Local industry reports busy week and new equipment
Minneapolis and Des Moines residents visited the R M Smith area weekend while staff report absences due to a nephew's death. George Hargrave Jr joins Dex Moines office, new dictaphone installed with Lucile Paltzer operating. Many Pella Blinds orders from banks, airports, and clubs dominate activity as the firm expands space and paints a larger filing room.
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Ton Dietrich
Don Weise
Robert Detrich
Minneapolis
Perry Smith
Des Moines
R. M. Smith
Ruthuizenga
Jennie Lents
Roll Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
Wilson
Isabel Thomas
New Sharon
Paith
Will
Springfield
Ilinois
George Hargrave Jr
Dex Moines
Wei George
Town State College
Lucile Paltzer
Central Peast
Purebtedt Pella
Rochester
New York
Bayou Club
Houston
Texas
Bank of Brazil
Rio
Janeiro
Merchants Bank
Cedar Rapids
Hints on Pasture Use from County Agent
Marion County farmers hear practical guidance on pasture planning for spring to summer. Bluegrass can pasture well until early maturity, while rape should not be grazed until 8 to 10 inches high. Alfalfa requires close watch for bloat and temporary fencing to encourage grazing all plant parts. Timothy, brome, and Sudan grass offer alternatives. Sudan should grow to 12 to 20 inches and not be grazed after drought setbacks.
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Marion County
Sudan
Drouth
Trost
Labor Cost Prohibits Using Low Grade Paint
C. J. Van Vinck, an extension agricultural engineer at Town State College, warns that two-thirds of a paint job can be wasted when using low grade paint. Cheap paints crack and peel, forcing removal and a costly repai nt. If cracking occurs, a three-coat job may be needed instead of the usual two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. van Vinck
Town State College
van Vinck
Towa Fruit Prospect Good This Year
Fruit prospects for the year look strong for grapes and berries with a heavy crop expected. Plums and cherries will be good to fair, while the apple yield may fall due to a poor pollination season and cold weather. Canker worms also threaten unsprayed orchards and elm trees.
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Lowa
B.S. Verrick
Towa
Wen Yun
Train Waiter Laads Builds Wagon Train for Tile Haul
Train Waiter Laads of near Summer has forged a makeshift wagon train to move tile to his farm. He uses a triple box wagon a hay rack and a two wheel trailer all drawn by a trace horse.
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Laads
Farm incomes rise 2 percent in 1939 says Iowa study
Complete records from 1281 Iowa farmers show an average 2 percent income gain in 1939 over 1938. High crop yields and favorable prices, plus strong livestock numbers and heavy AAA payments, boosted net cash income despite weaker hog prices. Regions differ with northern dairy and central grain areas faring best, southern areas improving less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
K. Macy
Macy
TVA
Howe
Wes Teage
Decatur
Ringgold Counsties
Uicy
Riiers
Chinch Bug Plague Threatens Southern Iowa Crops
Dr. Carl J. Drake warns a severe chinch bug outbreak looms in southern Iowa amid dry June risk. Survey data show infestations far exceed spring levels, with potential for major grain losses. Plan district meetings to train agents on control using Creosote methods learned in Iowa.
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Iowa
Carl J. Drake
State
Department of Agriculture
State College Extension Service
Tate House
Des Moines
George Decker
Highway 9
Mark G. Thornburg
Iowa Department of Agriculture
The Selection and Operation of A Farm Electric Refrigerator
Farmers gain cost and health benefits from electric fridges, with guidance on sizing, placement, operation, and maintenance. The piece outlines a 6 cubic feet minimum, two cubic feet per person, cool placement away from heat, proper handling of foods to avoid odors, defrosting weekly, checking power and fuses, and consulting a dealer for compressor issues. It stresses efficiency, proper use, and following manufacturer instructions for long, low-cost service.
Barrier maintenance for new Chinese bug control in Iowa
Thornburg urges federal aid to support control efforts against the chineh bugs in Iowa. He warns that weather could limit progress and that damage from the pest could exceed that of any crop pest in the United States if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Iowa
Thornburg
United States
Central Grads Take Teaching Posts in the Fall
The article lists recent central college graduates receiving teaching assignments for the upcoming fall. Names include Lester dyville Merle Hamre from Jewell Edward Huibregtse from Py City Lillian Jutting from Buffalo Center to Liberty Township and several others across Iowa Minnesota and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grads
Astral College
Jasper County Board Lets Gravel Contract
The Jasper County Board awarded two gravel resurfacing contracts for 35.7 miles of primary roads. Ray Cook Construction Co. of Ames will receive $1,660 and L. J. Peters Construction Co. of Des Moines $8,891. Work covers No. 14 north of Newton and related routes to Baxter Sully Poweshick line Colfax to No. 64.
