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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
13
Iowa soils entering winter show very low available moisture in the top five feet. Iowa State College climatologists and soil physicists sampled 13 locations in early November and found only one well supplied soil, in Des Moines County. The rest lag below levels from 1963 and 1964 and only modest winter precipitation is expected to add moisture.
The November 1955 weather data from Des Moines shows an average daily temperature of 31.5 degrees, the coldest since 1880, with 1880 at 28.6 degrees. It was also the second driest month on record with only 0.11 inch of moisture, far below the 29.55 inch normal, leaving town with an eight inch moisture deficit.
By Tom Boat the Little Dutch of Pella High lose their first conference match 49 to 45 against Indianola. After a hot first quarter Pella led by 10, but Indianola surged late to seal the victory with a strong finish.
Indianola surged after a tight first half to take a 37-35 lead after three quarters and then outscored Pella 14-8 in the final period. Gilliland of Indianola and Bob Boyert along with Gene De Heer of the Little Dutch led scoring with 15 each.
A long practiced driving habit ended in sudden tragedy on the highway. A delivery man, known for his steady routine since 1938, turned left into traffic without looking and was struck by an unseen car going 70 mph. The crash killed him instantly, ending a life marked by reliability and a fatal misstep.
Central College students enjoyed a week of Christmas activities leading to Friday noon vacation. Over 60 gathered for Saturday caroling with the elderly, and nearly 200 faculty and students attended the AWS Yuletide tea at Graham Hall. The YM YWCA Christmas Banquet featured a cotton candy theme with decorations and music, master of ceremonies Don Morehead, and remarks on Miracle on 84th Street. KEBS aired a Christmas marathon at 6 p.m. with a children’s program, campus music, and a Santa appearance. Campus Union decorations showcased Frosty snowflakes, a Christmas tree, a fireplace, and an outdoor manger scene as students anticipated the holiday season.
Dale Studt Marion Co extension director says a good farm pond is a valuable asset during dry spells and fires, helping capture runoff, prevent soil loss, and provide fishing at home. Proper planning ensures long life with minimal maintenance. seek help from the local extension office and Soil Conservation Service, and note the Agriculture Conservation Program offers up to 60 percent federal cost sharing for construction costs.
Through cooperation of firemen, businessmen, and the city government, Tripoli recently added a new fire truck to its equipment, the fourth maintained by the city. It will be used principally on rural fires.
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