Five girls drown at Lake Okoboji on Saturday tragedy unfolds
A vacation group of five girls and a chaperon drowned at Lake Okoboji after exploring a mossy rock reef near Pillsbury point while seeking a buoy. Eleanor Rozeboom and others escaped as divers later recovered four more bodies, with rescuers continuing to search and informants recounting the harrowing scene along the shore.
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Orange City
Davenport
Follo
Margaret Blackburn
Northwestern Junior College
Wilhelmina Muilenburg
Jennie Muilenburg
Vera Muilenburg
Wilhelmina
Elsie “Herwynen
Isaac’ Herwynen
Wilma Duimstra
F. D. Duimstra
Eleanor Rozebom
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Des Moines Register
Miss Blackburn
Eleanor Rozeboom
Billy” Muilenburg
Eleanor
Pillsbury Point
Ralph Luchinger
Milaco
Minn
Drake University
State Pier
Mildred Vander Bos
Luchinger
Henry Shut
Omaha
Neb
Russell Rute
Spencer
Iowa
iGne
Rute
Leo John
Ann Garrard
Band Program Saturday July 21 at Minneapolis concert
A listed program includes Romdenne Overture Premier Losey Lazy Bones Fox Trot Mercer selection Sari Kalman Orchids in the Moonlight Fox Trot Youmans Mademoiselle Coquette Entr Acte O Nei Trio from Verdi Attila arranged for cornet trombone baritone All I Do Is Dream Of You Fox Trot Yankee Rhythm a medley arranged by Mayhew Lake Dont Say Good Night Waltz Dubin Warren Water Carnival Suite in three parts S Kooyman Hostrauser March Chambers
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Minneapolis
Romdenne
Losey
Mercer
Sari
Kalman
Youmans Mademoiselle Coquette
O'Neill
Verdi
Attila
Cornet
Fox
Brown
Mayhew Lake
Dubin & Warren
S. Kooyman
Hostrausers
Chambers
Blaze at Pella Creamery Sunday
City firefighters responded to a Sunday night alarm around 10:00 at the Pella Creamery where a rubbish fire was extinguished before causing any damage.
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Pella
Black's Style Shop Mid-Season Clearance Extended
Black's Style Shoppe advertises a mid season clearance sale extended through Thursday Friday and Saturday. Ladies in the area are invited to visit for ready to wear and millinery at affordable prices and to see selections of items that will appeal to shoppers.
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Black's
Chronicle
Casualty List Notes Multiple Local Injuries
Albert Drost, son of Prof and Mrs Richard Drost, fractured his left leg in two places after falling from a barn rafter. Dorothy Clark, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Clark, suffers a painful facial boil. Franklin Donai, after stepping on a rusty nail, receives treatment for a foot infection. Harry Lee Koopmans, son of Paul Koopmans, fractured his collar bone. John Vanden Berg, southeast of town, injured his foot while forking hay. Garl Gass, son of Mr and Mrs John Gass, underwent tonsils and adenoids removal. John Lynhurst, west of Howell station, injured his arm with an axe but injury is not dangerous.
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Albert Drost
Richard Drost
Dorothy Clark
Carl Clark
Franklin Donai
Harry Lee
Paul Koopmans
John Vanden Berg
Garl
John Gass
John Lynhurst
Howell Station
Pella Golfers Triumph Over Grinnell Delegation
Members of the Pella Golf club defeated an 18 strong Grinnell delegation with a final score of 34 to 10. The contest lasted throughout and the visitors were hosted to supper at the Pella Coffee Shop, ending a pleasant golf day.
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Pella Golf Club
Grinnell
Pella
Showers Fall Tuesday Morning
The article notes intermittent showers starting Monday night and heavy rain for about an hour the next morning, delivering half an inch. Gardners expect improved hoeing morale, better prospects for roasting ears and tomatoes, and revived lawns and pastures after recent rains.
Battle Ridge School seeks bids for painting district building
Call for bids for painting Battle Ridge School District building. Bids accepted at Hugo Steenhoek home until 3 p m on August 1 1984. Specifications available there. Board may reject any or all bids. G A Van Zee, Secretary.
