Farm notes near Howell station reveal a rich 138 acres
The Van Steenwyk farm near Howell station covers 138 crop acres on two hundred total, with upland loams and bottomland prone to Des Moines River floods. Alfalfa stands thrive, especially on low ground later lime needs. Henry, a cooperative farmer, manages most duties with a tractor while keeping a barn of five horses. A mare aged about twenty began a line of five foals and is expected to produce a sixth. Hog markets fluctuated, prompting cautious selling.
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Des Moines
Henry van Steenwyk
Henry
Howell Station
van Steenok
Cornelia van Kooten
Morocco or Spotted Stallion Wins Owner Praise
Diamond Rex Special, favored by Mr. Van Steenwyk, is a Morocco or spotted stallion praised for his ride like a rocking chair. The single footer horse is noted as highly obedient and intelligent by his owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. van Steenwyk
Morocco
Birthdays and visits marked at the Home for the Aged
On April 24 the Home remembered Andrew Vander. V turning 74. On April 27 Bart Donaj reached 41 and on April 29 Evert Vander Wert turned 60. The report lists numerous visits by residents and relatives from Peoria Grand Rapids Otley Sandridge Harvey Killbutt and more with several families named including Van Gorp De Jong and Vander Heuvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vander. V
Bart Donaj
Evert
Vander Wert
Dear
Rey
D. J. Hoitenga
Peoria
J. Vander Meer
Grand Rapids
Michigan
W. de Witt
J.C. Vanden Heuvel
Prai
Jake Rus
Mes
Christina
P. Buitenwert
Sandridge
H. Buitenwert
Will den Hartoge
den Hartog
C.den
Fant Bandstra
Baby
Harvey
M. Verros
Nick de Ronde
Monroe
M._Ralber
John Keuning
Mistha Keuning
Otley
G. Bosma
Bost Hed
Penning
van Gorp
Notice of Probate of Will in Knoxville Iowa 1940
Notice states there is a will on file with the Marion County Iowa District Court clerk to prove its validity. A hearing is set for May 20 1940 at 10:00 am in Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed before the stated time. Don L Remy is Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
District Court of
Towa
Marion County
W. H. Nollen
Don L. Remy
Notice of Final Settlement Hearing in Marion County
Final reports on file in the Clerk of the District Court office of Marion County Iowa request settlement and discharge. The court will hear on the first day of the next term beginning May first, 1940, in the listed cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Marion County
Iowa
A. D
Administrative Notices of Executors and Guardians
A faded list shows multiple executors administrators and guardians linked to various estates and wards. Names include Margaret Stentz Reichard David Stittsworth Heemstra Elizabeth A. Graham Leendert Weyers James M. Freel Jacob Kows Wm Van Rheenen Mollie Hepner A K Bousquet Martha Mark H C Tollowell Sarah Sutton Leendert Hackert Henry Hackert and others with roles as administrators executors and guardians across numerous cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stentz Reichard
David Stittsworth
Mockersmith
William A. Temple
Elean Mitchell
James de Wit
Frank N. de Kk Wit
Tryntje Heemstra
Heemstra
Elizabeth A. Graham
H. W. Pietenpol
Leendert Weyer
Abe van Rheenen
Charles
Fee
J. C. Norris
Walter Bane
Bak Treloar
Mary J. Unkrich
George W. Unkrich
Mima ‘Belle Moore
Clella Teter
Dora B. Fred J
Mollie L. Hepner
Aubrey Reed
A. K. Bousquet
J. R. Bonequet
Martha Mark
Bess
Grace Baker
Lois Sin
H. C. Tollowell
F. Mason
Sarah Sutton
D. F. S¢Tle
Clella G. Teter
Leendert. Hackert
Henry Hackert
Guardian
Washington plans large scale deer elk and antelope range
The state intends to acquire extensive lands for deer, elk, and antelope habitat using Pittman Robertson funds. The Fish and Game Department aims to add 1,000 acres of deer range, 12,000 acres of elk range, and 16,000 acres of antelope range once the project is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Pittman-Robertson
Fish and G Department
Faithful beasts and barn life on the Van Steenwyk farm
The Chronicle features the Van Steenwyk farm with four work horses including two roan mares and two sorrel geldings, a Belgian sire from L. Van Zante, and Diamond Rex Arabian stallion owned by Henry. Keeko Michmershuizen visited to help build a barn, while Mr. Van Steenwyk raises calves and maintains ample pasture. An egg record by Edward Keuning highlights a 9 ¾ inch long shell with a twin yolk from a Leghorn-Minorca cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. van Zante
Henry
Diamond Rex
Jeenny
Walter Vanesr
Spotted
Diamond Ex
Mr. van Steenwyk
Edward Keuning
Chronicle Office
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Pella
Henry van Steenwyl
van Steenwyk
Chubby Bos
Denry David
Onry
Lem
Mr. Steenwyk
Dolly
L. van Belgian
Tulip City
Hubbard Sunshine Way
Chick
Hubbard
Ian NS
Jamesway
Brom’s Hatchery
Ivondale Buster
Ivondale Buster No
Hugo Steenhoek Farm
John Wittenberg
Hugo Steenhock
Mobilgas
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Mobiloil
VAN
Wolverine
S. A. Kooyman Harness
Henry van S
Henry David
Nicholas
Keeko) Michmershuizen
Keeko
the van Steenwyks
David Henry
Boonie
Firestone Champion
Firestone Lawn
Firestone Bicycles
Firestone Batteries
Pate UL
O.&p. Tire & Battery Service
Northwest Corner Square
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