Local society notes from Ames area and beyond
Friends and relatives share news of weddings births travel and hospital visits in the Ames region. Marriages include Robert Poppen to Jean Otopalik and a growing list of visitors and guests from New York Arabia Davenport and other places. Several local families announce births and hospital stays with travel plans and college relocations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Poppen
Jean Otopalik
Amesia
East Lansing
Michigan
Bob
Michigan State College
Wormhoudt
Bob Wilkinson
Davenport
Iowa
Charley Korn
Korn
Ben Vogelaar
Ruth
Moline
Ilinois
Bernie Voxelaar
HM. Brains
New York
Mary Brains Allison
Arabia
Albert van Houweling
Accident Near Rural Church Teaches Sunday Caution
A Sunday incident near a country church ends with an elderly driver admitting fault after two mangled cars block the curve. A highway patrolman notes the scene as bystanders and a young couple observe. The driver says he usually attends service but was delayed by town errands. He warns to stay safe on the road every day.
Hay Fever Remedies and Causes Reach Beyond Cures
Hay fever affects about 1.5 million Americans caused by pollen from trees grasses and weeds. Doctors advise avoiding pollens building resistance through desensitization and injections while stress reduction and avoiding infections support relief. Communities target ragweed with spraying and weed destruction to prevent spread.
Musings Of the Town Crier Drifts Through Local Happenings
The column notes a new Hay Fever Club president as Dean Pietenpol and humor about local figures. It recalls a working mother prioritizing grandchildren, jokes about a missing window box at Taste-Rite Cafe, a Clifton Cafe visit in Los Angeles, and a teaser for the Vesper Musical at Douwstra Chapel on Sunday September 10 with Mrs Bartels performing Liszt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Fever Club
Dean Pietenpol
Pietenpol
Pete
Tom
Clifton Cafe
Los Angeles
Douwstra Chapel
A Bartels
Liszt
Paul Harp Named Chairman Marion Co Defense Group
Paul Harp, former northwest of Knoxville, is named chairman for Marion County defense group. Gov. Beardsley appoints the chair and also forms a 14 member state civilian defense advisory committee headed by Rodney Q. Selby, Iowa Development director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harp
Marion Co. Defense Group
Knoxville
Marion County
Iowa Faw Defense Committee
William S. Beardsley
Rodney Q. Selby
Iowa
Ville Journal
Maurice Birdsall's Homecoming in Montreal and U.S. Return
In a hometown note, Maurice Birdsall is expected in by Saturday after landing in Montreal on September 6 and crossing into the United States at Detroit. His parents will meet him and the family expresses joy at his homecoming while sharing a fond edible moment with Nellie Van Arkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Birdsall
Montreal
United States
Detroit
Maurice
Nellie van Arkel
Cora
Maurice van Willigan
Nellie
Audition Time Inspires Neighborly Visit
A Boston paper once reported a sermon where Rev so and so delivered the most eloquent prayer to a city audience, inspiring readers to schedule their own audition and perhaps discover a favorite tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Broadwin
Boston
Rev. So And-So
Be First in Being Then Doing, God Commands
A brief reflective note contrasts being and doing, asserting that divine instruction starts with being. It emphasizes inner formation before outward action and frames obedience as rooted in character rather than mere deeds.
Claim filed against Rockwell City over drowning death
In Rockwell City a $5,000 claim has been filed against the city related to the death by drowning of 11 year old Donald Plain in a pond on city property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Donald Plain
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Fred Weirather
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van Dong
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Mercy Hospital
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Jefferson
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Calvin College
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Mr. Power
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Cy Kon
Kelly
West Coast
Mexico
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Rehobeth
Geenard Sehippers
Canad Donald
van Hemert
Route 2
Mahaska Hospital
Wayne Deal
Route 1
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Melvin van Zee
Mercy
University of Iowa Hospital
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Lone
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3Rd St
Pac
Ce Ae
Sioux Steel
H. van Rheenen
Jefferson St
Pella
Pella, Iowa
Ken Lepley
Iowa State College
van der Veer Construction Co
Jake van der Veer
General Electric
Veenstra
Pella, Lowa
Space
Venus
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Company
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