Farm Bureau women complete nutrition training in Marion County
The Mar ion county Farm Bureau women concluded their fifth training school on Nutrition. Miss Lillian Swanson from Ames taught five lessons on Fundamental Food Needs Cereals Milk Dairy products Meat and Fish and Fruits and Vegetables. Participants planned meals to illustrate balanced diets and return to their districts to share lessons, aiming to exhibit at the County and State Fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Marion County
Lillian Swanson
Extension Department of
Ames
H. Mi
Mary Swartz
Courthouse Licenses Reported by District Clerk
A district court clerk’s report lists licenses issued since the prior notice, naming Horatio N and several others in a varied roster. Names include Gannet, Helen M, Vand Pel, Forrest, Tohanne, Dolatsan, Noxville, Raper N, Adams, Chica, Helzerson, and Des Moines among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Our Lagt
Horatio N
Gannet
Jac Helen M
Vand
Pel Alt Forrest
Tohanne
Dolatsan
Noxville
N. Adams
Chica
Jaisy-O
Helzerson
Moines
Pool Hall Robbery in Knoxville Claims Cigarettes and Cash
The Palace billiard hall in Knoxville operated by Charles Luke was robbed between midnight and 1 AM Sunday. Three cases of cigarettes and eight dollars were taken. No suspect has been found, and the crime remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Rain Ends Long Drouth With Heavy One Inch downpour
A long drought was broken Sunday night by a heavy rain storm that drenched Seay Wharthie area, delivering about one inch. Farmers and gardeners welcomed the relief though relief may come too late for some crops, yet aiding fodder corn and pastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
New Manager of Co op Store In Leighton
Polar De Cook of Laighton became manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Exchange store after an inventory closure on Monday. He succeeds Andrew Van Drimmelin, now managing editor of the Pella Press. De Cook is the son of Mrs. C De Cook of 812 East Second Street, Pella, with four years of prior experience at the Leighton exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Leighton Exchange
Royal Exchange
Rock Island wreck near Metz injures fourteen
A Rock Island train wreck 30 miles east of Des Moines at Metz left nine cars off the rails. Fourteen passengers were slightly injured and four more seriously, with the latter taken to Des Moines hospitals. Officials blame a loose wheel on the baggage car axle as the cause. A relief train and later a replacement service were arranged. tracks damaged and services delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Metz
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
J. J. Breheny
Ray Gallway
Albany
N. Y
Gallway
San Francisco
Merch
F. E. Boyd
Colfax
W. E. Lyons
Newton
E. J. Frisk
Tendent Breheny
Eldon
Tuesay
Mother's Fried Pies in Des Moines Menu Update
Pella now supplies fried pies described as the same as mothers used to make. Available varieties include pineapple, hot, apple, peach, talsha and blueberry, with remarks on their delicious, familiar taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Fitatary
Des Moine
Fort
Moines
Death Claims Mrs G Roorda
Mrs. Gerrit Roorda aged 72 died Friday evening at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa after surgery. Funeral at First Reformed church Monday at 2 pm with Graceland cemetery interment. Born Amsterdam Iowa she lived in Oregon as a child then farmed near Pella later moving to the city nine years ago. Survived by nine of eleven children Cora Van Wyk Dick Roorda Flora Wittenberg Henry Roorda Tena Vander Pol Ike E Roorda and others, plus two sisters and three brothers. She joined the Reformed church at 18 and remained a faithful member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Roorda
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
First Reformed Church
Graceland Cemetery
Roorda
Amsterdam
Oregon
Pella
Cora van Wyk
Otley
Dick Roorda
Hollandale
Minn
Flora Wittenberg
Lubben
S. D
Henry Roorda
St. Lawrence
Tena Vander Pol
Monroe
E. P. Roorda
Ella Boat
Anna van Zommeran
Ike E. Roorda
Cornelia Kuyper
Ellen Muilenberg
Sioux Gonter
the Vander Meer
Seattle
Wash
Cornelius Vander Meer
Alton
Jake Vander Meer
Dumont
Reformed Church
New Manager for Local Station
Harry Byers becomes manager of the Independent Oil Station taking over duties Monday. Byers, brother of Carl Byers of the battery station, is well known locally from Bell Clothing and recently attended school at Kirksville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Byers
Ir. Beyers
Carl Byers
Bell Clothing House
Mr. Byers
Kirksville
Sjaardema Dies After Long City Residency
Sjaardema aged 68 years, 3 months, 22 days, died Tuesday evening at home. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:30 pm at residence and 2 pm at Second Christian Reformed Church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Survived by widow, three brothers D Sjaardema of this city, Gerrit of California, Mrs L Brom of Pella, Jouke Sjaardema of Holland. two infant children died.
