State Geologist Says Towans Need Not Worry About Water Shortage
Town City Iowa December 10 State Geologist H Garland Hershey told at the State University of Town that Towans face no proven statewide groundwater decline despite a dry fall. He noted shallow wells dry in Cedar Rapids Ft Dodge regions while Tarkio creek valley shows higher levels. He said deep wells vary less and new wells or equipment can offset drops. The state remains a large per capita user with ample groundwater available.
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Towa
Cedar Rapids
Ft Dodge
Tarkio Creek
Iowa
Hershey
Christmas Trees Spark Major Fire Risk Warned
Experts warn Christmas trees ignite many fires each year in large cities and urge safer decor use. A National Board study cites nearly 300 Christmas tree fires in big cities, with evidence that public education and rules banning natural trees in public venues cut fires by 65 percent in New York City since 1946.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
Fire Department
Mahaska Farmers Study Recent Soil Test Results
Dr Horace Cheney Iowa State College extension agronomist met on Wednesday December 7 with 50 Mahaska County farmers who had soil samples tested at the State Soil Testing Laboratory. The gathering aimed to help interpret results and provide soil treatment suggestions aligned with on farm conditions.
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Horace Cheney
Farmers urged to check limestone quality and soil fertility
Cheney warned lime stone varies in purity and fineness and urged farmers to verify limestone quality. He noted that only a tiny fraction of plant food is needed from commercial fertilizers and stressed soil-building rotations and good management. County extension director L A Parker said 123 farmers in the county had soil test reports on 376 samples since last season, with 38 more awaiting results. Of 378 samples, available phosphorus: 33 high, 135 medium, 187 low, 23 very low. potash: 23 very high, 49 high, 229 medium, 73 low, 4 very low.
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Cheney
L. A. Parker
Four Injured When Car Missed Turn South of Pella
Four Marion county youths were injured when their car missed a turn on the old Durham road near reka school planged across the ditch and overturned. The injured are Bill De Heer 17 Red Rock Harold Hegwood 17 Knoxville Melvin Simpson 21 Monroe driver Lawrence Breer 17 Knoxville. They were taken to Collins Memorial hospital in Knoxville with lacerations and fractures. De Heer and Hegwood were transferred to University hospitals Iowa City Tuesday. The wreck occurred east of Knoxville about a mile north of Highway 92.
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Marion County
Durham Road
Reka School
Knoxville Journal
Bill de Heer
Red Rock
Harold Hegwood
Knoxville
Melvin Simpson
Monroe
Lawrence Breer
Collins Memorial Hospital
Marion
de Heer
Heywood
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Simpson
Breer
Collins Hospital
Highway 92
Clay Barnett to Speak at Knoxville High Tonight
Clay Barnett, former Marion County Soils District head and now with the Polk Story and Warren District, will speak at Knoxville high school at 7 45 p m Thursday Dec 15. He has new material from a national soils conference and is known for the face lifting farm idea first done on Clyde Milner farm in 1946. He will be joined by Don Bellman of Indiana who hosted the 1947 national field day and will share results from his farm.
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Clay Barnett
Marion County
Polk, Story and Warren
Knoxville
Barnett
Clay
Clyde Milner
Don Bellman
Indianola
Bellman
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Pheasant Hunting in Marion County Proved Costly
George Smith and Frank A. Uhlman of Des Moines faced fines after pleading guilty before Justice of the Peace for pheasant shooting in Marion County the day after Thanksgiving. Each was fined 10250 dollars plus costs, reflecting the high price of the hunt in that jurisdiction.
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Marion Co
George Smith
Frank A. Uhlman
Des Moines
Marion County
New Poultry and Forage Plan Drafted for 1949 Farm
In spring 1949 contour lines were laid out the pasture plowed and planted to corn. In 1950 reseeding will occur with half to alfalfa and brome grass and half to Birdsfoot trefoil. Legumes will provide roughage for the Jasper County Home dairy herd.
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Jasper County
Peace C A Bruce Arrested December 3 Incident
Peace C A Bruce was arrested on December 3 following actions by conservation officer Don W. Krieble. The brief item notes the police action and identifies the two individuals involved.
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Peace C. A. Bruce
Don W. Krieble
Marion County Closes Pheasant Shooting Season
The Knoxville Journal reports Marion County has closed the pheasant shooting season for the current year, outlining the local regulation change affecting hunters and land access within the county.
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Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Gleaned Corn On Bond Farm For Reasnor Church
Community members gathered corn on the Bond farm north of Reasnor to benefit the Reasnor church. Tony Williamson farms the land. Over 200 bushels were gleaned with many men and women aiding, and church basement dinners served by local volunteers.
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Reasnor
Bond Farm
Tony Williamson
Kenneth Aiken
J. B. Watson
Wesley Barnett
Jerry Aien
Carl Bisom
Blaine Butin
Bob de Bruyn
Clarence Tool
Wilbur
Kenneth van Wyn:garden
Pat Met
Oakley Broderson
Harold Winn
Kenneth Guthrie
Monroe Mirror
400th Soils District Agreement Signed in Jasper Co
The Jasper County Soils District signed its 400th conservation agreement at the County Courthouse in Newton. The plan includes a 70 head dairy herd on the County Home farm with 108 acres pasture and 253 acres cropping, featuring rotations, terracing, waterways, and a new orchard. Present were Mrs. Nettie Jones, LW Hammerley, Arthur Watt, Joe Cross, John G. Wilson, Lyall Mitchell, and Charles Starrett.
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Newton Daily News
Court House
Newton
Nettie Jones
Jasper County
Soilstrict
Wm. Herbold
Elmer Kooiatra
Lyall Mitchell
Charles Starrett
Arthur Watt
Lawrence Hammerly
Joe Cross
Soils
John G. Wilson
Jasper Co
Jasper
Adi
Wood, Herbold
Elme Kooistra
LW. Hammerley
Oskaloosas Area
Jasper ‘County
John Ison
Aton
Cary
Soils District Commission
Traffic Lights In Operation At the County Seat
The northwest and northeast corner lights on the square in Knoxville began operation, aiding pedestrians cross streets safely at intersections. Additional lights on the main highway through town are expected to be in use soon.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Express
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