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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
8
The Voice of the Public urges faith and action for a Town Hospital Construction Program in Pella. A committee led by John H. Vanden Berg seeks community support, funds, and patience to bring hospital plans to reality in 1951, citing church attendance, civic effort, and shared welfare.
A Towa Child Welfare Research Station note urges parents to ease teens toward independence rather than tightly controlling them. It stresses understanding both sides, gradual release from parental control, and letting youths grow in thought and feeling before adulthood.
A Town Safety Congress urges careful driving on snow or ice noting one fourth of traffic accidents occur on snowy roads. Advice includes slowing down, ensuring space, gentle braking, pumping brakes, and recognizing that stopping distances dramatically increase on ice. Even with chains caution remains essential.
The Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service says cattle feeding in Iowa remains high, with December 1 conditions implying volume near last year’s 1,020,000 head. Nationally, feeding is expected close to last year, with record stocker shipments in November and ongoing strong activity in the Western states. Lamb feeding in Iowa is uncertain but may exceed last year by January, while U.S. lamb feeding is expected smaller than last year due to a smaller lamb crop and ewe lamb demand. Weather is generally favorable for feeding with ample feeds, though some Northern Corn Belt areas report poorer quality corn and shifting lambs to better pastures or feedlots.
Higher taxes and rising prices will affect family finances in 1951. Iowa State College specialist Fannie Gannon urges a realistic spending plan based on income, taxes, and rising costs. Avoid scarce material purchases to curb inflation and keep an accurate home accounting book to guide 1962 spending.
The Fourth Annual Beef Cattle Field Day at Ottumwa Coliseum starts 10:30 AM on February 8. Topics include the new beef grading system effective January 1, outlook for meat and livestock, and the Purebred Contribution to More and Better Beef. Speakers include Howard J. Gramlich of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, with a panel as in prior years. Organizers are Iowa State College, Iowa Beef Producers, Wapello County Beef Producers, Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce, and John Morrell & Co.
South Marion County reports progress in the Christian Rural Overseas Program drive. Chairwoman Mrs. J. C. Shiv announced January 2 that contributions total $2,540, $40 over the $2,500 goal. Collections by township and unit include Franklin 496, Knoxville City 394, Rural Schools Union 236, and West Knoxville 274.
Lieutenant Commander E R Weaver officer in charge of the Des Moines Recruiting Station today said Navy enlistments are being accepted. He noted a weekly input to Training Centers will probably be announced later, countering rumors that voluntary enlistments had ceased.
Everett Heygeld runs the new feed mill delivering blended feeds. A Saturday January 13 coffee and doughnuts event is planned. The town reports updated hours for the store and locker, a Galloway separator sale, and listings for mixers, irons, and other coop items. Also notes meat figures, New Year happenings, and local housing projects including VanderWerff’s new home near Pella.
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