to the Teachers Institute Fund, cancel outstanding road and bridge warrants, and assign a farm and merchants deposit claim to the State sinking fund with the county treasurer executing the assignment. The motion passed with Wm. A. Butts Homer B. Clark and F. W. Reynolds voting yea.
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Board of Supervisors
F. W. Reynolds
Depuy
Board of Education
Iowa
County General Fund
Teachers Institute Fund
Marion
Knoxville
Tracy
Towa
Fourty-first General Assembly
Bonds and claims approved by Marion County officials
The record lists approved bonds for various Constables and Assessors including John D. Ricks, John Dack, Forrest J. Beaver, S. B. Slaus, H. H. Sheppard, C. W. Amos, W. L. Mesee, J. F. Maddy, A. I. Dykstra, F. E. Roberts, S. B. Rowland, R. B. Hixenbaugh, and others. It also details numerous payment claims for court house and county operations, supplies, janitorial, coal, printing, repairs, and services from many firms such as Latimer Bros., Des Moines firms, Knoxville firms, Taber Lumber Co., and the House of Good Shepherd, among others. The board adjourned to meet January 6, 1931.
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Burbank
Calif
E. M. Young
Pella
Knoxville
W. S. Read
Lake St. Burbank
John D. Ricks
Pleasant Grove
John Dack
Indiana
Forrest J. Beaver
Clay
Slaus
Perry
H. H. Sheppard
Liberty
C. W. Amos
Polk
W.L. Mesee
Hamilton City
J. F. Maddy
A. I. Dykstra
Summit
F. E. Roberts
S. B. Rowland
R. B. Hixenbaugh
Dallas
H. W. Holmes
City of
Vanderbilt
Cox Bros. Coal Co
Court House
Miller Bryant Pierce Co
Dahlberg Offisupply Co
Pratt Paper Co
Court H
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
W. E. Brent Union
199 Inc
M. L. Orcutt Franklin
Arthur Gifford
Franklin
Chas Fortner
Edward Loynachan
Lilian Jacobs
Rollie Rybee
Glee' Ee RG
Walter Kester
S. I
Swan Two Truste
C. F. Kading
Jane Buttrey
Robt. Johnson
W.E. Taggart
P. J. Grundman
Lee
Buttrey
Labor Court House
F. W. Reyn Clain
E. E. Clark
E. EB. Clark
P. E. Thomassen
Very Marsh
A. U. Elmer
House of Good Shepherd Keep & Tuetion
Lucy
Lenis DeVries
Jones Cafe
Jury
Velma M. Hart
Bradley Bros
Emory
F. E. Shadle & Sons
Noah
W. H. Wier
Arthur Beesen
I. V. Fisher
Arthur Beeson
Mary Christ
Mable Miller
C.J. Scott
Ray Worrel
Geo Sunt
Mort Conery
B. Morgan
John Hart
E. H. Gamble
Lawson Garrison
W.E. Morgan
Wayne Streeter Rodman
J. LaFollette Rodman
Chester M. Hunt
Esther E. Murphy
Sadie I. Hall
Zenith Electric Co
R. H. Porter Memorial
EB. E. Clark
Carl R. Miller Tractor Co
Standard Oil Co
Feul and Lubr
Standard Clay Products Co
City of Knoxville
Grabel & Son Patrol
C. E. Clingman
W. A. Hollowell
Iw. A
Bailey & Kingma Repairs
Eric Shopman
Dutch Mill Service Go, Fuel and Labr
Harvey Lumber Co. Mater
L. Hiles Patrol Brice Hdw
H.C. Franklin Post
Herman Snares
Vanderbilt & Yarnell Holw
Osa Butcher
Bristow & Dyer Fuel
W. H. Agen Blacksmith
Turnquist & Son Blacksmth
Jake Vogelaar
Pittsburg Des Moines Steel Co
H. E. Morgan
Kuyper Lumber Co
Len Visser
Central Culvert Co
Corr
Barret J
Vander Berg Patrol Aidstelens
Koch Bros
Rees M. Jones
Marion County
F. W. Reynolds
Board of Supervisors
Why We Shake Hands Origin of a Simple Gesture
A historian notes hand shaking traces to chivalry era when swords were extended to show peaceful intent. Both men would offer their right hands and clasp them, signaling mutual trust. The piece ponders whether modern gangsters share such signaling meanings today.
Hogs Fence 60000 Acres to Protect Pine Seedlings in South
A Louisiana planter encloses about 60 000 acres of young longleaf pines behind hogproof fencing to prevent hogs from tearing rootstocks and eating seedlings. Hides and skins pests are discussed with protectants like naphtha lene and various poisons, stressing careful handling. Greenhouse propagation of evergreen varieties is noted for winter propagation.
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Louisiana
Midwinter farm and food tips from old notes
The text offers practical advice on winter tree care and meat storage, recommending using vigorous branch wood for cuttings and wrapping meat promptly in a cold refrigerator. It covers terrace farming, soil settling after heavy rain, cover crops like rye and vetch, and guidelines for planting soybeans, cowpeas, or velvet beans on slopes.
Age of the earth cited as 1.852 billion years
The text states the earth's age as 1.852 billion years, noting the figure as the latest report and making a witty aside about the earth not caring about its age. It includes a quote about a long tailed coat and a remark on hidden appearance.
Sick and Hospital Updates From The Community
Sam Van Vliet, taken ill a month ago, left his room for the first time on Saturday. Mrs. J T Van Zante shows some improvement after several weeks of illness. Henry Vander Voort of Leighton had tonsil surgery at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa Tuesday morning. Mrs A K Van Zee and her baby daughter left Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa for their home in Pella.
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Dickie de Goey
Pella
Elizabeth
Henry van Haaften
R. A. de Jong
Reformed Church
Sully
de Goey
van Haaften
Coe College
Kaldenberg
San Francisco
Burton Fuller
Washington, D. C
Chicago
S. F. Cole
L. Kaldenberg
Pella Motor Co
L. A. Kuyper
Harry de Reus
Fred van Rheenen
Gary Vogelaar
Knoxville
Sam van Vliet
J. T. van Zante
Henry Vander Voort
Leighton
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
A. K. van Zee
Mahaska Hospital
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J. A Kuyper
Broadway
J. B. Schultz
L. A. Winter
Gilbert Boot
Ford Korn
Cox
Irma Crow
Henry Cox
Omaha Bee-News
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Cole
Harold Kaldenberg
Henry Ward
Grant-Renaud
Dorothy Grant
Clyde Renaud
Second Reformed Church
Glen Neely
Marsh Grant
Henry Renaud
the Chronicle
Danhof
the First Christian Reformed Church
Bridge Club
Hattie van Cleave
Eldeen Club Meeting
Eldeen Club
H. J. Boland
van Vliet
Carrie Halbert
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Marjorie Baron
A. B. van Houweling
Mahatma Gandhi
H. A. Veenstra
J. P. Klein
John Hasselman
Grace Oldham
Monroe
Hasselman
A and J
A. and J. Club
Holland Singing Club
Wm. van Buren
Young Women’s League
Oskella Club
Paul Grundman
Frriday
Gertrude van Niewaal
Ralph Grundman
Connie Smorenburg
Bridge
Mrs. A. Klein
Proceedings of County Board
Bell
Wm. A. Butts
H. B. Clark
A. Butts
Homer B. Clark
Belle Isle
Maslin
Oxfords
Women’s Comfort Oxfords
J.C. Penney Co
Franklin ST
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