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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

7

Marion County Terrace Building Contest Won By H Beechout

On Thursday August 14 a harsh dry field tested plowmen in Marion County terrace building. Howard Beechout of Columbia won with 97 points, Don Van Ryswyk 94, others high scorers listed. Four thousand attended the bank sponsored event with barbecued beef and lemonade, prizes totaling 100 dollars.

Marion County Terrace H. Beechout Columbia Marion County Stewards Don van Ryswyk Howard Beechout Don van Rysard Everett Fee Clarence Roebuck Junior Christensen Kenneth Knox Ernest Blom Rth Wayne Beaver Herman Shilling Ralph Sherwood Robert Blue Junction County Terrace Iowa Ernie Blom Pella Area Don van Ryanyk

Terrace Building Demonstration Scene With Notable Speakers

A community event led by two officials of the American Hereford Association of Kansas City, L P McCann and Howard Kinzer, featured a goodwill barbecue for bankers hosted by Walter Brown. Governor Robert Blue spoke on soil, forests, mines, and Marion County resources, while J R Drake and J O Christianson shared insights on agriculture and faith, punctuated by humor as needed.

American Hereford Association of Kansas City L. P. McCann Howard Kinzer Walter Brown Ed Doughman Bussey Glen Knox J. D. Saiten Clarence Vander Linden Frank Dixon Harp Robert Blue Hawaiian Islands Utah Pacific Goat Island Overnor Jay Collins Jim van Hemert Glenn Cunningham Des Moines Register Marion County

Inspiring Talks At Marion County Soil Demonstration

Large crowd listens as Governor Blue speaks from a hayrack platform. Dr J O Chy of Minnesota emphasizes farmers as soil stewards and conservation, urging work worship and wait. Bankers are praised for sponsoring the match as visitors from Ames and Des Moines attend.

Robert Blue J. O. Chy Minnesota Dr. Christianson

Four farm buildings destroyed by fire per hour NFPA report

The National Fire Protection Association says four farm buildings burn down each hour due to fire incidents. The statistic highlights ongoing agricultural property losses and the need for improved fire prevention measures for farms nationwide.

National Fire Protection Association

Sure Cure for a Headache Insurance Headlines

An advertisement by Lautenbach and Ver Dught promotes headache relief options and insurance services with contact at 298 South Side Park, highlighting a quick remedy and local provider.

Lautenbach & Ver Dught South Side Park

Six carloads of lumber expected to arrive

Six carloads of lumber are also expected to arrive during this time.

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