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Battle Ridge
Hugo Steenhoek
G. A. van Zee
George A Jewett dies at 87. longtime Des Moines figure
George A. Jewett, prominent Des Moines businessman and friend of Central college, died Sunday night at his daughter's home at 87 after a three week illness. A 1864 Central graduate and founder of Drake University and the Christian Worker, he built a varied career from lumber to typewriter manufacturing. He supported education, religion, and community service and leaves two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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Central College
Wett
Pella
Des Moines
Iowa Loan and Trust Co
D. R. Ewing
B. S. Chandler
Des Moines Scale Co
Chicago
Jewett
Drake University
Central Church of Christ
Red Rock
Jorge
Homer
Preparatory
Central
Scharff
Europe
Holland
Snow and Huber Lumber Co
Christian Worker
Christian Churches of
Vacation Visit With De Parents Inspires Trip
Mra T R Pettit and her son Virgil with Robert are spending their vacation visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E J De. The group travels to meet family, enjoy the outing, and share time together during the holiday period.
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Mra
T. R. Pettit
Virgil
Robert
E. J, de
Date Set for Budget Hearing August 7 in City Meeting
City council discussed the annual budget totaling 23849 dollars with 15204 for operating expenses and 10573 to cover outstanding obligations. Hearing on the budget is set for August 7 to allow objections. insurance proposals were reviewed with no action taken. a furnace stoker was approved for the city office building furnace, sold by Globe Plumbing Co.
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Folk Insurance
Globe Plumbing Co
Mrs H Sack Wins Fourth Prize Streak in Contests
Mrs Harold Sack of 1204 Washington street wins $10 groceries in Ivory Soap contest among several prizes including a Plymouth car from Oxydol Gelatin and Rite-Way coffee. Her streak since last fall totals four prizes, prompting congratulatory remarks.
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Harold Sack
Washington Street
Plymouth
New Veterinarian Has Office Here
A new veterinary doctor arrives in Pella with Dr. D. Hessing. He is the son of Mrs. Peter Hessing and will locate his office at 606 Independence Street near the Bear-Kens wagon factory. A recent Iowa State College at Ames graduate, he is ready to start practice and the Chronicle wishes him patronage.
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Pella
D. Hessing
Hessing
Peter Hessing
Independence Street
Bear- Kens
Iowa State College
Ames
the Chronicle
Pella Theatre Reopens Under New Manager in Town
The Pella Theatre, closed for two to three weeks after a management change, is again open to the public with remodeled interiors, redecorated exterior, improved sound, and advertised screen offerings for the week. B. H. Golson of Knoxville assumes management, succeeding Mrs. Oscar Benson who led the theatre after her husband’s death.
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Pella
B. H. Golson
Knoxville
Oscar Benson
J C Penney Mid-Summer Sale Opens in Chronicle Ad
J C Penney Co announces a Mid-Summer Clearance Sale with unusual bargains on wearing apparel and assorted household articles. The ad touts low prices intended to spur large-scale buying.
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J. C. Penney Co
Chronicle
Pontiac Sales and Service at Van's Motor Co
Arthur Van der Ploeg has established Pontiac car sales and service at Van's Motor Service where he will be glad to demonstrate the above cars and service the same. He has an advertisement in this issue.
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Arthur van der Ploeg
Van's Motor Service
O. and P. Tire Shop July Tire Sale Ad
An advertisement for O. and P. Tire and Battery Shop promotes Firestone tires at steep, rock bottom prices. The sale targets current and near term needs and runs through July.
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O. and P. Tire Shop
O. and P. Tire and Battery Shop
Firestone
Uly
Evangelistic Services Led by Broman and Bultema in Pella
Missionary Rev John G Broman from Borneo East Indies accompanied by Rev H Bultema of Muskegon Michigan will speak in Pella this week speaking at Central Park Thursday July 19 at 746 pm in Central Park and Friday and Sunday evenings at 745 pm in the American Legion Hall Both Holland and American languages will be used Rev Brennan will show hunted heads swords charms of head hunters and possibly colored slides There will be special music.
