Huntsman dies after shotgun accident near Cantril
Joe Madden a 25 year old Cantril barber died in Ottumwa hospital from gunshot wounds suffered during a hunting accident Wednesday morning near Fox river north of Cantril. He fell while helping companion F B Marsh scale a bank and his shotgun discharged. He leaves a widow and a 100 months old daughter Roberta Jean.
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Madden
Ottumwa
Roberta Jean
Roy Madden
Castril
Davi County
Five Miles of Highway 14 Paving Near Sigourney Opens
A week away, five miles of concrete paving south of Sigourney will allow travel at your own risk. Des Moines Asphalt Co contractors finished pouring Friday after night work to dodge rain. Shoulder work continues. remaining sections from South English to North English opened earlier. Paving to Martinsburg to finish next spring. crews may station equipment near M and St. L tracks for south segment and may run two outfits if spring weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Bob Merrill
Des Moines Asphalt Co
Martinsburg
St. L
Monogenerian Hoover Supporter Casts Ballot
Indianola Tribune notes Newt Thompson, a 95 year old Civil War veteran from Virginia township Warren County, confined to his home by age, cast his ballot for Herbert Hoover in Tuesday's presidential election. He served with the First Iowa Cavalry four years eight months two days and supplied his own horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola Tribune
Virginia Township
Newt Thompson
Warren County
Herbert Hoover
Thompson
First
Iowa Cavalry
Prisoner Escapes Newton Jail But Is Recaptured
Monroe Mirror reports G C Whitacre of Knoxville serving 60 days for issuing bad checks was captured Sunday morning about three miles from Newton on Highway 14 by Deputy Harry Agnew. Stacre, with 22 days left, ran when ordered to sweep the jail sidewalk. He had been allowed such privileges previously without incident.
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G. C. Whitacre
Knoxville
Jasper County
Newton
Harry Agnew
Stacre
Kelly
Fremont Store Burglary Loots Merchandise Worth 150 To 200
The W. P. Rhoads general store in What Cheer was entered Monday night and looted of shoes dress shirts ties blankets men's jackets cigars and candy with about 6 taken from the cash register. Glass was cut from the rear door to gain entry and the door unlocked from inside. A storage room door between the storehouse and salesroom was also opened by the same method. The Rhoads residence was burglarized last week. Sheriff W J Gochee of Oskaloosa investigated.
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Patriot-Chronicle
W. P. Rhoads
Rhoads
W. J. Gochee
Oskaloosa
Library Notes on the library’s role and order
The piece argues the library serves as a reading and knowledge hub with a threefold aim to reach more readers and better books at low cost. It notes rising circulation, calls for quieter, respectful use, and urges adults to frequent the library to maintain a conducive, courteous environment.
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American Library Association
Rain Delays Highway 59 Paving Near New Sharon
Rain Monday afternoon halted work on the John P. Abramson Construction contract to pave 6.622 miles of highway 59 east of New Sharon. Crews halted within sight of completion and a near record day’s run was lost. One full day remains to finish pouring concrete and close the gap into New Sharon.
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Montezuma Republican
John P. Abramson Construction Company
Des Moines
New Sharon
Ministers Visit In Otley Homes
Otley Iowa November 16 Mrs Herman Tuinstra and son Donald visited at the home of her sister Mrs Wm Van Zee and family. Mrs John De Leeuw of Monroe visited at Jennie Robus home. Miss Hattie De Joode visited Joe Kool home. Klaas Menninga and Mrs F Ti ma of Pella visited Seth Menninga. Case Van Buren ill in Denver, Colorado. relatives called to his bedside returned home. Families of Otley and nearby towns hosted Sunday dinners at multiple homes with Rev J M Carlson and Rev Peterson noted.
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Otley
Iowa
Herman Tuinstra
Donald
Near Monroe
Wm, van Zee
John de Leeuw
Monroe
Jennie Robus
Hattie de Joode
Joe Kool
Klaas Menninga
F. Tima
Pella
Seth Menninga
Onwetta
Jacob Wouda
Klaas van Buren
Henry van Buren
Case van Buren
Denver
Colorado
Anne Diekema
John Bloodsworth
James van Vlie
Porterville Coal Miners Busy In Local District
Porterville Iowa November 16 coal miners are busy supplying coal for customers with two mines in operation the Porterville Coal Mine and one on the J D Van Zante farm run by Herman Van Weelden. Local residents visited relatives including Mr and Mrs John Robertus Mrs Connie Vanden Baard and others during the week.
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Porterville
Iowa
Hubert Vander Syde
John Robertus
Gradus Ver Ploeg
John van Scheinkhoven
Howard Stranahan
Walter Stewart
Winterset
Mary
Murray Sytsma
Will Hytesma
Leighton
Will Monster
Henry van Oenen
Edward Scott
Oskaloosa
W. A. Jensen
Dorothy
Bastian Goemaat
Johanna Wielard
Gles Antoinetta Monstes iAut Tids, Jr
Connie Vanden Baard
Earnest Ross
Des Moines
Carl Smith
Marvin
Harvey
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Gornie Vanden
W. J. Monster
Distribution of Tax A School Problem
Des Moines Iowa November 16 A plea for rural school funding reform by M G Thornburg secretary of agriculture at the teachers convention in Des Moines He argues education is a responsibility of state and nation and some rural school revenue should come from non property taxes He envisions state and federal support to avoid hurting farm ownership and promote rural opportunity and leadership. A separate legal exchange ends with a witty courtroom remark about appearance and propriety.
