Church Cleaning Sparks Galesburg Community Effort
The Christian Reform church members in Galesburg spent the past week cleaning and repainting the interior. Local families including Ver Steeg, Hendricks, Dykhuis, Boat, and others were noted visiting, hosting, or traveling to nearby towns for errands and social visits. A radio group from Des Moines performed at the Needham Rite-Way store, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church of
Galesburg
Betty Lou Ver Steeg
Henrietta Neilson
William Hendricks
Pella
Mildred Dykhuis
Clarence Boat
Sully
Naldo Steenhoek
Clarence
John Ver Steeg
Betty Lou
Des Moines
Baby
Jack Sprat Melody
Woc-Who
Needham Rite-Way
John Vander Krol
Neal Vander Wilt
Vander Krol
Mahaska Hospital
Herman Vander Pol
Cordova Area Social and Farm Note Highlights
Cordova notes show visitors from Oskaloosa Monroes and Pella with Sanders and De Hoedt families visiting Shuringa. Local farmers begin corn picking this week as several households host guests from Prairie City Monroe and Fifield.
Taintor George Garner Improves After Illness
George Garner Taintor is reported as improving after a period of illness tied to heart trouble. The note follows reports of other local visits and family updates, including Mrs. Ray Cranston and the Cranstons recently returning from Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garner
Dorothy Ludwick
Esther Rouw
Ray Cranston
Missouri
Cranstons
Freda Vander Wilt
John Rouw
Fern Linstead
Margaret Philips
Century of Progress
Harry Vander Krol
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Leighton News Items Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Leighton residents report visitors and travel including Jack Rempe returning from Hollandale, E Klaaren visiting Pella, and Miss Irene De Cook at multiple homes. Local society holds a weiner roast, farm bureau meeting elects officers, and various family visits occur. A birth is noted and Rev Witt mourns his mother. Several residents travel to Iowa City and Chicago for family or health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rempe
Hollandale
E .Klaaren
Pella
Con Ver Ploeg
Mary Irene de Cook
Esther van Houweling
Lucile Ver Ploeg
Leona Newendorp
Priscilla Sisters Society
Fred van Maanen
Scott Township Farm Bureau
Ivan Noel
Dick van Zee
M. G. Klein
Will van Steenis
Oliver Kelly
Oskaloosa
Charles Newendorp
Denver
Colo
D. de Prenger
Beulah
John de Prenger
Edna Neels
Leighton
Sally
Peari Elma van Heukelem
Elmer van Duren
J. Vander Wal
Iowa City
J. A. de Jong
Amaryllis
Chicago
Warren de Prenger
Elma van Heukelem
Anna van Haaften
Beulah de Prenger
Rena Meppelink
Oskaloosa Social Callers And Neighbor Visits Reported
Peoria News notes a long list of brief visits and visitors in Oskaloosa and nearby towns. Numerous Vander Veen, Veenstra, De Vries, Vander Molen, Stuursma, Nieuwsma, and related families are recorded at homes in Oska loosa Pella Eddyville Grand Rapids and South Dakota with birthdays and a 1933 Chevrolet Coach mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabe Vander Veen
Jacob Dunwoody
Rense
Paul Niewsma
Ben Senior
Jacob Vander Melen
Oskaloosa
Kryn Vos
Leighton
Adrian
Bernard Elhart
John W. Stuursma
Grand Rapids
Dick Vander Veen
Henry Bosveld
Paul Nieuwsma
Conrad de Vries
Charlie Spoelstra
William Vander Hart
Martin Ryken
Paul Simons
Elizabeth Gonlag
Margaret Vander Molen
Cecil Vander Molen
Jacob Rus
Peter
Ben Vander Molen
Grace Veenstra
John W. Veenstra
Garret Andrings
John L. Veenstra
Ben
Cecil
Jake Vander Melen
Eddyville
Garret Ver Steegh
Pete van Genderen
South Dakota
Garret Vander Melen
Peter Jonker
Martin Vander Molen
Rene Kiqoster
Dan Kloosterman
Bibren de Vries
Peenant
de V1
Dorothy
Johnie Voortman
Sysertyken
Oosa
Henry Stuursma
Ys Conrad
Wiebe
Jacob’De Vries
Iowa Wesleyan Defeats Dutchmen in Homecoming Showdown
Iowa Wesleyan shut out Central 18 to 0 as a powerful Wesleyan line held Central scoreless. Patterson and Hoffman led Wesleyan with strong inside plays while Central relied on lateral passes that failed to advance. Huffman scored on a short run, Bennett and Patterson added touchdowns, and a timely interception by Hilton helped seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan
Central
Wesleyan
Patterson
Hoffman
Huffman
Hilton
Bennett
Berkey
Robeson
Mick
de Velder Katzenster
Teavengood Hall
Smith Hayward
Ray Densmore
Neifert Harrison
Summell Vant Reimer Hilton
Kregel
Robeson Bennett Berkey Patterson
Hostet
Meressi
Snakenburg
Hostetler
Barry
Evers
Whittenburg
Hindman
Haird
Kolenbrander
Zier
Brandshaw
Larson
Findlay
Morrison
Yoder
Densmore
Snider
Griffith
Katzenstein
Colby
Hall
Clark
Zillmer
Harrison
Iowa
Elliott
Cornell
Duke of Grinnell
Sully Youths, Hospital Visits Highlight Week
Sully notes include Mrs. Marinus Guerts returning from Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa, visits by Mrs. J B Vos and Mrs. Dave De Cook and daughters from Pella, and a 13 to 12 loss for Sully to Montezuma. Twin births, gallstone operation, church events, and various visits round out a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinus Guerts
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
J. B. Vos
Dave de Cook
Pella
Tony Vos
A. C. Boat
Sully
Sully Diamond
Loren Eldridge
Shipman Drug Store
Gerrit Vis
Henry Welle
John van Spanckeren
Lee Perry
Helen
Bertuente
Lilburney
Kellogg
John Vos
Lawrence van Rees
Ernest Shutts
Iowa to Play Wisconsin Saturday Homecoming Oct 21
Iowa lists five regulars to loom large in the Wisconsin game at Iowa City during homecoming. Joe Laws Colfax senior quarterback will call plays for the unbeaten team and show his usual speed and elusiveness. Russell Fisher Des Moines sophomore halfback will carry on wide end sweeps and help block for Crayne and Laws. Dwight Hoover Iowa City sophomore halfback provides blocking and occasional passes. Bernard Page Newton 155-pound fullback now end and a strong tackler. Fred Radloff Marshalltown right tackle, smart and aggressive, 185 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Hawkeye
