Dallas visitors edge Pell a in rough basketball test
Lewellyn and Mappin led Dallas with four and three field goals as the visitors outscored Pella 16 to 11. Langerak and Vander Ploeg kept Pell a close, with Ver Dught steady for Dallas and crowd enthusiasm high amid rough play. Downtrodden Pella defense and coaching praise for Dick Giles capped the notable night, while a curtain-raiser saw Pella Midges lose 11-6 to OsKaloosa Midgets. Twins born to Mrs J V Lurbrow during a neighbor’s house fire.
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Patie
Nome
Dallas
Lewellyn
Vandereg
Langerak
Paris
Mappin
Dallas Ha
Pell
van der Ploeg
Ver Dught
Dick Giles
Pella
Essence
Vander Ploeg F
Inveldt Co
Enveeenenes
Dught
Beyers Go
Soca Ad
Mappin F
Lewellyn F
Pedro
CYCET
Jeffries
Nelson F
Heeeen
Ruggles
Reeb
Grey
Oskalosa
Oskaloosa
De Graff of Prairie City Passes After Long Illness
Mr De Graff aged 79 formerly of Prairie City Iowa died January 18 after a long illness. He married Carrie Rovdart November 27, 1886 and had six children John Jr Mary Ed Jennie Emma Harry. Survived by wife six children thirteen grandchildren three sisters and numerous friends. He joined Reformed church 1894 later transferred to Methodist Episcopal church. He lived on a farm east of town before moving to Prairie City. He faced death with faith and calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praia
Pee Oo Sanuery
Iowa
de. Graff
Carrie Rovdart
John, Jr
Mary ‘Myers
Jennie Rouwenhorat
Harry
Prairie City
Emma Myers
Monroe
de Graff
Ary Klein
Adam, Nebr
Tillie Braafhart
Palla
Jane Vander Leest
Town
The
Reformed Church
Leighton
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Robin L. Welch Laid To Rest Enduring Oil Dean and Advocate
Robin L Welch remembered as telegraph operator and Iowa lawyer who advanced from poverty to Northwestern and Harvard Law, guiding oil associations in Iowa Chicago and Kansas City. He led the National Petroleum War Service committee and became an active officer of the Institute, mourned by thousands of oil men. Requiescat in pace. Also notes: over a million pounds of cheese shipped to London from Queensland and a Narrowsburg egg with four yolks found while candied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Des Moines College
University of Chicago
Northwestern University Law School
Harvard
Iowa
Iowa Oil Jobbers’ Association
Old Western Jobbers’ Association
Chicago
Western Petroleum Refiners’ Association
Kansas City
National Petroleum War Service Committee
A. C. Bedford
Bob Welch
Contest results from high school oratory and drama event
The judges awarded oratory to Willary Langerak first with Herbert Klaaren second, dramatic to Alberta Mater first and Vance Elliot second, and humorous to Lester Jelama first with Dorothy Cook second. Eight judges from Penn College at Oskaloosa presided with several musical numbers between sections.
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Lester Jelsma
Mildred Kissinger
Willary Langerak
Herbert Klaaren
Alberta Mater
Vance Elliot
Lester Jelama
Dorothy Cook
Lucille Hook
Genevieve Whitehead
Howard Peterson
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Regulation Instead Of Taxation On Grade Crossings
An essay argues regulation rather than costly grade crossing eliminations. It claims most accidents stem from careless driving, not crossing design, and calls for license standards, strict penalties, and uniform police enforcement to address the real problem.
Hoover and Al Smith Warm Up Old Coals
Miami report details Herbert Hoover and Alfred E. Smith meeting at the J C Penney home in Miami after eight years. They exchanged remarks on the campaign, posed no photos, and Smith congratulated Hoover. Also notes Raskob and Kenney accompanied them and Hoover postponed a Florida Keys fishing trip due to a storm.
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Miami
Fla
Pella
Iowa
Edgar Hastaff
Heral
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
Hoover
J. C. Penney
John Raskob
Penney
Lawrence Richey
Hoover Florida
Miami Baltimore
Mr. Hoover
J. GC
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
William F. Kenney
Florida Keys
Automobile Tax Critique Sparks Call for Reform
A speaker argues automobile taxes, including a 3 cent per gallon gasoline tax and high license fees, burden owners. He cites examples of a $400 car paying $40.66 in 1929, far above other property taxes, and urges taxing cars like other property with a lower gas tax. The critic notes many owners need cars to reach work and cites poor car conditions and factory locations as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Anth Na
Rood
Central's Library Enriched With New Books
Mies Greiney announces that over the past year the Central library added many titles to its shelves. Works include Our Cuban Calvary, The World's One Hundred Best Short Stories, History of Music, Trail Makers of the Middle Border, Pigs is Pigs, The Junior High School Idea, Hymnal for American Youth, The King’s Henchman, and many more across fiction, history, science, and poetry.
