Peoria Township Elects 1940 Farm Program Committee
Last Wednesday night Peoria township held a meeting to elect township committee men for the 1940 Farm Program with Henry Veenstra of Leighton in charge. Elected were W. Bergman president Charley Fleming vice president W. Vande Voort third committeeman and T. Vander Hart and J.D. De Young as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Henry Veenstra
Leighton
W. Bergman
Pr Dent
Charley Fleming
W. Vande Voort
T. Vander Hart
J.D. de Young
Lynwood
California
Wm. Johnson
F. C. Wanamaker
Johnson
J. Wanamaker
Esbow
Kansas
Ada Day
Kansas City
Johnsons
Lester Pethoven
Frances Johnson
G. van Andel
Harry de Bruin
H. de Bruin
Storm Lake
Chris den Ouden
Storm Lake High School
Lee Roose
A. H. Roose
Ladies Aid held annual meeting at Reform church
The Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church held their annual meeting on Thursday afternoon. Devotions led by Mrs. C R Van Heukelem. Program coordinated by Mrs. Dick V E Kruseman and Veenstra. Members discussed missionary work among the Indians, with musical readings and a duet by Esther De Jong and Evelyn Dykstra. New member Mrs. William De Heer. Guests and members totaling thirty and twenty five attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church
C. R. van Heukelem
Dick V E
CG. Kruseman
Veenstra
Krus
Esther de Jong
Evelyn Dykstra
Joe Brummel
H. W. Vander Linden
Black Oak Boosters
4-H Club
Ruth de Heer
Robert Duffus
Jimmy
F. B. den Burger
Con Ver Ploeg
Lou van Roekel
A. M. Klaaren
Sheldon
van Roekel
Fred den Burger
Sioux Center
29 Iowa Counties Gain Health Engineer Service
The local public health engineering program now covers 29 Iowa counties, expanded since 1936 when no county had a health engineer. A. H. Wieters, director of the public health engineering division of the Iowa state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. H. Wieters
Towa
Health engineers coordinate sanitation across counties
The state health department outlines a program where local agencies, under state guidance, conduct investigations of water, sewerage, and nuisances. Eight health units, four district and four county, cover numerous counties and include milk inspection and advisory roles. School sanitation and rural programs on milk and general sanitation are expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Wieters
State Department
Health Department
Lyon
Osceola
Sioux
O’brien
Sac
Plymouth
Monona
Marion
Ahaska
Clarke
Monroe
Decatur
Wayne
Appanoose
Tama
Allamakee
Black Hawk
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Johnson
Calhoun
Webster
Polk
Hamilton
Boone
Woodbury
Washington
Des Moines
Boards of Health
Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Seeks Help
In Council Bluffs Iowa the Christian Home Orphanage appeals for Thanksgiving donations to aid homeless and orphan children. The article notes fifty seven years of continuous service and asks readers nationwide to contribute through the Council Bluffs address.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Christian Home Orphanage
Christian Home
Council Bluff
Town
United States
Wait for Rains Before Spraying Noxious Weeds
The Iowa State College extension notes that spraying with sodium chlorate to control noxious weeds should wait until after rains begin, with fall the best time when moisture helps root penetration. Rates vary by weed, from 2 pounds per square rod for quack grass to 5 or more for bindweed and horse nettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Sylvester
Lows State College
Sylvester
Musings on a Town Crer Iend Pet Peeves Aged in Lines
The fragment hints at a town columnist venting about party line dialing delays and a central operator saying busy. It notes a church motto promising “A job for everybody” as a positive refrain, reflecting local social chatter and civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iend
Central
Pella community notes on growth and local life
A collage of town scenes from the Hotel Lobby to South Broadway celebrates trees, tulips, and civic spaces. Letters from Stamford, Conn. mention National Geographic fame while local volunteers, ushering teens, and the American Legion Hall paint a picture of town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Pella
Martin Paardekooper
Stamford
Conn
National Geographic
American Legion Hall
American Royal Show Sets Grand Open With Parades and Pageants
The American Royal hosts a grand exposition with 46 young ladies from seven states competing for the Line of American Royal Queen. Over 400 Farm Women's Clubs delegates, 40 judges, and an extensive staff will oversee livestock and horse show events. A new car parade and a downtown street parade are planned for opening day at Kansas City venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd Cavalry Dragoon
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Five Jasper Herds Named Top Milk Producers
A September report by county agent Harry L. Bryson ranks five Jasper county herds among the top ten in Jasper and Poweshiek counties for milk production. The 12 head herd of Harry Edelen, Poweshiek, leads with 36.4 pounds butter fat. Maynard Lust of Newton is second at 85.1 pounds. Other Jasper entries include Fred Longfellow Baxter 29.6, Glen Hes son Newton 26, Raymond son Newton 24.8, and Henry Schmidt Newton 22.6 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Jasper
