Richland township schools hold annual meeting at Peoria hall
Guests from Peoria and nearby towns attended the Richland township school meeting held last Tuesday at Peoria hall. Five schools entered a spelling contest won by Raymond Long and Gerald Vogelaar. The program included songs, recitations, and school dialogues from Fleming, Hickory Grove, Cherry Grove, Flint Ridge, and Peoria schools. Township officers elected were Tom Vander Hart and Gerrit Vander Molen as trustees, Henry Dahm clerk, T Vander Veen justice of the peace, and Jacob Stursja Cecil De Vries constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Iowa
John W. Stursma
Jake de Vries
Pella
Gerrit Adringa Jr
Richland Township
Peoria Hall
Margaret Kisor
Fleming School
Gertrude van Niewaal
Cherry Grove
Ruby Hates
Hickory Grove
Gladys Fennema
Flint Ridge
Helen Peterson
Raymond Long
Fleming
Gerald Vogelaar
Jeanette de Wit
Henry Langstraat
Norman Sheesley
Cherry Grove School
Jesus
Hickory Grove School
Cora
Flint Ridge School
B. Hugen
Henry Hugen
Tom Vander Hart
Gerrit Vander Molen
Henry Dahm
T. Vander Veen
Justice of the Peace
Jacob Stursja
Cecil de Vries
Pella Classis Holds Meeting in Leighton Iowa
A ministers Conference of the Reformed Church of the Pella Classis gathered at Rev J A De Jong home with many pastors from Pella Eddyville Oskaloosa Sully Prairie City and other towns in attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs J A De Jong and helpers. The Priscilla Sisters met at the church basement with Mrs H Hasselman and Mrs G Hasselman as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Iowa
J. A. de Jong
Amaryllis
Leota
Minnesota
Irs
van Emmerick
Pella
Helen Vander Linden
Anna van Haaften
Priscilla Sisters Society
G. Hasselman
Porterville News Highlights Local Visiting and Illnesses
Local notes report James Van den Baard ill with bronchial asthma near Pella for three weeks. Otley and Pella residents, including Vriezelaar, Vogelaar, Rietveld, and Ver Ploeg, traveled to northern Iowa for pheasant hunting. Several families from Monroe Otley and Oskaloosa hosted or visited relatives this past weekend. Frequent mentions of social calls, sick lists, and improving health accompany church and farm community life in Otley and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville
James Vanden Baard
Pella
James Vriezelaar
Elmer Vogelaar
Albert Rietveld
Otley and
Forrest
Ver Ploeg
Iowa
Henry Kaldenberg
Lawrence
Harold
Wanda
Monroe
J. A. Vriezelaar
Otley
Edward Scott
Paul Pinkerton
Oskaloosa
W. A. Jansen
Anna
Jacoba van Dene
Mabel Goemaat
W. A. Jansen Jr
Connie Vanden B
Joe Vanden Berg
Vanden Berg
Peter Hack
John de Bruin
Pellarishi Kenday
Will Monster
Cornie Vanden Baard
Oakgloces
Henry Vandene
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vanden Berg Visit Arnold Monsma
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vanden Berg and their family spent Saturday evening with the Arnold Monsma family, sharing time and hospitality in a cordial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Vanden Berg
Arnold Monsma
Flying trip to Chicago noted by Otley residents
Otley Iowa dated Nov 23 reports visits from Chicago guests Marion Kuiken and family, plus several Pel la and Pella locals visiting relatives. It lists trips to Rochester Minnesota and Fifield Wisconsin, social calls at multiple homes, a hospital consideration for Betty Longdon, and a new baby at Marinus Veendall home as Henry Branshart and family stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Iowa
Marion Kuiken
Chicago
F. Groeneweg
Pella
Seth Menninga
John van Vliet
Omaha
Wm. Roush
Fifield
Douwstra
Rochester
Minn
Gerrit Davelaar
Gerrit Vander Wiel
Wm. Rouwe and Son
Neal Uiken
Seth Mennings
R. Kaldenberg
Sohn Stirnemann
Pete Pol
Marinus Veendall
Walter Verought
Trade at home urged by Pella reader letter
A Pel la reader urges residents to buy locally to keep money in town and support jobs. He argues out-of-town shopping harms merchants who rely on local wages and taxes, noting two-thirds of out-of-town shoppers may belong to the local economic ecosystem. He calls for cleaning their own doorsteps and backing home businesses.
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Pella
Wasnborda
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Newton
Sas Pt
Smilin' Through at Princess Theatre Oskaloosa Nov 24 4 days
Norma Shearer stars in Smilin Through with Fredric March and Leslie Howard at the Princess Theatre Oskaloosa starting Sunday November 24 for four days. The talking drama, directed by Sidney Franklin for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, follows a widow’s enduring love across decades with Shearer in dual roles and March as the returning lover. The story blends pathos and lighter moments amid England 1868 and modern era, with strong supports and notable performances.
