Visit reveals large Iowa farm families and sorghum business
In a sequence of farm visits near Pelle, chronicler notes John M. Gosselink’s 60 acre farm and large Dutch clan. at Robert Roorda’s 160 acres with windmill and 450 chicks. I G Roorda’s 160 acres with 175 spring pigs and 50 fall pigs. Will iam Boot’s 160 acres with a new water system and cistern measuring device. sorghum cane grows on Borda acreage and the local road gets a limestone boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick van Gorp
William A. Boot
S. H. Douwstra
Bot
Boot
Arie Boot
Rev
H. Douwstra
H. D. Vande Keift
Tracy
Dirk Ver Meer
Arie
Douwstra
Borda
Ealy
Roorda
S. H. Douwssra
Ed. Bogaards
I. G. Rorda
Trackless Majestic Special visits Pel la in 1933 tour
H C McGee and the Majestic Special trackless train toured Pel la with an engine and coach complete with steam effects. McGee and Reginald Du Vaull presented broadcasts and music for locals while plans to finish touring by September and then head to Europe were outlined. The vehicle is part of Grigsby Grunow Majestic advertising and invites visitors to Chicago World’s Fair 1933 and Majestic factories.
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Grigsby-Grunow Company
Chicago
Majestic
Grams
Reginald du Vaull
Europe
New York Museum
Former ranchman speaks to youth at Baptist meeting
Leonard Eil ers of Hollywood Cal says self-examination is vital, urging salvation as the first Christian concern and to serve Christ. He cites indifference and cowardice as failure causes, likening Christians and non Christians on walls, and warns about daily death toll while urging Christ's light to shine. A nearby car crash injures Mrs Mansfield and others.
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The
Baptist Church
Leonard Eilers
Hollywood
Cal
Kate Beard
Matt
Eilers
Christ
Three Cars Crash on No 63 West of Oskaloosa
On highway No 63 eleven miles west of Oskaloosa at ten o clock Wednesday evening three cars were damaged. A Chevrolet sedan driven by Mr Greenberg and family heading from Ottumwa to Des Moines collided with a Hudson sedan driven by Mrs Mansfield, who was from Des Moines with her granddaughter Gene Grabb, then the impact sent the cars into a Wylie Knight sedan driven by Mrs Barr, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Van Vark. The Greenberg car overturned in the road center.
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Oskaloosa
S. Barr
C. van Vark
Greenberg
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Mike Mansfield
Willye-Knight
D. S. Barr
Hudson
Pleasantville Auto Damaged by Fire
A Dodge coupe owned by Blain Benner of south Pleasantville was badly damaged by a fire last Friday in Indianola. Benner and P. F. Biddle were nearby in town when Biddle spotted the blaze seeping from behind the driver’s seat. They escaped as the car struck a telephone post, destroying the interior and denting the radiator. A shorted battery wire is believed to have started the fire. Loss fully covered by insurance.
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Marion County News
Blain Benner
Pleasantville
Indianola
Will on file for Wm Laauwe acts as probate notice
Notice from Marion County Iowa that the Clerk of the District Court will hear the last will and testament of Wm Laauwe on July 28 1931 at Knoxville. Interested parties may appear. Deputy Clerk L R Clements signs the notice dated June 29 1981.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Wm. Laauwe
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
L. R. Clements
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit resident Herman Rankis praises Kruschen Salts for easing rheumatic aches and helping him lose 22 pounds after one bottle. He urges a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast, touting long-lasting value and a money-back guarantee at drug stores nationwide.
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Herman Rankis
Detroit
Ameri
Arie Klyn Dies at 87 in Sully Iowa
Arie Klyn, born in Holland on April 11, 1844, died Monday at 3 15 PM at his daughter Mrs C Van Gilst home near Murphy after months of frailty and a three week bed illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 PM from his Sully home and 2 PM at the First Reformed church with burial in Sully cemetery.
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Murphy Neighborhood
Arie Klyn
C. van Gilst
Murphy
Mr. Klyn
Sully
First Reformed Church
Ed. Thompson
Community Church
R. A. de Jong
Holland
America
Longtime Sully Resident Dies at 82
The obituary notes a man who lived near Pella for years before moving to Sully where he resided 27 years and spent his final two years with his children. Married Hat tie Breuklander on Sept. 29, 1871, eight children survive along with a brother John Klyn of Pella and eight relatives listed in the Sully area.
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Pella
Sully
Hattie Breuklander
John Klyn
Anne Klyn
Albia
John A. Klyn
Nellie de Jong
Martin
Henry Klyn
Garret Klyn
Lynnville
C. van Gilst
William Klyn
Near Newton
Beloved mother Vander Schaaf dies after illness
Mrs S Vander Schaaf 59 died suddenly Friday at 2 30 PM at 706 East First Street after two years of illness. Born January 27 1872 in the Netherlands she came to America at 18 settling in Patterson New Jersey in 1890 then moved to Pella. Survived by husband S Vander Schaaf seven children nine grandchildren three sisters and two brothers. She was a faithful wife and devoted mother and a Christian whose influence for good was felt by all who knew her.
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John M. Gosselink
Pelle
Mr. Gosselink
Gerard Gosselink
Netherlands
Nicholas
John Buwalda
Robert E. Roorda
Catherine
Engbers
Pella National Bank
George Engbers
Sioux County
Roorda
Dora Kuyper
John Kuyper
Jim’ Kuyper
E. J. de Haas
Gerrit Roorda
E. J. de Haai
S. Vander Schaaf
East First Street
Vander Schaaf
America
Patterson
N. J
S. Vander Schaaf O
Pella
Floris
Oskaloosa
Lena de Jong
Reka Stursma
Peoria
Anna de Jong
Holland
Mich
Fred
Ella
Julia Vander Schaaf
P. Memmelaar
8. Steen
New Jersey
Funeral services for beloved neighbor held Monday
Among her neighbors and acquaintances she endeared herself to a large following. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 1 80 oclock and at the Second Christian Reformed church at 2 00 oclock, Rev D Hollebeck officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
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Second Christian Reformed Church
D. Hollebeck
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Antonia Braam's illness and death
We express deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our sister Mrs Antonia Braam and for the many beautiful floral tributes. Brothers and sisters.
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Antonia Braam
Virgin Islands irrigation survey hints at productive potential
A survey indicates that with ample water for irrigation the Virgin Islands could greatly boost productivity. It notes that land and climate could support extensive farming if water resources are sufficient. The report underscores irrigation as a key factor for agricultural growth in the territory.
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Virgin Islands
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Gosselinks
Old Thomassen Place
William Boot
John Ter Louw
Miss Kool
Andrew
John Kool
James
Anna Ruth
Norman
Joyce
Jupiter Pluvius
Vande Keift
John de Kock
Douwstras
Grandman
Guernsey Dairy
H. C. McGee
Dutch Town
Vander Zyl Bros
Riggins Harvey Coal
Riggins Coal Co
Harvey, Iowa
Baptist
Barr
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell
da. W. B. Catonete’s
Doctors Family
Neely & Son
S. W
Corner Square
Ambulance Service
Star Auto Company
Ginie
GONTZ
Cottzerewins
Toosemi Mot
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