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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
2
A Chicago report cites the 1961 National Safety Council yearbook Stella Accident Facts showing rural driving deaths far exceed urban. It notes 24,800 rural deaths versus 10,200 in cities from 1950 totals and a death rate of 10.5 per 100 million miles in rural areas against 4.6 in cities.
An article discusses improving driveway visibility for safety. It warns heavy landscaping near driveways can block sight lines, advising low hedges or background plantings and specific shrubs for unobtrusive, navigable approaches. It cites Margherita Tarr of Town State College on optimal plant positions and maintenance.
Frank, a 61 year old man famed for punctuality and exact plans, thrives on timing. He travels by train and bus to optimize arrivals, often skipping personal travel by car to savor reliable connections. On a warm afternoon he forecasts a perfect bus transfer and steps into the highway, only to encounter an unforeseen moment as the bus arrives precisely on time.
The 1951 Towa lamb crop is set at 570,000 head, up seven percent from 1950, marking the first notable gain since 1941. US totals show 18,761,000 lambs, about one percent above 1950, with Western states mixed and Texas down 16 percent. Weather and pasture conditions influenced regional gains and losses.
A 1950 state fire report notes 158 deaths and 9.3 million dollars in property damage from 230 fires caused by defective wiring. The Why Your Town Safety Congress urges homeowners to check frayed or worn wiring to prevent fires and protect lives.
Iowa motorists face fixed price ceilings on anti-freeze under CPR 57. Walter J. Bender of the Des Moines OPS fuels division announced the new retail and wholesale ceilings, with standard types including Type S and Type SC, set per gallon or per quart. The measure targets roughly 15,000 retail outlets such as filling stations and garages.
A fragmented note outlines seeking trusted insurance guidance in France with references to a contact at Franklin and a brief mention of emergency support. The text emphasizes the value of reliable aid during urgent situations and mentions a phone contact sequence.
The rules set $4.75 per gallon for one gallon or more and $1.00 per quart for less than a gallon. Ceiling prices may not be raised by container charges and retailers must display the ceiling prices in their stores.
A bystander recalls the moment a car struck and killed him, noting the deadly vehicle was not part of his plans and he had no idea what would happen next.
Francis Orwig of Rolfe found a 75 year old Pocahontas Times. An advertisement by A C Garlock of Rolfe offered land at three to six dollars per acre, noting land costs more today.
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