The Inquiring Reporter on neighborliness then and now
The panelists reflect on true neighborliness, noting a decline from earlier times. Mrs Birdie Snow recalls a close community in Pella, while Mrs W S Van Hemert, Andrew Hoogland, O Boat, Dick Rhynsburger and others observe less visible sociability, more busy schedules, and fewer neighborly visits beyond special occasions. The shift spans town and country life, with sociability shrinking across business and religious circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rhynsburger
California seeks Hewitt woman after sterilization probe
Mrs. Maryon Cooper Hewitt, sought by California authorities for return to face charges connected with her daughter Ann's sterilization operation, was reported weaker Saturday night as she suffered an overdose of a sedative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryon Cooper Hewitt
California
Ann
Osteopaths Meet in Ames for Circuit Sessions
The Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons opens the 1936 circuit meetings in Ames at the Sheldon Mann Hotel on March 23. Dr Arthur D Becker of Still College will keynote, discussing Cardio-Vascular renal hypertensive disease, with Dr F A Gordon and Dr Gaskill presenting on Association Affairs and Contemporary Psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Society of Osteopathis Physicians and Surgeons
Sheldon Mann
Ames
Iowa
Arthur D. Becker
Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy
Becker
American Osteopathic Associatee
Organiian
National Board of Examiners For
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Still College
Des Moines Gen- Hospital
F. A. Gordon
Marshalltown
Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians
Gaskill
Iowa State College
February relief totals reveal 468 on county aid
In February Marion county relief aided 58 employable families. The WPA absorbed 101 files and by March 1 total caseload stood at 247. Some families had no employable members and relied on pensions or other income to remain on relief. unemployable count reached 211. Including both categories, 468 families were on relief by March. February expenses averaged $22 per family, including administration costs. WPA will not accept more relief roll entrants, county quota being filled. Four staff were laid off in February due to reduced caseloads. Responsibility separation between relief office and WPA was reaffirmed. relief office operates independently of WPA projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Relief Office
WPA
Relief Office
Snow Prank Dazes Dutch Mill Manager Bill Neely
Snow piled high in front of the Dutch Mill oil station after a prank by neighbors and friends who promised not to help. Neely, certain snow would fade by March 15, found a truckload of snow dumped overnight. He shoveled all day Sunday while awaiting customers, noting he will not guess again about winter arrival. Nearby locals Roan Van Nimwegen and Simon Splint assisted by blocking dumping on their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althouh
Weely
Neely
Roan” van Nimwegen
Simon Splint
Mother Earth
Knoxville lad fatally injured in auto collision
William Stephenson aged 13 died after a Saturday evening crash on Primary 14 in front of the Stephenson home south of Knoxville. His father Henry Stephenson was turning into the driveway when a car driven by Er nest Westman of Hassell collided. The boy died Sunday afternoon at Mater hospital after suffering head and internal injuries. Deputy Sheriff Kading investigated. coroner FP M Roberts named jurors for the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stephenson
Henry Stephenson
Ernest Westman
Russell
Mater Hospital
Stephenson
Knoxville
Glenn Stephenson
Howard Shilling
Mrs. Ada
Knoxville Express
Night School Graduates to Hear Godfrey
George Godfrey will speak at the Part-Time and Night School graduation Friday March 20 at 10 AM. Twenty-one Night School members and seventeen Part-Time boys will receive certificates. Night School required 70 percent attendance and Part-Time 80 percent. Night School had 100 attendees, Part-Time limited to 26. Names include W. N. Bogaard Dale Van Duren Jim Van Duren Henry G. Goink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godfrey
Towa State College
Iidiluals
W. N. Bogaard
Dale van Duren
Jim van Duren
Henry G
Ink
Night School graduates to receive diplomas at high school
A list of Part-Time class members and attendance concerns accompanies notice that the Night School graduation will occur Friday morning in the high school auditorium. Speaker Mr. Godfrey will address both men and women as the first Class and Part-Time Class receive their diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Davis County Filling Station Robbery Report
Thieves looted the Rudd Hopkins filling station and store at West Grove around 4 30 Tuesday morning taking $50 worth of merchandise. They abandoned the car south of Orleans, leaving the loot in the machine. Sheriff Ross Graham pursued the culprits with a posse of 25 men from Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd- Hopkins
West Grove
Ross Graham
Graham
Orleans
Moulton
Thieves Break Jail Near Carrollton Car Stolen
Efforts to locate the burglars failed as no trace of the thieves was found. The stolen car, taken last Saturday at Carrollton, Missouri near Kansas City, was recovered by the owner on Wednesday. Authorities suspect Lloyd Huston and Lockwood Hosk in who escaped Lexington jail, near Carrollton. Loot at West Grove included tobacco groceries tools flashlights clothing shotguns and gun shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Kansas City
Lloyd Huston
Lockwood Hoskins
Lexington
West Grove
Bloomfield Democrat
Freshmen Lead Honor Roll in Local High School
The four six weeks ended with 48 honor roll students. Freshmen topped the list with 17 honorees. Sophomores had seven, while seniors and juniors included multiple named students such as Jean Cook, Delmar Needham, Pauline Hoogenakker, and many others from De Winter and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Cook
Don Menning
Delmar Needham
Herbert Wormhou
Phyllis Carter
Alda M, van Houkelom
Pauline Hoogenakker
Dorothy van Houweling
Marie Jansz Margaretta Slob Ja van Zante
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Birdie Snow
Pella
Andrew Hoogland
Rex Beach
Cosmopolitan
Ito
L. M. Henry
R. M. Martin
Chiropractic Physicians
Lee & Collegian
Marisboro
Enzo
Monito & Munsing
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Bill Neely
Willis Dieleman
Hugh Dunn
Norman van Gorp
Gerald den Hartog
Kenneth Henry Paul Klein
Stuart Kuyper
Dan Ray Meulpolder
Everett Vander Voort
James Vos
Lester Vander Wilt
Othella van Baale
Helen Viola den Hartog
Virgil Kempkes + Latutenbach
Margaret Varenkampire
Ruth Vander Waal
Fella Hith
Grinnell
Monroe
Pleantville
Pleasantville
Knoxville Lad
Albert de Kock
Gary Ver Meer
Arnold de Bruin
Rank Bakker
Arl van Zante
John Ter Louw
Harold Ver Meer
Myron Nollen
Wm. van Gorp
Niek van Gorp
Rald Vander Linden Ase From
Davis County
White Way Auto Co
Pella, Iowa
Tm Ng
Kuyper
Clarence Langerak
Doris Clarke
Martha de
Janet Klyn
Joan Kuyper
Mary L. Renaud
Agnes Vos
Wm. Vande Kieft
Viola Jen Boot
Anna Keuning
Johanna Keuning
Pie
Klein Mily Kuic
Bernace Vander Linden
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