Joe Laws
Colfax
Iowa
Russell Fisher
Des
Dwight Hoover
Iowa City
Hoover
Bernard Page
Newton
Fred Radloff
Marshalltown
Mother Love Tyrannic Rule in Silver Cord at Monroe Theater
Irene Dunne stars as Christina in The Silver Cord at Monroe Theater Monroe Iowa October 21 22. The plot shows a bride clashing with her mother in law over her husband and the fight to preserve marriage against domineering affection. Christina exposes the motive behind Mrs Phelps interference and challenges David to choose between maternal control and their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Howard
Irene Dunne
Sun
Monroe Theatre
Monroe
Miss Dunne
Christina
David Phelps
Union Mills Boy Narrowly Escapes Injury
New Sharon Star reports Edward Lloyd of Union Mills nearly suffered serious harm when a noosed rope end snagged his foot as he tried to tie a pony in his pasture. The unbroken pony dragged him through timber and along the river before tiring. Edward, bruised and cut, was treated by a New Sharon doctor and has remained in bed. companions Arthur Van Balen Bill Duffus and Kenneth Holton could not stop the pony until it tired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
Edward Lloyd
Union Mills
Edward
Arthur van Balen
Bill Duffus
Kenneth Holton
Road 63 Closure Near Ottumwa to Bloomfield Delays Traffic
Milton Herald reports U S Highway 63 between Ottumwa and Bloomfield closed for paving. Through traffic rerouted via Keosauqua and Fairfield as crews begin paving work early Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Herald
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Road closure detour signs aid through traffic near Bloomfield
Detours placed at highway intersections within fifty miles of Bloomfield to steer through traffic around the closed road, preventing travelers from reaching Bloomfield and retracing their route. The measure aims to minimize inconvenience for visitors and maintains smoother travel for tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bloomfield
Examination for Postmaster Open Competitive Test
The United States Civil Service Commission opens an examination for the postmaster vacancy this city. Eligibility requires US citizenship, local residence within the post office delivery area for at least one year, good physical condition, and within age limits. Both men and women may apply. The highest three eligible names will be certified to the Postmaster General for selection. Senate confirmation is final. Applications and blanks available at the local civil service secretary or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Comnot
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Washington, D. C
Attendance in Sully Public Schools Report
Jasper County Record notes Sully grade schools show high punctuality in the first month of the school year. Under teacher Lucille Ross, per cent of pupils had no absence or tardiness in the period. details cover Sully Public Schools and Intermediate classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Sully
Fie
Mise Lucille Ross
Taray Mar
Pupil Attendance Certificates Highlight Monthly Punctuality
A school records 89 percent September punctuality for room pupils taught by Miss Wisgerhof while seventh and eighth grades show 75 percent perfect attendance last month. Pupils earn a certificate of perfect attendance each month and a larger certificate of award for an entire semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisgerhof
What Cheer M. D. Has Exercise In His Woodshed
What Cheer M. D. C I Seely builds an up to date saw buck in his basement for winter exercise. He notes it is a bit high and plans a platform to stand on. Inspectors J L Mitchell John Baylor Robert Schott and Ed Lally will judge the design before painting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriot Chronicle
Dr. C
Seely
Blue Iuts
Buck
J. L. Mitchell
John Baylor
Robert Schott
Ed. Lally
Traffic Rules To Be Enforced Says Albia Police Chief
Albia Police Chief Lud Johnson says local traffic rules will be enforced with emphasis on school zone signs. He cites directives from the state motor vehicle department to ensure stop warnings are observed, especially by locals. Inspector Eicher reports Monroe county is among the best regulated in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lud Johnson
Albia
State Motor Vehicle Department
Eicher
Monroe County
Iowa Exhibit at Century of Progress Draws Millions
The Iowa display at the Century of Progress Chicago World’s Fair will have been seen by about 3,000,000 people by closing night, at a cost of about $25,000. Senator Frank Stevens lauds the cooperative effort and calls Iowa’s installation among the most profitable promotions, showcasing farm, mining, schools, and state life. The exhibit closes October 31 and admission is fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Frank Stevens
Garden Grove
Those Uneasy Payments Auto Agent
A satirical note mocks easy payments gimmicks by car sellers and similar phrases. The speaker dismisses the notion as a dubious sales ploy, likening it to painless dentistry and questioning the ethics behind such promises.
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Jack Hoxies
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Peoria News
Renaud
Holdsworth
Hunt
Underhill
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Saylor
Berry
Ellicott
Baird
Kooreman
Martin
Vestra
Geery
Murphy
L. Kregel
Wittenberg
Newcomer
Ulrich
Snakenberg
A. Smith
Ray
Leavengood
Stimmel
Neifert
Wells
Feuss-Rismen
Fae
M. D
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Hamm Auto Top Co
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