Horseless farm novelty in toom home described
A long feature recounts the Toom and Rietveld families near Howell station, tracing Dutch immigrant history, farm life, and changes from horses to machinery. It notes D Van Loon’s Iowa links, early Pella settlers, and Mrs Toom's teaching background, ending with remarks on modern labor and scarce leisure.
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Des Moines
Howell Station
Gideon Rietveld
Rietveld
John Rietveld
John
Christine van Loon
J. A. Toom
Harvey
Knoxville
Will van Steenis
Leighton
Dan McTaggart
G. H. Tysseling
Groenendyke
Toom
Inquiring Reporter on End of World Prediction
The Inquiring Reporter asks five people for views on Mrs. M W Littleton of New York City's claim that the world will end soon and could occur at any moment. Responses reflect varied public sentiment and skepticism.
End of the world prophecies debated by pastors
A group of ministers discusses Mrs. M W Littletons prediction of the approaching end of the world. Dr H C Jacobs Rev R T Nordlund and Dr R J Danhof analyze biblical signs, the anti Christ and the need to be watchful while noting no definite date.
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H. C. Jacobs
Jesus
Daniel
Paul
Hoover
Christ
Otley farmer John Van Waardhuizen dies after surgery
Residents of Pella and Otley mourn the death of John Van Waardhuizen at 4 30 am in Mahaska hospital following an appendicitis operation His funeral was held at the Otley Reformed church with Rev R D Douwstra officiating He was 45 born April 26 survived by his widow two daughters Irene and Angeline his parents and seven siblings The family has endured multiple surgeries in recent years and he was described as a Christian gentleman and upright citizen by close friends
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Pella
Otley
John van Waardhuizen
Mahaska Hospital
van Waardhuizen
Waardhuizen
de Raad
Irene
Angeline
Arie van Waardhuizen
Cordova
Otley Reformed Church
R. D. Douwstra
Oakwood Cemetery
Obituary: Van Waardhuizen of Otley Dies in Oskaloosa
Van Waardhuizen aged 45 dies at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa after appendicitis operation. He lived in Otley, member of Otley Reformed Church deacon eight years, served Fair Oaks School Board, Summit Township Trustee, married 1910 to Petronella De Raad. Survived by wife two daughters parents and nine siblings.
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Otley
Fifield
van Waardhuizen
Anne van Waardhuizen
Irene
Angelene
William
Gerrit
Anne W
Cordova
Elizabeth Ver Huel
Hattie Gaass
Prairie City
Katherine de Haan
Anna van Eoboth
Pella
Comforting deathbed tale of Mr. Van Waardhuizen
Family gathers at Otley Reform church and Oakwood cemetery as Mr. Van Waardhuizen dies peacefully after shareing visions of heaven and readiness to meet angels. Ministers Rev Douwstra and Rev Menning preside. wife and daughters mourn in a home filled with faith and hope for reunion beyond sorrow.
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van Waardhuizen
Otley Reformed Church
R. D. Douwstra
Otley
Menning
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Oakwood
Menning of
In Loving Memory of a Faithful Husband and Father
A family expresses deep thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy kindness and assistance during illness and death of their husband and father Mrs John Van Waardhuizen and daughters Irene and Angelene acknowledge appreciation for floral offerings and support.
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John van Waardhuizen
Irene
Angelene
Booze and Cars Cause Trouble in Knoxville Court
Dan Grewse of near Pershing was fined 100 dollars plus costs for illegal liquor possession and 20 dollars plus costs for possessing a trammel fishing net. The charges, heard in Judge B H Brobst’s court after a 1 a m raid by Sheriff Ira Ward and deputies, were pleaded guilty with half the fine paid for freedom. Lloyd Mefford, 24, living near old Everist, was arrested Friday by Deputy...
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Knoxville
Iowa
Dan Grewse
Near Pershing
B. H. Brobst
Ira A. Ward
John Mieburg
Ray Scott
John Newman
Crewse
Fne
Sheriff Nieburg faces charge over stolen vehicle operation
Ity Sheriff John Nieburg is charged with operating a stolen motor vehicle. Monroe county police took Mofford to Albia Monday. If convicted, he may be returned to Marion county where additional charges exist. Margaret Vander Linden visits her children near Milton. Evening Sentinel notes S F Cole of Pella, former Shenandoah resident, returning from St Joseph and Savannah Mo, visiting friends. His brother, Congressman Cole, holds two of the original counties in the reapportionment by the last legislature.
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Ity
John Nieburg
Mofford
Albia
Monroe County
Marion County
Evening Sentinel
Shenandoah
Iowa
S. F. Cole
Pella
St. Joseph
Savannah
Cole
Congressman Cole
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Chas. Toom Home
King’s
William van Loon
Pella Organization
Mr. van Loon
D. van Loon
Oskaloosa
Holland
van Loon
H. P. Neyenesch
H. P. Neyenesch Jr
John Stuben
Schubring
Dr. B. Mulder
R. T. Nordlund
M. W. Littleton
Jesus Christ
Italy
Germany
Russia
Palestine
R. J. Danhof
Jerusalem
Antioches Ephiphanes
John A. van
Air, Water and Service
East First and
Franklin
Dick Diekema
Lloyd Mefford
Old Everist
Dep
Margaret Vander Linden
Milton
Cadillac
A.A.A
Indianapolis Speedway
American Automobile Association
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Hamilton Beach
Hotpoint
Hotpoint Super Irons
Brack
Apex
DeKoning Shoe Shop Bldg
Buwalda Radio & Electrical Shop
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