Pella Area News Highlights A Week of Travel Visits and Local Events
A roundup of social visits and travel includes Mr and Mrs Gene Stientjes and Mr and Mrs Bob Menning vacationing in Colorado. Frances Vander Linden arrives for a two week stay with her parents the Vander Lindens. Several locals receive medical care enter Mahaska hospital. A baby boy born to Des Moines parents at Tuberan hospital. Various residents attend weddings, business moves, and family visits across Iowa and nearby states, with updates on schooling awards and local hobbies including a prize horse, Edgetowne King, winning at Kahoka Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stientjes
Bob Menning
Colorado
Frances Vander Linden
Mo Vander Linden
YW. Coa
Wilmington
Delaware
Ea Kailemyn
Des Moines
Tuberan
That City
Kailemyn
Mar Dorothy Vander Ploeg
Rob Evers
Mra. Evers
Ivy Reserve
Norfolk
Virginia
Fel
Mra
Spat. Grant
Norma Joan
Madrid
Wil Raesrup
Neal van Veen
U.S. Navy
Herman van Veen
John van Veen
Gerrit van Veen
Henry JB. Kuyper
Morey Hospital
William Vos
Highway 169
Pella
R. A. Dickensheets
Dayton
Ohio
Frank Root
Evelyn Prange
Marian County State Bank
Mise Frane Verwers
Bete Park
Denver
Mies Prange
Bransce 9
Pellival Vann Houweling
Colorado Springs
Cole
Mes
Paul van Houweling
Mis
Lee Jaman
Darlene Miaathart
Lottie Riaafhart
Ofumwa
Mee
Bob Lautenbach
Mico Marie Dautenbach
Lake ¢Neva
Wis
Wilma van Wyngarden
Bertha van Wynsarden
Eva
San Francisco
California
Reivers
Dick Synhorat
Cornelia Wilson
Marie LeFeber
Chicago
Arie Toom
Jennys de
Elbert van Mannen
Kahoka
Missouri
Soils Analysis Time Urged For Marion County Farmers
Marion county farmers are urged by county extension director G Gross Rogers to collect soil samples now for analysis at the Town State College testing lab. Samples from 10 spots per 10 acre area are mixed into a composite, labeled, and sent with an information sheet to Iowa State College Soil Testing Laboratory. This early sampling aims to identify lime or fertilizer needs before fall activities begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Town State College Tealing Laboratory
G. Gross Rogers
Rogers
Exio
Soil Testing Laboratory
Iowa State College
Farm Burea
Poison Ivy Cuts Farm Labor Time
The National Farm Safety Council lists poison ivy as a major farm hazard causing thousands of lost labor hours. Extension specialist A T Sylvester outlines eradication steps including protective spraying in cool weather, avoiding contact with pets, identifying berries, and using Ammate or 2 4 D with careful application to prevent harming desirable plants and wind drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farm Safety Conner
Tawa State College Extension
Fanist
Sylvester
A. T
Open Air Circus Opens at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines officials announced a three ring Open Air Circus as the feature attraction at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Headlining is Victoria Zacchini the “human projectile” shot from a cannon 350 feet across the stage along with Don Valero’s high pole acts the Three Edmondos and the Parrott Trio. Sally Rand will also appear on the midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Cimmingham
Cunningham
Victoria Zacchini
Don Valero
Edmondos
Parrott
Cooper
Liberty Horsess
Sally Rand
Birthday law ties licenses to two year renewals
The article explains a new Birthday law requiring license renewals every two years starting after 1948 and 1949, aims to even out Department workload and improve administration, and mandates financial responsibility of 11000 for vehicle owners with 10000 liability and 1000 property damage. It allows insurance, bonds, or cash securities to prove coverage and seeks to deny driving rights to irresponsible drivers while boosting protection for innocent injury victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Kahl
Robot Barbecue Grill Promises Easy Grilling
A robotic grill handles the cooking with an electric spit rotation and an automatic pump that draws gravy from the dripping pan and injections it back to baste meat. The device targets barbecue enthusiasts seeking simple, hands-off operation while stimulating appetite with its gimmick.
August Plowing for Weed Control Says Brookins
W. Brookins a noted weed authority recommends August plowing as an effective weed control method. He cites that moist weather aids weed growth and seedbed readiness, followed by shallow disking to favor prompt germination and spring frost suppression. Brookins notes weeds reduce flax yields, making timely plowing valuable for soil protection and crop performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brookins
Brookine
Seara
Brookins
Cameron Fie
Minnesota
Ramsey Fends Off Bees on Roadside Encounter
Ramsey swerved onto the roadside when a swarm of bees covered the area last week. He calmly used his hat to drive the insects away and escaped without a single sting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Caught Foxes on Ida Grove Farm Youths Marty Rasmussen and Donald Todd
Ida Grove youths Marty Rasmussen and Donald Todd proved craftier than a fox by locating a hidden fox den on their farm. Their discovery highlights keen observation and practical curiosity in rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Rasmussen
Donald Todd
Ida Grove Farm
Fox Trail Traced From Route to Todd Chicken House
A trail thought to be made by a fox led investigators to the Todd chicken house where the animal had jumped a fence, marking the path from the road to the site of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Chicken House
Foxes trapped after crossing fence multiple mornings
They set traps at the landing point of the fox jump and caught two foxes on successive mornings, illustrating persistent pursuit of the same animal.
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Henry van Roekel
Amherst
Massachusetts
Mine Jane Ginselink
Stony County
van Roekel
Jacob J, Ver Meer
West Coast
Gerrit’ Vis
Sigourney Sunny
Dave de Cook
I. W. Brenklander
Mahaska Hospital
Misa Ruth Ver Meer
Mahaska
Fred van Qostrum
Nalhas
Knoxville
Mies
Madeline Vand Ax
Simon HL. Vander Zyl
Iowa Univerty
Towa City
Willard White
Gerald A. Wilson
Russey
Wayne Gasper
Cary Wax
Ma Naxka
Oskaloosa
Wayne
Baxter
Lown
Jasper County
Max Schakel
Ideal Pharmacy
Schakel
St. Louis
Cardinals
Decatur
A. A. Rockwell
Spingfield
Miccouri
Dacols
van Wyk
Harry Neveneech
Katherine de Koning
Matilda van Rocket
Agnes Vane der Hart
Cornelia Hospers
Winona Lake
Wisconsin
Clyde Clark
Burke
South Dakota
Carol Clark
Clark Richardson
Herbert G. Mentink
Waldo
Missea
Esther van Honweling
Fay Grandin
Charlotte van Maanen
Hazel Tysseling
Junella van Maanen
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Fates Park
Colo
Henry Vander Kraan
Prairie City
A. C. van Houweling
Pella Construction Co
Dan, Bob and
Squirt
Dingeman
Veenstra
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
South Side Park
Highway 14
Monroe
Otley
John Witzenburg
Leona Witzenburg
Johanna Witzenburg
Klyn Brothers,’ Auctioneers
Tunis
H. Klein
Safety Council
Iowa State Fair
Alfred W. Konl
Continuyt
Starr Cleaners
University and
West First Streets
Semin
Con
Ulrich Motor Co
Ulrich Motor Company
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