Local news brief from The Chronicle reports hospital stays and births
Gerrit T Vander Lugt of Central College underwent surgery at Mahaska Hospital and is recovering. Walter Vander Kraats left Mahaska Hospital for home after surgery. Mrs John Meppelink of Sully discharged from Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa after treatment. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Bruxyoort at Mahaska Hospital. James Kamerick had surgery at Des Moines Methodist Hospital and is recovering well. Marie Greiner visiting with nephew Waldo Greiner in Grosse Pointe Michigan. Miss Marie Greiner 16830 Village Lane Grosse Pointe 30 Michigan. Mrs Tunie Paltzer fell on ice and broke an ankle. A baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs Raymond K Vander Linden in Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Betty Goemnut of Tracy and Harvey Boyles of Sully dismissed from Mahaska Hospital after surgery.
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Gerrit T. Vander Lugt
Central College
Mahaska Hospital
Walter Vander Kraats
John Meppelink
Sully
Mercy
Des Moines
Marie Greiner
Waldo Greiner
Grosse Pointe
Michigan
Iter
Village Lane
Tunie Paltzer
Raymond K. Vander Linden
Monroe
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Betty Goemnut
Tracy
Harvey Boyles
Mahaska
Records Broken at The International Jubilee Stock Show
Chicago reports record crowds and peak prices at the Golden Jubilee International Live Stock Exposition in the International Amphitheatre. Attendance surpassed last year’s 450,000 gate as top cattle, sheep, and hog showings drew buyers. grand champion Hereford steer sold for 11.50 a pound to Dearborn Motors. Kentucky lambs swept the show with top prices near 7.00 a pound, while Ohio and Ohio State University displayed high bids on Aberdeen Angus and Berkshire stock. Andrew, West Point, elected President of the Exposition Board at the November meeting.
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Chicago Stock Yards
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Pecos County
Fort Stockton
A. D. Weber
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Dearborn Motors
Detroit
United
Bonnie Lu Logan
van Wert
Ohio
Ohio State University
Columbus
Barrow
Berkshire
Kentucky Lambs
University of Kentucky
Ington
Dees
Andrew
West Point
Tnil
International Board of 1Reeters
Herdsmen's Course Opens at Town State College Jan 3
The Animal Husbandry Department at Town State College announced the annual herdsmen's course will open January 3 and run through March 17. The two quarter program ends with a special certificate, designed for youths 16 and older lacking a high school diploma. Registration fee for Iowans is 46 dollars, covering labs, hospital services, library use, athletic events, concerts, and instruction.
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Towa State College
W. F P. la Grange
Animal Husbandry Department
Town State
Ames
Ows
Legion Christmas Party and meetings set by post
The Legion Auxiliary and Children Christmas Party is scheduled for Tuesday December 20 at 7 30 PM with Santa Claus and gift exchanges up to 25 cents. Impromptu program participation is invited via Mrs Connie Van Den Berg. Commander Van Der Veer urges large turnout at the next Monday meeting and notes unpaid 1950 dues are hoped to be paid to reach membership quotas. Oren S Van Niewaal Public Relations Chairman ALP
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Elma
Don Douwstra
Max Schakel
Clarence B.’ Caldwell
Legion, Auxiliary and Children
Santa Claus
Connie van den Berg
van der Veer
Oren S. van Niewaal
ALP
Newton Women Event Features Grasman Speaker
Newton women gathered Friday with Mrs Grasman as a talented speaker and leader. Funeral Tuesday noted for Mrs Grasman who is survived by her husband, a daughter Wilma and a son David Jr. Also mentioned are Mrs Slings whose survivors include a husband, a son Henry and a daughter Frances. Double funerals were held Tuesday afternoon December 13 at the Newton Christian Reformed Church.
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Grasman
Wilma
David Jr
Slings
Henry
Frances
Newton Christian Reformed Church
Mitchell and Weber named to show judging roles at Exposition
Bert K. Mitchell Albert N M was chosen Vice President. Weber the first American to judge steers at last year's International was invited to judge all individual steer classes at the 1950 Exposition. Dates set for 1950 show November 25 through December 2. It will open on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
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Bert K. Mitchell
Albert, N. M
Weber
Can't Afford to Skip Fertilizer in 1950
Extension economist Francis Kutish urges farmers to calculate costs and returns before reducing fertilizer use. He notes many crops, especially feed crops and pastures, can profit from continued or increased fertilizer while warning against inefficient application. Soil tests and county extension guidance are advised.
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Francis Kutish
Town State College Extension
Kutish
Millage rate details show 1949 drop in Mahaska County
The 1949 Knoxville total millage rate is 57.617, down from 97.180 in 1948. County Board of Education 0.579, Knoxville Schools 30.544, Assessor 0.672, Knoxville City 13.949 compose the total. Bussey’s rate not reported due to missing school district data.
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Mahaska County
Knoxville
Harvey
Rouze Hunter
Bt County
Board of Education
Coun Assessor
Knoxville City
Bussey
Health Department Outlines Ways to Avoid Tuberculosis
The Health Department explains how tuberculosis spreads and why crowded living conditions raise risk. It urges regular medical checkups with chest X rays, emphasizes early diagnosis, and notes tuberculosis is curable when found early. It also points readers to local health departments and 3000 tuberculosis associations for more information.
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Health Department
Tuberculosis Association
National Tuberculosis Asso
Christmas Seals Sale Opens for TB Control Funds
The annual Christmas Seals sale supports year round TB control programs. The sale began November 21 and will continue through Christmas, aiding organized public health efforts.
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Ciation
Direct interview story in Horace Greeley archives
A historical note states the direct interview story was first used by Horace Greeley. The item identifies Greeley as the originator of a journalistic interview approach reflected in early 19th century press practice.
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Horace Greeley
Thirty seven newspapers yy published in the colonies
A compact note records that thirty seven newspapers were published in the colonies by the author. It notes the scope of early colonial print, indicating a proliferating press and regional dissemination. The item underscores historical media expansion and publishing activity.
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Colonies
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