Local News Roundup of Illnesses Visits and Travel
Neal Tram remains in serious condition after a lengthy illness. Miss Grace Pannekoek of near Ottey broke her leg above the ankle on a wood splinter. Mrs. Cornelius is on the sick list this week. Frank and Mrs. Murphy of Knoxville visited Dora Hines. Lois Brooks of Des Moines spent the weekend with her mother Bessie Brooks. Emeline Gezel visited Prairie City friends. Al Clark visited during the funeral of D. S. Black in Newton. Dora Hines of Valley Junction spent the weekend with her mother. G. F. Sadler and Sallie De Cook visited friends in Indianola. Dora Bootsma vacationing in New Sharon with her sister. F. M. Frush visiting Larabee at Case Vander Wert’s. Fred Vander Zyl of Garrison and daughter visiting B. Grant’s home. Martin Paardekooper and George Heeren trip to Le Roy Minnesota. C. H. McDowell, visiting Van Gorp, returned to Texas. J. Elliott of Knoxville spent the weekend with her mother. H. P. Van Gorp and others spent Friday in Des Moines. F. Carpenter spent Sunday in Des Moines with daughter Freda. M. D. McWilliams of Cedar Rapids visited H. Boland. Pete Heerema was a Des Moines visitor. Kruidenner of Des Moines visited Nora Scholte. Doctors Payne and Aschenbrenner attended Des Moines meetings. Pellattes at Davenport for Iowa Democratic convention. M. Franje and Henrietta visiting Tracy. Arnold Ver Heul in Iowa City for knee treatment. A. J. Klein dangerously ill at home. Everett Kruzemann left for Texas for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Brooks
Des Moines
Bessie Brooks
Emeline Gezel
Prairie City
al Clark
D. S. Black
Newton
Dora Hines
Valley Junction
D. Hines
G. F. Sadler
Sallie de Cook
Indianola
Dora Bootsma
New Sharon
P. C. van Gorp
F. M. Frush
Larabee
Case Vander Wert
Fred Vander Zyl
Garrison
Iowa
B. Grant
Martin Paardekooper
George Heeren
F. F. Carpenter
Freda
M. D. McWilliams
Cedar Rapids
H. Boland
Pete Heerema
D. Kruidenner
Nora Scholte
Iowa City
Gradus de Kock
Otturawa
B. Mensch
Henry Vander Horst
Erma Mae
Tracy
Tunis Hoksbergen
D. S. Barr
C. van Vark
Nick Schuring Sr
John
Albert Budding
Galesburg
John van Dahm
Pella
W. D. Reading
Harry Dixson
H. Vander Post
Wm. Vander Horst
L. B. Martin
Sioux City
Dan Beyers
Kirksville
Lorel Hendricks
Udell Hendricks
Black
T. J. Hines
Elsworth Richardson
Albia
John Hackett
Joy
Oskaloosa
David Davids
Clara City
Raymond
Minnesota
Mae Plette
West Liberty School
Ed Plette
Ted Duncan
Ilinois
John Elscott
Henry Boeyink
Fremont
D. van
Alice Westercamp
Peoria
Majorie van Roekel
Gerrit Steenhoek
Elsie van Dusseldorp
Mansford Ver Steeg
I. Beerends
C. van Gilst
Kellogg
Meservey
Abe Klaaren
John Hollebrand
A. Ver Ploegh
Pearl Shinn
Donavan
Leighton Are
E. Klaaren
Y. T. van Niewaal
Morrison
Clarence Renaud
James van Vliet
Otley
G. van Vliet
Watson Vander Ploeg
Chicago
J. H. Cochrane
James Huyser
R. Vander Ploeg
Vander Ploeg
Vander Waal
Veenstra and Croll
Hoeksema and Tromp
Ideal Pharmacy
W. Shenton
East Franklin Street
Shenton
The
Woodrow Company
Dalton Lavinder
David O'Neal
Cleveland
Ohio
E. V. Goad
John van Haalen
Helene
Harriet Veenstra
J. Veenstra
A. A
Lubberden
George van Zee
D. P. van Zee
R. Dieleman
Eddyville
W. R. Dieleman
John Laschnitz
H. C. Nichols
Pratt Paper Co
Willa Throckmorton
Gilbert van Dusseldorp
Gysbert van Dusseldorp
M. A. Ketman
John Goodhart
Stuart
Good
George Constantine
N. de Wit
J. E. de Wit
Sigourney
H. J. de Wit
Walter de Wit
Martin Vander Molen
Theresa
H. C. Wormhoudt
C. H. Korn
Ford Korn
Davenport
Bartus Klein
Fifield
