Rolscreenings Returns From Pleasant Holiday Rush
Company news from Rolscreen reports a strong restart after the Fourth of July. The Rosecreen Convoy now runs two shifts with 450 employees, May and June set records, and lumber output runs at about 8 cars weekly. Postage outgoing averages over 1500 dollars monthly as the plant stays busy with vacations and staff notes. Names of workers returning or absent due to illness or travel appear, with several Fourth of July outings around Des Moines and nearby towns. Ralph Van Wyk returns from army furlough and will report to Ft. Sheridan after a visit.
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Ralph, van Wyk
Lucille van Wok
Ralph
Korea
Ft. Sheridan
Illinois
Our Men in Military Service Our Men in Military Service
First Lieutenant Gerald Leo Van Der Leest arrived in Seattle aboard the Frederick Funston with his wife Florence Marie and three children after 34 months in Japan and Korea. They visited his parents in Pella before he returns to Camp Roberts California. He first entered the Army in World War I and was wounded. Reenlisted August 2 1948 as a sergeant and regained commissioned rank in Japan on August 2 1950. While in Korea he suffered a back injury and was hospitalized for a time.
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Gerald Leo van der Leest
Seattle
Washington
Navy
Frederick Funston
Japan
Korea
Gerald
Soldiers' Addresses With Birthday Notices
Two servicemen listed with mailing addresses and a birthday note. Pte Marion L. Van Rheenen of USS M.C. 1258903 Ast Amphibious Track Co. 1st Marine Division is stationed at Care Fleet Post Office San Francisco California and has a July 24 birthday. Pvt Marvin Tysseling, US 65162372, lives at 1401 Lead Ave SE Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Marion L. van Rheenen
Uss.m.c
Ast Amphibious Track Co
1St Marine Division
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Marion
Marvin Tysseling
U. S
Lead Ave
S. E. Albuquerque
New Mexico
Push Market Pigs To Show or Sell
Thomas Wicker sham of Iowa State College urges market pigs be raised to reach 180 pounds for fairs and achievement shows. He warns against exhibib tions of pigs under 180 pounds, outlines health and feeding practices, and notes many fairs require 180 pounds minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wickersham
Iowa State College
Wickersham
Pig Club
4-H Pig Club Urges Market Weight Emphasis at Fair
Wickersham urges 4-H pig club members to finish market weights by fair time. Underweight pigs face discounts at market, and boys unable to reach weight should finish their pigs promptly, continuing the project and record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Pig Club
Four Barriers to Soil Conservation in Iowa Farmers
Iowa State researchers questioned 144 farmers in 10 western counties about soil erosion and found four main barriers to conservation. Farmers cited high costs, tenant landlord share disputes, heavy debts, and short-term risk and labor concerns. Some doubted erosion control's necessity, while others feared practices like contour tillage would hurt crop stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
John Frey
John Timmons
Virgil Hurlburt
Ames
Cattle Feeding Outlook Hinges On the Corn Crop
Iowa cattle feeders face profits tied to the year’s corn crop says Frances Kutish extension farm economist at Iowa State College. A strong crop likely boosts feeder demand and prices while a poor crop could reduce beef feeder demand and trigger price drops this fall.
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Iowa
Frances Kutish
Towa State College
Kutish
Omaha
Economist
Should a Parent Choose a Child's Friends?
Aston Smith of the Iowa State University wardenship suggests parents cannot select all of their children's friends but can shape the environment to guide Billy toward constructive peers. The piece argues indirect influence through hosting, discussions, and teaching standards helps children assess others and make better choices.
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Bill
John
Billy
Aston Smith
Towa Child Wafare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Lost fawn loses leg near Eldora
A fawn was struck by a mowing machine near Eldora and lost a hind leg. State conservation officer Kay Setchell is caring for the injured animal and it will be housed at the nearby state park once recovered.
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Eldora
Kay Setchell
Gullies Threaten Western Iowa Farmland Yields
Researchers note deep gullies cut into rich western Iowa farm lands, forcing abandonment and higher costs as soil losses average 21 tons per acre across 10 counties annually. Losses vary from under 1 to 69 tons per acre, with farms typically hosting two uncrossable gullies per property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Count on Refrigerator Wise Storage Practices to Prevent Spoilage
Food spoilage peaks in hot humid weather as bacteria thrive at 70 to 115 degrees. Quick refrigeration is urged for cream fillings pastries poultry ham luncheon meats and salads. Avoid cooling foods at room temp and wrap raw meats, fish, and unsmoked meats loosely for airflow. Refrigerate cooked meats broths gravies and opened fats. use within days.
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Jewel Graham
Town State College Extension
Miss Graham
Double Hitch at Bellevue Marriages Tie Two Pairs
In Bellevue two brothers wed two sisters. Ed Win Sprank and Elmer Sprank married the daughters of Mr and Mrs Mike Steines, linking two families through the double wedding.
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Bellevue
Edwin
Elmer Sprank
Mike Steines
Install Rods Properly to Avoid Lightning Damage
Norval Wardle, extension farm safety specialist at Iowa State College, outlines four essentials for protecting farm buildings from lightning. Air terminals, conductors, fasteners, and moist ground are needed, with spacing guidelines and grounding as the key element. He notes a high chance of protection when properly installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Wardle
Iowa State College
Wardle
Lightning rods protect buildings and livestock from strikes
Electrical charges build up between ground objects and the thundercloud. If conditions allow, lightning punches through insulation, but well installed rods divert the strike. Rods in the air attract the charge and conductors provide a safe path to soil, protecting structures and animals.
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Wardle
Basement Day This Summer Keeps Muggy Air Down
A brief tip advises opening windows at night and closing them during the day to improve air flow and reduce humidity inside the basement. The guidance emphasizes passive ventilation as a simple, effective approach for muggy conditions this season.
Printing press pioneer and basement wall study note
The article cites S. S. De Forrest of Town State College describing experiments on moisture on cold basement walls. It also mentions Stephen Day setting up the first printing press in the United States in 1688.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. de Forrest
Town State College
Stephen Day
U. S
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