Nearby Towns Celebrates Birthdays and Gatherings
A long list of relatives gathered at Hulleman home to celebrate Mrs Hulleman s birthday on Friday June 2. Numerous families from Pella Otley Monroe Knoxville and Oskaloosa shared visits picnics and church events including Lake Keomah Memorial Day outings and choir rehearsals. Henry Van Weelden remains hospitalized in Oskaloosa after a serious car accident but shows improvement.
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Hulleman
Pella
Liberty School
Clara Gogselinke
Robert Baker
Monroeent
Neal Hemstra
Velma Vriezelar
Katie Vriezelaar
Art Hemstrar
L. Ven
Knoxville
Chariton
Robert van Essen
Henry Kool
Social notes from Killduff area and surrounding towns
The column records numerous visits and greetings across the region. Families and friends from Killduff, Pella, Oskaloosa, Newton, Monroe, Kellogg, and nearby towns gathered for visits, hospital checkups, and a Vonk reunion at Oskaloosa. Notable items include births, medical outings, a tonisillectomy, a sixty-year wedding anniversary, and a long auto tour. Several visitors traveled from Des Moines, Denver, and California to see relatives.
Local Notes and Social News Across Grinnell Area
Miss Ann Wisgerhof and Mrs. McIlhenny plan several weeks visiting eastern states after touring Grand Canyon Zion and Brice Canyon. Galesburg guests at O C Flanagan home. many local bridge players entertain and dine. Selene Eldredge marries Pereus McCarl in Marshalltown. couple to Burlington for honeymoon. Groom from Grundy Center, bride a Grinnell High graduate.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Zion National Park
Brice Canyon
Utah
Ann Wisgerhof
McIlhenny
Goldfield
Iowa
A. M. Boat
Paul and Clair
Maggie Robidanz
Galesburg
O. C. Flanagan
Grinnell
Anie van Arkel
Pete
Dorothy
Marvin
Fred van Ga
Mike Vander Zyl
Helen Dieleman
Connie van Maren
Kellogg
Wayne Wildman
Chas. Hill
Davenport
Selene Eldredge
C. C. Eldredge
Pereus McCarl
Emma McCarl
Grin
Obituary: Mrs William Ver Steeg Dies in Oskaloosa
Mrs Wm Ver Steeg died at her home in Oskaloosa on Sunday May 28 at age 79. Survived by six children four sons and two daughters. Funeral services held in Oskaloosa on Tuesday May 30. Mrs Ver Steeg, formerly Jane Brouwer, and husband William Ver Steeg were former Pella residents.
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Wm. Ver Steeg
Oskaloosa
Ver Stees
Jane Brouwer
Pella
Infant Wayne Rozenberg Dies in Oskaloosa
Wayne Junior infant son of Mr and Mrs Dick Rozenberg of West Washington street died at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa Friday evening June 2 at 546 oclock Survived by parents and one sister Maxine Funeral services held at Co operative Burial Association Funeral Home Monday afternoon Rev J M Carlson Monroe in charge Interment in Oakwood cemetery
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Wayne Junior
Dick Rozenberg
West Washington Street
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Maxine
Co-operative Burial Association Funeral Home
J. M. Carlson
Monroe
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Willem J. Clement Obituary at Pella Iowa
Mrs Willem J Clement died Thursday morning June 1 at her home four miles northwest of Pella aged 44 years 2 months and 26 days Funeral services were held Saturday June 3 at 1 o clock at the home and at 130 in the First Christian Reformed church Rev J Vander Ploeg conducted the services and burial followed in Graceland cemetery She is survived by her husband Willem J Clement a daughter Cornelia her mother Mrs J C Vanden Heuvel four sisters and two brothers
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Willem J. Clement
Pella
First
Christian Reformed Church
J. Vander Ploeg
Graceland
Tall Corn Contest to be Held at Iowa State Fair
The third annual National tall corn contest offers 250 dollars in cash prizes for the tallest stalks grown in the United States and will be held at the Iowa State Fair in August.
