Tourism plans and society events span Europe visit
Mrs. Gerald Paardekooper reports Mrs. Henry Cox and Mrs. Hortense Snow depart for Europe via Montreal for several weeks. Omaha hosts a picnic for visitors including the Cox family and Mrs. Harold Clost. Luncheon and theater party accompanies local engagements in Oskaloosa. Lucille Klein marries Harry Bennett at the OsKaloosa court house. couple to reside in Pella. Mrs. John Van Peursem hosts a luncheon social.
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Europe
Henry Cox
Omaha
J. M. Cox
Hortense Snow
West Union
Montreal
Canada
Paul Scholte
Hattie van Cleave
G. G. Gaass
Harold Clost
Muskegon
Oskaloosa
Canary Cottage
Rouwenhorst Tilma Nuptials Tie Local Couple
Miss Jeanette Rouwenhorst and Guert Tilma wed at the Little Brown church in Nashua on June 24. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rouwenhorst, graduates of local schools, earned a two year normal certificate from Central College. The groom farms and they plan to live on a farm near Otley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Rouwenhorst
Guert Tilma
Otley
Little Brown
Nashua
A. T. Rouwenhorst
Central College
the Chronicle
Roanoke editor orders copies of Way Back When edition
Frank Marston Jr of the Roanoke Times head news department ordered four extra copies for himself and three relatives after seeing the Chronicle edition. He praised the paper highly, noting the strong general news value beyond local readers in Virginia.
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The
Chronicle
Pella
Here
Roanoke
Virginia
Frank Marston, Jr
Roanoke Times
Miss Viretta Van Zante Hosts Slumber Party
Miss Viretta Van Zante was host at a slumber party Friday night at her parents home Mr and Mrs J T Van Zante. Early Saturday at four o clock the guests drove to the Des Moines river where they prepared breakfast. Those attending included Hanna Allen Bonnie Youngerman Gertrude Van Niewaal and Harriet Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viretta van Zante
J.T. van Zante
Des Moines
Hanna Allen
Bonnie Youngerman
Gertrude van Niewaal
Harriet Kuyper
Family wedding in Dubuque and local celebrations
Mr. and Mrs. H J Rhynsburger announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Clarence Osterberger of Dubuque at six o clock Monday morning at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque. The couple were feted at a reception in Pella with thirty five guests. The Osterbergers will reside in Dubuque. Also noted is the Helping Hand society of the First Christian Reformed church celebrating its eleventh anniversary. Bonnie Youngerman hosted a slumber party with breakfast under a garden tree for Harriet Kuyper Hanna Allen Viretta Van Zante Gertrude Van Niewaal Virginia Fowler and Bonnie. Mary Lillian Meulpolder turned seven with a party for eighteen children and a two course lunch chaired by Mrs Meulpolder.
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Klein-Bennett
Tone Klein
East Third Street
Lucille
Harry Bennett
Louilla
Oskaloosa
Bennett
Pella
H. J. Rhynsburger
Betty
Clarence Osterberger
Dubuque
John Osterberger
Osterberger
Dubuqe
Bonnie Youngerman
W. H. Fowler
Dan Meulpolder
Mary Lillian
Heat Harms Farmer's Mule Near Leighton
Heat last week terrified a mule belonging to Fred Van Maanen near Leighton. The animal ran into a barb wire fence, sustaining several bad cuts to its legs and body. A veterinarian rendered first aid, and the mule is expected to recover.
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Fred van Maanen
Leighton
What Last War Cost the United States
By Wm. Philip Simms in the New York Telegram. The World War cost the United States 51 billion dollars to date, counting interest, per Andrew W. Mellon. 1885 values show that 51 billion could have bought 16 states like Alabama or three rich Californias.
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United States
Wm. Philip Simms
The
New York Telegram
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Alabama
Coolidge
Mississippi
Optimism Gets Attention in Reno's Speech
Milo Reno, vice president of the Town Farmers Union, spoke at Grundman's grave Friday evening to farmers and families. He urged facing issues with facts and optimism, predicted tough times if current trends continue, and praised belief in good outcomes through diligent farmers and unions amid calls for fair living and smarter farming policies. The program included readings, songs, plays, and instrumental numbers before the address.
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Milo Reno
Town Farmers Union
Farmers Union
Grundman
Mr. Reno
Marshalltown Times- Republican
Co operator and stage acts announce presence of local troupe
A program listing shows plays and songs featuring the Steenhoek girls in The Co-operator and Kitchen Koten, a stunt titled A Sure Cure for False hoods, and musical numbers Mud Pie Days and In The Good Old Union Way. Viola Helen Boot, Orville Bensink, and Harold Veenstra are named in announcements.
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Steenhoek Girls
Viola Helen Boot
Orville Bensink
Kitchen Koten
Harold Veenstra
Horseshoes and Nails Bring Treated Cherry Tree to Bear
In Mrs. E. S. Dunkin's backyard at 515 University Street a cherry tree, fruitless for 14 years, now bears after a horticulturist advised iron and nails and horseshoes hung on it. John Pickerel, her brother, used the same method on an apple tree with success. A small three foot peach tree on the same property shows a promising peach.
Alphabet of Life Doctrine Echoes Moral Guidance
A compact admonition lists virtues and maxims such as be courteous, cut out worry, deal squarely, eat wholesome food, forgive and forget, find religion, hope, imitate the best, judge graciously, love somebody, make friends, avoid despair, play gently, quote your mother, read good books, save, abstain from liquor, use discretion, vote independently, watch your steps, and yield to superiors.
Maintaining Farm Terraces Through Annual Upkeep and Seeding
Terraces fail without regular maintenance. A yearly plow or terracing preserves width and height. Seeding to grass reduces erosion on embankments and prevents gullies between terraces. Address water concentration below terraces and reseed depressions. Early repair avoids breaks from burrowing animals and soil cracks.
Passenger Bus Schedule Through Prairie City and Nearby Cities
Four daily round trips with three connections at Monroe to Knoxville. Special round trip rates among all stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 31 am 12 81 pm 5 01 pm 7 46 pm. Des Moines to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 6 16 pm. Pella to Oskaloosa 9 34 am 1 34 pm 6 04 pm 7 49 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 30 pm 7 15 pm. All except late evening busses connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. All busses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
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Prairie City
Monroe
Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Des Moine
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Information for making children's garments with matching buttons
The article advises buying extra cards of matching buttons when sewing many children’s outfits. It suggests having spares on hand so replacements match the original garments, preventing mismatched fastenings. The guidance focuses on planning and consistency in button selection.
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Society News
Gerald Paardekooper
Muskegon, Mich
Cox
John van Peursem
Rouwenhorst
Grandman's
Wilma van Doorninck
Frances Pals
Arie Rempe
Franklin van Gorp
G. W. Paardekooper
Martin Paardekooper
Cedar Rapids
L. J. McFadden
Sunshine Mission Circle
Bernie Mulder
Misa Matilda van Rockel
Japan
South Pella Meat
Nick van Berkum
Oskaloosa Street
Campbell’s
NBC Premium
Country Club Beverage
Bentece Food Stores
Virginian
H. L. Renaud
John van Vliet
Rhynsburger-Osterberger
Helping Hand Society of
First Christian Reformed Church
Hackert
Henry Hackert
Reno
Legge
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Waterloo
Stone
Farm Board
Towa
America
Gladys Steenhoek
Marie Mathes
Harold van Zee
Harvey Steenhoek
Donna Mae Rietveld
June Veenstra
Rivola
Bebe Daniels
Ricardo Cortez
Una Merkel
van Rees
Iga
Queen Olives
van Camps
Thomassen’s
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