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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

3

Frederic Delights Audiences With Moonlight Sonata Encore

Jerold Frederic, pianist, finished a concert in Central's chapel after traveling from Waverly to Pella. He performed a program featuring Beethoven, Chopin, and his own piece Incident, with "Flight of the Bumblebee" drawing strong encores. The article praises his delicate touch and genius, noting a grand piano could not be moved.

Erebus Jerold Frederic Central New Chapel Pella Frederic Chopin Koreskov-Frederic Erated Mir

Marion County Club Plans B B Tournament Agenda

The Marion County Students Club met at Jones Cafe Knoxville to set dates for the Marion County Boys Basketball Tournament at Pella February 7 8 9 10. Pairings were made with admission 25 cents for students and 40 cents for adults. Transportation arrangements noted.

Pella

Classical piano recital program notes brief listing

The program features Chant Du Voyager and Paderewski pieces, with Second Hungarian Rhapsody performed by Mr. Fredo Jude in a sharp minor key, plus Rachmaninoff, Lichestraum, Lisaty, and Schubert Impromptu in A flat.

Paderewski Fredo Jude Rachmaninoff Lisaty Schubert

Co op Exchange At Otley Had a Very Good Year

Otley co operative exchange reports 1880 business totaling 241000 dollars with a 50 percent rise in profits and a substantial dividend. Stockholders met at the Otley schoolhouse despite bad roads and cold weather with 25 to 80 farmers in attendance. Talks referenced Des Moines and Pella, and Summit Strivers FIL club served refreshments.

Parl van Hemert Otley Chanics EE Exchange Des Moines Sema Pella Mana Fella Co-operative Electric Association Girls of the Summit Wixon John Hock

Help Yourself Refreshments for Informal Parties

Dorothy Greig prescribes a self serve party table with hot rice and hard boiled eggs plus ham in a chicken asparagus sauce. Recipes include a cranberry orange relish mold with chicken mousse and a layered gelatine dessert, all designed for easy hosting and social ease.

Dorothy Greig Suageans Agpereaue

Girly County Tourists to Meet Attica in February Clash

A meeting records planned travel rates for four trips per team with first trip at zero cents, second trip free, third trip twenty cents, and fourth trip at one cent per mile. The Girly County Tournament was set to beat Attica on February 27. Motion to adopt was seconded. Pairings for the Girls Tour were discussed and time of games decided. It was agreed the February meeting should be omitted with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday March 7. Ladies invited.

Girly County Attica Liberty Center Dones Cp

Orphan Lambs Worry Town State College Sheepmen

Orphan lambs pose a challenge for sheepmen. Ewes may accept disowned lambs with patient handling, or a lamb from another ewe. If no ewe accepts, hand feeding using warmed cow milk is advised, starting with small amounts at short intervals and increasing as the lamb grows.

Town State College

Speed Demon To Blame for Car Crashes

Oskaloosa Tribune reports Rotary lunch remarks by Highway Patrolman Alderhoof who cites four main causes of fatal highway crashes: speeders, defective vehicles, road hogs, and drunk drivers. He urges stricter law enforcement, bigger fines, license suspensions, and denying drunken drivers taxi relief to curb fatalities.

Rotary Alderhoof Aldershoof Mahaska County Hom Aldershoof Mill Oskaloosa Tribune

Feed Low Well to Get Strong Pigs

Iowa State College expert A L Anderson notes gestation is the critical period for sow feeding. A brood sow ration should include oats, limited protein, legume hay, and corn to support fetal growth and a daily gain, with soybeans as a protein supplement and self-fed minerals. Over-fat sows should have their rations reduced before farrowing.

A. L. Anderson Animal Husbandry Department Iowa State College Anderson

Poultry Decline Probable in 1940 Iowa Report

Economists from Iowa State College predict a likely drop in poultry production in 1940 after a 3 percent rise this year. Egg income falls as prices drop several cents per dozen, though laying flocks remain large. Marketings drop after holidays with supplies remaining above 1939 levels. Expert talks on hybrid corn seed, soil fertility, and forage crops accompany a round table on corn improvement and related agronomy topics led by state officials.

Exsion Service Iowa State College Economist Jokens

Agronomy program at Farm and Home Week in Iowa State

Iowa State College will host Farm and Home Week February 12 to 17 focusing on profitable crop production and soil conservation. Thirty three speakers including farmers and out of state leaders will share latest crop production insights with Monday featuring corn hog day and talks on grasses flax oats and wheat. Thornburg will headline the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association meeting Monday night with growers sharing yields and contest results.

