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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
4
Forty farmers and 4,000 spectators from across Iowa attended the Fort Dodge opening of the Farmers Elevator Service Company. The event showcased Felco feed mixing machines with automated controls and featured Alex Dreier discussing Russia.
Voice of the Public recounts Honey a honey colored dog once named Pup, loved by Margie Veenman and Elmer Van Zee. After years of loyalty, aging and illness led to humane euthanasia by Dr Verploeg on May 4 1956. Ed J. Van Gorp marks her grave with a memorial.
Marion county ASC chairman Merrill L. Robuck says 1956 reseal will exceed 1954 and 1955 levels as high storage payments and feed shortage fears push more farmers to keep price-supported corn on farms. The 16 cent per bushel extra-year payment aims to hit Iowa’s 60 million bushel reseal goal.
Poultry researchers led by Stanley Balloun of Iowa State College warn that feeding a proper mix of pantothenic acid and vitamin B-12 to breeding flocks boosts hatchability and chick growth. Improper feeding can reduce egg hatch quality and stunt chick development, with brittle feathers as a visible sign. Ongoing studies examine vitamin and fat combinations and their effect on hatchability rates and growth.
State College warns parents about field work safety and the risks of sending young children to a working site with their father. The message emphasizes that a worker's attention is divided and precautions are needed to protect kids from hazards.
The readable fragments describe a machine break during a project labeled youngater or similar operation. The text hints at time to rest and a pause in work, with a mention of allowing workers time to relax and recover between tasks.
Knoxville county extension director Dale Studt urges reading the label to ensure safety and effectiveness. He notes residual carryover governs waiting periods before feeding treated hay or pasture. When choosing pesticides, opt for the safest material. Iowa State entomologists say plant absorption is minimal and breakdown occurs from sun, heat, bacteria, and fungi. Store chemicals away from children.
Iowa farmers submit the mid June price report showing index changes from May 15 to June 16. Prices for meat animals fall, calves and lambs drop, poultry down, while corn and oats rise slightly. The dairy and cattle indices ease as grain costs shift. Local Mason L. G. McDermott marks 80 years as a Mason in Lohrville.
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