Van Peursem Reunion and Nearby Gatherings
In late August families gathered for the Van Peursem reunion at the Niemantsverdriet home with about 55 attendees from City Pella Os kaloosa and surrounding towns. A second reunion took place Aug 30 with extensive attendance and a pot luck program at Steenbock farm Prairie City. The Prairie City society of the Peoria church hosts a public concert Friday evening at 7:30 with invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardes Kathleen van Peursem
van Ryswyk
Gro
A. A. Steenbock
J.D. Vander Heuvel
Hanford
Calif
Mathus Van_yson
Henry Siykhus
Frank Wielard Na
C. Vander Leest
C. Rus
Evelena
Alletta
Alma
Peila
Dick van Ryswyk
Mabel
Leona
Clarence
Herman Bokhoven
New Sharon
P. J. Vander Geest
Gertie
Taintor
Henry van Ryswyk
Dick and
Ger
Tirs Society of the Peoria
Sunday School Class Meeting and Club Activities
A local Sunday School class led by Rev. G Menninga met Thursday evening with prayer, a short address, hymns, and social time. Officers elected for the year, and a gathering included many listed attendees. Other reports mention Federated club plans, O. FE. S. at Masonic Hall, W C T U, Missionary League, Masonic Lodge, Fortnightly Club, Baptist Aid activities, and Camp Fire Girls holding their first council fire with memberships and health prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Menninga
Schoul Dies
Dick Toxnard
Timber
Bella
Menning
Joh van Ouden
Rev. G. Menning
Harry de Jong
Bernie’ Menninga
Prescott Jeenhoek
Naldo Steenhoek
Heny van Rheenen
John van Ouden
GR. van Herkelem
Dave den Hartog
John van Klootwyk
M de Witt
Mr. Intveld
David de Cook
Sam Steenhoek
Gerrit Gosselink
Morris Ver Meer
John Denarto
van Zento
Stoy de Bruin
Mr.” Schuring
Dick” Bogaards
Ben Vogelaar
Neal Gosselin
M.unday
O. FE. S
Masonic Hall
R. Grofingetter
Maquoketa
Manchester
Cedar — Rapids
Grefengetter
Prins
B. van Hemert
J. Finley
Lubbers
Death in the Pot and Hidden Light at Open Bible Church
At the Church of the Open Bible services feature the topic Death in the Pot and a sermon asking Will the Hidden Come to Light. Timoth 10h ALM and Pastor Lester M. Pease invite all to morning worship at 10:45 and evangelistic evening programs including Overcomers and youth participation with a welcoming call All Come Everyone is Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
G. G. Gauss
Alaska
Dorothy Cook
Marion van Gorp
Church OF the Open Bible
Lester M. Pease
Fragmented Schedule Snippet With Ambiguous Times
A damaged OCR fragment lists times and names including 10 45 Dr Lenington 2 00 Gods Woor 30 The Farm Fool Lamp Who Was a. The text is incomplete with unclear event titles and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenington
God
Lamp
Church Services and Classes This Sunday Schedule
A church offers a 9 30 class for all ages, morning worship at 10 45, and an evening service at 7 30. The sermon for morning service is The Challenge of World Need. Evening sermon titled It s All the Way You Look at It or Modern Morals continues the Modern Catech Words series. A B Y P U service follows at 6 30 with special Bible studies featured each Sunday.
Indwelling Christ Sermon Promised at Sunday Service
Trothy Munday leads Sunday school followed by morning worship on The Indwelling Christ. An expected preacher will deliver the sermon at evening worship, with details for attendees and timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trothy
Reverend Gordon to Preach at East Amsterdam Sunday
Rev N D Gordon will preach at East Amsterdam school on Sunday September 15 at 2 00 PM and 730 PM. Hot water baths relieve pain of a black widow spider bite. Smithsonian has a photographic copy of the first American medical book by two Aztec Indians about 1550. Germans claim a new radio wave can be sent straight and undetectable outside its line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Gordon
East Amsterdam
Smithsonian Institution
New Deal Achievements Recap From D. C. Opinion Leader
From a Des Moines perspective the author surveys two and a half years under FDR, praising New Deal gains for farmers workers and business. He notes mortgage relief farm price increases loan programs bank reforms and employment growth while acknowledging political criticism ahead of the 1936 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Howe
Ben
United States
Federal Deposit Insurance
Interstate Commerce Commission
CCC
Federal Treasury
White House
Congress
Fourth congress marks enacted laws aiding agriculture labor and industry
An official statement expresses pleasure in participating in the enactment of new laws. The measures are described as promising for agriculture, labor, and industry, signaling beneficial impact for these sectors and the nation’s economy.