Minnesota A. C. Army University of Minnesota W. H. Pierre Iowa State College Army Dan Schnittjer Delaware County 1. C. Burnett C. S. Dorchester H. C. Murphy Burnett Thornburg Mark G. Thornburg State Department of Agriculture Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association Raymond McClure Malcolm Farmer Paul Taff J. S. Rua

Allowing a child self expression over nail polish

A mother explains trusting her twelve year old daughter Betty Jane to choose nail polish. She compares immediate desires with longer term guidance, noting future clashes and the value of restraint on truly important matters. Alice Hart comments that permission teaches discernment when firm limits matter.

Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Iowa University Betty Jane Peron Richard Alice Hart

Girls urged to join the Cotton Club at Central Bay

Sophie Says highlights a fad push at Central Bay as cotton stockings rise in price due to Japan's war and silk shortages. The piece notes coeducation, urges girls to join the Cotton Club, and mentions Farm and Home Work at Town State College from February 12 to 17.

Sophie Japan Sil Central Cotton Club Sophia

Water needs of dairy cows in winter production

Iowa State College extension dairyman Lloyd Arnold explains that cows require about 250 pounds of water to yield 100 pounds of milk and that watering frequency and access to cups affect milk fat. He notes warmer, accessible drinking options boost intake, with cups increasing consumption and butterfat, while cold ice water should be avoided.

Lloyd Arnold Iowa State College Extension Dairyman Town State College Arnold Tanke

Leap year warning from Public Safety Dept on driving behavior

The Town Highway Safety Patrol urges young women to judge suitors by how they drive. Chief Knee cautions nerves and temper influence driving style and domestic harmony. Girls should push for two hands on the wheel and careful, lawful driving to reduce accidents.

Town Highway Safety Patrol C. A. Knee

Central Women To Have Intramural Basketball Teams

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Del Phi and Alethian societies and the Independents organize women’s basketball teams. Managers report many women at Tuesday practices open to all. No society practices yet this semester and no definite schedule. indications point to a banner year.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Delphi Alethian

What to do About the Car in a Family Lesson

In Understanding Iowa Children the Browns family with three sons ages seventeen eighteen and nineteen faces constant car quarrels. Father proposes a weekly schedule and a mileage limit to share the car fairly and reduce gas use. Bill suggests a mileage book and an equal weekly allotment, with Sundays set for planning around parents’ use.

Iowa Bill Bud Joe

Boys arrange car sharing schedule with Browns

Joe proposes having the car next Wednesday night while Bud asks to trade time for Joe's. Father says the plan could work if the other party agrees and urges the boys to work out deductions and give the Browns a few pendings.

Joe Bud Father

Neighbors Question Nick Ohms About Quitting Farm After Sixty Years

Around Iowa notes neighbors asking farmer Nick Ohms of near Harlan why he is quitting after sixty years on the same plot. He came to the farm in X79 and now leaves the longtime residence, prompting curiosity.

Nick Ohms Harlan Nick

Music room holds 16 strings and woodwinds at DelaMater residence

The Sheldon resident M. DelaMater, known as the lady with rings bells on her toes, maintains a music room filled with 16 string and woodwind instruments plus a reed and wind section. A piano sits unused as he does not play it.

M. DelaMater Sheldon

Local Couples Celebrate Long Marriages and Warnings of a Tragic Holiday

A column recalls Mr and Mrs John Cox of New Sharon celebrating 63 years of marriage, while Mr and Mrs George Gebens of Lucas are noted as a long-married couple. Dora Harrison journeyed 12 miles in four hours to Charles City. A Christmas card telegram informs of a son's sudden death in Phoenix after a family gathering. Orville Ellingson, Lake Mille Lacs youth, recovers in hospital after marijuana cigarettes given by a stranger. The piece hints at a warning about being duped by offers or acquaintances during holidays.

John Cox New Sharon George Gebens Lucas Orville Ellingson Lake Mille Cherie Kee

Not So Slow Dol See Much Iors Skating Like They Dain

Karl Chirie topher and his sons Lawrence and Marold skated about 14 miles from their home on the Upper Town river to Sh eorah in a little over an hour. They rode home afterward, setting a brisk pace that surprised onlookers.

Karl Chirietopher Lawrence Marold Town Sheorah

Sunnyside Beauty Shop gains popularity with patrons

In Sunnyside beauty shop, many patrons and patrons alike praise hair and scalp treatments. The line of beauty work has made Sunnyside Beauty Shop very popular among ladies and gentlemen.

Sunnyside Beauty Shop

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