Talk County farm problems at Knoxville
Representatives from the Water shed Project CCC Camp Agricultural Conservation Association Farm Bureau Soils Improvement Association and Smith Hughes unit met to address drought damage. They noted the failure of spring clover seeding in Marion County and warned it may cause a hay and pasture shortage next year. The group planned fall seedings and township meetings in August to inform farmers of legume and grass seedings for 1937 benefits.
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Watershed Project
CCC Camp
The
Agricultural Conservation Association
Farm Bureau
Soils Improvement Association
Smith Hughes Educational Unit
Memorial Hall
Marion County
Marion
Cruikshank
LeGrand
Gilson
Anderson
CCC
Dockendorff
Smith Hughes
Pella High School
Small Blaze At The Ralph Russell Home
Firefighters responded Monday afternoon to the Ralph Russell home on University street. A lightning strike caused a attic fire, but no contents were damaged and the blaze was quickly extinguished.
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Ralph Russell
Ralph Rsell
University Street
Free Cold Gauge Offered At Kuyper’s Music House
Authorized Frigidaire dealers in the community offer a free Cold Gauge during a National Food Safety Check-up. Visit Kuyper's Music House in Pella to test your refrigerator for safe food temperatures. The gauge is free to adults, available only from authorized Frigidaire dealers.
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Pella
Kuyper
Music House
Revival Services on Gosport Road
Mr and Mrs Pearce of Des Moines evangelists conduct an old fashioned revival meeting at the Assembly of God Tabernacle on Gosport Road one half mile west of Gosport. Nightly services are at 8 00 P M with Sunday sessions at 11 00 A M 2 30 P M and 8 00 P M. Everyone is invited to attend and bring lunch.
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Pearce
Des Moines
Assembly of God Tabernacle
Gosport Road
Gosport
Three Losses By Death In Short Time Among Aged
A Prairie City Sewing Circle records three deaths within days. Harriet OConnell aged 80 died June 21 at her daughter's home in Minnesota. Mary Coster aged 85 died June 29 at her daughter Mrs Veroughts home in Prairie City. Mrs McWilliams aged 79 of Prairie City died June 29 afternoon.
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Prairie City Sewing Circle
Harriet O’connell
Minnesota
Mary Coster
Pella
John Verought
Prairie City
McWilliams
Heat Kills 500 Turkeys Sunday At Hicher Farm
Five hundred turkeys died from heat on the H F Hicher farm north of Sat Pleswant while moving the flock to a new site on Sunday forenoon. The loss is placed at about 2600 dollars as shelter and water were relocated before the flock stampede around 11 30 a m. Also notes relatives from Keswick visiting in Iowa City.
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H. F. Hicher
Sat. Pleswant
Three Persons Tr] On Account Of Severe Heat
Three people fell ill last week due to extreme heat. None of the cases are serious. Henry Gezel a local blacksmith weakened by illness could not work at the shop. Mrs T T Bakker grew ill while performing home duties and Len Hoksbergen fainted while working in the field north of town requiring medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gezel
T. T. Bakker
Len Hoksbergen
Gosselink Earns M A Degree at Iowa City
Robert Gosselink son of Mr and Mrs G Gosse link received his master of arts degree in education at the University of Iowa. He has spent seven years in teaching at Hull and four years as superintendent, elected to another year this spring. The Hull community congratulates him on completing the work for the degree and his work as superintendent.
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Robert Gosselink Seliik, Jr
Gosselink
Hull
the Chronicle
Alda Mae van Duren
Byron Ver Meer
A. A. Ver Meer
Brand Ver Meero
Lincoln Zephyr Tops 1936 Midpriced Car Market
Ulrich Motor Sales of Des Moines promotes Lincoln Zephyr as the leading midpriced luxury car in the first five months of 1936. G F Nelson, branch manager, notes Lincoln Zephyr outsold its nearest rival in the $1200 to $1700 range by over 21 percent, marking strong debut sales in its inaugural year. Ulrich Motor Co. is the local Lincoln Zephyr agency.
