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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
5
The Bob white quail in Iowa stands out as a recognizable spring songbird admired by locals and farmers alike. It is known as quail or partridge beyond regional lines and cherished by sportsmen as a principal upland game offering enduring outdoor recreation in autumn.
The article traces Bobwhite quail recovery in southern Iowa from 1916 to 1935, noting open seasons, county shootings, and ongoing habitat management. It cites Dr. Paul L. Errington and USDA as authorities on diet, breeding, nesting, and the link between soil control and quail habitat, detailing eggs, incubation, and parental care.
Armon Hodge of near Pierson was nearly swept into a well when a plank broke. He struck the pump-base, damaged his nose and lip, but grabbing the braces he prevented a fall and escaped serious harm.
The Junior G Men prepared and presented a missionary program for the Woman's Missionary Society. An electrical map showed five home and ten foreign North Baptist Convention mission fields with lights activated by switches as short talks on each field followed. Darel Mensch led, Robert Van Vork read Scriptures, Peter Van Gorp prayed, and the pastor closed with prayer and a missionary offering was taken.
A narrative on how children's eating patterns mirror adult attitudes and remarks. It highlights a simple household moment where a child resists cereal until a grandparent accepts noncompliance, underscoring parental influence on food choices and the need for a matter-of-fact approach.
A mother repeats remarks to her child during meals as he resists cereals. The report notes adults often talk too much about eating and that a simple directive like Eat now, play later is more effective than fretful orders.
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association unveils the 1940 April Early Diagnosis Campaign stressing X-ray screening to detect TB before symptoms appear. The drive urges mass examinations of healthy people with close contact, young adults, workers, and high-risk racial groups to prevent spread.
The campaign uses newspapers radio motion pictures exhibits talks posters and pamphlets. See Professor Sadler for piano and pipe organ lessons for the summer. Pupils are already beginning their summer work.
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