News from Nearby Towns highlights community visits
Local residents and relatives from Nebraska New Jersey California and Iowa join in visits across town. Dozens of family gatherings include Vander Kolk Klein Dykstra Uitermarkt and Van Den Baard households with updates on health travel and a new Buick. Community events note church services Amvet attendance and a plowing terrace project August 12 near Otley.
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Charles Vander Kolk
Arie Breen
Nebraska
John Breen
Clarence Bricker
Paul van Hemert
Arie Klien
Klein
William Bakker
Anton’ Bakker
New Jersey
Charles Visser
Oskaloosa
Bean Verners
Jake Poolstra
California
Pete J. Dykstra
Reformed Church
Dykstra
Fike Inque
Towa
J. M. van Viiet
Redding
van Viiet
Forest Decker
Linden
Deter
Ira Viiex
Polin
Dick UL
Andrew Ustermarkt
Gerrit Vander Geest
Near Leighton
Andrew Uitermarkt
Vander Geest
Art Uitermarkt
Perry
Gerrit Ver Steeg
Harry Vanden Rene
Ewton
Nas
Charles Vander Kalk
Gerrit, Vander
Prairie City
Otley Amvet Aw
Tien
Waterloo
Yowas Myen Vriezelaar
Doris” Lee
Marion
Gorp Af Pella
Van
Abursgtars
Zack Slocum
W. C. Slocum
Tom Slocum
Moline
Minois
Marilyn Bierman
Rock Island
Canada
Port Roberts
Stanley Park
Vancouver
B.C
Mt. Washington
Misa Lois Longden
Marion County
John Vander
Farmers Co-op
Otley
Holland
Gertrude Lourens
van Vliet
Freda Takker
Richard Vrie
Skit Memorial Hospital
Newton
Iowa
Forrest Decker
Marilyn
Christy
Ira Wheelam
Pella
John van den Baard
Jane Renaud
Des Moines
Gertrude Tinestra
Rising Sun
Connie van den Baard
Lloyd Swank
Steven
Gerrit de Jon
Hert
Murray van Rt
John van den
Nin
Real Estate Valuation Details from Marion County Officials
A 1948 real property valuation is near completion under Chief Assessor Rouze Hunter. The plan covers six districts with appointed assessors and two larger towns to be valued by Hall Appraisal Co starting around August 1. The process faces debate over whether assessments should rise with higher past values, with state tax commission likely to offer guidance. Knoxville Journal.
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Rouze Hunter
Corond
State Tax Commission
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Red Rock
Perry
Swan
Union
Delbert C. Barr
W. C. Cowman
Summit
Polk
Kathryn Vriezelaar
Henry Kool
Lake Prairie
A. J. Terlouw
L. A. Leats
Pleasant Grove
Franklin
Dallas
Victor Metz
Knoxville
Washington
O. W. Agan
Norris Kenney
Clay
Liberty
Indiana
Cecil TF. Trinkle
Pella
Hall Appraisal Co
Hunter
Knoxville Journal
Legume Failure Drives Renovation of Pastures Project
E S Dyas agronomist at Town State College notes legume seed failures raise the need to renovate bluegrass pastures. Proper liming now aids soil balance and fall plowing. shallow plowing or contour disking helps lime incorporation and sod disturbance. When adding bromegrass, fall plowing slows bluegrass, while sowing blends with clover or alfalfa in August or September supports next year’s grazing. red and alsike clover require moisture.
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E. S. Dyas
Town State College
Dyas
Silo Filling Goes Electrical As Rural Power Lines Take Over Job
Electrical power enables motor driven ensilage cutters to fill silos on farms with less labor. A 37 foot silo, 10 foot diameter, can be filled by a two man crew in about 18 hours consuming about 60 kilowatt hours. Tests show silage increases value with corn fodder worth about 50 percent more per acre for fattening steers.
