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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
5
A fragmented article urges timely recognition and treatment of cancer. It stresses early medical advice on symptoms, definitions cancer as uncontrolled cell growth, and warns delayed action allows spread making cure harder.
Cancer is a disease where cells divi de uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissue. Tumors may be benign or malignant with cancer cells spreading to other parts of the body. Early detection and medical treatment can improve outcomes. avoid home remedies and seek professional care promptly.
Historical notes describe new milking practices and equipment that accelerate the process. Portable carts and mobile milking units place pumps and collectors near the can, reducing effort and time. An old scene contrasts manual milking with plug-in devices and pipelines, highlighting efficiency gains.
The School District of Pella Marion County presents the quarterly statement for the quarter ended March 31, 1948. It lists balances from prior periods, receipts, and disbursements including purchases from publishers, supplies, janitor costs, utilities, building alterations, equipment, and salaries totaling 22,221.40 with ending balances of 11,616.51. John J. Blommers certifies the accuracy of the record on April 5, 1948.
James Ostorne, returning from Sheldon Iowa to Montana, was kidnapped and forced to drive a stranger to Minnesota. He escaped and recovered his car. Relatives learned Claude Wiltrout, the kidnapper, was captured in Sunnyside Utah last week.
Rolscreenings Neal Van Veen pushes for expanded facilities to mass produce a new drapery bracket, with Pella's office noted. The report highlights Black locusts and Black walnut growth, damage from locust infestations in severe winters, and tree site conditions. It mentions Cottonwood, burr oak, white oak, and pine thriving under various soils and exposures, plus wildlife and land contouring practices.
Robert Gray of Town State College forester notes choosing the right site is crucial for tree crops. Black locust, a common Iowa choice, often fails when planted on unsuitable slopes or when not adapted to soil and moisture, though it is valued for erosion control and fence posts.
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