Henry Beckering
University of Iowa
Nellie Beckering
William McIntire
St. Joseph
A. van Ryswyk
McIntire
Anna Veenstra
H. C. Fry
Henry Cox
Omaha
Nebraska
Lenora Scholte
Pete Bloem
James
William C. de Wit
J. J. Spraada
Spranda
P. D. Wagaman
Minnie Lou
D. J. Wagaman
Wayne
R. D. Woods
Colfax
John Braathart
Braathart
Ross Schakel
Sarah
Social notes from Pella and environs lettered visitors
Mrs. Nellie Vander Pol and daughters and many families in Pella hosted and visiteding relatives from Oskaloosa Ottuwawa Des Moines Tracy Newton Galesburg and Prairie City Numerous readers trace weekend trips to Chicago Morrison Orange City and Des Moines with dinners Easter and other gatherings Local remodeling by Veenstra Croll and planned Ideal Pharmacy tenancy Boy Scout Circus postponed to April 8 and Shenton family moving to Newton.
Local Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Illness Across Town
George Van Zee of Chicago visited the Van Zee home last week. Des Moines delegates Willa Throckmorton and H. C. Nichols are noted among many locals. A Des Moines piano supervisor and several families visited, while Karl Spranda faces leg amputation. Multiple relatives from Sigourney Prairie City Oskaloosa Davenport and Davenport send regards.
State College Spray Service Offered to fruit growers
County Agent M. D. Textrum has arranged with the Agricultural Extension Service of Iowa State College to provide timely spraying information for fruit trees and small fruits. Those interested may secure the service by notifying Textrum by April 15. The program, involving entomologists plant pathologists and a fruit specialist, will monitor insects and diseases and notify growers of control methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Textrum
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Montezuma Woman Self-Immolation Attempt at Mediapolis
Mrs. John Harden of Montezuma suffered severe burns to her hands and body after setting fire to her clothing while visiting in Mediapolis. She ran outside as flames spread, screams drawing her sister Mrs. Jay Coulter's aid who torn the burning garments away. Her daughter Mrs. Don Braddy of Adel and son Wendall Harden of Des Moines rushed in with Dr. Braddy. she is resting with her daughter at her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harden
Jay Coulter
Mediapolis
Coulter
Braddy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neal Tram
Grace Pannekoek
Near Ottey
Frank Murphy
Knoxville
A. J. Klein
Everett Kruzemann
Texas
DE Jong Floral
Main Street
Nellie Vander Pol
Jean
Margaret Mendenhall
Dena Vander Pol
Margaret Vanden Berg
Orange City
Chris le Gocq
Donald
Maurice
B. Blommers
Verle Ramsey
Albert Lea, Minn
Frank Wagner
Albert Kamper
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Mrs
de Moor
Prof
Central College
Standlard Blue
ATLAS
Dick Diekema
Standard Oil Station No
East Franklin and
East First Streets
Sunlight Dry Cleaners South Side
Dick Vander Wilt
M. Paardekooper
H. 0. McDowell
H. A. Veenstra
Garret Popma
Lincoln
Grace Wesselink
Elmer Meredith
West Liberty
Jean Mullinex
Arthur de Winter
Mrs. N. de Winter
Louise Gladstone
John van Hemert
Jack Schiele
Wilton Junction
H. N. Cannon
Detroit
Dora Vander Pol
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Pella Theatre
Buster Keaton
Walter Huston
Jean Harlow
Greta Garbo
Lionel Barrymore
Helen Twelvetrees
Panama
Flo
Martha Wasington
Millers
Bran
Red River
Ohips
U Bie
State College
Montezuma
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