Rail Traffic Halted by Snow Storm in Cordova
Cordova Iowa March 16 1931 a snow storm halted rail traffic as engines were buried and crews toiled to clear drifts north of Cordova. The Fifield Dw reath and Percy section men labored while extra pay spurred overtime shoveling. A passenger wreck occurred nine cars off the track below Roy Karr and others reported local activity including elections, farm work, telephone line upgrades and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Iowa
Fifield, Dwreath and Percy
Moravia
Roy Karr
Henry Muilenberg
John Perky
Jim Donahue
Griffas Mikesell
Harry de Heer
Red Rock
Harry
Bert Blom
Fair Oaks
John Waardhuizen
Calvin Bricker
Bricker
Union Township
Amos Jones
Fifield
Connie Vanden Berg
Gerrit Vander Keift
Otley Telephone
K. Wielard
K. Wielard and Son, Installed Roy Karr
Charley Ford
Lloyd Powers
Ray Powers
Harry Cronkhite
Roy
Harvey Iowa News Roundup and Fire Strikes Harvey
Harvey Iowa reports include Sherman Awtry's return from Keokuk county visits and a brief note on William Nail's return to work after a coal mine injury. Emma Mathews underwent abdominal surgery in Iowa City with a guarded prognosis. A hungry tramp, described as a well-informed WWI veteran, was helped then sent on. The town discusses social issues, local elections, and pioneer reminiscences about Hollanders and Pella. A fire at John Harvey's restaurant damaged three buildings, with Donnie and Minnie Redding's property including a $500 policy, while wind saved further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Iowa
Sherman ‘Awtry
Keokuk County
Lemuel
Oskaloosa
William Nail
Emma Mathews
Iowa City
Paul E. Thomassen
J. A. McKenzie
Pella
America
H. P. Scholte
Des Moines
Capitol
New Orleans
John Harvey
Wilson Sand Office
Donnie
Minnie Redding
James Van Vliet Loses Brother
Otley Iowa March 16 James Van Vliet learns his brother John died Thursday after a lengthy illness Funeral services were held in Omaha Pella and Fifield are noted for the deceased and his kin The column lists local visits and community notices from the Jasper De Raad and Rouwe families and other area residents with minor events and errands across several towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Iowa
James van Vliet
John
Pella
Fifield
Omaha
Bartus Verwers
Orilla
Harley Carpenter
Frank Rexroat
Jasper de Raad
Connie Vanden Berg
Bean Verwers
Pete Kelderman
Bartus Klyn
Klyn
Albert Verwers
Gosport
Ladies Aid of
The
Christian Reformed Church
Wm. Rouwe
Tone Ralbers
Monroe
R. V. McKeever
Erma Rickabaugh
New
Sharon
van Buren
van der Wiel
Knoxville
M Arnold Monsma
Henry de Leeuw
Bertha
Jennie Robus
Free 44 page book promises relief from constipation
Sufferers can obtain a large free 44 page booklet explaining non medicinal, non surgical methods to relieve constipation and colon troubles. No cost or obligation. Write to THE BALL HEALTH SCHOOL Dept. 127-A Excelsior Springs Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Health School
A. Excelsior Springs
Now She Enjoys Foods That Once Caused Illness
A patient recalls severe pain and loss of appetite before trying Pappepsin recommended by a friend. Since starting Pappepsin and Dinpepsin, she now tolerates candies and foods that formerly caused discomfort, with relief within minutes from a tablet or two.
Help Pellaites Observe Event
Peoria Iowa March 17 Mr and Mrs William Roose Charles Vos and Mr and Mrs John Roose visited with Martin Vander Molens last Wednesday evening. Rene Vander Hart and family went to Pella last week Friday to help Mr and Mrs Jacob Pethoven celebrate their fortieth anniversary. Lots of flu is going around here nowadays. John W Stuursma bought two cows and two horses from Herman Meppelink last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr
Harry
Tommy de Moss
Henry van Roekel
Cordova
Howell
Moravia
Buerkens Manufacturing Company
Pella
Dr. Fultz
Here
Pete van Hemerts
Fred Karr
Fred Rankins
George Dalleys
Joe Vanden Berg
Fred An
Clyde Core
C. C. Core
Wilma Maddy
R. B. Maddy
Knoxville
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Lyde McGraw
Howard Rietveld
Leland Meridith
Earl
Tom Rickabaugh
Altoona
Lloyd Shilling
R. M. Hart
Arlow Johnsons
Neal Kuyken
Rickabaugh
Jim Rickabaugh
Wm. Karr
Joe Muilenberg
Newton
Henry Muilenberg
Peoria
Iowa
William Roose
Charles Vos
John Roose
Martin Vander Molens
Rinkema
Hampshire
Texas
Vander Werp
Chas. Vos
Bert Nibbelink
Martin
Geoif Vander Molen
John Veenstra
Rene Vander Hart
Jacob Pethoven
Bandstra’s
Bokhovens
Henry van Kooten
Herman Bokhoven
Eddyville
N. Huisenga
Fulton
M. J. Vander Werp
Lhursday
William Nibbelinks
Sully
Gerrit Kruseman
John Vos
John W. Stuursma
Herman Meppelink
Former New Sharon Resident Is Robbed
Mrs. M. E. Hicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wilson, formerly of New Sharon, was robbed of a diamond ring worth $700 and a valuable write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
M. E. Hicks
C. T. Wilson
Oshkosh Victim Describes Jewelry Heist by Two Men
Mrs Hicks told police she was walking near her Oshkosh home when a sedan stopped at the curb. Two men jumped out, seized her jewelry, and fled back to the car as it sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Hicks
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John van Vliet
Russell
Harry van Vliet
Tony Robus
Gerrit L. Dykstra
Barker
Coats
Hall’s Apparel
Oskaloo
High Ave
Helen
Dirosz
Wood Street
Chicago
Minois
Darosz
Pape
Wheeling
W. Va
Pellaites
Mrs. Pethoven
B. J. Brom
Hatchery
2Nd Street
Rivola
Western Electric Sound System
Zane
Ans
Border Legion
Richard Arlen
Fay Wray
Jack Holt
Joan Bennett
McGregor
Eastern
Wilton
Axminsters
Bissell
SlcGregors
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Armstrong
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