Local News Highlights From Pella Area Doings
Ralph Buttrick and family visited the H. H. Sadler home in Duncombe and left for Mt. Union to see relatives. Mrs. Neal Bogaard of Leighton underwent cancer surgery in Oska loosa. condition improved. Bazaar and Exchange planned by Central College Ladies Auxiliary on March 17 at Van Niewaal building. Pella schools closed due to flu and chicken pox epidemic. Various local visits, shop renovations, and social events noted, including theater, auto sales, and church activities. Obituary notes: Mrs. Lusetta Martin of Sully died. services in Galesburg with large attendance. she leaves a large family and is honored for a devout life.
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Ralph Buttrick
Duncombe
Town
H. H. Sadler
Mt. Union
van Niewaal
Central College
Pella
John Steinkamp
D. A. van Zinte
Eddyville
Wm. Vogelaar
Montrose
Colo
Chicago
J. M. Cook
Eva Noel
Waterloo
Hewett
Mount Zion
Galesburg
M. E. Church
Butin
Marion
Samuel
Edwin
Steamboat Springs
Colorado
Lusetta Martin
Sully
Mate Nutt
Des Moines
Ella Minor
Omaha
Neb
C. J. Nutt
Astor
J. B.ritchard
Reasner
John van ‘Wyngarden
Henry ‘Bavenkamp
Blanch’ Breen
Earl’ Coakley
Sybel Terpstra
God
Frances Butin obituary notes long Iowa life and early teaching
Electa A. Efnor born in Saratoga County New York August 17 1888 died March 1 1928 at granddaughter’s home Sully Iowa at 91 years six months twelve days She came to Iowa in 1853 with her parents reaching Geneseo Illinois then crossed the Mississippi on ice to settle near Galesburg She married Francis Butin November 2 1864 and lived on a Farm near Galesburg until his death July 28 1907 She taught the first school at Mount Zion and was among the first residents of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa A. Efnor
Saratoga County
New York
Albert Kling
Sully
Iowa
Geneseo
Mississippi
Galesburg
Francis Butin
Mount Zion
Mt Vernon Boulevard Proposed by Congress
Washington will consider a boulevard linking the District of Columbia and Mount Vernon as a tribute to Washington. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association urged quick congressional action to have it completed before the 1982 centennial, noting attendance has quadrupled in a decade with over 400,000 visitors in the last fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Mount Vernon
Congress
George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association
Association
Pass Pig Checks At Unionville
A young man about 25 forged three $18 checks and bought items at C G Smith grocery, Comstock Merc, and Farmers’ City store in Unionville Missouri. He used the name Ray Bell and signed James Carter, leaving notes “For Pigs” on each check. He drove a Ford touring car and fled after failing at Underwood Merc. Police seek the suspect amid rising rate of such frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
C. G. Smith
Ray Bell
James Carter
National Bank of Unionville
Comstock Merc. Co
Smith
Farmers’ Citive
Underwood Merc, Co
Hart Bros
Unclear Narrative of Fugitive and Requests for Information
A brief passage notes that an unnamed subject has slipped away and asks for any information leading to his apprehension, highlighting unfamiliarity with the person and seeking public tips or discovery assistance.
Central Honors Professor Strachan Leader Of Music Club
Professor James L Strachan earns praise for leading the Central music club at Oberlin trained to excellence. He has won respect from students and faculty as the department head. The group plans a varied program with songs solos solos and readings. Max McClure, aged 14, of Lawrence Kansas, grew a corn ear 16 inches long and raised enough to feed hogs and fund his schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Strachan
Oberlin College
Ohio
Central
Strachan
Max McClure
Lawrence
Kan
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Neal Bogaard
Leighton
Oskaloosa Hospital
Country Club
Puritan Drug Co
Wm. van Hamert
Lunda
Frani McCrea
Ray Awtry
Gid van Loon
Eddyville Tribune
Right Price
Shrine Temple
B. F. Vander Linden
Bernice
Ed Vander Linden
Tos Lei Hese
A. B. van
Masonic Theatre
Vanden Berg Electric
Franklin Street
Worp Borman
M.T. Paardekooper
H. J. Boland
M. D. McWilliams
Ray Boland
Dan D. Dicleman
Davis County
van Rees
Waggoner
John McQuilken
G. H. Waechter
Violet Mabbit
Ames
C. W
Dorothy Sybenga
Gradus Vander Linden
Grand Rapids
M. le Vander Linde
John Wesselink
Wesselink
New York State
C. W. Mackey
Oskaloosa
Washington Street
W. J. Lubberden
Lenora Ballengee
Drake University
P. C. Lankelma
Alamo
John Barrymore
Warren Baxter
Norma Shearer
Demi Bride
Charley Chaplin
Circus
Howdy Duke
Frances Butin
Coats
Kate Seibert
Phelps Bldg
MT. Vernon
Chiropractic
Esther L
Ketman
Over Puritan Drug Co
Unionville, Mo
Exclusive Dry Cleaners
Sybenga’s Bakery
Dora Sybenga
Delco-Light
Delco
H. G. Vander Wilt
van den Berg Electric Co
W. van Dort
Pella, Lowa
General Motors
Delco-Light Company
Dayton
New Spring Millinery
Uee
Southwest Corner Square
Pella, Iowa
Guy O. Zickel
Odge Brothe
Victory
Dodge
Dodge Brothers
National Broadcasting Co
Red
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
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