Our Men in Military Service Pvt Vande Kiet Recovers at Camp Carson
Pvt Gerrit P Vandereft son of Mr and Mrs G J Vandereft Otley is nursing wounds from Korea at Camp Carson Colorado after hospitalization in Japan The message thanks relatives and friends for cards letters and packages and expresses hope to visit home before returning to active duty.
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Pvt
Gerrit P. Vande Kiet
G. J. Vandereft
Otley
Camp Carson
Colojo
Korea
Jape
Albert M. van Houweling
Melvin van Houweling
Lenox
Drake University
Pharmacy College
Russell Redeker
Spring Lake
Michigan
Third Reformed Church
J. Lillard
Janet
Roger
Arkansas
John van Vliet
Pella Area Social Bulletin Notes Holiday Travel and Births
Mrs. Carl Miltenberger of Yar mouth Indiana called on sister Tracy Milledge last Friday. Many relatives visited and traveled during Christmas and New Year including Des Moines Chicago and Ottumwa. A baby girl was welcomed at Mahaska Hospital and several family members moved or visited across states. Community members joined church services and attended talks by Congressman Paul Cunningham in Pella.
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Carl Miltenberger
Yarmouth, In
Tracy Milledge
Des Moines
Herman Vander Streek
East Independence Street
Alicia Eliscott
Kilduff
Henry Muilenberg
Houston Avenue
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Paul Cunningham
Washington, D. C
Pella
Knoxville
Cunningham
Norman van Gorp
David
Milwaukee
Wis
James Veenman
Ed van Gorp
John Hospers
Hattie Hospers
Jim Doedyns
San Juan
Texas
Connie Dykstra
Des Mos
Chas. Sipkema
Annette Dykstra
Paul Tanis
Baby
Holland
Michigan
Edward Tanis
Marilyn Tanis
Anie
Toledo
Farm electrification cuts labor with wagons and conveyors
Farmers adopt electric unloaders and conveyors to ease grain and hay handling. A % horsepower motor lifts ear corn faster than two men with shovels, using about % kwhr per 100 bushels. Small grain movers and elevator systems. 1 to 2 hp units at 1 to 7 kwhrs per 1000 bushels. Shovel scoops near end on farms.
Wet insulation risks cracking paint and moisture damage
A Iowa State College extension expert warns that wet fill-type insulation without a vapor barrier can cause blistering and peeling paint, especially in cold regions. He notes moisture moves through walls, saturating insulation, and suggests aluminum paint as a temporary vapor barrier plus improved humidity control and ventilation to protect ceilings and walls.
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Towans
S. S. de Forest
Iowa State College Extension Agricultural
Soldier Addresses List for U S Army Personnel
A formatted roster lists multiple soldiers with their service numbers units and mailing addresses including Pvt Elton A Verros U S 56161411 Prov Co 1299 APO 613 c/o P M San Francisco California Pfe Gerald J Verros U S 55092721 Hq and Sv Co 361st Engr Const Bn Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Pvt Lawrence J Langstrt 1258901 Pit 482 3rd Ree Tr Bn M C R D ego 40 California Pvt Marion L Van Rheenen 1258903 aie 48 3rd Rec Tr Bn R D 3 in Diego 40 California Pvt Marvin C Ver Meer U S 55092697 19th Ord M M Co A P O 301 P M San Francisco California Pfe Robert G Rietveld AP 17333677 1260 Air Transport Sq Air Field Base Brookley Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Gerald J. Verros
U.S
Sv. Co
Engr
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Lawrence J. Langstrt
M.C.R.D. Ego
California
Marion L. van Rheenen
Aie
R.D
Diego 40
Calif
Robert G. Rietveld
Air Transport Sq
Brookley, Alabama
Long-Handled Tools Lighten Cleaning Job
Household expert Naomi Shank of Iowa State College suggests long handled cleaning tools to reduce stooping lifting and kneeling. Use long handled brushes mops brooms and dustpans for tubs floors and waxing to save time and effort. Consider taller handles or added extensions for comfort and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Shank
Towa State College
Miss Shank
Dad
Junior
Moisture Traps Inside Old Wall Cavities
The text explains transfers from warm to cold walls causing moisture buildup in older structures. Air leaks and insulation slowdowns trap moisture, leading to waterlogged insulation, reduced effectiveness, soggy walls, and rot. The situation creates growing damage and structural trouble.
Feed Ewes Hay and Protein Until Lambing Time
Farm guidance from Francis of Iowa State College on feeding ewes through pregnancy. Emphasizes using high quality roughage, with limited grain before lambing, and adding protein or minerals when hay is poor. Notes risks of overfeeding grain and benefits of balanced rations and salt supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Iowa State College
Good Sewing Shears Advice From Iowa State Expert
Elsie Williams of Iowa State College advises on selecting bent-handle shears with 7 to 9 inch blades, screwed, not riveted, for flat cutting. Expect $4 to $6, store quality steel, care them well for a lifetime. use scissors only for cloth and keep a separate small pair for threads and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Wilms
Iowa State College
Williama
Library Notes and Summer Reading Selections
A catalog of children's and juvenile books across grades with author titles ranging from The Radiant Cross by Paul 5 Rees to The Koreans and Their Culture by Cornelius Osgood. It lists mystery fantasy and western titles, plus notes on a ski vacation pitch and a selection of domestic and international youth literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Osgood
Dairy farming advances ease workload for milk production
The article outlines dairy farming as a demanding yet profitable sector and describes attempts to speed chores using moisture control systems, water pressure for multiple barn tasks, a hay-curing setup in the mow, and a Locopower powered fan along the main line, highlighting ongoing and future improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipalvican
Cee
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Lawrence Green
Greg and
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Arro Frances Doner
Kes
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Audrey Howell
Florence Stuart
Julia Valeria
Rome
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K. C. Randall, Jr. High
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H. Allen Smith
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Western
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Stewart Devine
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Snowhole
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Forester
Rockies
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Su- Mei
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Television and Our Children
Robert Lewis Shayon
Charlotte Stryker
America
Estes Kefauver
Moore Knight
Middle Heaven
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Tomo
Walter Noble Burns
Helen Train Hilles
Daisy Newman
Anna Pistorius
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Molly
Pete
Ginger
Esther Phillipe
Bing
Donald D. Darrell
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van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
Homate
Colfax Sale
Beh Si Lippenger
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