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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
11
The office has committees led by Arlo Knowles Place and Menu Martha De Joode decorating Lucile Paltzer entertainment and Hector Bevan gifts. Decorations include a tall tree blue rope bells and tinsel. A factory tree and star add to the festive scene.
Des Moines Iowa President Roosevelt urged a vision to fight tuberculosis in endorsing the Christmas Seal Campaign. He linked TB control to military preparedness noting the disease affects ages 16 to 46 and could interfere with muster. He praised the National Tuberculosis Association and local groups for aiding public health during recruit examinations.
FE L Redfern, state chemist, says cod liver oil supply in America has fallen since the European war, driving substitutes such as feeding oils and sardine oil high in vitamin A and D. He warns feed makers to update labels to show true contents as substitutes replace cod liver oil. Redfern notes substitute oils often contain far less vitamin A than cod liver oil.
Louis Schuring of Iowa was charged with a misdemeanor for operating a motor truck on November 19 1940. He pled guilty and paid 50 dollars fine plus 2 50 costs with 10 dollars of the fine suspended contingent on no future offenses, in a December 6 1940 proceeding before Justice Ayn Vander Ploeg in Pella Iowa.
Joe Ryke of Otley Iowa accused by the State Commerce Commission Des Moines Town of operating a motor truck without a permit on December 4 1940. He pled guilty and was fined 25 plus 2 costs with 5 paid and the remainder suspended pending no future violations of the Iowa Truck Operator Law. Bradford Young Oats Arthur Finley Bloomfield reported a second oat crop in November aided by favorable fall weather.
The City Council met in regular session with all members present led by Mayor Fultz. Minutes from Nov 19 were read and approved along with the November treasurer's report. Bills across multiple funds were approved for salaries, supplies, fuel, insurance, and repairs. Several items were referred for further information and contracts, including National Tank Maintenance and work projects with the National Youth Administration.
Transfer requests from emergency to swimming pool and sanitation funds were approved with a solicitor to draft a resolution. Ice skating rink opening and lighting approved. Mayor Fultz reports Dr. Aschenbrenner’s resignation as Health Physician. Dr. C. I. Fox appointed to fill the term. Van Hemert reports on a Bicycle Ordinance referred to the clerk. Council adjourned.
Marion county held its annual delinquent tax sale Monday with little excitement. Treasurer Louis F. Bousquet oversaw a prosaic event as owners settled taxes with penalties at the Court House lobby. Bidders offered to take liens on fractions of properties, one man proposing one eighth, a deed that would vex abstractors for years if it succeeds.
The article notes milk’s vitamins, especially vitamin A, aid skin health. A quart of milk provides a quarter to half of daily vitamin A, per the American Medical Association and National Dairy Council. It urges more milk and dairy products, including butter, in winter to meet vitamin A needs.
Extension specialists at Iowa State College advise treating Christmas trees to reduce fire risk. Use ammonium sulfate or calcium chloride, weighed by tree weight divided by four, dissolved in water, with a angled trunk cut, and cooling storage 55 to 65 degrees F.
Hunters cooperated during pheasant season but northwestern Iowa counties face a seed shortage and reduced pheasant numbers next spring. Wildlife specialist Mills Hicks of Iowa State College notes the conservation commission urged hunting restrictions north of Highway 18 and in western areas due to storm damage. He urges emergency feeding and shelter programs now to sustain winter populations and ensure a successful open season next year.
New Salem residents Mr and Mrs Andrew Van Zante and Marie joined Neal Vander Wilt for a Wednesday visit. Pella callers included Mrs Herman Vander Pol and Catherine, and Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Wilt and family. Supper guests in Sully were Mr and Mrs John Vande Krol at Mrs Catherine Kooistra’s home. Vander Wilt households hosted and hosted again with multiple visits including Goodyken, Wiebe, and Vander Pol families.
The article quotes Joe L. Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association stating that buyers of certified hybrid corn gain assurance from unbiased tests that the seed is superior. It highlights confidence in certified seed as a product standard for growers seeking reliable performance.
Robinson notes certified hybrid seed corn must outperform open pollinated strains by at least ten percent in two of the last five years and meet strict criteria. It must be grown 700 feet from other corn, properly detasseled, and show 90 percent or higher germination for blue tags or 75 to 89 percent for red tags. Such seed in the correct zone should benefit farmers.
A Little sweetness is praised as tasty chocolates and creams that melt in the mouth. The Book Shop offers a splendid line of fresh candies in bulk or neatly boxed at popular prices from 10e upward.
The text notes Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen announced his discovery of the x ray on January 23, 1896. It also cites an estimate of about 500000 active tuberculosis cases in the United States.
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