Boxer Duke killed in highway crash near Meulpalder farm
A boxers dog named Duke was struck by a car on highway 163 near the Meulpalder fox farm and killed Sunday. The notice also lists local residents and events, including hospital stays, travels, and community updates across Oskaloosa and Pella with several names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Meulpalder
Duke
Highway 163
Meulpalder
Harold Kaldenberg
Cedar Rapids
Len Kaldenberg
Bill Wallace
the Lakes
Minnesota
Louise Gesel
Des Moines
Kenneth Wheeler
Prose
George Gezel
Louise
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Jean Vermeer
L. Vermeer
Pella
Bloomington St
Iowa City
John Williams
Beth
Nancy
Prairie City
George Gezel Sr
Lee Wicklif
Ray van Rees
Sully
Akkerman
Independence St
Chevrolet tops half million output in 1947
Detroit July 8 Chevrolet announced production of 500000 vehicles for calendar year 1947 led by 260947 passenger cars and 140688 trucks. General manager Nicholas Dreystadt said the record was achieved in six months despite a new car change over and limited truck output from the new advance design line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chevrolet
Nicholas Dreystadt
General Motors
Flint Mich
Mahaska Farm Bureau Picnic Plans July 24 Event
The Mahaska County Farm Bureau sponsors a Farm Sports Festival and Picnic at the Southern Iowa Fair Grounds on Thursday July 24 starting at 9. Events include baseball and 4 H softball races horse shoe dart throwing clock golf tug of war and rolling pin throwing. Various leaders coordinate each event and a noon picnic dinner will be supervised by township Farm Bureau women under Mrs Carl Hoover. Master of Ceremonies is George Pierson and day chairman is Alvin Wimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County Farm Bureau
Southern
Iowa Fair Grounds
Orville McBurney
Bastian Vander Wilt
Maurice Beaver
Orville Montgomery
Andrew Bandstra
Bert Vander Wilt
Ralph Dillon
Gilbert Summer
Vernon L. Kiglin
Township Farm Bureau
Carl Hoover
George Pierson
Farm Bureau
Alvin Wimer
There's Still Hope for Soil Conservation Progress
The article argues hope remains strong for soil conservation across nearly 100 million acres and about 1800 districts. It highlights farmers' rising demand for conservation work and public interest in wise natural resource use, envisioning future farms with protected land and contented people thanking previous generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding
Car owner Robert Davey’s red paint incident near Mt. Pleasant
A vehicle owned by Robert Davey near Mt. Pleasant shows red paint marks. No injuries reported and authorities note no further action unless additional details arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davey
Mt. Pleasant
Corn Cultivation Tips From Iowa State Experts
Iowa State College specialists offer field ready guidance on weed control in corn. They recommend timing first cultivation before ten inches height and using disk hillers with sweeps for second and final cultivations to cover weeds without harming roots.
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Iowa State College
Iowa Navy: Iowa Tops Midwest In Marine Enlistments
Des Moines July report from Captain Jack R. Munday shows Iowa youths favored the Marine Corps over eight Midwestern states. June enlistments put Iowa 2.29 percent ahead of Missouri, with many seeking world-wide cruises and the life of a leatherneck. Local recruitment offices are Cedar Rapids Mason City and Des Moines.
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Marine District
Des Moines
Jack R. Munday
Iowa
Marine Corps
Midwest
Wyoming
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Munday
U. S
Globe
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
65 000 New Trees Planted on State Game Areas
Five public shooting grounds gain over 65000 trees and shrubs to boost game habitat. More than 20000 multiflora rose hedges provide cover for birds, with ash osage orange walnut and hazel nut among the main species. Sites include Ringgold Mt Ayr Hooper Eldon Mud Lake and Fast Swan Lake. Nurseries in Ames supplied most stock as Soil Conservation Service added thousands of multiflora rose. South state plantings aim to boost quail production and carrying capacity.
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Ringgold County
Mt. Ayr
Hooper
Warren County
Eldon
Davis County
Mud Lake
Clay County
Fifty Fish Is Possession Limit For Iowa Anglers
Iowa anglers may possess 50 protected fish with 20 bullheads allowed under a state AG ruling urged by Conservation Director G L Ziemer to resolve conflicting statutes. The decision clarifies limits amid references to bullheads and other species, but text is garbled on exact wording and species.
