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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
1
The Vander Waal farm near Pella reports good oat yields despite rain dampness that slowed harvest. A local test plot shows open pollinated corn harmed by heat, while a neighbor’s creosote barrier idea helps curb corn borers. WPA roadwork in Mahaska County draws praise for sturdy, straight fencing and productive farming projects.
A coworker shows genuine dedication and skill, proving a strong work ethic. His commitment to accuracy, reliability, and steady performance earns respect from teammates and supervisors alike.
Iowa farmers cut intertilled crop acreage and held soil conserving crop gains despite AAA participation drop. Economists Wilcox and Crickman report 75 percent of farmers joined AAA, 80 percent of crop acreage in the 1940 program, with nonparticipants on poorer land increasing corn and soil-depleting crops. Southern Iowa saw the most nonparticipation at about 80 percent.
Wendell Metcalf of Boston and Jessie Gasch of Hartford traveled to Nahsua to wed at the famed Little Brown Church. The event drew attention as a notable ceremony in a beloved landmark.
August guidance covers seeding and weed control for legumes alfalfa and red clover. Advice includes fall field prep lime applications pruning and clipping of weeds and hedges, pasture management, and planning at the Marion County Fair. Also notes on pullet maturation and soil conservation projects with tree planting and landscaping tips.
A tiny dog wearing a tag appeals for help. The inscription identifies the pup as Wimpy and directs any finder to contact Leslie K. Hull in Waverly, Iowa. The notice seeks safe return and mentions the owner’s name and locale.
Warner D. Vande Voort a Richland township farmer was elevated to the presidency of the Mahaska farm bureau by directors to fill the vacancy after the death of Charles Oldham of Eddyville. He will also select a vice president subject to board approval at the next meeting on September 7. he had been named vice president at the previous December annual meeting.
C J Fitch at Iowa State College advises timely digging of early potatoes for Iowa growers. Dug before vines die yields better seed and flavor, with less insect damage and better storage. Hot weather favors cellar storage in dark, narrow bins or crates to avoid sunscald and rot.
Early morning is istom. Digging uses containers placed on empty ground or crated away from the soil. After digging the potatoes, cover with vine sacks and store promptly. The practice described involves picking up the surface of the ground a few minutes after digging and taking the produce the next morning.
Wisconsin traffic officials warn heavy military convoy traffic on four main highways from August 11 to 30 as about 30,000 troops move by road to training near Camp Destel Sparta and Black River Falls. Major routes include Highway 12 Madison to Black River Falls, Highway 14 Madison to La Crosse, Highway 16 Watertown to La Crosse, and Highway 61 from Dubuque to LaCrosse with alt routes advised for travelers.
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