Interesting Weekly News from Nearby Communities
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vink were Oskaloosa callers Tuesday A program was given in the Red Rock church last Friday evening a good crowd was present Mr and Mrs Louis Schuring and family and Mrs John Whitlatch were Pella callers Saturday Mr and Mrs C C Visser and daughter of Tracy visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van de Kieft and family The ladies club was held at the home of Mrs Wm Roush Wednesday afternoon Mr and Mrs John Willemson and family were Oskaloosa callers Saturday Mr and Mrs Pete Vanden Berg are busy remodeling their house in Fifield where they will move some time in the near future John Bloodsworth accompanied some men from Otley and Pella in going pheasant hunting last Saturday Mrs Wm Zegers visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Tone Robus Louis Schuring was a Knoxville caller Wednesday accompanying him was Mrs Tone Robus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Vink
Red Rock
Louis Schuring
John Whitlatch
Pella
C. C. Visser
Tracy
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Wm. Roush
John Willemson
Oskaloosa
Pete Vanden Berg
Fifield
John Bloodsworth
Otley and
Taintor
Thursay
Claire Ludwick
Erlyne Northcutt
Ray Cranston
Vern Wehrle
Des Moines
Lulu Wehrie
Earl Longaker
L&o
Gradys Kuyper
Nancy Elaine
Verna van Steenis
Evelyn Longaker
Everett Rouw
Zella Wehrle
Emmett Awtry
Sully
Paul Wehrle
Loren Dillman
Chariton
Herman Vander Pol
Gerald
Catherine
Edna Stursma
John Vander Krol
Joan Rouw
Leslie Vander Krol
Walter de Penning
Andrew
Naldo Steenhoek
Clarence
L. Carpenter
Frank Kroh
Cleora Carpenter
Johanna Crum
Jennie
Wilma Schippers
Marinus Stravers
Dick Stravers
Tunis Hartgers
John Oltshoern
William Hendricks
Royce
Wallace Kling
Henry Crum
Henry Neilson
Richland School
Cornelia
Henrietta Crum
Betty Lou Ver Steeg
Gerrit Ipple
William Dieleman
Rensner
Jones
Gerrit
Poortinga
Christian Reformed
Clarence Boat
Anie Meyer
Donald
Gerrit Poortinga
Betty
Magalene van Rheenen
Agnes Mathes
Blanche van der Putte
Freeman Hendrick
Henry Mathes
Dick van Hol
Ipple
Taintor Loyal Church Members Attend Parsonage Gathering
Taintor church loyal workers met at the parsonage Thursday. Claire Ludwick surprised by relatives and friends on his birthday November 5. Several neighbors and families were listed as visitors and guests at various homes in the community.
Leighton News Social Rounds Highlight Local Visits
Miss Bernice Ver Ploeg visited in Pella over the weekend and attended a birthday party for Mr Margaret Vander Kieft. Leona Newendorp spent the latter part of last week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Walter and Mrs. Newendorp. Helen Den Burger of Oskaloosa spent Friday at the parental Den Burger home. Ralph Hoksbergen visited his grandparents T. A. and Mrs. Van Haaften on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Peter Visscher of Lacey visited at the home of Mrs. C. Van Engelhoven, and Van Zoo and B. Vande Lune of Prairie City were there Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Ver Ploeg
Pella
Margaret Vander Kieft
Leona Newendorp
Walter Newendorp
Ry Helen den Burger
Oskaloose
FR. den Burger
Ralph Hoksbergen
T. A. van Haaften
Peter Visscher
Lacey
Ammended Liquid Laxatives Face Misuse Warnings
A medical notice discusses approved liquid laxatives for adults and children, highlighting dosage control and risks of dependency. It notes the ease of access and how misuse can occur, with emphasis on careful use under doctor guidance and avoiding violent or risky self treatments.
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Feacdwals
Elise
State
Community Notes From Pella and Surroundings
Mrs. E Klaaren of Pella visited her daughter Mrs. L Van Roekel. Mrs. Wm Van Heukelom and Mrs. H Meppelink hosted gatherings. Bernice Schalekamp and Helen Vander Linden spent time together. Pheasant hunting at Dows involved Pete Vos Harry Den Burger and Bob Douglas. Richard Steenhoek returned from Idaho after working in thirteen states in thirteen months. The Priscilla Sisters held a church meeting. A large neighbor gathering at Lewis Van Roekel’s Leighton home husked corn after his ankle injury, with 46 workers and 17 wagons. lists of participants and lunch hosts from the Van Roekel families are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Klaaren
Pella
L. van Roekel
Wm. van Heukelom
H. Meppelink
H. Rempe
Sully
Bernice Schalekamp
Helen Vander Linden
Pete Vos
Harry den Burger
Bob Douglas
Dows
Iowa
Richard Steenhoek
Idaho
Priscilla Sisters Missionary Society of the Reformed Church
Wm. Rempe
Henry Rempe
F. A. van Haaften
Wm. van Haaften
J. A. de Jong
John de Prenger
Ike Herney
Charles van Mannen
Richard van Heukelem
Tunis Dykstra
Tim Dykstra
Omar Fleck
William van Duren
Henry den Hartog
Peter de Jong
Neal Bogaards
Earl van Donselaar
Arie van Haaften
Ben Vander Hoek
Tim van Meanen
Marion Roorda
Neal de Prenger
Peter Bloem
Elmer Bloem
Herman Bogaards
Ernest van Heukelem
Tone Synhorst
Fred Grandin
Chris Wichart
Neal Borgman
James van Weelden
Walter van Zomeran
John Walraven
Carl van Zomeran
Nick Dykstra
Richard van Roekel
Gerrit
Walraven
Lawrence de Bruin
John Mickmershuizen
Dirk Groeneweg
John van Engelhoven
William Overbergen
Dick van Haaften
Raymond Lammers
D. van Ommen
Dirk G. van Ommen
Peter Vischer
John van Weelden
Ben van Ommen
George van Dyk
Martin Boender
Elmer de Kraai
Will van ‘Beek
L. C. van Roekel
T. van Roekel
Henry’ den Hartog
Raymond
Local social visits highlight Porterville area week
Porterville residents and relatives from Pella Oskaloo sa University Park and Baxter shared afternoons and evenings visiting kin and friends. Families like Hoekstra Kamerick Van Nieuwenhuiz Goe maat Pinkerton Van Dene Jansen Goemaat Vander Syde Vander Werff and Wilma Louise joined gatherings with siblings and cousins across several towns last week.