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Mies Greiney
Jenks
Leland
Bolivia
Ward
Margaret
Pratt
Waldo
Middle Border
Garland
Denburg
Van
Smith
Freeman
Rob
Taylor
White
Allen
Indig
Mayo
Katherine
Cooke
James
McConothy
David Bispham
Bispham
David
Rev
Church of America
Rinehart
Mary
Norris
Kathleen
Ferber
Edna
Bent Twig
Canfield
Dorothy
Lulu Beth
Gale
Iona
Burnett
Frances
Shavings
Lincoln
Joseph
Hawkeye
Quick
Herbert
Wilson
Walpole
Hugo
Tessa
D'Urbervilles
Hardy
Thomas
McCarthy
Jusin
Diana
Meredith
George
Green Mansions
Hudson
Williams
Dreiser, Co
Dunsany
Jans Forsythe
Saga
Galaworthy
Ohn
Ather
Wilda
Lonesome Road
Foreman
Ucy
Lady of the Pentlands
Jordan
New Soyan River
Masters
Edgar Lee
Novea
Alfred
MacBride
Theo
Abigail
Fidler
Clara
Corries
Florence
Herbert Hoover
Irwin
Will
Hapgood & Makowitz
Wharton
Edith
Zangwell
Atlantic Classics
Haas and Hill
Paladin
America
Germany
Brooks
Daisy Miller
Henry
Second Christian Sermon Schedule for Sunday Services
Morning service titled The Omnipresence of God and Old Testament Bible stories Noah and His Sons. Afternoon lecture on The Profit of Evening Service God and My Salvation II. Evening study The Decalogue For Today VII No Adultery. Third Reformed Church lists 10:45 parable of the Tares 2:00 De noodsaakelijkheid der Goede Werken 7:30 student Nicholas Bruinix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Third Reformed Church
de Noodsaakelijkheid der Goede Werken
Nicholas Bruinix
Bible School and U P W Evening Services Schedule
The message lists times for religious gatherings: 9 30 a m Bible School 10 46 a m The Land Bible 6 30 p m B P U 7 30 p m The Bible the Guide of Our Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
the Land Bible
the Bible
The
Guide of Our Faith
Farm Bureau Leaders Hear Solberg Talk on Organization
Mrs. Jacob Solberg of Fernald meets Marion county Farm Bureau officials and leaders to stress township organization for the coming year. She cites tax relief, marketing cooperatives, and the Farm Bureau Service Department as aims, urging extension through the Iowa State College and active 4-H and Home Project work for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Solberg
Fernald
State Farm Bureau Federation
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Service Department
Extension
Iowa State College
World’s largest dog cemetery near Radnor Pennsylvania
A garbled report mentions a huge dog cemetery described as the world’s largest, located near Radnor in Pennsylvania. It references fences or parks at gardens and names Rhodes, MGrs, and late workers, with unclear figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radnor, Pa
Wees
Rhodes
Vahalate
America
Miss Merle Foster Injured in Toronto Case for 10000
Miss Merle Foster a Toronto sculptress seeks ten thousand dollars in damages after injuries to her hands. The article also mentions Elvira and Linda Mell who rescued four children from a deadly gas explosion wreck in Los Angeles. It notes Mrs Catherine Fenton, who celebrated a 104th birthday with an airplane ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Foster
Toronto
Elvira
Linda Mell
Los Angeles
Catherine Fenton
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J. V. Lurborrow
Duluth, Minn
Robin L. Welch
Queensland
London
Narrowsburg
N. Y
Ny Eckl
Oleo
Ches Houel
Ila
Igh
Auch Moyen
Putes Ee Pella
Hoover and
al Smith
Ellen
Eugenia Hayes
Waygaret
Rosemary
Patricia
Central's
Mrs. Solberg
Wchlaence
Cody
Oling
Ideal Pharmacy
Martin Paarde Kooper
Pete Heerema
Equitable Life Insurance of
Towa
Macaroni, Northwestern
Northwestern
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