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John G. Broman
Borneo
East Indies
H. Bultema
Muskegon
Mich
Pella
D. V
Central Park
American Legion Hall
Brennan
Young Schilder Aims for Major League Fame After Strong Relief
Rudolph Schilder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aric Schilder, pitched two innings for Shell and Swift's of Des Moines. His sharp breaking curves limited the visitors to two clean hits, fueling talk he may reach major league level someday.
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Shell
Swift's
Des Moines
Rudolph Schilder
Aric Schilder
Rudy
Marion County Young Republicans Plan August Banquet
The Marion County Young Republicans organize with officers for subdistricts and join county chairman Will Van der Ploeg in promoting an August 2 banquet in Knoxville. Speakers include Dana Turner C C Dowell and editor Chesla C Sherlock who may debate Tugwell on the New Deal. about 250 people expected.
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Marion County
Young Republican Club
Elvis Stevenson
Pleasantville
Frank
Romeo
Dallas
Melchor
Geo
Ver Steeg
Pella
Roy R. Jones
Bussey
Hamilton
Maurice Harlan
Knoxville
Francis van Donselear
Attica
Marysville
Allen
Pershing
Jim” May
Columbia
K. Ti. Benn
Harvey
Will van der Ploeg
Simons
Dana Turner
C. C. Dowell
Chesla C. Sherlock
Marshalltown News
Ladies Home Journal
Wind damage south of Os ka loosa
A midnight wind and electrical storm south of Oskaloosa damaged a 20 by 40 foot shed of Elm Grove Threshing Co on the Edith Van Veen farm. Equipment inside was ruined, corn lay flat, several big trees toppled, a corn crib damaged, and poles along Highway 59 blown over. Hail and strong winds were reported. service remained intact.
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Oskaloosa
Elm Grove Threshing Company
Edith van Veen
Prompt settlement praised by claimant cited in note
A claimant thanks for a prompt settlement of a claim for an accident mentioning Hollebrands Fels Jaws Gerrit Van Halen. The brief expresses appreciation and acknowledges settlement efficiency.
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Accident
Hollebrands
Fels
Jaws
Iowa and national items mix on weekend notes
Atlantic water chief said steel plates would cover city reservoirs to meet state health rules, while corn-hog checks rose to 240490.55 for Audubon county. Hope Emerson signed a movie contract, and US engineers install hydrauliс labs machinery for dam tests at Iowa. Parks attendance rose, and postmaster general criticized Republican tactics as ghost dances.
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Ed Nichols
Farley
Checks rolling into Marion County corn hog program
The Marion County corn hog program reports 1597 checks totaling 195507.95 arriving by July 16. The total corn hog funds received to date reach about 265000 with 7 cents per hog and 0.4 cent per bushel in administrative costs. Checks will be available at Knoxville on several days and at Pella Pleasantville Melcher and Bussey on specified dates with final towns to follow for remaining contracts.
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Marion County
Marion County Corn-hog Control Association
Knoxville
Pella
Security Bank
Pleasantville
Melcher
Bussey
Lake Prairie
Summit
Polk Township
Pleasant Grove
Union
Swan
Perry
Red Rock
Fran
CIA
Dallas
Clay
Liberty
Indiana
Doctor's Degree for Professor R. Drost
Professor Richard Drost head of Central college history department will receive his PhD from the University of Iowa. The thesis titled Forced Labor In the South Pacific 1850 1914 was directed by Dr. G. W. de Kiewier and runs 200 pages. The manuscript will be published by the University this fall as part of social sciences studies.
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Richard Drost
Central College
University of Iowa
Drost
South Pacific
G. W. de Kiewier
University
Kington
Cedar Rapids
Came Central
Ref'd Church Mission Fest Here Aug. 29
The Mission Fest of the Reformed churches of this section will be held at West Market Park on Wednesday, August 29. Good speakers have been engaged, there will be special music and other features to make it the usual impressive event.
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Reformed Churches
West Market Park
Responding to a Midnight Telephone Message
A late night telephone message records Sai day with Mr and Mrs ae Bruin in attendance as Mire Maree Vax accompanies.
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Saiday
Mra
Bruin
Mire
Maree Vax
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