Moonshiners rounded up after Eddyville raid
Ottumwa officers arrested Art Van Klevren Glad is Van Klevren John Blackwood and J A Donahue after a chase from a farm near Eddyville A fifty gallon still two wells and barrels of empty malt syrup were found Lawmen described the Van Kleuren Blackwood gang as persistent moonshiners in southern Iowa Donahue had just been released from jail thirteen days earlier on a liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Art van Klevren
Gladis van Klevren
John Blackwood
J. A. Donahue
Eddyville
George Giltner
den Hartog Place
Brady
Bonwell
C. C. Maddy
Des Moines
Co. C. Maddy
Giltner
Mitchell
van Kleuren
Budget law sparks revolt in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa suspends operation of the new budget law and opens a legislative inquiry into the budget department after the resignation of L A Butler former assistant director. Budget Director Fred Maytag accuses Butler of incompetence and says he will present evidence before the July legislative session. The code commission seeks to suspend the budget law until sections can be rewritten and made workable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Budget Department
L. Butler
Fred Maytag
Butler
Maytag
Code Commission
Rock Island Train Schedule Listings
Eastbound passenger No. 472 and passenger No. 474 depart at 8 39 p m while westbound Nos 475 and 478 run at 4 08 p m and 10 10 a m Freight No 2 10 and Local Freight 881 operate with cutoffs for shipments. Locals carry passengers. freight must be at the station by 6 00 p m. Howell Iowa Wabash timetable shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assenger
Ssenger
First Christian Reformed Church Notes
Church notes summarize sermon topics and service times from the First Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Rev J De Haan and English service lines. Includes references to salvation by faith, sins against the Holy Spirit and confessing Christ with requested copies for Holland and English attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Reformed Church
J. de Haan
Holland
Christ
English
Methodist Church Services July 29 1924
Reverend Sabin presides at morning service at 10 35 and evening sermon. Sunday school led by Geo Croll at 9 30. Mid week prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Sabin
Geo. Croll
Rand Bible
Harvest activity and early potatoes drive Otley farming
May harvest in full swing with grain and corn plowing underway. Early potatoes selling at 1.25 dollars per bushel amid plentiful homegrown supply. Local social notes include visits, a tonsil removal, aluminum demonstration, a fatal accident near Prairie City, and several town residents traveling to Des Moines and Monroe.
New Crop Report Shows Declines Across Major Crops
The July 1 crop report notes US wheat production at about 740 million bushels, down 4 percent from last year, with farm wheat 30.7 million bushels. Barley and rye yields are given at 27.8 and 17.3 bushels respectively. Alfalfa yields 1.52 tons per acre. potato yield 62.7 bushels. other crops show varied conditions with alfalfa 94 percent and apples 66 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Central College Names New Athletic Coach Pence
Central College has signed John W. Pence of Columbus Junction to coach its athletic teams for the coming year. Pence, a former Coe College student and later assistant coach, is seen by local Pella residents as well suited to advance the college’s athletic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W
Jack) Pence
Columbus Junction
Coe College
Pella
Central
New 1% H. P. Stover Engines on Display
Gary T. Vogelaar invites customers to visit and view the new 1 percent H. P. Stover engine models priced at fifty dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary T. Vogelaar
H. P. Stover
Marion Porter Recaps Mt Pleasant Hospital Fourth of July
A letter from Marion Porter at the state hospital in Mt Pleasant describes a large Fourth of July celebration with many races, a first class program, and a big chicken dinner with lemonade oranges peanuts apple pie. He notes ongoing work at the ice plant and 148 large cakes baked last week and mentions his role directing crowds as Marshal of the Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Porter
State Hospital
Mt. Pleaant
Marion
Porter
Pella
Obituary notes death after apoplexy in Otley home
Recent death near Otley follows apoplexy last week. Funeral held Monday at 1 80 at the Christian Reformed church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Drost. Also mentions many locals attending a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Knoxville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Charlie Frazer
New Sharon
Frazer
Otley
Klaas
Christian Reformed Church
Mr. Drost
Knoxville
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Eddyville Moonshiners
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
Iowa East West
s.—Lambert Pharmacal Co
Saint Louis
U.S. A
Otley News
Ira Vriezelaar
Emma
Leslie Beyers
Road Gang
Albert de Joode
G. Schuttinga
Prairie City
Raymond
Mr. van Buren
Mary van Gorp
Arie Ver Heul
R. V. McKeever
Monroe
Mrs. Jaarsma of
Jake Aalbers
Sarah Vander Werf
H. L. Renaud
Nancy
Robert
Paul Bruins
R. Baker
C. Huisman and Son
Leslie, Irvin and
Ira Breen
The
Ross & Mickle
Dempster
Samson
Central College
Marion County
Lansing
Mich
Auto Service Co
South Main St
P. M. van Zante
VIA
Aire Island
Riverview Park
C. F. Dykstra
C. C. Gardner
Royal Union Life Bldg
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