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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
9
A Missouri reader asks the Pella Chamber of Commerce for guidance to help a Amersfoort family, a Dutch youth seeking to study farming in America or Canada. The letter urges local Holland ties and asks if any American group can assist in locating opportunities.
Dick Rhynsburger writes from the Pella Chronicle urging Marion County to support the March of Dimes. He contrasts reports of deaf ears with moving scenes from a Los Angeles polio hospital, stressing preparedness and access to proper care for adults and children, and notes Los Angeles County’s successful drive as a model.
A letter from Marion Den Adel of San Diego praises Southern California's sunshine and greenery, recounting their October 1961 move and enjoyment of the area. The clipping from Cedar Rapids notes Iowa nostalgia and mocks the notion all Iowans fled west, while remarks on the current brisk weather and the West Coast allure conclude the fragment.
Old friend James Verploegh of Tingley Iowa writes a personal letter dated February 8 urging more subscriber letters and memories in The Chronicle. He recalls moving from Pella decades ago, enjoys 40 year ago items, and notes his leather work sending items to 26 states plus Bermuda Alaska Japan Korea Germany England and Holland.
A bedridden leukemia patient describes limited finances yet says keeping busy helps him cope. He notes doctors’ surprise at his survival beyond typical expectations, mentions training crippled hands to work, and expresses desire to visit his hometown and see friends again.
Frank Ulish, town member and national safety committee head, says directional turn signals will be standard on new cars but a copper shortage forces a one year delay until January 1, 1953. He notes manufacturers still intend to add automatic signals at the earliest possible date.
At LaVerne, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. I H Benedict marked their 58th wedding anniversary. The two couples were married in a double ceremony 58 years ago.
The government explains ceiling price regulation No 100 for farm machinery, applying to new and used items. Used equipment may be sold at up to 86 percent of base price if under two years old, or 70 percent if older. Dealers face 85 or 70 percent limits, or up to 95 percent if reconditioned and a 45 day warranty is offered with full invoice details.
A statewide Iowa conference for Soil Conservation and Farm Drainage Contractors will be held on the Iowa State College campus in Ames on February 27 and 28. Dale C. Hull announces the program begins at 10 a.m. February 27 with two concurrent sessions for earthmovers and tilers. Earthmovers hear talks on filling gullies waterways terraces diversion channels ponds and earth fills. Tilers discuss tile installation and related topics.
Engineers Marion W. Clark from Missouri and Maurice Soulis of Iowa Agriculture Extension discuss drainage ditches structures and terracing at a dinner meeting. Conference sponsored by Iowa State College Agricultural Engineering Department Iowa Soil Conservation Service and other agencies ends Feb 28 with talks on extension work and farm drainage.
On February 8 Mrs Tenus Van Dyk celebrated her 76th birthday and on February 11 Mrs Dirk Geenen turned 56. Visitors including Mr Willem Van Sant Killduff and others called on Mr and Mrs Dirk Geenen. Mr and Mrs Fred Compton Killduff visited Mrs Alica Elscott.
Mr and Mrs Pete Langstraat and Mr Herman Langstraat and Mrs Pete Van Ham visited Mr and Mrs Langstraat. Jacob Verwers of Kellogg called on L Wie laard and on Mr and Mrs L Smith and Sammie and Mrs Catherine Kooi.
Fire last week destroyed the Deloit elevator near Denison, with over 31,500 bushels of grain burned. Miss Mary Brand was visited by Stra of Sully and John Klein showed slow improvement in health.
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