Poweshiek
Harry L. Bryson
Harry Edelen
Poweshiek County
Maynard Lust
Newton
Fred Longfellow
Baxter
Glen C. Hesson
Raymondson
Henry Schmidt
Jasper Co
Royal Livestock Show at American Royal Kansas City Oct 14 21
Kansas City hosts the Royal Livestock and Horse Show October 14 to 21 at the American Royal building drawing over 15 000 people and 5 000 animals. The eight day event aims for a quarter million spectators with livestock including cattle hogs sheep drafts and poultry from top herds and entries from leading stables. More than 65 000 in premiums are offered as 3 000 Missouri and Kansas school band students 1 500 exhibitors 10 000 4 H and FFA participants and mounted groups assist in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Royal Livestock and Horse Show
American Royal
Kansasity
Missouri and
Kansas
Vocational Agriculture and
Future Farmer of America Activitie
Knapps
Rough Rider
Shrine
Newlywed Couple Fleeing Charivari Crash Near Cedar
Harold Moore a 19 year old Cedar man and his bride Rhoda Walker were married last week in Missouri. After a charivari party they fled toward the bride’s home when Moore lost control of the car. The vehicle crashed into a bridge abutment, rolled, and burst into flames. Mrs Moore suffered serious burns and cuts while Mr Moore was injured. both were hospitalized with Mrs Moore improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Moore
Cedar
Missouri
Rhoda Walker
Dale Walker
Eldon Moore
Cedar High School
Harold
Pella High Spirit Address On Prison Reform
The article discusses a public session on crime and prison reform at Pella High School. It argues government mischaracterizes criminals and emphasizes giving ex-prisoners a chance, noting that returning to a cold world often leads to further crime and calls for reform and youth crime prevention.
Girls Locker Room Chatter and School Anecdotes
A fragment from a girls’ locker room column recounts daily amusing observations. It notes chatter about routines, clothing mishaps, a chorus display, and playful comments on students such as Shriener and Jewel Flietstra. The piece mentions P T classes, sock and stocking notes, a safety pin save, and a singalong of Pennies From Heaven.
Cat Warns Of Death Halting Junior Play Preview
After a note tied to a rock warned that a cut of The Cat would cause a death in the audience, a last minute intervention halted the junior play preview. The anonymous Cat claimed responsibility, leaving students astonished and curious about tomorrow's performance.
Mystery at Midnight in the Deserted Warehouse
A narrator climbs a dark stair to meet a mysterious Mr X on the top floor for a midnight appointment. Tension rises as creaking steps, a creaking door, and a suffocating unknown power heighten the suspense of what happens next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. X
Moonlit silhouette hideout frightens reader
The narrator recalls a night vision of a man in a hat with a black handkerchief over his face, reaching claws toward the throat as a blood curdling screech ends in a moan. The scene, drafted as a sophomore English theme by Dean Renad, ends with the narrator waking relieved it was only a dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Renad
School gossip and sports notes from Pleasantville
A readeratlarge recounts campus chatter about torched notes and late calls while highlighting school pride. Birthday shoutouts to three PNS girls and memories of Earl Turner as a boy appear alongside football squad updates and reported injuries.
Conversation Snippets Reflect Classroom Interlude and Banter
A fragmentary glimpse of a sociology class where a coach jokes about a self styled Napoleon and pool halls. The dialogue mentions keeping one foot on the floor versus both feet and a preference for Miss Heally being called Deary rather than Say, girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Heally
What books to take to solitary confinement for a year
A classroom survey asks Juniors what to pack for twelve months alone. Bible tops choices, followed by light novels, adventure tales, humor, North novels, Gone With the Wind, mystery stories, and more. The project references Anthony Chekor’s “The Bet” as class material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Birdsall
TP. Oh
Anthony Chekor
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Peoria News
Thomas Vander Hart
Christian School Board
Pella
Alliance of Christian School Societies
Fleming
Richland
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Leighton News
Farmers Savings Bank
Mahaska
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Mahaska County
Ss. We
J.C. de Bruin
J. C. DE Bruin
Bruin
H. W. Vanier Linden
H. Kuperus
Y. D. Beinteman
Groenendyk
Christian
How
Butte
South Broadway
Second Reformed Church
Nellie van Arkel
Ness Mani
Norma Jane Toom
Tishop
Rosetta
TeCoey
Smiley
Shriener
Abraham Lincoln
Freda Z
Mrs. Tysseling
P.T
Jean V. G
Freda
Ruth V. D
Eileen S
Tall
Cora Mac
P. T
Tor
1. S
Joy Hackett
Elmer
Alice Postma
Sara ‘Bu
Walda
Earl Turner
Harriet
Rudy
Florence Robinson
Shirley Temple
Dave Braashart
Ray Klootwyk
Robert van Vark
Pleasantville
Bud Vander Ploeg
Phil Henry
Waterloo
Hop Jey
Joe
Napoleon
Wens
Beye
Whitman Fairhill
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
Pella, Iowa
Guernsey
Firestone
O. & P. Tire
Northwest Corner Square
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