A Lake Prairie District Fair Remembered by James Ver Ploegh
James A. Ver Ploegh recalls a joyful Lake Prairie District Fair and fond memories from Pella as he reflects on past Thirty Years Ago Chronicle items and the effort by public spirited farmers and businessmen to revive the fair after years of decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Ver Ploegh
Lake Prairie District
Chronicle
Pella
Will J. Ver Ploegh
Main Street
Buerkens Wagon Factory
Frank Reder
Frank
Second
Third Reformed Churches
Central
Reminiscences of a Favorite County Fair Day
A reflective reminiscence recalls a late 19th to early 20th century county fair. The narrator describes rides, exhibits, parades, and crowd life, with vivid scenes of livery busses, dusty streets, moving pictures, phonographs, ball tosses, balloon ascents, and lively Wild West acts. The piece blends personal memory with colorful details of vendors, attractions, and the sense of communal joy.
Homemaker from Arkansas Raises Red Cross Funds
Mrs. J. J. Jones of Marshall Arkansas, born in the Philippines, transformed her homemaking skills into fundraising for the American Red Cross. Since the war began she has turned over to the Red Cross nearly one hundred dollars from her modern farm home efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miter Vossie
J. J. Jones
Marshall, Ark
Jones
Philippines
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Popcorn Rouses Neighbors From Local Valentine Event
A neighborly scene unfolds as a homemade popcorn surprise sparks a small community gathering. Local residents share treats and stories, celebrating neighborly ties and a simple communal moment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tingley
Iowa
Hackman's Paradise
Pella Band
Merry Go-Round
Hill and Dale
Ally Caees
Uncle Josh
Brande
Vander Meulen Co
LeCocq Bros
United States
Robertus
Texas
Bud
Charlie
Lone Star State
Dookie
Dookie Sents
Dockie
Vessie
van Dusseldorp
South Pella
J. H. Shinn
Pella, Iowa
AMA
van Hemert
Reformed Church
Central College
U.S.A
College Inn
Ocal
ER Central
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