Rolscreens Reach Across the World in Foreign Markets
A survey lists international Rolscreen Co. representatives from Hong Kong to Argentina, Cuba to Egypt, Japan to Sweden, with agencies in Beunos Aires and the Netherlands. The article notes growing overseas demand, simple installation, and plans to expand distribution via mail and new points abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolscreen Co
Hong Kong
China
David Bong Teivo
Japan
Honolulu
Hawai
Dorothy True Bell
Buenos
Ayres
Argentina
Gaston Silvati Koshimidzu
Alaska
Samson
Havana
Cuba
Hector Nova
Cairo
Egypt
A. Veillon & CIA
Birmingham
England
H. Donald Hope
Marseilles
France
L. Vander Mey
Mexico
Joaquin Formosa
J. Bussum
Netherlands
T. van Houwelligen
Pella
America
Beunon Aires
Home Owners Loan Corp aids many in 3 year period
Marion county residents received 128266 from the Home Owners Loan Corporation during refinancing operations ending June 18 1930. In Iowa 19633 distressed homeowners were aided with 38737393, including 2840000 for taxes and assessments. Nationwide loans totaled 1021817 for 8002878474 with an average of 3527. More than 80 percent funded distressed homes and tax office funds amounted to 428463000. A severe storm injured 01 and struck near Cooper Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Hughes
National Emergency Council
Iowa
Searmont
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Proles
Home Owners’ ‘Loan Corporation
Tax Office
Twenty-Nine Palms Ranch House with Rol Screens
A Desert town near San Diego named Twenty-Nine Palms rises from boom years to planned metropolis, boosted by climate and land grabs. A Colonial Spanish ranch house named Carmen del Cerrito sits beside the unique palm count, featuring Rol screens on the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
California
Twenty-Nine Palms
San
Carmen del Cerrito
Mr. Ripley
Keeping Up With Procession The Rolscreen Co
The Rolscreen Co has grown from a small start to a major producer of rolling screens and Venetian blinds. Expansion includes more floor space and a larger workforce to meet rising orders and streamline production. The firm emphasizes fitting the factory to business needs rather than forcing business to fit the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolscreen Co
Wales
Comy
Paricent Developments
Longtime Rolscreen staffers noted for loyalty and stability
The article lauds Rolscreen in Des Moines and later Pella for its strong family-like culture and low turnover. It lists tenured workers in both factory and office roles, highlighting that many locals stay long due to roots and the company’s stable, cooperative environment. Pete Kuyper’s leadership and support for young employees are noted as fostering future loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Henry van der Horst
Rex Dillon
Dick Doedyns
Dick Jansz
Pete Kelderman
Bill Koopmans
Henry Roeffel
Bob Smith
Ralph van Brogen
Lubert van Dellen
Will van Dort
Fred Visser
Hattie van Cleave
Florence Boat Tysseling
J. Gilbert Boat
P. H. Kuyper
Pete
Boy dies after fall from ladder in corn crib near Huxley
David Benjamin Hilland six, of near Huxley Iowa, died at Des Moines General Hospital after falling from a ladder while playing in a corn crib at his parents home. He suffered a fractured skull per Polk County coroner Dr William Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benjamin Hilland
Liing
Huxley
Des Moines General Hospital
Lawrence Hilland
William Carpenter
Polk County
Marion County farm loan totals and officials report
Farmers in Marion County secured 1.39 million dollars in loans from the Federal Land Bank and the land bank commissioner over three years. Omaha land bank president Charles McCamsey reported at the September board meeting that more than 401 loans have been made since the mortgage refinancing program began. The breakdown shows 815,500 from the Federal Land Bank and 576,200 from the commissioner on first and second mortgages. The report notes about 67 percent of Iowa farm mortgage credit during the emergency period came from these agencies, with over 206 million dollars loaned to Iowa farmers in three years. Loans funded debt refinancing and longer-term loans, including a shift toward Hutshave of farms, and commissioner loans were used mainly to refinance debts in 1933, 1934 and 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Nebr
Marion County
Federal Land Bank and Land Bank
Charles McCamsey
Omaha Land Bank
Farm Crédit Administration
McCamsey
Federal Land Bank
Iowa
Land Bank and
Land Bank Commissioner
Land Bank
Tle
Farm Credit Law Aids Farmers Buying Land Across Nation
The 1935 Farm Credit law expanded loan access to buy farms aiding young men and tenants with experience and equipment and possible down payments. Weekly business survey notes broad gains in commerce with regional weaknesses, and highlights like rising wholesale trade, Fall buying, and new transport ties between Charleston and Los Angeles.
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Rollcreen Company
Ever Inc
Countries
Home Owners Corp
Cooper
MomWertary
Rolscreen
Kathryn Braashart
Isabel Thomas
Florence Tysseling
Henrietta Vanden Oever
H. B. Sixsmith
Elmer Boat
Marie Smith
Zelma Rysdam
Rose Olivier
Earl Black
Jack Bootsma
Bert Boat
J. G. Boat
Clarence Vander Meulen
Martin Heerema
Hector Bevans
Lee Vander Kolk
the Rolscreen Co
Crdolo
HAMM
Auto Top Company
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Weekly Business Survey
Department of Commerce
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Bouyant
Florida
Miami
Memphis
Southern Pine Mills
Charleston
Los Angeles
New England
Dallas
Railroad Commission
Philadelphia
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