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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
15
Iowa State College engineer H H Beaty reports farm electrical demand rising rapidly, with average annual consumption jumping from about 500 kilowatts in 1988 to around 2 500 kilowatts today. Utilities recount upgrades but say capacity remains tight, advising farmers to cut chore time power use and shift high demand tasks to off peak periods.
A five year old, Allen Boettcher of Alta, was killed last week during a game of cops and robbers. The weapon, a shotgun handled by a young friend who reportedly did not know it was loaded, caused the fatal accident.
The Grand Junction FFA chapter, holder of the popcorn concession, reports selling over 800 pounds of popcorn to basketball fans during the past season.
Conservation officers interviewed 5,638 hunters during the 1949 pheasant season. Dogs cut bag time to 2 hours 44 minutes versus 3 hours 86 minutes for dogless hunters. Bird loss dropped to 9 percent with dogs, 21 percent without. Winter counts show ample cocks for 1950 and a 40 to 100 ratio of cocks to hens across open counties.
The article notes 1080 as a potent rat poison used in Iowa with restricted use by commercial pest control operators. It warns that some operators ignore precautions, risking contamination in food facilities, and lists nine safety rules endorsed by industry groups and federal agencies to prevent accidents.
Landscape architect R Fitzsimmons of Iowa State College advises starting lawn cleanup by removing debris and raking, then reseeding bare spots and lightly rolling when soil is firm enough. He warns against early rolling and suggests repairs to porches, walks, and gates.
The article notes there is no antidote for 1080 and emphasizes handling with respect. Gunderson explains that following recommended procedures allows the poison to be used safely and effectively. Food processors should heed FDA guidance on safe use and procedures.
Infant DeBarthe aged near Lamoni recently died from eating rat poison. The tragedy highlights dangerous access to toxic substances in homes. Local authorities investigate but details remain limited.
A funeral hearse stored in a Reinbeck barn for years emerged when the building was razed. It was purchased by a Reinbeck funeral home in 1890 and remains in perfect condition designed to carry caskets, smaller than today’s models.
Iowa University scientists receive 10000 in two cancer research grants for 1950 51 from the American Cancer Society adding to 24000 previously given by ACS to expand research in the state division. Grants start July 1 1950 and total ACS awards 3226672 over six months. Dr Emil Witschi receives 5000 for studies on abnormal embryonic differentiation and cancer like growth from delayed eye fertilization. Drs Gordon Marsh and Tl W Beams get 5000 to support work on electrical control of growth and morphogenesis begun last year.
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