Honey Creek watershed project draws large crowd in Lucas County
A Honey Creek area water control pilot, sponsored by soil conservation officials, showcased terrace construction and grassed pastures to farmers. Officials said land owners would pay under 25 per acre while a nearby Rathbun dam would cost about 65 per acre for drainage. Crowd turnout surpassed expectations as engineers explained flood control and productivity gains.
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Oeons Yy Creek
Rathbun
Iam
Honey Creek
Clarence Beem
Soil Conservation Service
Leon Fedderberg
Lucas County
Agai
Charitone
Three Rivers water control plan discussed by officials
A meeting chaired by Judge Harold Levis in Lucas County explored the Three Rivers water control concept spanning nine counties. State Conservationist Frank Mendell outlined watershed types and conservation measures, stressing benefits over costs and noting non economic values like recreation and farm stability amid flood threats.
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Harold Levis
Chariton
Lucas County
Three Rivers
Three River
Nine County
Frank Mendell
Iowa
Honey Creek
Mixed drinks leave you so mixed after drinking
A playful line notes that mixed drinks cause inebriation and muddled feelings after consuming them. It emphasizes the variety of ingredients leading to a strong reaction.
Obituary of Dirk Doedyns Born in 1883 in Pella
Dirk Doedyns son of Arnoldus and Jannigie Ippel was born June 1 1883 in Pella Iowa. He died August 10 1954 at Pine Rest Midh age 71 years two months nine days. He married Margaret Dykens October 20 1926. Preceded by wife 1940 and sisters Jennie Anna Klein Marie Blick. Survived by sister Nellie. Funeral August 12 1954 at 10 a.m. Van Dyk Funeral Home. Rev Henry Vander Kam officiated. Interment Graceland Cemetery.
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Dirk Doedyns
Arnoldus Doedyns
Jannigie Ippel
Pella
Lews
Pine Rest
Cutiereille
Midh
Margaret Dykens Onctober
Jennie
Anna Klein
Marie Blick
Nellie
See- Reformed Church
Van
Thanking Friends After Brother Dirk Doedyns Death
Nellie Doedyns thanks friends and neighbors for aid and comfort after the death of her brother Dirk Doedyns. She appreciates expressions of sympathy and flowers sent as tokens of respect.
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Dirk Doedyns
Nellie Doedyns
Mrs P H Spoelstra obituary notes Denver ties
Mrs P H Spoelstra daughter of Renier and Teuntje Dieleman was born January 28 1878 in Marion County and died August 9 1954 at age 76. She married Marinus Langerak in 1897 and Peter Spoelstra in 1914. Surviving are her husband two sons five grandchildren and six great grandchildren of Denver Colorado along with a brother and two sisters of Pella Iowa. Funeral services were August 14 1954 at Pella Garden Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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P. H. Spoelstra
Renier
Teuntje Dieleman
Marion County
Parr
Marinus Langerak
William, Raymond
David M. Raymond
Peter Spoelstra
William
David Langerak
Denver
Colorado
Henry Dieleman
Bert de ‘Bruyn
H. P. van Rees
Pella
Card of Thanks for Mrs. P. H. Spoelstra
We thank friends and relatives for support after the death of our dear wife and mother. Gratitude is extended to those who offered sympathy and those who sent flowers as tokens of affection in our bereavement.
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P. H. Spoelstra
Mrs Emma Orr Reported Dead in San Diego Accident
Word has been received of the accidental death of Mrs Emma Orr of San Diego California. The notice provides few details beyond the fatal event and victim's name and residence.
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Emma Orr
San Diego
California
Modern electric ranges change home cooking with timers
The article contrasts old stove habits with new electric ranges that offer high speed heating, multiple ovens, deep wells, griddles, and automatic timers. It notes improved insulation, energy efficiency, and meal automation allowing cooks to multi task and still finish baking on schedule.
Ryke Daughter of Mr George Ryke Memorial Planned
The funeral services are pending at the Garden Chapel for Bn, daughter of Mr ina and Mr George Ryke, with the obituary listing the family’s residence and ceremony venue.
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Ina A George Ryke
Eos .Garden Chapel
Beintema Dies Retired John Morrell Worker at 79
Dirk H Beintema 79 a former cap er shop employee at John Morrell and Co Ottumwa died at 8 20 p m Tuesday August 10 at 8t Jor Hospital He lived at 829 Wabash Ave Born July 26 1875 in Jasper County He was in Ottumwa 34 years and in Wapello County 43 He married Lena De Bruyn December 15 1897 Survived by wife daughter Lucile Funk Des Moines son Harry Beintema Ottumwa two sisters Eldora Woods State Center and Etta Terpstra Galesburg seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral was 2 00 p m Thursday August 12 at Johnson funeral chapel Rev Henry W Kolenbrander of Firth officiating Burial Shaul Cemetery Pallbearers Fred Van Baale Harold Van Baale Howard Van Baale Harold Snook Howard Terpstra Kenneth Jenkins }
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Dirk H. Beintema
John Morrell and Co
Jor Hospital
Wabash ‘Avenue
Morrell Plantrom
Albert
Sible Beintema
Jasper County
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Lena de Bruyn
Lucile Funk
Des Moines
Iowa
Harry Beintema
Eldora Woods
State Center
Etta Terpstra
Galesburg
Johnson Funeral Chapel
Henry W. Kolenbrander
Firth
Shaul Cemetery
Fred van Baale
Harold van Baale
Howard van Baale
Harold Snook
Howald Terpstra
Kenneth Jenkins
Timothy Dykstra 65 Dies in Long Beach Hospital
Timothy John Dykstra, aged 65, of 1909 Green Briar Road Long Beach, died Monday in a Long Beach area hospital. Local obituary notice lists his former residence and age.
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Long Beach
California
Timothy John Dykstra
Green Briar Road
Long Beach’ Hospital
Obituary: Tim Dykstra Of Pella Dies At 29 Years
Tim Dykstra, born in Peils, was a longtime Pella resident, 29 years after birth, employed 26 years with the Board of Education. Survived by wife Millie and brothers Harold W and Fred, sisters Mrs Lottie Bipkema and Annetta Dykatra of Pella. Services held at Avent 11 at Long Beach Mortuary. Death due to a heart ailment. reared in East First Street home. attended schools. remaining relatives Mrs Charles Sipkema and Antra Dykatra in Pella.
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Peti Dre
John Dykstra
East First Street
Sev Clers
Pella
Charles
Lottie) Sipkema
Anta Dykatra
Sipkema
Two Factors Vital For Alfalfa Seeding
A Iowa State College agronomist says late summer alfalfa seeding depends on moisture conditions and a firm seedbed. Prepare ahead, wait for adequate moisture, and seed between August 15 and September 1 to improve winter survival. Plow or disk. firm seedbed is essential, especially where rainfall has been low.
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Harvey Thompson
Iowa State College
Thompson
Mecca California lies below sea level in drought era
Thompson notes seedbeds with a cultipacker or fel ate summer seedings of red clover and birdsfoot trefoil seldom succeed and advises limiting seedings to mix with bromegrass. The town of Mecca California sits nearly 200 feet below sea level and a meter is 3.87 inches longer than a yard.
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Thompson
Mecca
Calif
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