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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
4
George Lasley of Leon celebrated his one hundredth birthday on Monday April 20 at the Tripp nursing home where he has lived for a decade. He cherishes congratulatory letters from Lyndon B. Johnson and U.S. Congressman John Kyl of Bloomfield among the many cards and notes.
Last week in Mahaska county six 4 H women judged eight 4 H gardens belonging to Mary Van Heuke Jom Janieta Van Wyk Phyl lis Moffet Connie Rempe of Leighton Happy Hearts 4 H Club and Betty Van Steen is Arlene Furcht Diane Goodyk Gloria Goodyk of the M M Peppy Pals 4 H Club The top three will be announced at the county fair with ribbons and cash prizes The judging honors are supported by sponsors including Don Berkmeir manager of Lytle Implement who provides seed certificates and prize money The county has about 75 home gardens across seven townships with three prizes per division and top county gardens named after score sheets Other notes include an open house for Mr and Mrs L E Stone braker s seventieth wedding anniversary with about 150 guests.
Agricultural Conservation Program practices were carried out on 811 farms in Marion County in 1963, per Merrill L. Robuck, chairman. About 155,250 acres were treated, with total county investment near $205,000, half funded by ACP cost-sharing. Notable measures included liming, livestock ponds and tiling, and seeding diverted acres.
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell says buying feeder cattle for summer pasture could be favorable for Corn Belt farmers as moisture improves and feeder prices ease. He notes lower prices, expected 3 to 4 dollar declines from a year earlier, and suggests gain on cattle now may lower costs for future fin ishing while pasture utilization rises.
Arie J and Tonetta De Cook filed in District Court last week for 24000 in damages from the Highway Commission condemnation of 5.8 acres for road widening noting destruction of a residence trees lawn and water supply on their farm access and value losses. The Chronicle investigated the land purchasing procedure prompting officials to visit Chronicle offices and action by the Commission on two cases.
At Lake Keomah the group M Peppy Pals held a swimming session and lodge games before a meeting. Ten members two leaders and two guests attended. Pam Van Houweling Gloria Goodyk and Arlene Furcht spoke on lighting enamel finish and safe floors. Plans were made for an all day workshop and the evening ended with hymns. Reporter Judy Van Haalen
The Pella Jaycees sponsor the City Hostess program inviting residents who moved in within the past year to a morning coffee gathering. City Hostess Gladys Nieuwsma says the event will be at West Market Park at 10 00 a m and will also welcome children of newcomer families.
Otley updates note Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Poppen spoke at the fellowship hall on Tuesday evening about their Formosa missionary work. Visitors from Oskaloosa joined in birthday festivities at Mrs. Vander Kolk’s home after church, with local families attending Otley church and Open Bible services. The Girls League expressed thanks for support, and Rev. Richard De Jong of Pella conducted Holy Communion at Otley Reformed Church on Sunday.
Iowa State economist Gene Futrell warns little prospect for price gains as supply demand looks weak for soybeans. Projected total crush around 425 to 430 million bushels, down from earlier 500 million. Exports may beat last year's 180 million, but a larger carryover and CCC holdings pressure prices.
Rev and Mrs Staal lead services at Otley church on Sunday July 12 with visiting guests from Camden South Carolina. Guests from Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Des Moines joined dinners and calls across several Otley, Knoxville, Pella, and Des Moines households during Fathers Day weekend.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Klaaren celebrated their 38th anniversary on June 23 with a luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Van Roekel and Mr and Mrs Con Ver Ploeg from Leighton, Mr and Mrs Peter Klaaren and four grandchildren from Oskaloosa, Mr and Mrs William Cornelissen from Pella, Mr and Mrs Harold Nieuwsma and family from New Sharon, Mr and Mrs Byron Van Engelhoven and family from Cedar, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Klaaren and family from Fremont.
16 Fox James and Robert Hough with Donny and Terry Sexton and Jesse Sexton of Logan scored well with shotguns. They killed 16 foxes and 1 coyote, earning $37 in bounties plus $14 for hides.
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