Auto dealers and used cars advertised in 1920s listing
Dodge Plymouth and Chevrolet sedans on offer with multiple vintage models including Willys and Durant. Local garages Hoeksema Bros and Van Houweling Auto Co advertise starter gears, flywheels, and repair services with parts for various makes. See Van's Motor Service for rebuilt washers and motors.
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TNE
Dodge
van Houweling Auto Co
Uck
Van's Motor Service
van Gorp
Where to Eat Ontra Cafe East Side Square Inviting You
A local dining note invites patrons to Ontra Cafe at East Side Square highlighting inviting atmosphere and emphasis on quality service. The venue indicates it will be closed all day Sundays.
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Ontra Cafe
East Side Square
Public vote set for Pell County school district tax measure
The Independent School District of Pella in Marion County Iowa will hold a public election on June 1956 at the Pella City Office for a school house tax not exceeding two mills to fund reconstruction of the high school and addition construction. Polls open at noon and close at 1 PM. The district is a single voting precinct with all district voters to participate. Secretary Peter V. N Sittert notes the board action approving the notice.
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Aspendent
Pell
Marion
State A
Said Independent
Fella
Main Street
Towa
Yeur
Pella
Marion County
Iowa
Peter V. N Sittert
Birthday party honors Mrs. Seller with local guests
The article notes a surprise birthday gathering Monday evening for Mrs. Mes Sterling Seller, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schultz of New Sharon, Mrs. John Sneller, Arie Hol and son Duane of Leighton, and Willard Rietveld and Donna Mae of Pella, plus other local residents. Visiting relatives from Conrad Lineville and Des Moines are also mentioned.
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Thelma Wignell
Conrad
Donald Schultz
New Sharon
John Sneller
Arie Hol
Duane
Leighton
Willard Rietveld
Donna Mae ‘Rietveld
Pella
Anderson
Arie Ward
Holsworth
Ethel
Robert Pitt
Victor Brees
Des Moines
Siing
Ned
Quiet Tainter scene after storm with minor damage
After the storm there was no serious damage in Tainter. Several trees were blown down and the electricity was off for 24 hours. Mrs. A D Hull returned home Saturday after major surgery at the Morey hospital. Sunday activities included dinner guests at the Leyden home near New Sharon. Weltmer Wehrle injured his back lifting but is improving. A large group gathered for a holiday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Wimer, who left for Madrid where Mr Wimer has work.
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A. D. Hull
Morey’ Hosital
Small Town Girl at the Princess Oskaloosa
Janet Gaynor and Robert Taylor star in Small Town Girl at the Princess in Oskaloosa for a four day run starting Sunday June 21. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production features Gaynor as a country girl who marries a physician while intoxicated and follows her efforts to win his love amid tears and laughter.
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Janet Gaynor
Robert Taylor
G‘rl
Princess
Oskaloosa
Janet
Princess Thes Oskaloosit
Miss Gaynor
Metro-Galdw Mayer
Gaynor
Eacon
Robert Ti
Ben Ames Williams
John Lee” Mahin and Fitzgerald
Robert Taylor and
Local social notes from Des Moines area families
Vern Wehrle and Marvin M tended farm work near Des Moines at Farmers Co B. Ver Stee hosted Sunday dinner at Worth Burbank home. Northeatt visited James Fleni nge Mr. and Mrs. Gradus Kuiper and children Nanes Blaine and Arthur Glen. Glen joined the Rouws and Mrs. A. Bo Rouw at their homes. Lynnville residents helped aunt Mrs. Shaw with cleaning. Earl Longaker visitors included Me and Mrs. Max Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lester Longaker and Olene Cranston. Francis Budding visited Esther Rouw Saturday night and Sunday.
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Vern Wehrle
Marvin M
Des Moines
Farmers Co B
Worth Burbank
Ohatloost
Social gatherings and storm damage in Tracy Iowa area
A list of neighbors visiting Roy Karr and relatives in Tracy includes Cordova Talbot and the De Moss family. Will Templeton suffers major damage from a Tuesday wind storm destroying his two story barn, with horses, mules and grain affected. a glass oil jug remains intact among smashed machinery and oats scattered through the basement. Funeral for Mrs. Bagley reported in Knoxville, and several residents attend quilting at Red Rock church and farm chores continue as alfalfa hay and strawberries are noted.
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Calvin Talbott
Howard Talbot
Derry
Tracy
Clarence Talbot
Des Moines
Roy Karr
Charley de Moss
Will
Lloyd Shilling
Straham
Brygon
Karr
Templeton
Kate Karr
John Etherington
Marilyn Louise
Grandma
Grandpa Hart
Red Rock
Mary Templeton
Vernon Rickabaugh
Pete Vanemert
Bagley
M Mabel Ford
Knoxville
Charley Ford
Marion Buttery
James Templeton
Local farm mishaps and visits noted in a corridor of community life
A roundup of minor incidents and social calls across farms and homes. Hayfork trn insured amid a porch roof blowdown at Henry Slykhuis farm. corn crib damage. a horse injured a foot. a summer kitchen roof panel knocked by wind. Several visits and transfers among local families, including Robus, Van Hemert, Wynsteker, Verwers, and Bricker households, with sales and arrivals shaping a week’s rural activity.