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Des Moines
Ford Motor Company
G. F. Nelson
Nelson
Ulrich Motor Co
Pella C of C Plans Series of Fall Meetings
Pella Chamber of Commerce President Lankelma announces two talks in September. A. D. Riley of Pratt Paper Co Des Moines will speak on “How To Sell Your Stuff” sharing campaigns and small town business cases. Larry Fenlon of the Illuminating Engineers Society of America will discuss store lighting and its impact on sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Comerce
Lankelma
A. D. Riley
Pratt Paper Co
Des Moines
Riley
Larry Fenlon
Tuminating Engineers Society of America
Fenlon
Farmer Hurt In Haying Accident
Laurel Thomas Laverty suffered a severe haying accident while working in the haymow. A pulley detached from its hook and struck the back of his head, cutting the scalp in several places. He received stitches to close the wounds. Newton Record.
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Laurel
Thomas Laverty
Newton
Dayton University Band Concert Details 1936
A University of Dayton band concert set for June 25 1936 features Panella Twilis Francis Entre stival Overture Taylor Norwegian Dance No 2 Grieg Old Time Favorites Med ley Barnard Gall of the Polka Smith Saxophone Solo by Jack Bootsma Mirage Hongresse Overture Buchtel A Bull in a China Shop Holmes Descriptive Trombone Characteristic Triumph of Alexander Overture Richi the Mystic Call Mareh King Sea Concert.
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University ‘of Dayton
Panella
Twilis Francis
Taylor
Grieg
Barnard
Smith
Jack Bootsma
Buchtel
Holmes
Alexander
Rich i
Mareh
King
Lightning Hammers Two Homes in Streets Corner
During a Monday storm, the Bart Vander Waal residence at West Second and Columbus suffered shattered glass in nine windows and three partially damaged panes, with a nearby tree damaged. No injuries reported. Pete Heerema’s home also struck, with glass broken in 17 windows and occupants frightened but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Vander Waal
West Second
Columbus Streets
Pete Heerema
Tulip Time Talks At Pella Legion Hall Friday
Public meeting at 8:00 pm in the Legion Hall features Des Moines landscape expert Mr. Francia A. Robinson known as The Old Gardener. He will advise on Tulip Park on North Main Street as part of Pella’s Tulip Time efforts led by Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia A. Robinson
Des Moines
the Legion Hall
Robinson
American Institute of Landscaping
United States
Institute of Christian Science
Boston
J. B. Sixsmith
W. H. Fowler
Chamber of Commerce
Tulip Park
North Main Street
Pella
Robson
It’s Hot Near The Garage Roof
On Wednesday of last week G I Roorda tested Old Man Weather by placing a thermometer near the roof in a garage. After removing it a few minutes later it read 136 degrees. The experiment shows extreme heat away from any building as well.
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G. I. Roorda
Progress Seen on Erection of School Annex
With six weeks to opening Sept 1 construction on the high school annex advances. Steel work is done, concrete floors poured, outside work nearly finished, and plumbing heating and electrical systems start. Old building classrooms enlarge and remodel to ready state. new addition includes study room gym extension and remodeled heating plant shops and labs. Offices to be provided for the principal and Supt. Frush.
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Supt
F. M. Frush
Mrs. C Spoelstra Dies Suddenly in Peoria
Mrs. C Spoelstra of Peoria died suddenly at 5:00 PM Sunday after undergoing an operation for obstruction of the bowels. She was 66 years, 11 months and 16 days old. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 PM at the home and 2 PM at the Christian Reformed church in Peoria. interment followed in Peoria cemetery. Surviving are four sons and five daughters including Henry, Jacob, Charles of resets. Berex Monroe, Henry Wyma, Mye J. Goorin Hess sacks, Mrs John Goonen, and Miss Hilda Spoelstra, with numerous grandchildren. The family extends condolences to the bereaved husband and all relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Spoelstra
Peoria
Christian Reformed Church
M. Monsma
Pella
Spoelstra
Henry
Jacob
Charles
Resets
Bere x Monroe
Es Enry
Wyma
Mye
Goorin Hess
John Goonen
Sully
Hilda Spoelstra
Husb
Ives
Collision at Main Street Curb
A Thursday morning collision occurred on the west side of Main Street near the D. Den Adel store when Mrs. Nancy Boat backing from the curb struck Rev. R. D. Douwstra's car. Douwstra's Chevrolet sustained the worse damage in the incident.
