Vande Krols Farm Shown For Conservation Efforts
Reporter and photographer visit Glen and Viola Vande Krol on their 107 acre Lynnville area farm. John Wilson of the Jasper County Soil District notes their contour and strip cropping, five year rotation, and rose hedge that helps control erosion. They milk twelve cows, raise cattle, and have improved corn yields despite drought. The family of six, including four children, lives in a comfortable home on electricity and ample water supply.
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Glen Vande Krol
Vande Krols
Lynnville
John Wilson
Jasper County Soil District
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Glenn
Wilson
Glen
Jasper County
Vande Krol
Iowa
Row Glen
Vi de Krol
Lola Monsma
Sully-Lynnville
Dorothy
Keith
Judy
Jerr
Luwick
Lillian Vande Krol
Colfax
Pella
Keith Vande Krol
Glen Vande
Child curiosity drives early learning and home play
The article from the Glen Vande Krol Farm Home near Lynnville urges guiding a child's curiosity through hands on play. It highlights the value of first hand experiences, notes limits of space for equipment, and recommends two pamphlets from the Iowa State University Child Welfare series for home play guidance.
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States University of Iowa
Arnel The Newest Fiber In Textiles To Debut Soon
Arnel described as cellulose tri acetate closely related to acetate and touted as the best balance of performance appearance and price among new fibers. Opal Roberson of Town State College notes it will appear in children's wear embossed fabrics and textured textiles with machine washable ease quick drying and minimal ironing needs.
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Opal Roberson
Town State College
Ariel
Arnel fiber praised for wash durability and iron safety
Arnel fibers reportedly resist pleat change through washing and high heat tumble drying and do not generate static. Ironing on linen setting avoids glazing, and the fiber may fade from fumes and is flammable. Home-use performance is not yet known, and proper use is required once sold in retail stores.
The Child and Curiosity
A mother laments a 19 month old's wish for the unattainable as curiosity drives early learning. The piece argues curiosity fuels growth, prompts questions, and suggests guiding energy with constructive play to curb wandering and reduce lost children.
Best to Remove Oat Stubble for Good Hay Stand
Iowa State College extension agronomist Harvey Thompson notes removing oat stubble after combining yields a better legume grass hay stand next year. Clip after harvest, remove clippings and straw, then again in late summer, ideally before Sept. 15 though Oct. 15 is possible. Maintain a clean field during the legume hardening off period. Oat straw harbors mice and can delay thawing, harming alfalfa crowns.
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Harvey Thompson
Iowa State College
Thompson
Bethesda Lutheran Church marks 85th birthday
At Bethesda the Lutheran church observed its 85th birthday on August 21, with attendees noting decades of community service and steady congregation growth since its founding.
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Bethesda
Pasture Renovation Plan Outlined For Marion County
Marion County Extension Director Dale Studt urges farmers to begin pasture renovation by taking soil samples for lime and fertilizer recommendations then lime the pasture this fall and break sod. Agronomist Ralph Krenzin advises contour plowing, limited initial acres, and careful timing to avoid bluegrass crowding out trefoil. An alternate plan proposes one corn crop before renovation to help finance and reduce bluegrass growth, with contour plowing and no disruption of natural waterways.
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Marion County
Dale Studt
Studt
Ralph Krenzin
Iowa State College Extension Agronomist
Krenzin
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Employers Mutual
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Lautenbach Insurance
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Lambert van Wyk
Prairie Township
New Sharon
Peoria
Richland Township
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John H. van Wyk
Lester J. van Wyk
A. J. Kutch and
Wayne van Wyk
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David van Haaften
John Vander Hart
Everett Vanden Berg
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