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Henry Slykhuis
Ton
Mane van Hemert
Marjorie Bricker
Dick de Joe
Jor Vanden Berg
Forrest Ver Ploeg and Wynsteker Sheep Shearing Event
Forrest Ver Ploeg sheared sheep Wynsteker's Saturday at Bart and Gerrit Klyn's Mond with Mr and Mrs John De Cornie Muilenberg and Mrs M Friday with Mrs M.
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Forrest Ver Ploeg
Wynsteker
Bart and
Gerrit Klyn
John de Cornie Muilenberg
Otley Community Notes Rally Plans and Illnesses
Otley civic items record June meetings of the Otley Summit Strivers 4-11 club at Miss Helen Van Engelen's home, plus rallies planned and songs practiced. Local families are listed visiting relatives, a church consistory meeting drew a large crowd, and George Heeren underwent surgery in Des Moines after Sunday injury.
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Henry Vriezelaar
Wm. Vriezelaar
J Idd
Monroe
Gerrit Zandstra
Walter Ver Dusht
Ralph Dykstra
Helen van Engelenby
Adj
Wal
Winfred
Davi
S. van
Bastian
Will Dykstra
John Klein
Nick Heim
Pella
Rozenboom Honor Reception at Otley Church
The Reformed church will host a reception for Rev and Mrs Rozenboom on Friday at the Otley church. Mr and Mrs Leo Vander Kolk of Pella visited the Charles Vander Kolk home Sunday morning. Vand
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Wiel
The
Reformed Church
Rozenboom
Otley
Leo Vander Kolk
Pella
Charles Vander Kolk
Vand
Market News Summary Friday June 12 1936 Colfax Sales
Market shows steady or strong prices as hogs and cattle demand shifts. Farmers seek feeders while typical high quality hogs attract orders. feeder pigs and sows with pigs move, cows and bulls priced per hundredweight along with other dairy and feeder categories. Colfax Sales Company reports.
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Priv
Orde Tern
Colfax Sales Company
Hopper Infestation Hits Iowa Wide Areas
Des Moines reports a severe hopper infestation across many Iowa counties. The state agricultural department documents extensive grasshopper damage with alfalfa crops affected in Shelby and neighboring counties. A survey on hopper age has been completed by state entomologist C. Drake and assistant secretary HC Auberg.
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Des Moines
Towa Agricultural Department
Shelby
C. 4. Drake
HC. Auberg
Uuntios
Grasshopper Fight Funding and Damages Preview
Officials report thirty five carloads of poison swan given to farmers to combat hoppers at no cost. The peak grasshopper damage is not due until after harvest in alfalfa and small grains. Rural Electrification Administration will lend Boone Valley Electric Cooperative up to $16000 to build a power system in Wright, Humboldt and Hancock counties.
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Ogist
AL D. Worthington
Ray Murray
Wea
The
Rural Electrification Administration
Boone Valley Electric Co-operative, Reawick
Wright, Humboldt
Hancock Counties
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Pella Chronicle
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John Tukker
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Watkins Products
C. W. Clement
Liberty Street
Cre Nursery
Tso
Mattre
Flore van de
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Iite Bros
Langerak
Frank Jaars
Ted
Pella Supply CO
John Gus van Gorp
B. J. Brom Hatchery
Fred Lautenbach
Verlo
B. J. Brom
B.J. Brom Hatchery
Beauty Service
Sunnyside
Jessie Sadler
Ulrich Motor CO
TRICO
Hocksema Bros
White Way Auto CO
Sargent
John Wynberg
Pella, Iowa
Colfax
Howard Bell
Dey Agriculquires
Kreee Sokeven
D. V. Me
Tainter
Cordova
Jay Bee
Ike
Cora
Spee
L. Dykstra Otley
Scotty’s Farmers
Rincess Theatre
I Gaynor
Metrotone News
Reasnor Rendering Company
Allis-Chalmers
Pella Supply Co. South
New Idea Farm Equipment
F. L. Crumbaugh
N. Market St. Oskaloosa
van Roekel
J. W. Bosveld
H. C. Vander Meulen
M. D
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Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
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Iit Pa
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Joe de Hoog
C. L. Carterrence van Vark
Sherif
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Ohn Blommers
W. A. van Vark
John Hoeksema
H. J. Dixson van Dusseldorp
Abe den Adelic Schools
Pella P
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P. van Sittert
Andrew Ver Ploeg
G. H. Lankelma
Pauls Loutenbach
W. C. Ver Ploeg
H. A. Voonstra
Pella Chamber of Commerce
G. N. Lankelma
Ilugo Kuyper
G. W. Paardekooper
Don L. Remy
D. D. Galvin
Paul J
Grundman
Kading Ithelmina Wilkes
Sadie Batten
F. Johnson
F. M, Roberts
Leon Miller
Jonna ‘Poor
American Legion
Leonard E. Allen
Will Baer
America
Woman's Federated Club
Marion van Gor
Harold Sadl College
Irwin J. Lubbers
W. Vanden Berg
H. W. Pietenpol
Elizabeth Nielson Baptist Church
R. T. Nordlund
Ray de Haan
First Reformed Church
Anthony Haverkam
van Bosch
Second Reformed Church
Tweoh Pina
Legion Auxiliary Vasee
Gerrit V.d. Ber
T. Kempkes
Joe de Koning
Udell L. Hendricks Insurance Agency
New England Granite Works
John Liter
Wynberg
Cook & Son
Gezel
Gexel Blacksmith
E. Hollebrands
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