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Iowa
Robert Larson
G. L. Ziemer
Ziemer
Veterans enroll at Iowa U for special session
More than 1,000 persons are expected to enroll for the University of Iowa special term for veterans and the independent study unit for graduate students. The four week program opens August 7, ending September 8, with graduate students completing a three week course by August 27. Registration for the four-week course is July 28 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Paul Blommers
Woodsman Kills 42 Timber Rattlesnakes Near Monona
Bill Thom as of Monona in Clayton County, a wood cutting crew member, has killed 42 timber rattlesnakes in two months. Snakes range up to 14 rattles and over four and a half feet. He uses a .22 rifle and a pole with a fish hook to pull them from under rocks, then shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Clayton County
Bill Thomas
Thomas
Service Expo pamphlet for Baptist Youth Fellowship
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Baptist Youth Fellowship event titled Service Expo with unclear wording about “The Even wets Be bree oer.” The readable parts hint at a religious youth gathering, possibly in a church setting, lacking concrete details such as date, location, or organizer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eso Pam
Baptist
Marion County Tops Iowa Coal Output Yet Faces Decline
The Marion County coal industry remains Iowa’s leading producer through 1941 to 1946, but output fell 17 percent. Across Iowa, production dropped 42 percent, driven by fewer rail coal purchases, rising wages, and shifts to diesel power and other fuels. Local mines cite untapped deposits, rail freight rates, and limited research as factors in the decline.
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Marion County
Iowa
Pershing
Burlington Railway
Ime
Iowa Coal Producers Association Inactive Since WWII
The Iowa Coal Producers organization was formed to conduct investigations and research into the coal industry in Iowa, aiming for more efficient production and new uses. Hugh Lundy, a member of the Iowa General Assembly, served as executive secretary. The association has been inactive for several years, dating from the start of World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Coal Producers Organization
Iowa
Hugh Lundy
Iowa General Assembly
Vande Kraats Serving With Eighth Army In Japan
Pfc Roy W Vande Kraats son of Mr and Mrs J W Vande Kraats of Pella Iowa serves with the 24th Signal Co of the 24th Infantry Division in Japan The division known as Victory occupies Kyushu island Pfc Vande Kraats entered the Army in April 1946 at Fort Snelling Minnesota after basic training at Camp Polk Louisiana The 24th Div maintains an active summer athletic program with baseball softball volleyball tennis and golf plus gymnasiums and first run movies in new theatres
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Eighth Army
Kokura
Kyushu
Japan
Roy W. Vande Kraats
J. W. Vande Kraats
Pella
Iowa
24Th Signal Co
24Th
Victory
Vande Kraats
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Camp Polk
Louisiana
24Th Div
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Robert Sadler
Pleasant
G. =. Robertson
Oskaloosa
W. W. Sadler
Dean Sadler
Gene van Zee
Marvin Ver Meer
Jack Fisk
Leech Lake
Oskaloosa Herald
Francis van Vark
Highway 127
Dale Stephens
New Sharon
Barbara Garrett
Jimmy Ikuta
Los Angeles
California
Mahaska Hospital
R. W. Garrett
Barbara
Marion Boat
Jane
Washington, D.C
Marion
C. Boat
Grinnell
Ed LeCocq
John C. Wilcox
Cole College
Colorado Springs
Wilcox
United States
LeCocq
Central College
Margaret Katz
Pennsylvania
Joe Vander Kieft
Navy
Mark Schakel
Newton
Mark
Town State College
Ames
Hotel
Knoxville
Henry Vander Ark
Vander Ark
Ray Hagen
Sally
Arkansas
Henry Dieleman
George Engbers
Orange City
Gerrit Engbers
Earl van Donse- Taar
John Hospers
General Hospital
Charley van Zaite
Lewis Popma
Gary
Eleanor
Paul
Grand Rapid
Michigan
Henry Post
Ralph
Isaac van Zante
Marion Steenbock
Denver
Helene Welle
Montgomery Ward & Co
Pole
Gress
van Roskel
Stratt
Raia
Paardekooper's
Weaver Va
Mahaska Farm Bureau
Iowa U
Woodsman
Monona County
Knoxville Journal
Marion Co
Iowa Mine Inspector's Office
Illinois
Agere
Ely
Towa
Pfc
Roy Vande Kraats
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
South Side Park
Som Star Brand Shoes
GROUP
Joe Stienties
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