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Sjaardema
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Holland
Polla
Leighton
D. Sjaardema
Gerrit
California
L. Brom
Pella
Jouke Sjaardema
Indianola Trial of 1 Hour Saturday Parking Rule
Indianola adopts a one hour Saturday evening parking limit for resident vehicles in the business district to aid farmers visiting town. Police will use license lists to distinguish urban from rural cars. Mayor Gordon says farmers’ trade justifies the policy as a special draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead Moines
Indianola
N. D. Gordon
Gordon
Local Board Fills Last High School Vacancies
At a Monday night meeting the high school faculty vacancies were filled. Florence N. Larson of Keota was elected to teach in the commercial department and Thelma Kirkpatrick of Iowa City was named instructor in English and dramatics. Both bring two to four years of experience. The board plans to hire an additional teacher to lead the band and orchestra, with selection soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Florence N. Larson
Keota
Thelma Kirkpatrick
Iowa City
Mrs Beard Hurt In Peculiar South Main Street Incident
Mrs Kate Beard, visiting from San Diego, stepped into a post hole along South Main Street while leaving the Clark boarding house. She fell onto the sidewalk, shattering glasses and cutting her forehead and right hand. She was treated and confined briefly, and is improving with rest, while her sister Mrs J B Smith accompanies her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Beard
South Main Street
Beard
J. B. Smith
San Diego
Cal
Clark
Mrs. Beard
Modern methods at state fair
Des Moines July 8 special reports on Iowa farming history show a Diamond Jubilee exhibit in August detailing the shift from sickles and scythes to the modern combine and reaper. Officials collect 1850s harvest tools from across the state while loan displays reveal ancient and early American implements alongside present day machines. The large tent exhibit runs during the Diamond Jubilee Fair August 21 and features both antique and current harvesting tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Egypt
B. C
Thes Lown
Vriezelaar Dies After Fatal Porch Fall in Otley
Henry Vriezelaar aged 68 of Otley fell from his porch and fractured his skull. He died next morning after being cared for by his sister Nellie and nurse Letta Van Maanen. Survived by two brothers Ira and Gradus and sister Nellie, with further relatives in Otley and Pella. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Henry Vrezelaar
Vriezelaar
Nellie Vriezelaar
Sybenga and
Fox
Letta van Maanen
Mr. Vriezelaar
Otley
Ira
Gradus
Miss Nellie
This City
Cornelia Frazier
William
Pella
James Vriezelaar
Tunis Ver Beek Dies at 80 in Local City
Tunis Ver Beek longtime community figure died Monday at 4 15 am at his home aged 80 years 11 months 20 days Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Rev Paul A Renaud officiating Interment in Oakwood Cemetery He was born July 10 1848 in Andel Holland and married Cynthia Brouwer on March 1 Survivors include his widow and numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Ver Beek
Baptist Church
Paul A. Renaud
Oakwoo Cemetery
Andel
Holland
Cynthia Brouwer
We Pratt
Knoxville
Henry Gosselink
William Tate
Anna Aklin
Pella
J. S. Fulmer
L. F. Wells
Des Moines
C. E. Harris
Kansas City
Ivo Ver Book
Oskaloosa
Flora Akins
Pierre
Tunis Ver Book, Jr
Sly
Dodge
Cane
Knoxville Man Hurt by Motorcycle Accident
Knoxville “Pete” Bruinekool was injured on McCoy hill when a motorcycle hit a rough spot, throwing the front end up. A handlebars strike cut his chin and temporarily knocked him out. The bike toppled, dragging him several feet before stopping. he regained consciousness and received medical care for the gash and facial scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Pete” Bruinekool
Herman Bruinekool
McCoy Hill
Bruinekool
Pete
Dr Paul Edmand Recognized by Georgia State Dental Society
Friends in Pella celebrate Dr Paul A Edmand of Chicago for rising in dentistry. He spoke on Fundamental Principles of Fixed Bridge Work from a periodontist view at Atlanta and led Progressive Clinics with two other dentists. He attended a banquet honoring Dr Percy R Howe of Boston. The Chronicle congratulates him and links the honor to his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Paul A. Edmand
Chicago
Georgia State
Dental Society
Atlanta
Edmand
Percy R. Howe
Boston
Mass
The
Chronicle
Accidental Hand Injury At Local Rolscreen Plant
Don Rozenberg, 20, suffered a severe cut to his hand when it was drawn into a circular saw while sawing lumber at the Rolscreen plant last Thursday about 4 15 PM. He was rushed to an Oskaloosa hospital with heavy blood loss and is recovering but confined to bed, with efforts to save his thumb ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rozenberg
H. J. Rozenberg
Oskaloosa
Rozenberg
Credit for Photo by Ye Foto Shoppe Cited
In the Rolscreen feature two weeks ago the photo of factory and office employees was not credited. The image was taken by Ye Foto Shoppe of this city and is acknowledged as a good piece of work.
No Mail Delivery July Fourth Post Office Hours
On July 4 the post office windows will be open from 10 to 10 30 a m for patrons of this office. There will be no city or rural deliveries. L P Bousquet Postmaster.
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L. P. Bousquet
Mr and Mrs Rillihan Visit Then Plan Move Home
Mr and Mrs John Rillihan of Chicago arrived Saturday to visit his parents in Des Moines and his sister in Des Moines. Mr Rillihan has been transferred to Des Moines where they will make their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rillihan
Chicago
Paul Grundman
Rillihan
Des Moines
Ryhnsberger Family Trip to Dubuque Returns Home
Mr and Mrs H J Ryhnsberger drove to Dubuque on Saturday and returned Sunday with children Betty and Jack who had been visiting grandmother Mrs Coffee. The return journey was largely in rain as they crossed the Cedar River bridge with their rigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Ryhnsberger
Dubuque
Betty
Jack
Lowden Urges New Attitude Toward Farm Conditions
Milwaukee June 26 ex governor Frank C. Lowden addressed 6000 Kiwanis delegates on agricultural policy. He urged a broad social shift to balance agriculture and industry. He advocated stabilization plans, broader cooperative costs shared, and questioned current taxation of land. He warned of rising world populations and the need to improve farm prosperity to lift overall economy.
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Milwaukee
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Kiwanis International
Lowden
Kansas City
United States
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He. Chronicle
Ada
Long Drouth Brower
Rain
Polar de Cook
Laighton
Peter de Cook
G. Roorda
Mahaska ‘Hospital
F, Sjaardema
H. Vriezelaar
Paul Edmand
Georgia
National Industrial Conference Board
Business Men's Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Esha
Uae
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