Harlan Carson Dies Sudden The Night
Harlan Carson died Tuesday night around 7 45 near East First and Liberty streets. Physicians say death resulted from apoplexy or heart attack after a day at work at Grimes Canning and a visit to Vander Zyl Brothers coal office. Carson fell face down after a brief collapse, with few injuries aside from minor abrasions. The crowd gathered as Rex Dixson and others found him. ambulance arrived too late. Continuous on page eight.
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Harlan
Haver
Carson
East First
Liberty Streets
Mr. Carson
Vogt
C. I. Fox
Grimes Canning Company
Vander
Zyl Brothers
Peretnren
Elias
Pershing Coal Co. Receiver Sought by Valley Savings
The Valley Savings bank of Des Moines as trustee for bondholders seeks a judgment of 75513.60 against Pershing Coal Co and the appointment of a receiver. Bonds in default total 72950 since Jan 1, income tax suit seeks 91000. Three Des Moines officers named H M Havner president B J Banister secretary L P Love general manager. Mine idle over a dispute payment of deadwork miners walked out. If continued, mine depreciation would be rapid. Pershing Coal Co a longtime large coal producer with over 8 million tons mined from this shaft.
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The
Valley Savings Bank
Des Moines
Pershing Goal Co
Des’ Moines
H. M. Havner
B. J. Banister
L. P. Love
Pershing Coal Co
Do Something Do Something Bulletin From Balson Company
Balson Company in East Orange issues a broad bulletin urging employees to take action. The message lists varied tasks from buying items to painting, sending telegrams, hosting parties, and personal milestones. The jumble suggests a chaotic, enthusiastic call to activity as the old world shifts.
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Balson Company
East Orange
State and Nation Rail Riots and Trials Dominate News
Twelve suspects face potential prosecution after Plymouth and Crawford county farm riots as Attorney General O Connor outlines plans. A Burlington truck hijacking near Biggsville Ill ends with drivers held overnight. A 10 year old Burling ton boy is wounded in a play fight incident. justice moves on Nile Coch rane's manslaughter case in South Dakota. Banking law upheld to allow state takeover of banks. Iowa Dental society holds annual meeting with over 1 000 dentists. Shenandoah wins district typing contest. A Seymour boy earns reward for wolf hunting. Coast of licenses and air pilots counts rise. Des Moines hosts National Holiday celebration. Delinquent license plates and driving offenses targeted. Daylight saving time gains wide adherence. Farm income declines in 1982 reports. Postmaster openings attract many applicants.
Alderman Van Vark Stricken During City Council Event
Alderman Van Vark fainted in the council chamber Tuesday night after news of Harlan Carson's sudden death. Colleagues carried him to a rear room as physicians, including Dr. C. S. Fox, arrived after a delay. He was later taken home and by Wednesday morning remained weak but improving. Officials attributed the attack to the surrounding excitement.
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Harlan Carson
W. A. van Vark
C. S. Fox
van Vork
Jacobs Second Hand Store Moves to New Location
Jacobs Second Hand Store announces relocation from the south side square to the former Popma store quarters. The ad notes a large stock of good used furniture and other articles at reasonable prices and carries a selection of paints and varnishes.
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Jacob's
South Side Square
Popma
Ir. Jacobs
Transportation for Knoxville Meeting Declares Drive for Cars
Mrs H C Payne chairs the transportation committee for the dry forces at the Knoxville convention next Monday. People with cars or without transport are urged to contact her to arrange two way travel for all attendees. The notice emphasizes ensuring attendance and avoiding stays at home.
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H. C. Payne
Knoxville
Mrs W A Butts Answers Final Summons Sunday
Obituary notice for Mrs Mary Dennis Butts wife of W A Butts of 510 Oskaloosa street. She died suddenly Saturday night of heart trouble at 64. Funeral at Baptist church Tuesday. interment Oakwood. Survived by husband six children two sisters two brothers and three grandchildren.
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Mary Dennis Butts
W. A. Butts
Oskaloosa Street
Baptist Church
R. T. Nordlund
Order of the Eastern Star
Oakwood
Butts
Lake Prairie Township
William A. Butts
Coan
Minneapolis
Minn
Walter
Andrew
Guthrie Center
Towa
Tom
Mary
Dorothy
Mia
Minnie Brigham
C. W. Dennis
Pella
Sherman Dennis
Derling
Bessie A. Jordan
Sacramento
Cal
the Chronicle
Aschenbrenner To Address Pella PTA Tonight
Senator Carl Aschenbrenner will address the Pella Parent-Teacher Association at the high school auditorium this evening at 7 30 PM. He will discuss Iowa General Assembly happenings and provide insights into key issues. The gathering marks the last PTA meeting before summer adjournment and is expected to draw a large turnout.
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Pella
Parent-Teacher Association
Carl Aschenbrenner
Iowa General Assembly
Chamber of Commerce Urges Action on Pella-Sully Road
The road committee of the Chamber of Commerce is seeking board attention for road improvement. They plan to visit Knoxville this week to present the case to the supervisors and press for immediate action. The goal is to secure Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans allotted to the district.
