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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
2
The Oskaloosa Herald reports obituaries and local notices including the death of a longtime resident aged seventy plus and funeral arrangements. It notes Mrs Vanier Lander Fresen and Sikkink’s bereavement, plus a family weekend visit and a car fire on First Avenue West with minimal damage.
The Sioux Center council, after debate on cinema entertainment, decided not to vote and declared a majority in favor of keeping movies in town. Ministers urged respecting the narrow margin of last January's informal vote. The American Legion film remains the town’s sole option as the town hall lease is renewed for one year, following the old lease’s expiration.
Florence Van Maanen, daughter of Wm. Van Maanen of near Leighton, won a $280 Farm Bureau Scholarship for two years to study rural teaching. Des Moines committee selected 18 finalists from 114 applications. she was among 26 finalists and one of four from her district to be interviewed.
Spergon and Phygon seeds protect corn, soybeans, beets, peas, spinach and other crops. Spergon rates vary by crop from 1 to 14 percent ounces per bushel, while Phygon ranges from 0.26 to 1 ounce per bushel depending on the crop. Both protect seed but Phygon may irritate skin when perspiring.
Banana cup cakes mix ripe fruit and nuts for a dessert. The batter blends bananas orange rind vanilla and milk with creamed butter sugar and flour then folds in nuts. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes yields three inch cup cakes.
An Iowa advisory group of nine men and nine women met at Iowa State College to guide the Agriculture Extension Service. They urged more housing information, youth personal development, and publications on economics and world affairs while stressing practical farming topics like land use, pasture improvement, and cost effective feeding. The committee will convene again in July to study extension policies and plan the 1949 program. Members include Mrs Wilder Mattocks Wadena and J C Weston Stanley among others from districts 1 through 9.
Pal the Redfield dog once seen sleeping on cars in the downtown district was struck and killed last week. Belonged to Seymour and Dalen, Pal also served as an honorary cher to the Redfield fire department.
Harold Beswick of Stockport is recovering in an Ottumwa hospital after a hedge trimming accident. A limb struck his glasses, breaking a lens and driving glass into the eye. Four stitches were required to sew the eyeball.
Market your hogs cattle and sheep through the farmers coop, phone numbers 206 or 267. Also offerings for mattresses, beauty shop services, monuments, feed manufacturing, electrical repairs and appliance repairs with contact details and locations.
Notifies landowners not to post No Fishing signs without permission and states Jacob Van Dusseldorp will post land if needed. Jim Van Hemert announces candidacy for County Sheriff pending Democratic primary approval in June.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Cornelius Vogelaar is on file in Marion County Clerk of District Court. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10 00 a m on April 19 1946 at Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be on file by the hearing time. Jack B Carpenter Clerk of District Court T W Morris Deputy
The article notes agriculture’s portion of national income at 18 billion dollars with declines and reform hopes. It cites farm ownership, modernization, and rural electrification growth over the past 12 years as factors shaping farm homes, buildings, and productivity, with the Department of Agriculture projecting continued changes.
Reports indicate the forthcoming lamb crop will be at a record low due to ongoing feed shortages and grazing limits. In California, drought conditions and reduced forage are driving expected sales of land to support feeding operations.
Aged by eroding soil, each year enough soil from American fells to circle the earth once is lost. Economist Sam Thompson of Iowa State College notes daily hog price fluctuations arise when local supplies of any weight group diverge from demand balance.
The National Conservation Bureau warns that dangerous working conditions persist despite gains in safety. Last year 17,000 people were killed at work, up 600 from 1946, due to carelessness and disregard for safety rules. The bureau urges adherence to safety and courtesy to protect workers and colleagues.
Secretaries and school officials discuss limiting school time used for athletic events. The note mentions travel costs and training time, urging consideration of reducing official hours for trips and competitions.
In a national drive, 2,000 Red Cross Miiexay Fir Ant Stations operate across 1000 mobile units. Trained Red Cross volunteers staff the network, promoting free training with hopes of expanding coverage and preparedness.
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