07 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe Fourth of July events at Lake and nearby gatherings. Names such as Maxsjane, Art Emper, Vernoz Rat, and others appear among social visits and weekend activities.
A note warns gardeners to handle weed killer substances cautiously when controlling plantain. It stresses reading labels and following safety guidelines to prevent unintended harm to people, pets, and nearby plants.
A historic flag and several Civil War era firearms were loaned to the Marion County Historical Museum for safekeeping. Items tied to WPA era sewing rooms, design work, and noted collectors Gebhardt and Ruckus are displayed, including an 1878 rifle and a mustilashing rifle with a distinctive barrel. artifacts reflect local wartime history and regional personalities.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports research into vegetable snacks including carrots peas beets and other produce. It notes potential marketable snack products and notes ongoing efforts to promote these foods amid uncertain consumer reception and supply considerations.
A plan to provide spack jawed soup mix ready in minutes to serve your family. The idea centers on versatile chips with many variations and snack options for quick meals.
Camp Mutgwa near Woodward kicks off the Tall Gorn Area Council season as 266 Scouts from 16 troops arrive Sunday to set up tents, undergo medical rechecks, and swim before a camp meal. Under adult leadership they begin instruction in cooking, axe work, compass use, signaling, archery, swimming, conservation, and more as the season runs to August 6 at Mitigwa.
About 1,600 Scouts are expected to attend a summer event. They will travel from 13 councils in Central Iowa under the Tall Corn Area Council. Early week participants include troops 28 50 51 66 72 7 and 18 from Des Moines plus troops 7127 Perry 162 158 Ames 181 War 307 Laurel 322 Dysart and 328 Brooklyn.
The County Board of Education of Marion County will meet July 20 1955 at 2 00 p m in the Court House meeting room. Taxpayers may inspect the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year starting January 1 1956 under Chapter 278 of the Iowa Code. C THOMAS County Superintendent and Secretary of the Board.
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