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the Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Supervisors
Pella-Sully
Knoxville
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Christian School Parent-Teacher Meeting Tonight
The Parent-Teacher Association of the local Christian school will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the First Reformed Church. A program by the Grundy Center College faculty quartet will be presented. The public is invited to attend and hear them sing on radio beforehand.
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C! Reformed Church
Grundy
Clenter College
Marion Tysseling Hurt by Auto Near Pella
Marion Tysseling 12 son of Mr and Mrs Will Tysseling living four miles east of Pella narrowly escaped death Monday morning when struck by a car. He was inspecting gopher traps after alighting from a car and stepped into the path of a neighbor driven vehicle. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Mahaska hospital where an operation removed crushed skull portions. Condition serious but improving, with a favorable prognosis for recovery.
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Marion Tysseling
Will Tyseling
Pella
Marion
Harry
G. A. Ver Meer
Wm. Kruseman
J. J. Sybenga
Mahaska Hospital
Dutch Mill Station Reopens With Major Improvements
The Dutch Mill Oil Station on West Washington street has been remodeled re-roofed and repainted. The driveway was enlarged and the pumps moved nearer the curb to improve visibility for motorists. Manager W. G. Neeley promotes Purol gasoline specials for drivers to inspect.
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Dutch Mill
Washington Street
W. G. Neeley
Marion De Geus In Oskaloosa Crash
Marion De Geus drove a 1982 Ford when her car collided with Raymond Shaffer in an older Ford at about 8 PM in Oskaloosa. De Geus’s car was badly damaged while Shaffer’s was a total wreck due to no lights on his vehicle. No injuries were reported and De Geus’s front end bore the damage, with no lighting damage on her car.
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Marion de Geus
Oskaloosa
Card of Thanks for Mrs. H. Veenman
We thank friends and neighbors for the acts of kindness shown during illness and at the death of our beloved mother Mrs. H. Veenman. We also appreciate the beautiful floral tributes and the comfort given to us in our time of loss.
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H. Veenman
Public Library Observes Pay Your Fine Week
The Public Library appeals to fairness for overdue or lost book fines during May 8 to 18 Pay Your Fine Week. It urges delinquent patrons and parents to pay, noting no tax money is available to buy new books and fines support purchases. LIBRARY BOARD
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Library Board
McClelland Promotes New Outfit To Serve Public
J D McClelland a Des Moines attorney and Baptist leader told a prohibition meeting at Second Reformed church that Iowa Democrats will be defeated in 1934 as repeal efforts push the Eighteenth Amendment changes. The session featured speakers Dr Wesselink and Rev Nordlund urging continued dry action amid lively debate.
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J. D. McClelland
Des Moines
Second Reformed Church
Iowa
John Wesselink
Baptist Young People Rally Draws District One117 Registrations
Local Baptist church hosts a three day rally with 117 registrations. Speakers from Des Moines and Coal Ridge press worship, prayer, and self control for youth. Banquet features pink and blue decor and readings. Officers installed for the new year. rally to be held next year in Oskaloosa.
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Baptist Church
Fred W. Smith
The
Fist, Baptist Church
Tumwe
Warren C. Taylor
Forest Avenue
Coal Ridge
Alice Brewer
Don Hesselink
Taylor
Pella
Ottumwa
Sarah Wilkinson
Bloomfield
Marie Smith
Gladys Howell
J. Hervey Shutts
Marion High School
Baptist Young Peopl Union
Oskaloosa
Mnernte Adan ‘Bund
Cele Oer Ae Ev
James De Wit dies after long Pella life
James De Wit, 67, a longtime Pella jeweler, died Sunday at his home after a three year illness with diabetes. He built a trusted business with LF Boys, attended First Reformed church, and left a faith-filled parting testament. Survived by two sisters and a brother, he was mourned by many in Pella and local churches. Interment at Oakwood cemetery followed his funeral at his home and church.
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James de Wit
Mr. de Wit
Washington St
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
Oakwood Cemetery
de Wit
Pella
Arie Vander Zee
LF. Boys
The
Chronicle
de’ Wit
Death of Mrs Ad Woolard at 1 50 A M
Mrs Ad Woolard longtime resident of this city died at her Liberty street home at 1 50 A M after a three week illness She was 7 years old The record of her age and the cause of death are not yet clear as we go to press
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Ad Woolard
Liberty Street
Grinder estate case heard in district court
In a district court hearing eight attorneys argued the Grinder estate matter before Judge W. Cooper. The record notes a prior Army service of three months and subsequent committal to the Knoxville Veterans Hospital as an insane patient. The estate reportedly neared $25,000 from government insurance and compensation, with no relatives identified upon the man's death.
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W. & Cooper
Grinder
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Cooper
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Moville
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Keith Wymer
Seymour
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Emmett County
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LeMars
Des Moines Register
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U. S
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