Don Menning Sparked Decathlon Triumph at Dubuque Meet
Don Menning of Central dominated the Towa Conference decathlon in Dubuque scoring 5,599 points with four firsts and two thirds to earn the gold victory trophy from the Dubuque D. Club. Chuck Klein of Parsons College finished second with 5,535 points, while Thoman of Dubuque U took the Klein cup for 919 points. Other top scorers included Jim O'Neil, Bert Leask, Bob Stoneburner, Melvin McDonald, and Bob Menster, across events such as 100 meters, shot put, high jump, 400 meters, hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and the 500 meter run.
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Don Menning
Central
Towa
Dubuque
D. Club of
Chuck Klein
Parsons College
Thoman
Dubuque U
Jim O'Neil
Horns
Bert Leask
Bob Stoneburner
Melvin, McDonald
Bob Menster
Menning
O'Neil
Loras
Leask
Klein ‘Ask
O’ Neil
Monster
Stoneburner
O’neil
Klein
Look Out for Ticks and Disease Risks for Children
Health officials warn that ticks found on children and pets after woodland picnics or pony rides may transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, with a high death rate. Parents should check hair, clothing, and ears for ticks and monitor pets for infestation.
Sunnyside Beauty Shop Leads In Pella Permanent Waves
Sunnyside Beauty Shop reports strong business in permanent waves and hair and scalp treatments this month. The shop has been established in Pella longer than any other beauty shop, and its high quality work sustains its continued success.
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Sunnyside Beauty Shop
Sunny Beauty Shop
Pella
Arkansas City man killed in Sedan crash May 20
Joseph Warren Boyd 83, longtime Arkansas City resident, died instantly when the coupe he rode in with daughter Miss Charlotte Boyd struck a culvert near Sedan. Charlotte was seriously injured with possible skull fracture and multiple wounds. They were en route to Bartlesville to visit Joseph W. Boyd Jr. and family. both were transported to Sedan for care then returned to Arkansas City by ambulance.
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Arkansas City
P. H. Stubenrauch
Harry Boyd
Boyd
Pella Overall Co
Charlotte
Garden City Feeder Co
Joseph Warren Boyd
Charlotte Boyd
Sedan
Miss Boyd
Mercy Hospital
Bartlesville
Okla
Joseph W. Boyd
Ranney-Davis Mercantile heir obituary details
Iowa man aged 22 years ago planned to run an overall factory for Ranney Davis Mercantile Company. His wife died February 28, 1938. He is survived by daughter Charlotte and two sons Dr Harry Burton Boyd of Indiana Pa and Joseph W Boyd II of Bartlesville. three children. a brother Robert of Boston and a sister Leslie Knox of Summerville.
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Iowa
Ranney- Davis Mercantile Company
Charlotte
Harry Burton Boyd
Indiana
Joseph W. Boyd, II
Bartlesvilles
Robert
Boston
Leslie Knox
Summerville
Pella Poppy Sale Honored by Chairman Thanks helpers
The Poppy chairman Mrs Vos thanks all citizens of Pella and vicinity for fine cooperation in the sale. Lorraine Meu polder won first prize for selling the most poppies Ruth Klein won second prize. Movie tickets go to other girls who sold poppies. Madeline Vander Zyl won first prize in the eighth grade Poppy Poster contest and Fred Hoeksema won first prize in the fourth grade.
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Vos
Pella
Lorraine Meupolder
Ruth Klein
Madeline Vander Zyl
Fred Hoeksema
Marie Lautenbach
Pastor to Lead NBC Radio Series on Religion and World
Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo of St Nicholas Dutch Reformed Church in New York City will host a summer NBC radio series titled Religion and the New World. The program airs Wednesdays at 12 30 pm EDT in June and July on the NBC Red Network.
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Joseph R. Sizoo
St .Nicholas
New York City
National Broadcasting Company
NBC Red
Dr. Sizoo
Sizoo
Netherlands
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
New Brunswick Theological Seminaries
Columbia University
Oxford
St. Nicholas Dutch Reformed
Reading music during grades prevents high school embarrassment
In this Chronicle issue Professor Sadler presents a music act advocating early instruction to teach reading music before high school. The article emphasizes systematic instruction in grades to build literacy in music and prevent later struggle.
