10 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
1
The piece reflects on stray thoughts causing pedestrian deaths and urges careful watching for danger, especially in winter ice and snow. It emphasizes that modern living may seem secure but offers time to watch and live, urging caution when walking or driving during winter.
The Third Reformed Church leaflet reports marriages and hospital news from Oskaloosa and nearby areas. Marvin E. Nunnikhoven and Dorothy Ann Elisloo wed on December 24 in Oskaloosa. Other items note hospital admissions, surgeries, and patient conditions at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa and Des Moines Mercy, plus visits from relatives and servicemen returning home. Col. Tom Harris and family left for Washington, D. C. by Des Moines plane, while Albert A. Van Zee joined Dieleman Auto Parts after years at International Harvester.
Representatives of Iowa's 100 soil conservation districts will gather in Ames on January 15 through 17 for the seventh annual short course for Soil Conservation District Commissioners. The eight day program centers on forage quality and conservation, Iowa crop production capacity, and district operations with agency cooperation. A banquet on January 16 at Memorial Union will feature W. Earle of Mason City, editor of the Mason City Globe-Gazette.
Gougen and Eni present an editor's note introducing a series by former Bankers Life chairman and president Mr. Nollen. The column highlights his retirement from the board and his national recognition as an economics student and executive shaping Iowa's leading financial institution.
American citizens seek understanding of opportunities and obligations to contribute to world peace. The call urges fortifying resolve with a prayer for spiritual strength and guidance to learn the truth, understand it, and live by it with fortitude.
Average prices received by Iowa farmers fell 7 points or 2 percent for the month ending December 15. The overall index stood at 308 percent of the 1910-14 base, down from 316. Meat animal prices dropped 12 points as beef cattle eased $1.40 per cwt, while poultry and eggs also fell. The December ratio of prices received to prices paid slipped to 100 from 102 last month.
One of Iowa's oldest married couples observed their wedding anniversary on New Year's Day. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Caldwell of near Adel have been married 65 years. Most of their married life has been spent in Dallas County.
Television sewing course opens February 1 at 2 30 p m offering nine half hour lessons from Iowa State College specialists. Homemakers in central Iowa within WOI TV range invited to enroll by mailing Make a Dress TV to WOI-TV Ames. Enrollment asks name address county farm or non farm sewing experience and advance info to tailor lessons.
A farm market road setting in Ames drew bids on two Marion county projects. S-921 Stringtown road east of Pleasanton 5.8 miles awarded to Hahn Construction Co Des Moines for grading 27998 85 and Parker de Reus for culverts 3759 40. I-2195 Mile road from 181 to the county line four and a half miles awarded to bidders yet to be specified.
This piece argues that daily family life shapes future citizens more than New Year resolutions. It urges immediate parental actions, offering practical steps like giving children age-appropriate chores, books, and shared budgeting. The author, Aston Smith, from Iowa Child Welfare Research Station, emphasizes day by day learning and unselfishness in family life.
Iowa State College extension veterinarian John Herrick warns that recent influxes of shipped-in cattle raise disease risks for native herds. Pink eye shipping fever and brucellosis are highlighted, with a call to test all incoming female stock not calfhood vaccinated and to quarantine new arrivals beyond mere fencing. Herrick stresses owner responsibility to protect neighbors and reduce annual cattle losses.
A vintage appeal promotes Polk County Federal Savings & Loan Association as a safe, insured place to invest with up to 8 percent annual dividends. It highlights Federal Home Loan Bank membership and insured accounts up to 10,000 dollars, with mail opening via check and signature card.
A driver describes the night he struck a man and the following days. He visits the victim’s home, removes the dent from his car, attends the funeral, and learns he feels less guilt as he realizes he did not know the man or his circle. He ponders why strangers can provoke such emotion.
Mrs. H. D. Barton owns a 198 year old cook book printed in Leeds England in 1758. The volume has stayed in the Barton family since 1.
A program outlined by F B Patr eck through Town Stats ron bey om emphasizes wintering only strong bee colonies. Strong colonies should hold 6 to 8 pounds of honey for winter stores. weak colonies must be integrated or culled to prevent starvation and conserve resources.
Decorah's Emily Stort, city's oldest resident, celebrated reaching 103 years. The event honored her long life since arriving in 1899, with centenary benchmarks noted by the community.
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