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Ensilage
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Feeds, Markets and Pigs Outlook From Iowa Economist
Iowa economist Francis Kutish of Town College forecasts strong late market for spring pigs. bumper grain harvest will keep feed affordable and lift weights. high hog prices likely this winter as meat in shops declines. farmers may avoid heavier weights due to past price drop. pig crop in 1949 expected smaller increase. high corn loan rate and farm finances will restrain growth. protein feeds averaged 1.8 pounds per animal daily. cattle on feed July 1 show 78 percent steers, 17 percent heifers, 5 percent calves. April 1948 survey showed similar share patterns.
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Francis Kutish
College Farm
Kutish
Iowa
Livestock Reporting Service
Fewer feeder cattle on Iowa farms on July 1
Iowa July 1 cattle on feed estimated 30 percent lower than a year earlier per the Division of Agricultural Statistics. Leslie M. Carl notes this as the first quarterly report on cattle on feed under a new program. Nebraska data show a 36 percent drop. town feeders expect to market about 71 percent of July 1 on feed by September 30 depending on feed and market conditions. Feeder imports in 1948 half-year total about 216000, vs 316000 in 1947.
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Iowa
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Leslie M. Carl
Towa
Nebraska
Tips on Harvesting Brome Seed by J L Robinson agronomist
J L Robinson, Town State College agronomist, outlines best practices for harvesting bromegrass seed. He advises field weed removal before cutting, assessing readiness by color and seed loss, and cutting only the seed heads. Guidance covers combine settings, drying, and preventing certification rejections by spreading seed thinly on a dry floor and turning it daily until fully dried.
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Robinson
Respirator Fund Buys County Emergency Equipment
Generous donations in Marion County have funded a modern respirator costing 1288.18 dollars, now available to the Knoxville Fire Department on call. Stored by the department, the device will serve anywhere in the county at no charge, with plans for additional units if polio or other emergencies arise. Contributions may be left at local banks in the respirator fund.
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Marion County
Knoxville Fire Department
E. H. Howell
Knoxville Journal
Albia
Service Chapel Church
Marion Klyn
Monroe County
Iowa
How to Treat Sun Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Sun stroke and heat exhaustion are distinct yet both come from extreme heat. If the skin is cold and clammy it is heat exhaustion. if hot and dry it is sun stroke. Treat by cooling or warming accordingly. Recommendations include avoiding overexertion and direct sun, wearing hats and light clothing, hydrating with water, adding salt to food or drinks, eating nutritious meals, and staying hydrated with fruit juice to replace perspiration vitamins.
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National Safety Council
It Is Not Easy to Rear an Honest Child
A discussion on raising truthful children highlights parental tensions and strategies. It contrasts two mothers: one preserves the child's confidence and talks openly, while the other withdraws communication after scolding. The piece suggests calm dialogue and honest guidance foster honesty.
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Strain
Honest parenting guide from Iowa welfare study
A book excerpt from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa emphasizes honesty in parenting. It argues that a mother can learn to discuss dating issues with her daughter and that the daughter can then maintain honesty with her mother. The text highlights understanding as essential to raising an honest child.
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Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of
106-Year-Old Woman Faces Slow Summer in Garden
Mrs. Mary Kilworth, 106, has not been able to work in her garden this summer, the first time in many years. She is probably the second oldest person in Iowa.
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Extra
Mary Kilworth
Towa
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Otley News
Harold H. Lisk
Eto
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Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
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Colfax Sale Company
Colfax Sale Co
Bell
Clippinger
Shields
National Bank of Colfax
A. Ter Louw
L. Sents
L. P. Real Estate
J. L. Robinson
Town State College Agronomist
Bakker
Rus
Monroe Horsemen Association
Monroe Rodeo Grounds
Monroe
J. E. Walker
van Zante Brothers
FIRST
Eddyville
George W. Osing
Russell van Zante
Good Road
Reed
van Zante
Edward van Zante
Peterson
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