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Des Moines
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Thornburg
Mrs G Ter Louw Dies In Iowa Nov Fourth
Killduff Iowa Nov 16 Mrs Ger rit Ter Louw died at her home east of Killduff at five oclock the morning of Nov 4 She was born near Pella Nov 1 1864 daughter of John and Katherin Elscott one of eleven children She married Gerrit J Ter Louw on March 18 1888 nine children Henry Joseph Bennie Frank Roy John Meppel Howard Roside and Katie survive with husband nine children two grandchildren and three brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held at the home Nov 7 at 10:30 a m conducted by Reverend Larson pallbearers were her six sons Interment was Sully cemetery
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Killduff
Iowa
Gerrit Ter Louw
Ter Louw
John
Katherin Elscott
Pella
Gerrit J. Ter Louw
Henry
Joseph
Bennie
Frank
Roy
Meppel
Howard Roside
Katie
Larson
Des Moines
Sully
Twe
Grace Adams
Forrest Terpstra
Sort
Watson, Terpstra
Galesburg
Harry Terpstra
Catherine Dick
Newton
Verda Earp
Margaret den- Howard Terpstra
Galseburg
Klyn
Jetgon Adams
Misses River
Rothy
Elm Berry
Sa Oon
Sis
Fils
Atitad
Cogenne
Election social features and guest list fill long afternoon
Cards and listening to election returns over the radio. The rest event included Harold Lanp ier, Vernon Eichner, Will Eichner, Melis Otten, Lucian Lanphier, Raymond Fleck, John Elecott, Homer Parish, Oscar Poetker and others. Lunch was served with Mrs. King and Mrs. Vernon Eichner assisting. Guests from Grinnell, Mt Vernon, Newton and Winterset joined a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Raymond Fleck.
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Harold Lanpier
Vernon Eichner
Will Eichner
Melis Otten
Lucian Lanphier
Raymond Fleck
John Elecott
Homer Parish
Oscar Poetker
Cl Irish
Roy Compton
Ray Gifford
Jim Sampson
Clarice Smith
Charl Dick
Riley Gifford
Jay Quinn
Roco Dick
Jet Adams
Willard Wagman
George Efnor
King
Mrs. Welle
Sully
Mrs. Chalmers Johnson
Oskaloosa
Central College plans annual Week of Prayer vesper
The Religious Life Committee at Central College outlines a December Week of Prayer opening with a vesper on Sunday afternoon December 4. Rev John A Dyksstra of Grand Rapids will speak the week, with extended morning chapel, special music, and evening services in local churches led by choir directors and the A Cappella Choir. Local ministers collaborate with the committee as Christians associations arrange student discussions and faculty prayer groups. Everyone in Pella is invited to attend in the College Chapel or churches. a detailed schedule will follow.
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Religious Life Committee
Central College
John A. Dykstra
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Baptist
Pella
Thirteen Women at the Orpheum Des Moines
At the Orpheum theatre Des Moines starts Friday November 18 and runs through November 20 presenting Thirteen Women an Irene Dunne led drama about predications and danger. Also showing Mitzi Green in Little Orphan Annie with famed characters Sandy Daddy Warbucks and the Marx Brothers imitation. Thrift Books from RKO are advertised at the box office.
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Screen
Irene Dunne
Ricardo Cortez
Miss Dunne
Myrna
Mitzi Green
Harold Gray
Funny Papers
Sandy
Daddy Warbuck
RKO
Orpheum Theatre
Annie
Pneumonia Preventatives For Summer To Winter
Dr William J Scholes outlines simple measures to avoid pneumonia during upcoming cold season. Avoid contact with sick individuals and those recovering from pneumonia. Treat colds promptly with bed rest and doctor's advice if lingering. Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and ensure good room ventilation. Avoid fatigue and overheated poorly ventilated spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Scholes
Preventing Colds and Pneumonia Through Health Habits
The article urges avoiding excess and poor diet as they lower resistance to infections. It highlights exercise in fresh air, proper clothing, and outdoor activity as key, noting that precautions protect against colds and pneumonia. It also advises avoiding contact with ill people to reduce risk.
Germ-avoidance Advice Against Disease Infections
The article discusses methods to prevent infection by germs tied to various diseases, emphasizing hygiene, vaccination, and protective practices to reduce transmission and safeguard public health. The guidance highlights practical steps individuals can take to minimize exposure and improve community resilience.
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu From Household Hints
Menu items listed include roast turkey papal potatoes iblet gravy baked squash creamed onions pickled peaches jelly pumpkin pie coffee nuts fruit and raisins. Note inaccuracies in spellings and items reflect OCR errors from a household hints column.
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Cantril
Fred Lautenbach
Dave Verought Insurance Agency
South Side Square
Phone 298
Hoover
Monroe Mirror
Fremont
Library Notes
Fair Grounds Sale Pavillion
Fred Chandler
Chariton, Iowa
Col
Frank Walker
Montrose
Cedar. Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Auto Club
KWCR
Bond
Otley Homes
G. Ter Louw
Sunstrum
Valu Enal
Sunstrums
Aeee
Ecurrny
Hubpark
North Side Square
Oshaloosa
Grace
de Jong’s
de Jong Floral& Seed Co
Main Street
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