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Princess Theatre
Oskaloosa
Norma Shearer
Jane Cowl
New York
Fredric March
Leslie Howard
O. P. Heggie
Ralph Forbes
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Sidney Franklin
England
Frederic March
All American football picture at Rivola theater
The Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa presents a four act vaudeville show headlined by Johnie Sullivan's Tip Top Revue along with the Universal drama The All American. Featuring 1931 All American stars and a cast led by Richard Arlen Andy Devine Gloria Stuart James Gleason Preston Foster June Clyde, the program showcases college legends and an exciting football movie plot about a star and his brother ending in a dramatic climax.
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Johnie Sullivan
Oskaloosa
Rivola
Staak
Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
Gloria Stuart
James Gleason
Preston Foster
June Clyde
Carideo
Red” Cagle
Ernie Nevers
Marchy Schwartz
Aichie Booth
Jerry Dalrymple
Emmy Pinckert
Moon” Mullins
Code Richard Arlen
Merne Kennedy
Prestonster
John
Hiccough: Causes, cures, and warning signs detailed
Chronicler notes hiccough is usually harmless and short lived but can signal serious illness if prolonged. It discusses diaphragm spasms triggered by stomach or intestinal issues from eating or drinking, lists common do it yourself remedies, and warns persistent cases may indicate peritonitis brain disease diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
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Attac
Correction of Faulty Diet Habits Prevents Hiccup Attacks
Deaths attributed to persistent hiccough are discussed and the text notes correcting faulty dietetic habits can prevent ordinary attacks. If hasty eating or drinking or overeating causes hiccups, adjust habits and avoid foods likely to trigger an attack.
Mortuary Notice for Martinus Van Doorninck
Martinus Walter Van Doorninck born Zutpher Holland Sept 30 1857 died Nov 17 at 2 06 am at 1213 West Second Street Monroe age 76. He came to the United States in 1884 farmed four miles west of Monroe 18 years twice married to Sarah Jelsma and Cornelia Lubberden, children Walter Fred Wilma William, widow, two grandchildren and brother Johan. Funeral Saturday 1 30 pm at home Rev A Haverkamp First Reformed church interment Graceland cemetery.
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Martinus Walter van Doorninck
Zutpher
Holland
West Second Street
van Doorninck
Monroe
Mr. van Doorninck
Sarah Jelsma
Walter
Cornelia Lubberden
Fred W. van Doorninck
Easton
Penn
Wilma van Doorninck
Hammond
Ind
William van Doorninck
Graceland Cemetery
Frederick Van Zee Passes Away at 73 in Pella
Frederick Van Zee born in Holland December 11 1869 died at home 1108 East Second Street Thursday morning November 17 at 1 86 o clock aged 73 years 11 months 6 days Surviving widow two sons Gerrit and John eight grandchildren and sister Mrs Pete Kamselaar of Eddyville Funeral at home and 1 30 at First Christian Reformed church Rev R J Danhof officiating interment Portergrove cemetery
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Frederick van Zee
Holland
East Second Street
Mr. van Zee
America
John
Pella
Wilma de Kock
Engel
Gerrit
John van Zee
First Christian Reformed Church
R. J. Danhof
Portergrove Cemetery
Rewards Offered To Promote Safety In Iowa
The Motor Club of Iowa, via R. E. Rhoades, announces a safety drive with $10 rewards for info leading to arrest and conviction of serious traffic violators including drunken drivers and hit and run suspects. Statewide efforts, fines up to 300 and jail terms up to three months have begun in five surrounding counties, aiming to curb rising Iowa road fatalities and injuries.
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Motor Club of
Iowa
R. E. Rhoades
AAA Motor Club
Rhoades
Ottumwa
State
Pilgrim Mothers Honored for Courage and Thrift
A short tribute recalls Pilgrim Mothers as stalwart, cheerful settlers who faced hardship on sea and land. They kept homes orderly, raised many ambitious children, and supported their families with thrift and grit alongside their Pilgrim Fathers.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Wakes Em All Up Snoring Joke at Doctor Visit
A man seeks medical advice to cure his snoring. The doctor asks if it disturbs his wife and the patient replies, then adds the snoring disturbs the whole congregation. The lighthearted exchange plays on the social impact of loud snoring.
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M. D
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Goldstein
Chon Schmidt
Gold
John Smith
Chronicle Weekly Health Message
William J. Scholes
M. W. van Doorninck
Motor Club of Town
Main Street
Davenport
Pilgrim Mothers
Rivola Theatre
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Johnnie Sullivan
Gaynor & Farrel
Montrose
Cedar ‘Rapids
Auto Club
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