Gleaners Class Met at Mrs Kiene Home for Social
The Gleaners Sunday school class of the Community church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. George Kiene Friday evening. Lunch was served by the hostess and guests including Herman Kooistra with a new Studebaker Coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vas
Gleaners
Community Church
George Kiene
Herman Kooistra
Studebaker
Fern Kruseman
Leonard Coulter
Lucille Ross
Zilda Colle
Helen Berry
Ray Isgerhof
Leland Eldin
Joyce van Genderen
Galesburg
Charles Brand
C. B. Welle
Joan
Des Mies
Willander
Jennie Holdsworth
Viola May Oltshorn
Anne Nishorn
First Christian Reformed Church
J. Grifficon
Sully
Hool
Mrs Cora Eling Dies at 76 in Local Service
Mr and Mrs Pete Kloostra announce the death of Mrs Cora Eling aged 76. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM at their home and 11:00 AM at the First Christian Reformed Church with Rev J Griffieon presiding. Interment will be in Prescott Wisconsin. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ben Rozendaal’s home after the meeting with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Kloostra
Cora Eling
First Christian Reformed Church
J. Griffieon
Prescott
Wis
Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church
Ben Rozendaal
Pella News Notables and Health Notes
M G Van Gorp and family visited the John Van Gorp residence in Pella on Wednesday evening. Many children in the area have whooping cough. Public school closed last week for corn husking vacation. Mrs John Vos and others called at Ben Vander Molen residence. Paul Nieusma and family were Pella callers all day Thursday. George Dear and Mrs visited Henry Vander Ark in Pella Friday. Jacob Vander Molen worked corn for Peter Wester camp. Nellie De Nooy and Elizabeth Gonley were weekend visitors at Jacob A Boat residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. van Gorp
Pella
John van Gorp
John Vos
L. J. Roose
Adrian Vos
Nellie Blom
Ben Vander Molen
Paul Nieusma
George Dear
Henry Vander Ark
Jacob Vander Molen
Peter Westercamp
Nellie de Nooy
Elizabeth Gonley
Jacob A. Boat
Local Social Roundup From Galesburg Area
Galesburg residents host and visit family and friends through a sequence of small gatherings while noting a new meat shop opening in nearby Rensner. Obits mention Viola Mae Oltshoern’s death in Sully with Christian Reformed service.
Adventure filled 1934 American Boy youth companion
Reading fun in store for boys offers world adventure thrills from the Arctic to Haiti and Africa. The 12 issues of 1934 feature Jimmie Rhodes and cross country flights, with Haiti amid revolution. Aimed at youths, it provides hobbies, sports guidance, and monthly reading, priced $2 for one year and $3 for three years through January 1.
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Haiti
Asia
Africa
Jimmie Hodes
Brooks
Kelly Field
Mie Rhodes
Enazine
Amerie Magazine
I Loved A Woman at Rivola Oskaloosa Nov 18
Kay Francis supports Edward Robinson in First National film I Loved A Woman coming to Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa for three days starting Saturday Nov 18. The drama follows a woman of world fame gained through love and ruthlessness, shifting through lovers and shaping a ruthless financier amid a backdrop of rapid packing industry growth.
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Robinson
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Kay Francis
Edward G. Robinson
David Karsner
Charles Kenyon
Sidney Sutherland
Genevieve Tobin
J. Farrell MacDonald
Henry Kolker
Robert Barrat
Geo. Blackwood
Murray Kinnell
Robert McWade
Walter Walker
Henry O'Neill
Alfred E. Green
Mail Your Order Direct to The American Boy Youth’s Companion
Advertisement explains subscription starts with the issue you specify and provides the Detroit address 7430 Second Blvd Michigan for mail orders. The notice urges direct mail to THE AMERICAN BOY YOUTH'S COMPANION for service to begin with the chosen issue.
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American Boy — Youth's Companion
Second Blvd
Detroit
Mich
Welfare Stories With A Meaning
A Des Moines incident describes a citizen approached by a man asking for help on a street car. The helper doubts the request would be used wisely, remarking he cannot afford to fund tobacco or cigars. The fragment hints at moral judgments and care in aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Noted Acts of Charity at Local Meat Market
In a small incident two men sought aid for food at a meat shop. One lacked money but promised payment later. Javor secured a job after two weeks and settled his bill with his first earnings, illustrating charity and benevolence in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Javor
Ben Lonsberry and the Dutch President Mystery
Ben Lonsberry is named as a kinsman of the United States president. The text notes Roosevelt’s Holland ancestry and questions why a Dutchman has not pursued some action, reflecting a curious political digression about origins and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lonsberry
Pres
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lonsberry connects Roosevelt kinship through ancestry
A Farmers Union helper named Benjamin Lonsberry, of German heritage, reveals that his grandfather and Theodore Roosevelt's great grandmother were first cousins. Lonsberry plans to write the president about this kinship, hoping for a response, preferring a letter to a telegram and noting Chronicle Want Ads can help secure results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Loneberry
Farmers Union
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