Grasshoppers Survive Rains In Iowa Territory
Ames reports no illness in grasshopper populations after recent rains. Entomologist A. D. Worthington of Iowa State College returns from a two week survey noting the infestation is the worst since historic plagues. Late summer rains delayed hatching, now grasshoppers threaten alfalfa seedings and hayfields. bran poison is being used to combat the outbreak. Expected continued feeding into late fall raises concern for farmers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Via Town
A.D. Worthington
Town State College Entomology
Worthington
Faencor
Juty
Iowa
Mr and Mrs Vance Elliott Have A Narrow Escape
Mr and Mrs Vance Elliott escaped serious harm after their car collided with a Ford that had struck a culvert six miles east of Siourney on Tuesday night. The impact bruised Mr Elliott and caused knee injuries while Mrs Elliott suffered a severe cut above her eye and general bruising. Dr R Mater treated them at the scene and later accompanied them home. Dr Mater’s Terraplane coupe, used in the chase, was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siourney
Vance Elliott
Knoxville
Mr. Elliott
Toy Pistol Incident Endangers Local Youths at Home
A near tragedy occurred at 409 First Avenue West when 13 year olds Leroy Smith and John Parcell played with a blank cartridge toy pistol. Leroy fired unintentionally, whist the gun was loaded with a cut off .22 bullet, shooting Parcell above the heart during a game at the Frank Smith residence. Local authorities report no severe injuries but the incident prompts caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
First Avenue West
John Parcell
Leroy Smith
Smith
Smith Ind
Parcell
Boy Shot By Toy Pistol Caution Urged By Police
A Parcel boy was wounded in the chest by a bullet from a toy pistol. He was taken to Mercy hospital where doctors said the wound was not serious. Chief Howard All warns youngsters against using toy pistols and guns, especially those with unusual features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
John
Rathereell
South J Street
Howard All
Confiscations Highlight Local Law Enforcement Action
Oskaloosa Herald notes a strong mechanism leading to multiple seizures as authorities intensify enforcement. Several items have been confiscated, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb illicit activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Ancient bones and relics spark wide misreads among crowds
Dr. Ales Medlicka of the Smithsonian says high foreheads do not prove brains. A gigantic camel skeleton was found near Denver from 20,000 years ago. A lost Indian tribe reportedly seen from the air over Columbia. A prehistoric ax for a giant with a seven or eight inch hand was uncovered in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales Medlicka
Smithsonian Institution
Columbia
England
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Rit
Colfax
Pete van Ryswyk
Dorothy
Helen
Monroe
A. A. Steenhock
Henrietta
Hert Steenhock
Janet
Darrel
Anne van Rysny
Donald
Robert
Doris
Dale
Best
Marie
Wilma
Mildred
William
Marvin
Dick Steenhock
Engeline
Irene
Guy Steenhoek
Willard
Taurena
Sail Schuttinga
Arthur, Lee
Joan
Mes Steenhoek
Betty Dean
Mond
Hessel van Ryewyk
Margaret
Junior
He Walters
Prairie City
John de Groot
Grand Rapids
Mich
Girls Society
Order OF Eastern Star
C. P. Dykstra
Sas
Missionary League Missionary League
Feber
Firth Hind
Masonic Lodge
Baptist Aid Ne Tactic Society of Baptist Church
W Linden
Hattie van der Meule
van Heuwelinge
M Trade Lautenbach
Bessie Hronks
Dehy van Dyke
Camp Fire Girls
New Jersey
Mrs. Mitten
van der Ploeg
Timoth
John A. Ingeham
General Synod
TC. A
Dienstknechten
Offenden
Christian Union
E Sunnyside
Beauty
Broadway
Jessie Sadler
Washington
Hubert Utterback
M. D
Shington
Des Moines
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F Roosevelt
Mr. and
Mrs. Vance Elliott
Heather
Heatherlaine
Harelaine
Science
Nibbles
Denver
Penneys
Coats
Travel
Ough Weaver
Jersey
Melton Cossacks
Taverly Caps
Oxfords
Perinds
Brosdelaea Drases
Tito WT
Ane
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