County W C T U convention attendees noted in Knoxville
Local figures including Martha Firth and Mrs. Nelle ny attended the county W C T U convention in Knoxville Thessay. Numerous relatives and friends from Ottumwa Osage and Prairie City visited families in the area. A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated in Knoxville for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mater as Dr. Mater’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Firth
Nelleny
Ales. Gink, Jr
H.C. Payne
Everetta Vander Hart
W.C.T.U
Knoxville Thessay
F.C. Warner
Knoxville
Robert Mater
Dr. Mater
Two Year Old Boy Killed by Train Near Clarkson
Carlisle-Branson Clark Jr. was fatally struck by a Burlington train near his Clarkson home while playing. His father rushed to the scene, the body was mangled and taken to Thomas funeral home. Services were held at Hartford Presbyterian church with interment in Hartford cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle—Branson Clark, Jr
Branson Clark
Clarkson
Burlington
Clark
Lown
Thomas Funeral Home
Hartford Presbyterian Church
Hartford Cemetery
Indianola Tribune
Hay Fire Destroys Barn on Williams Farm
A blaze on the Charles Williams farm south of Albin destroyed the barn filled with hay, grain, and farm equipment after green hay combusted. Firemen lacked water, sparks ignited three straw stacks, and nearby buildings were damped. Estimated damage at least $1,000 with livestock barely saved. The incident, reported by the Albia Union-Republican, occurred Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Albin
Williams
Albia Union-Republican
1934 Iowa Weather Devastated Crops and Heat Records
The 1934 Iowa year brought extreme heat and drought as a scorching sun and strong winds caused severe crop losses in southern and western counties. May set an all time high average, Lenox saw 100 degrees on 42 days, livestock perished, and coal theft occurred under 104 degree heat. Dr. William J. Petersen described the year in The Palimpsest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Lenox
Taylor County
Iowa
Marion Davies stars in Page Miss Glory at Rivola
Marion Davies appears at the Rivola theater in Oskaloosa starting Friday for a four day run presenting Page Miss Glory. The feature stars Davies with Dick Powell Pat O'Brien Mary Astor and others in a Warner Cosmopolitan release directed by LeRoy with music by Warren and Dubin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Davies
Miss Glory
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Rivola Theatre
Pryce
Warner
Miss Davies
Dick Powell
Pat O’brien
Mary Astor
Frank Mellagh
Lyle Talbot
Tatsy Kelly
Barton MacLane
Allen Eakins
Hobart Cavanaugh
Hollywood
Warren and
Dubin
News of Nearby Towns and Rural Communities
Mr and Mrs Bastian Vander Wilt and Elaine visited in Missouri over Sunday. George Dahm and family plan to return from Michigan this weekend. Reverend Peter Dahm preached here last Sunday and Reverend Mellema of Hampshire Texas will preach next Sunday. Friesian picnic drew Peoria residents. Birth announced for son to Mr and Mrs Jacob A Boat on Leighton Route 1. Several families and relatives travel between Iowa Missouri and Minnesota for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastian Vander Wilt
Elaine
Missouri
George Dahm
Michigan
Dahm
Christian Schools
Fremont
Peter Dahm
Christian Reformed Church
Mellema
Hampshire
Texas
C. Rus
Oklahoma
Pete Dahm
Henry Dahm
Gerrit Pethoven
Denver
Dorothy de Vries
Jacob van Wyngaarden
Pella
John J. van Gorp
Higelow
Minnesota
Local Visits Highlight Week in Morrison Estherville and Des Moines
Sally Dorothy and Basil Mcelsnyder returned from a two week visit with relatives in Morrison Illinois. Mrs Hattie Smith and son Joe visited Estherville with Dr Thomas Mann and family. Everett De Jong and John De Jong visited Newton Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Carpenter returned from two weeks with daughter Mary Doris in Detroit. Gerrit Vis attended Des Moines State Fair last Tuesday. R A De Jong and family joined Sjaardema reunion at Pella Thursday. Vivian Shutts visited the Shutts home. Peter Rozendaal and family and Vander Wilt families visited with kin. Ver Steeghs and others mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Bezemer
John Griffen
Sully Cemetery
J. W. Niemeyer
W. Niemeyer
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Grifficen
Marion Vander Zyl
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Newton
John Geenen
Bertha Geenen
Iowa City
River View Park
Des Moines
Howard Vanness
Knoxville
Alvin Vannes
Helena
Margaret Dieleman
Ver Steegh
J. W
Dorothy
Basil Mcelsnyder
Morrison
Ill
Hattie Smith
Joe
Thomas Mann
Estherville
Everett de Jong
John de Jong
Gerrit Vis
R. A. de Jong
Sjaardema
D. Sjaardema
Pella
Vivian Shutts
Ernest Shutts
Peter Rozendaal
Henry Wi Vander Wilt Sr
van Iit Sry
Henry Vander Wilt
Kryn Ver Steegh
Harry de Jong
Armetta
Betty
Connie de Jong
Marve van Gorp
San
Icisco
Real van Gorp
Emmett Awtry
Paul Wherle
Tainto
Danuehtes
Steah
Mans Ronhowm
Ty. J. Wright
Virgil Wright
Rinnell
Ike Hownot Pella
Donas
Mina Willock
Boone
Qseai
Sui
Holdsworth
Henry Verners
Mama Holdsworth
Lewis
Henry Mathes
Marsha Math
Dee
Tella
Towa
L. W. Maasdam
Henry van Wyke
Lynnville
Grandidren
Reat
John, Hen
Morrison, NL
Ladies’ Aid
League Societies of the Reformed Church
Martha
Lane Dunnick
Everett Williamson
C. B. Welle
Joan
Harris Boat
Kellogg
C. de Prenger
The Book Shop Ad Promises Big Values on School Goods
An advertorial line proclaims the biggest selection of school goods for many years with popular prices. It urges readers to watch the shop windows for big values and quality, emphasizing quantity and service from The Book Shop.