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Iowa State Fair
United States
War on the Dandelion in Pella Stirs Town Effort
The Town Crier notes a broad push to exterminate dandelions in Pella led by Dr. Lubbers plan for Central College campus. Neighbors on the east block may join soon as Tulip Time nears without dandelions. Dean and Mrs. Pietenpol depart for a U.S. and Canada trip as thanks for a spotless yard this spring. Central College campus praised as pretty and cool. gospel quartet plans West tour and a Pacific coast trip. corn contest rules and state fair hybrid show with $5,707.50 in prizes announced for the 1939 fair.
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Pella
Lubbers
Dean
Central College
Orange City
The
Chronicle
Central College Gospel
West
West Coast
San Francisco Fair
Europe
New York City
Florida
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Coast
Utah
America
State Fair Board
Des Moines
State Fair Management
Agricultural Department
County Farm Bureau
April Hatchings Establish Record in Chick Production
Agricultural economists at Town State College based on hatchery data report April chick production at Town State, about one sixth above last April and the largest for any April or month on record. This marks the seventh consecutive month of higher commercially hatched chick output than a year earlier. With this larger hatch, marketings of chickens are expected to rise in the second half of the year, and egg production next winter and spring should also increase as pullets begin laying.
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Town State College
Cultivate Before Weeds Start Reducing Corn Cultivation Costs
Iowa State College agronomist E S Dyas argues corn cultivation costs are highest among common Iowa crops and outlines strategies to cut expenses. Prioritize early cultivation with wide tools, shallow depth, and avoid cultivating weedy fields. experiments show shallow cultivation can outperform deep, and weedless plots may yield more with less effort.
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Iowa
E. S. Dyas
Iowa State College
Dyas
A Hint on How to Get Homework Done
A dialogue from Understanding Iowa Children shows Ted Thatcher and Harry Furnas debating chores and parental expectations. Ted sees value in parents who understand plans, while Harry resents chores and a mower that interferes with his desires to attend the ball game. The piece notes the 1895 founding of the American Bowling Congress in New York.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Ted Thatcher
Harry Furnas
Harry
Ted
Fanny
Joe
Pop
Mr. Ferguson
New York
Beethoven Hall
Athlete's Foot Fungus in Locker Rooms and Pools
The article explains athlete's foot, a fungal skin infection common in summer. It describes forms from fissures between toes to blisters and thick soles, notes fungus thrives in pools, showers, and locker rooms, and urges foot baths and wearing shoes to prevent spread.
State Rose Show To Be Held In New Sharon Soon
New Sharon Iowa hosts the State Rose Show during the Second Annual Rose Festival on June 20 and 21 announced by R. E. Herrick secretary of the Iowa Rose Society. The 12th Annual Town Rose Society convention will be held Tuesday June 20.
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New Sharon
Towa State
R. E. Herrick
Lowa
Rose Society
The
Town Rose Society
Iowa Rose Festival Opens With Free Show In New Sharon
Anyone may enter Rosarians from across the state will exhibit roses at the festival and compete for American Rose Society awards. Non members may compete in open classes. Noon luncheon follows. nationally accredited judges will determine awards. The Rose Festival Queen will be crowned Wednesday June 21 with Gov. A Wilson present. All events are free.
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American Rose Society
Iowa Rose Society
Town Rose Society
Iowa State College
New Sharon
Gov. A. Wilson
Opportunity for Young Men in Marine Corps Kansas City
Information released today by Captain J P Schwerin details opportunities for young men to join the Marine Corps in Kansas City. Program outlines eligibility training and service pathways with emphasis on career prospects and national service.
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Marine Corps
Kansas City
J. P. Schwerin
Marine Corps Recruiting Ad Highlights Education Pathway
A Kansas City Marine Corps recruiting notice promotes enlistment with education as a key lure. It notes the Marine Corps Institute in Washington offers free courses leading to diplomas across fields such as engineering, aviation, languages, and more. It also outlines promotion prospects, pay up to 157 dollars monthly, and retirement income after 30 years, plus how to obtain full details from the Kansas City recruiting station.
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U. S, Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Kansas City
Marine Corps Institute
Washington, D. C
Corps
Marine Recruiing
Bidg
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