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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

7

Committeemen Named In Mahaska County Elections

County AAA officers named last week include chairmen and regular members for each township with new appointees listed in order. Jackson was re-elected chairman with Henry Veenstra as vice chair, Fr Averett as regular member, and Bernice Williams re-elected secretary treasurer. Jefferson meeting postponed to Dec 16 due to operator shortages.

Grubi Roy McCurdy Pleasant Grove Cunty Jackson Henry Veenstra Fr. Averett Rgular Lod Augustine Oren McCurdy Ernest de Cook Bernice Williams Jefferson AAA

Hunting accidents cast shadow over town with gun mishaps

In Belle Plaine Harold Vandivier 16 killed himself while clubbing a wounded rabbit with a shotgun the weapon discharged into his body. In Sevilla John Murphy a businessman was struck in the chest by shotgun pellets intended for quail near a flushing covey. Near Sioux City Dean Sandquist of Villison was hit by pellets from a gun fired at a rabbit.

Belle Plaine Harold Vandivier Sevilla John Murphy Sioux City Dean Sandquist Villison

Myron Nollen Honored as Master Swine Producer in Iowa

Myron Nollen of Otley named among 26 Master Swine Producers during a WHO Dorm Hour broadcast honoring outstanding pork producers in Iowa. The selection cited achievement in spring crop pork production, per litter, total pork produced, and consistent performance among nominees. Three towns received honorary memberships in the Master Swine Producers fraternity.

Iowa WHO Dreducer Materedad Morford Myron Nallen Otley Viler Indianola Max Monticello Wockley Wennel Manilla White Addyville Delbert J . Bennett Harold BR. Wingert Webster City Juni Marvin Blair West Libertie City Eugene Liberty Richie W. Davis Henry Keren Je. Noda Bert McDonald Mornpard G. Randolph Primshar Logan Steen West Liberty Robert A. Studelberg Wiota David J. Williams Willison Maseter Swine Producers Fraternity Lyle Sutton Delaware County Homer Hush Wallace's Farmer" Magazine W. Craft U. S. Inna Swine Laboratories

Iowa Professor Warns On Winter Driving Dangers

Professor Ralph A. Moyer of Iowa State College, leading Iowa highway research, told the National Safety Congress that winter traffic deaths rise sharply and braking on ice varies with thawing or extreme cold. He urged speeds below 15 to 20 mph on glare ice, use of wire chains, and dismissed tire deflation as ineffective.

Ralph A. Moyer Highway Research Authority Iowa State College National Safety Congress Reuy National Safety Council Moyer

The Legend of the Lucky Mistletoe

A fragmentary tale from the Oskalooan Herald links mistletoe to Christmas lore and Norse myth. It cites an ancient sun god tale where the god falls to an arrow made from mistletoe and is revived by his mother’s tears, which moisturize the plant.

Heaven Earth Mietoe Ie England Hhowas

Parents Advised How to Help Children in School

Forest Hills guidance sheet offers parents tips on supporting children learning. It urges recognizing abilities, coordinating with counselors and teachers, monitoring health, routines, and study time, and supervising social activities to boost effort and achievement.

Ron Institute of Learning

Leftover Meat Fritters From Reused Dishes

A newspaper recipe suggests using leftover beef lamb pork or veal to make meat fritters. Cut meat in small pieces coat with thick batter and fry in hot fat until golden. The method yields six servings and relies on simple pantry ingredients.

Carelessness Tied as Main Cause of Farm Fires

A farm fire prevention brief notes carelessness as the leading cause, citing improper handling of gasoline and open flames. It urges farm families to survey hazards, remove dangers, and adopt protections such as spark arresters for chimneys and combustible material safeguards. Wardle emphasizes proactive prevention to reduce property damage.

Wardle

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