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D. den Adel
Nancy Boat
R. D. Douwstra
Rev. Douwstra
County Courthouse Remodeling Underway at Knoxville
Work progresses on the Knoxville county courthouse with basement excavation providing rest rooms a heating plant and a new county jail. Sheriff’s office moves above the jail in the southwest corner and first floor north end gains new offices. Building will be redecorated and refinished while the courtroom already begins redecorating.
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Knoxville
Premiums Gain at the Marion County Fair
The 1926 Marion County Fair Premium list shows increased offerings in several departments led by the 4-H Club Baby Beef Division with about 1000 dollars more. Copies of the premium list are available from the Fair Secretary in Knoxville or from local banks and businesses. Heaviest entries to date are in Textiles Art and School Departments, with an estimated 2650 4-H Club calves expected, backed by the County Breed Association’s push for purebred beef stock.
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Fair
Court House
Knoxville
A. C. Bryan
Farm Bureau
County Breed Association
Marion County
Mrs. Kate Van Gorp Appointed to County Pension Board
Mrs. Kate Van Gorp has been appointed as a member of the county pension board to look after the aged infirm and penniless. She succeeds T. Van Niewaal, who resigned, and her two year term will begin immediately. The appointment is seen as recognition of her ability and the duties are expected to be faithfully performed.
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Kate van Gorp
County Pension Board
van Gorp
T. van Niewaal
Mrs Geass Couple Headed to Denver for Cabin Stay
Mrs P G Geass and Mrs G G eass left Thursday for a several weeks trip to Denver Colorado. In the city they will visit Mr and Mrs Charles Keables and plan to enjoy cabin life for the remainder of their stay.
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P. G. Geass
G. Geass
Denver
Colo
Charles Keables
Rainfall in Pella Brings Quick Relief to Crops
A Monday rainstorm delivered about three quarters of an inch in Pella, cooling temperatures from the 90s to around 70 and ending a long dry spell. The timely shower saved corn that tasseled during the drought, aided pastures and late gardens, and offered much needed relief compared with harsher conditions in other parts of the region.
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John Pos
East Third Street
Tong Drouth
Middlewest
Pella
Drouth
Des Moines Reporter’s Oddities Column Sparks Doubtful Supper Photo
Lester Jelsma, surplus commodities commissioner, writes a Town Oddities feature for Des Moines Sunday Register. He claims a June 16 supper photo shows Mr and Mrs Riley Sailors eating alone for the first time in 24 years, but friends doubt the identifications and view the image as possibly of a railway executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Jelsma
Caswell
Des Moines Sunday Register
Mrs
Riley
Lester
Pete
Melcher
Knoxville Journal
Applause Of Band Numbers Reaches Park Audience
After a Saturday evening band concert in the park, applause swelled after each number. Attendees, numbering in the hundreds, and the band themselves noted improved performance as appreciation grew for their effort.
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the Park
Park Service Promises Open Air Gospel in Central Park
Two young men from Northern Baptist Seminary Chicago Pard Miller and Gilbert Johnstone will lead an open air gospel service in Central Park Friday night at seven. Miller will play music and Johnstone is noted as a strong young preacher. All are invited to attend. a follow up church service at 7 45 is planned.
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Northern Baptist Seminar
Chicago
Pard Miller
Gilber Johnstone
Central Park
Miller
Johnstone
Baptist Church
Farmer Kayoed By Tractor Crank Near Monroe
Monroe area reports an incident where a farmer was knocked unconscious Monday evening when a tractor crank broke loose. Johnson, cranking the tractor around 6:00 p.m., was struck by the crank and suffered injuries described as severe. Local authorities are investigating and the victim was transported for treatment.
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Monroe
Lapeer
Johnson
Canada
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J. C. Boat
Jacob Sterrenberg
Iowa City
Arnout Dunnick
Keswick
Durnick
Boat
Sterrenere
Bob Gosselink
State University of Iowa
Robert Gosselink
G. Gos
Ulrich Motor
Pella C. OF
Francis Robinson
Brand Ver Meer
Bernie Ver
A. A
Brand
Louis van Donselaar
Louis Wanders
P. A. van Donselaar
John Oats
Albert van Donselaar
Andrew Hessoreboom
Albert Wanders
Wilbur LeRoy Ver ‘Meer
Albert Ver Meer
Wilbur
Edward Ver Meer
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