Leighton Community Notices and Obituary Briefs
A Leighton area page records grieving loss of Mrs Henry Mathes with funeral at Sully cemetery and many local mourners. Also noted are community gatherings, family visits, teaching assignments for Leighton students, church and social events, and local residents taking new jobs in Morrison and Des Moines.
Pel la visit highlights regional relatives and visits
Charlotte Van Maanen spent several days in Pel la visiting relatives. Eleanor Maxine visited at the A. W. Van Haaften home Tuesday afternoon of last week. Erelyn Dykstra also paid a visit at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte, van Maanen
Pella
G. A. Hasselman
Eleanor Maxine
A. W. van Haaften
Erelyn Dykstra
Huey Long plans LSU farm encroaches on education promise
The article notes Baton Rouge has taken the first step in Huey P. Long's plan to create a Louisiana State University farm that will guarantee every boy a free education. The university purchased a 600 acre tract, marking the initial move in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey P. Long
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
University
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. Aschendre
Norholte
Inekool
Ronald Philips
Chicago
Ethan Firth
A.T. Vander Beek
Paul Popma
Jana Lou
1. Popma
Abel Popma
Sioux Center
Nk Popma
Orange City
Popma
John Braashart
Prairie City
Mrs. Rexwinkle
Alton
Vander Hart
East Street
Nick Braafhart
Ottumwa
C. Braafhart
William Hockinson
Wright
Mike
Will Langerak
Canada
Gertrude
Nick Vander Ploeg
Mahaska Hospital
Osloosa
Gore van Zee
Will van Roekel
E. V. Goad
Edward
Floris
Fox River Baptist Association
Jay Hesselink
George Ramsey
KE. P. Hosack
Jay
Harry
Fred Hesselink
Omaha
I. J. Hesselink
Marion
Warner Bros
Pat O'Brien
Halton
Powell
Mason
Rey
Sats Ee
LABOR
P&g
Ktem
Cascade Inn
Prunes
Sauer
Benteco
Saultary
Benleco Sood Stores
Miss
Vy. LeRoy
Ace Direct
China
Sion
Delmer Daves
Robert Lord
Joseph Schrank
Philip Dunning
Peoria
Byron
Kate Huyser
Gerrit Vander Wilt
Anie de Kock
Vander Wilt
West Market
Sally
FE. Dykstra
Near Leighton
Nick Rozeboom
Wm. Wolbrink
Monroe
South’ Dakota
Hasselman
GA. Hasselman
Dakota
A. Brummel
Ethel
Kansas
Leighton
Loi
Ruth Reston
James Asses
Mabel de Jong
Black Oak No. 6
Jeanette van Henkelom
Black Oak Center
Hazel Grandia
Bernice de Reus
Lincoln School
Aber Klaaren
Christian High School
Hull
Deiiners
Leighton School
Florence van Maanen
Sara Mae Witt
Betty den Hattog
Betty Rempe
Sunnyside
Marcels
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Des Moines Daily Ly
Ottumwa Daily Ly
Central Park Cafe
Interstate Transit Lines
George Francis Sadler
New York City
Berlin
Germany
Trupep
Regal
P. C
R. F.D
Heerema Drug Store
Vander Linden
Ideal Pharmacy
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