Community Notes From Pella Home News
Local society items list visits from Molly De Reus and W L Allen in California and Hawaii, with relatives in Des Moines and Monroe. Henry Cox returns from Omaha visit, Meg Ker for sale at drug stores, Rev. J De Haan travels to Grand Rapids for hospital care, and various town residents attend conventions, trips, or judge duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly de Reus
California
W. L. Allen
Hawaii
A. E. Roorda
Mark Shaw
Monroe
Pella
Gambell
Otley News Highlights From Local Visit and Accidents
Otley notes include Bud and Mrs Vriezelaar returning from Omaha with good weather despite rain, James Vanden Baard’s bronchial asthma keeping him from school, and Mrs Waardhuizen entering Des Moines hospital for possible operation. Gerald Vriezelaar fractured his right arm cranking a car. Local funeral attendance, farm work delays from rain, and visits from Des Moines and Monroe residents are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Vriezelaar
Omaha
James Vanden Baard
John Waardhuizen
Des Moines
Mattie Barnard
R. V. McKeever
Osceola
Clarence Renaud
Otley
Gerald Vriezelaar
Willie Vriezelaar
Monroe
Local notes from Olivet and Harvey community life
Mrs. R D Robertson and Mrs Woods have been ill with intestinal flu but are improving. Mr and Mrs George McCombs visited James Landsier in Harvey. Charles Zylstra and wife welcomed a son on October 5 weighing 11 lb. Mrs Sam Sedrel visited her niece at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. The Hot boys loaded a car of apples at Olivet. Mrs Pete Terpstra had dental work, and Mrs Chas Coryell and daughter Helen visited Sedrel home. Van Roekel visited Terpstra home Sunday afternoon. Hardin County Fair cuts prices for editors and exhibitors, requiring payment at gates. Jasper County Record notes economy efforts amid financial strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Robertson
Olivet
Pete ‘Terpstra
Chas
Coryell
Helen
Sam Sedrel
van Roekel
Pete Terpstra
WEDDINGS Groen Eden and Marie Eden marry in Pekin
Groen and Eden, both of Pekin Illinois, wed Monday Oct 12 at Rev F Bosch home. Witnesses were Catherine Bungers and Wilhelmine Meyer. They plan to reside in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groen-Eden
Dirk Groen
Marie Eden
Pekin
Ill
F. Bosch
Professor Bosch
Pella
Cathryyn Bungers
Wilhelmine Meyer
Central College
Green
Lack of Harmony Among the Bands Denied
Secretary Elmer J. Failor of the Jasper County Fair Association denounces as untrue a Monroe Mirror story claiming bands salaries at the Jasper County Fair. The report alleged the Newton band earned 150 dollars for a day and Killduff 125, and that Monroe got 150 last year. Failor states the assertions are false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Mirror
Elmer J. Failor
Jasper County Fair Association
Monroe
Newton
Killduff
Failor
Refu
Newton Band Payment Controversy Attracts Attention
A report notes the Newton band received $125 this year, matching the Killduff band, while the Monroe band got $125 last year instead of $150. It alleges the Monroe group was coaxed to perform for $125 this year but refused to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Killduff
Monroe
N Newton
Murphy Suggests Power Dams Across Mississippi
John W Murphy of Burlington argues the government should build a hydropower dam every 50 miles from the river's source to its mouth instead of spending millions to maintain a navigable channel, claiming potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Murphy
Burlington
Power of Mississippi River for Navigation and Industry
The passage argues that the Mississippi River could be vastly improved for navigation, allowing immense tonnage to flow on its stream. It contends the river's potential power could meet the industrial needs of its drainage area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Tailored Suits and Coats Offered at $25
An advertisement by M. Vander Linden promotes ready made and tailored suits and overcoats priced at $25. It urges readers to order now for better fits and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vander Linden
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Goodrich Tires
Byers Bat’ry Shop
Brent
Puritan
A. J. Hanna
Charles Grant
S. B. Grant
W. W. Talbott
Minneapolis
W. A. Butt
Talbott
Calfornia
Oime
J. W. Fisk
Hattie
Jennie Harrison
Max
Keith Andeweg
Mon- Toe
Pera
Zante Bros
Henry Cox
J. M. Cox
J. de Haan
Grand Rapids
Farmers’ Co-Op Exchange
Algonda van Wely
Verheul
Jasper County
Ed le Cocq
van Zante Bros
Rock Island
Iowa City
Iowa
A. Waechter
Henry Gezel
Knoxville
Liberty and
East First Street
Gulbransen
Kuyper
Pella, Iowa
Otley News
Hardin County
Patrick Denber
Lloyd J. Patrick
Jeanette E. Denberger
Beacon
S. H. Turbeville
Central M. E. Church
Fred Denberger
John W. Denberger
Jefferson Township
Robert Patrick
Patrick
Patrick Place
Eveland
Oskaloosa Herald
Vander Linden
Rexall Store
de Forest
Tenna
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