Des Moines 1932 Headlines Highlight Great Depression Mood
Excerpts from the Arrow year 1932 reflect the deep economic despair in Polk County. Notes record wage cuts, bank deposits, farm distress, rising prices for staples, and shortages as communities grappled with unemployment and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dad
Arrow
Board of Supervisors
Treas
Berry
State Savings Bank of
Roife
Iowa Highway Commission
Pocahontas County
N. Lurie
Hauck
van Camp
Rolfe
South Dako& Drouth
Firkins
Pater
Cards of Thanks and Hospital Gratitude From Minnie Johnson
Minnie Johnson thanks relatives neighbors and friends for cards flowers gifts and visits and especially for prayers and visits from Rev Tange Dr Messingham and Humboldt Memorial Hospital staff. She notes appreciation for convalescence support during Easter season and family extends gratitude for ongoing kindnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tange
Dr. Messingham
Humboldt Memorial Hospital
Minnie Johnson
Easter notices and local gatherings across Grinnell area
Memorial services were held for Cal Buck 25 drowned off California with Wil son Henderson families attending. Local D. Miler and Shimon kin visited. Easter weekend included family meals and church events. Choir tour from Minneapolis to Washington DC noted with thanks for Easter lilies and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.D. Wilson
L.D. Henderson
Cal Buck
Rock Creek Lake State Park
Grinnell
Cal
W.R. Iler
Plover
California
Bob Fisher
Richard
Vanda Hughés
Simonson
Esther.Larson
Mamie Simé
Elizabeth Sime
Fort Dodge
A.F.L.C. Bible School Choir
Minneapolis
Salem Lutheran Church
Radcliffe
Larson
Daniel
Washington, D.C
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Ty, Burns
Ee Locals
Edster
Christine Miller
Gene: Miller
Garner
Carl1 Miller
Knterim
George’ Shimon
Brian
David Shimon
Jim Hulgan
Steve
Liz
W.R. Hulgan
Knoxville
Linda Shimon
Jennifer
Lisa
Sunset Hill Man
Ah Thé
Lloyd Lindsey
Bob
Pedersen
Cindy, Poldberg
Palmer
Dennis
Heathron
Bill Tutt
Larry Pedersen
Anna McIntire
Les Citys
Tom
Uae
Eldon Scott
Iowa
House of Nations
Gome
Longa
Oscar Mayer
Braunschweiger
Assesssees Seitz
Saudage
ELF
Srmnesererrty
Boe
Peeeu
Lenaeeuas
New Red
Ives
Valw
Chipos Potato Chips
Willie
del Monte
Shah
Ayn
Laie A
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