Local News Notes and Community Updates
Local residents receive hospital notices and family news from Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa and Mahaska Hospital. Births report Mar ine Dice welcoming a daughter in El Monte while new arrivals and medical treatments touch many families including Vander Werff, Sybenga, Vos, Vander Linden, Koopman, and Van Zee, with ROTC and Coast-to-Coast events noted in Ames and Pella communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sybenga
Oskaloosa
Mercy Hospital
Cornie Vos
Leighton
Doyle Ande’ Krol
Sully
Mercy
Vernon Vander Weerdt
Tainter
Mahaska Hospital
Leland Vander Linden
Mahaska
James Koopman
Albert van Zee
Wilbert J. Schut
Records Show Whether Farm Is Well Managed
The article explains that farm efficiency over time hinges on careful recordkeeping. It cites H F Howell of Town State College extension and argues machinery costs per acre reveal profitability and expansion needs. He notes high costs per acre may flag excess capital in equipment and suggest cutting machinery or hiring more labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College Extension
H. F. Howell
Howell
Musings Of the Town Chief and Groundhog Faith
A nostalgic column recalls Groundhog Day lore and the coming end of winter by March 16, urges festive foods for Lincoln and Washington birthdays, and celebrates Valentine’s Day. Notes on Zoe Tansey’s 1901 to 1902 Central College era, a Sunnyside Frat member, and family fondness including a new granddaughter. Mentions old friends Bert Baron and Pete Kuyper with local warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Tansey
Central College
Bess Scholte
Willrickland
Martha Irth
Macoy Masonic Supply Company
West 32 Street
New York
N.Y
Pella
Arie N. Vander Linden
Blanche
Zoe Tansey Zaisser
Woodarde
L. Is
Landscape Clinics Set For Feb 13 15 at ISC
Iowans from farm and town may plan home grounds under supervision of trained landscape architects. Three one day clinics will be held in the Landscape Studio at Town State College February 18 14 and 15. Participants should bring scale drawings and photos for work sessions guided by extension landscape architects to draft proposed improvements. Classes start at 9 30 a m each day. Further information from county extension offices or Miss Tarr at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Margherita Tarr
Miss Tarr
Powa State College
Coop news and notes from the county co op
Weekly report highlights strong fuel business and deliveries despite cold weather. Files show staff changes at the locker plant Elmer Van Maaren now in charge Carroll Elscott moving to the farm Henry Cade Jr joins locker dept. 1950 audit to board. March 16 annual meeting noted. New products include Co op washing machine vacuum cleaner and NOSCO spruce shiplap. Insulating wool Flinthote promotes fuel efficiency and comfort. Editor teases news about Sara Mae Kempe and a new sparkler.
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Kenny
Wm. Verwers
Elmer van Maaren
Carroll Elscott
Taintor
Carroll
Henry Cade, Jr
Elmer
Kay
Carol Visser
NOSCO
United States
Sara Mae Kempe
Sara
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John Wittenberg
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Sterth Dansen
Pontine
Fred Baarda
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Ivan Wiekner
Tony Do Cock
Lynnville
Arnold Air Society
Rotc i Memorial Union
Low State College
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Carl K. Coffman
Herbert G. Browning
Floyd Anderson
Woodbine
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Ming
Lester Vander Pol
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C.J. Vander Linden
Timer Vander Wal
L Moines
Mr. An
Buwalda
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Richard Caddock
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Gerrit van Roekel
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Ellie Lepeltak
Gary Vogelaar
Omaha
Carl Ver Steg
George Ver Steeg
Life Insurance
Warner van de Voort
Main St
Equitable Life of
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ENE Cooperative Association
Kansas
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Chier
Ry G. Sadler
Santa Claus
Frank Rips
Washington
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Conyrah Cunningham
Harry ‘Truman
Margaret
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Abe
Kenneth Bean
Fern van Zante
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