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Sadler
the Chronicle
Voice of the Public Editor urges youth caution and faith
A letter from A P Hasselman in the Chronicle quotes Mayor Fultz and urges young people to resist worldly danger through religious guidance. It stresses Sunday conduct, prayer, and obedience to Jesus, warning that everyone will be judged and will answer for deeds.
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Chronicle
Mayor Fultz
Sam
Sunda
Jesus
A. P. Hasselman
Telephone Man Cites Wiresless Future in Town Debate
A town letter references Mayor Fultz and the issue of youth behavior. It echoes agreement with reported statements and describes streets crowded by a merry-go-round and race track. Stop signs are ignored and the dust from moving traffic fills the air, forcing residents to shovel dirt daily.
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Fultz
City teens blamed for vandalism and reckless driving
In Sully Iowa, resident K B Versteegh laments teens gathering in the lot at all hours, mobbing reporters, and driving cars on sidewalks and park grass. He argues parents fail to discipline youths, causing accidents and turning cities into playgrounds for the young.
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K. B. Versteegh
Sully
Towa
Farewell Chapel Devotions Highlight Alma College Winners
Dr H Stuart led farewell chapel with awards in basketball volleyball and softball. Medals pinned to winning team members while women received letters and pennants from Hazel Alforts. Jean Jongejan and Arlo Roberts won single tennis titles. Don Menning secured Philo cup and first all conference Decathlon award.
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Kamp
Minnekus and Bevine
Leroy Con
Albert Tenel
Phil Grout
Harold Hymans
Harold van Engen
Gould
Minnekus Schakel
Ruth Myskens
Wi Im Rozenberg
Ne Boyard
Harold Birch
Henry Ten Gray
Hazel Alforts
Tysseling
Jean Jongejan
Arlo Roberts
Don Menning
Lubbers
Dean Gillard
Alma College
Michigan
Graceland College
Lamoni
Towa
Spray Trees To Stop Canker Worm Damage
Dr. Carl J. Drake Iowa State College entomologist reports canker worms injuring trees in southern Iowa with apple and elm trees hardest hit. Spraying now is advised using 2 pounds lead arsenate per 50 gallons water and 1 quart light miscible oil as a sticker. Do not apply oil-containing poison to fruit or apple trees as it won’t wash off.
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Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Iowa Farmers Milked 7.55 Billion Pounds in 1938
The United States livestock report credits Iowa farmers with milking 1,472,000 cows in 1938 at an average 4520 pounds per cow, totaling over 7.55 billion pounds of milk for the year, according to R. G. Clark.
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U. S
Iowa
R. G. Clark
Dairy Department figures list state butter and milk production
The Chief of the Dairy and Food Division of the State Department of Agriculture presents numbers for creamery butter and market milk, totaling 7,552,071,266. Items include creamery butter 5,752,083,750 pounds and market milk 1,298,416,146 pounds along with ice cream, sweet cream, cheese, farm butter, and condensed milk, per Clark’s list.
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Dairy and Food Division
State Department of Agriculture
Clark
More Farmers Ask Tests for Bang's Disease
There is a sharp rise in requests to test cattle for Bang's disease over the last two months. Dr. H A Seidell notes Iowa breeders aided by a state Bangs disease law Senate File 255, which provides indemnity to owners who have their cattle tested under the cooperative plan.
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Towa
United States Department of Agriculture
H. A. Seidell
Iowa Bulletin Details Bangs Disease and Herd Certification
Dr Seidel notes forty of forty eight states require an official health certificate for dairy and breeding cattle entering a state showing Bangs disease negative. Some states will accept cattle only from Bang free accredited herds. Bulletin 81 topic on Iowa laws for noxious weeds is being reprinted for residents per Marty D Linn assistant secretary of agriculture.
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Dr. Seidel
Iumluth Nation
Iowa
Marty D. Linn
Secretary of
Agricultu
For Sale Chevy Coupe and Rugs
Want ads advertise a 1929 Chevrolet coupe for sale by A H Van Rockel and two area rugs a 9x12 Wilton and 9x10%2 Congoleum in good condition with contact Red 238.
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A. H. van Rockel
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