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Jasper County
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Ray Cook Construction Company
Ames
L. J. Peters Construction Company
Des Moines
Newton
Baxter Road
Sully
Poweshick
Colfax
Jasper Co
Angus Heifers Sold to California Breeder from Marion County
California ranchmen heard of Marion county Aberdeen Angus stock as a San Geronimo Ranch representative in San Luis Obispo near Los Angeles selected three fine heifers. The trio joined a lot of 11 head from Yows State College, all sent west. Buyer was young ranch owner Bingging, a nutrition student at Iowa State College who aided the purchase with partners Eling Eris and Ken Thlon from Dyer Son.
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California
Marion County
San Geronimo Ranch
San Luis Obispo County
Los Angeles
Yows State College
Wd Bingging
Iowa State College of the Cline
Eling Eris
Ken Thlon
Dyer
Pella City Council Holds June Session In 1940s Minutes
The City of Pella Iowa met in regular session on June 4 with May Fultz presiding. Reports covered electric distribution and plant output with 246000 KWH produced in May a decline from April but up from May 1939. Finance and various fund disbursements were reviewed and warrants approved. Bills from many vendors were filed and allowed. The council discussed tractor repairs, cement blocks for O P Tire parking area, and several mileage and contract payments for plant projects and turbine work. Building and grounds committee to review window frames. fire station lettering to be restored. swimming pool season staffing noted.
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Pella
Iowa
May Fultz
Mee Pied Tsihakanee
van Dusseldorp
Den_Adel
Fleesat
J. . Klein Apts
Vor Steeg
Kooyman
Finance Committee
Ver Steeg
General Fund Waechter Lbr
Koch Bros
Burcough Add. Mach. Co
T. G. Fultz
Pella Press
Cornie Muilenburg
A.A. de Bruyn L. Secret Wm
Messemaker Henry Slot
D. Ver
A. Monster Cornie
A.W. Paul
Pella Chronicle
A. C. Kuyper
Fowler Telephone
Frank N. de Wi
John de Winter
Connie Muilenburg
Straun
Floyd
Murray Rinchai
P. van Vark
A. A. Doe Bray
L. Sedrel
Wm. Mes
Henry Slot
Dick Ver Heul
A. Monster
Pred Scheffers
Klaueritfg. Co
Standard Oli C Barton Co
B. Dykstra
Dan Dingeman
Eve
C. Muilenberg
D. Ver Heul
Labor
de Wip
Jami Dusseldorp
McKesson and Robbins
Chemical
D.H. Nutting
H. Nutting
Petty Cash
Schreiner
Ord
Weers
den Adel
O & P Tire Service
Knoxville
Des Moines
O. K
Pella National Bank
Burlington
Pocahontas
G. J. Long
Webster City
Young & Stanley
Muscatine
van Zante
Weyers
Motion Éarried
Council
van Vark
Supt. Schreiner
P. van Gorp
City Council Meeting Adopts Hiring at $60 Monthly
The council moved to hire Van Gorp at 60.00 per month with Van Dusseldorp and Den Adel voting, the motion carried. The session adjourned on motion by Ver Steeg with Den Adel seconding. Frank N. De Wit, City Clerk.
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van Veen
Eas
J. C. Muilenber
Floyd Needham
Murray Rinehart
Uy Zickel Tao
Vark
A. A. de Bruyn
Wm. Messemaker
der Heul
A. Monster
G. J. Vander Beck
Flushing
J. de Winter
Warren Schreiner
Labor
Heul
Wm. Messemal
A. A
van Dusseldorp
den Adel
van Gorp
Ver Steeg
Frank N. de Wit
Correction on garbage removal payment and birth control stance
A council correction clarifies G. J. Vander Beck is paid by the City for end of season garbage removal, not by private individuals who should bill the collector. The piece also remarks that continued birth control rates could curb births by 1961, and notes old-fashioned people who want a baby for the dog to play with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Vander Beck
Robert J. Gannon
Fordham University
Milk cows on runs forecast to rise nearly two percent
An increase of nearly 2 percent in milk cows on runs is forecast for this year due to a larger addition of heifers to milking herds than in 1939 and because recent cow marketings have been light.
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Frank Clark
Board of Supervisors
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IRA Miller Farm Electrification Bureau
Jasper County Board
Wachter Liv. Co
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Secret
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Electric Light Fund
James Wisse
Minga
Wynin
Muilenty
Ry Durin Co
Dearborn Chemical Co
Sup. Co
Globe Machi Co
Elliott Company
Ron Brus
Westinghouse Lamp
James van D
Donai Shell
Frank Tromp
Ghiss
Connie Muilenbeng
Tabor
Dia
Sta. Gas
W.W. Sadler
Ulrich Motor
Waechter Lbt. Co
Lewis de Vries
Ween van Veen
Amble’s
OMEGA
Suen Refrigerator
J. van Dusseldorp
Gamble’s
Duroflo Motor Oil
Ry Cit Stores
Wembley
Marlboro
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