Fire destroys nine room farm home near Monroe Iowa
The Vander Velden residence one mile north and three and one half miles east of Monroe burned to the ground late Sunday night. Discovered by eight year old Marion Vander Velden, the family escaped with little clothing after the house, wood shed and wash house went up in flames within two hours. Firefighters found gasoline jars in the attic and kerosene spilled on the floor. Mrs. Vander Velden had lit a small kitchen fire around 9 pm for bread. investigators have not determined a definite cause. The family plans to rebuild at the same location and insurance covered only part of the loss. Nida family with four children had left town, leaving the house unoccupied Saturday night.
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Monroe
Mathys Vander Velden
Marion Vander Velden
Kenneth Sinnard
Dale Green
Trenton
Mr. Nida
J. H. Cooper
Fire devastates Clarence Nida home after early Sunday blaze
Indianola Tribune reports a Sunday fire at 3:00 AM, later extinguished, rekindling and destroying the interior. Three men were seen entering the residence by a watchman who then called for help as the structure fully burned. Sheriff Houghtaling, Deputy Marquis, and a state fire marshal investigated.
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Indianola
Clarence Nida
Frank Houghtaling
Ivan Marquis
Tragic Wreck as 3 Year Old Dies in Wagon Wheel Accident
In South English, 3 year old David Miller died after falling beneath the rear wheel of a wagon while the family hauled corn. Byron Minear drove the wagon, his brother J B 9 tried to help but could not save him. Dr Walk arrived too late as the boy's neck was broken and the body crushed.
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Sigourney Review
Ralph Miller
David Miller
Byron Minear
Mr. Miller
David
J. B
Dr. Walk
South English
Newton Woman Injured in Peculiar Auto Collision
Mrs. G. W. Saunders of Newton suffered a flesh wound on her right arm when she walked into the side of an automobile driven by William Shultice on the corner of West Second Street South and First Avenue. Saunders dropped her purse containing a small amount of money, which was later taken by an unidentified person.
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Jasper County
G. W. Saunders
Child Drowns In Water Tank At Hartwick Farm
Bruce Yount two year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Yount southeast of Hartwick was found drowned in a water tank on the farm shortly after noon Monday. Parents had been entertaining him after dinner then turned to newspapers for reading.
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Montezuma
Bruce
Fred Yount
Hartwick
Dance of the Maidens featured in I Loved You Wednesday
The Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa presents I Loved You Wednesday on Saturday July 1 for a three day run with a spectacular ballet Dance of the Maidens conceived by Sammy Lee the Fox dance director. Elissa Landi stars with Warner Baxter along with Victor Jory Miriam Jordan and Laura Hope Crews in the cast.
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Fox Picture
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Hollywood
Rivola Theatre
Oskaloosa
Sammy Lee
Fox
Vanities
Elissa, Landi
Warner Baxter
June Vissek
Baxter
Miss Landi
Victor Jory
Miriam Jordan
Laura Hope Crews
Elissa Landi
Missing boy found in tank after brief lapse
A young boy disappeared for a short time but was traced to a tank. After several minutes of search he was found and attempts at resuscitation failed. He was the sole child of a young couple and his loss will be deeply felt.
Gooseberry Thief Had Grudge Against Roy Simpkins
Roy Simpkins found his gooseberry bushes stripped by a thief during the night. He and his mother face less work as the berries were taken, avoiding the need to stem them.
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Delta Press
Roy Simpkins
Roy
Hangs Himself on Father's Farm Near Thornburg
R. L. Goodnaugh aged 42 from Thornburg was found dead in the barn on his father's farm one mile north and one mile east of Thornburg Friday. He had threatened self harm due to ill health. Keokuk County Coroner Irwin Reynolds of Sigourney ruled no inquest.
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Patriot - Chronicle
R. L. Goodnaugh
Thornburg
Joshua lesson part I Leaders Die and Are Raised Up
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Joshua as a key Old Testament figure. The text notes leaders die as a natural end and cites historical American leaders as examples of public departure. It frames the study around five plan sections and emphasizes strength and courage with God's presence.
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Israel
Wilam McKinley
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Taft
Wilson
McKinley
Leaders Rise and Fall in Israelite History and Today
The piece discusses leadership transition from Moses to Joshua, arguing that no single leader is indispensible. It notes Joshua’s age, the call for strength and obedience, and the need to retire when time comes. It cautions against modernism and urges faithful living to claim God’s promised blessing.
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Joses
Joshua
God
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