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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
2
Marion County soil survey outlines land use changes and erosion controls. It projects 1976 conditions from 1959 data, noting 14 000 acres should shift from cropland to other uses and detailing needed practices like contouring and waterways for erosion prevention.
Merrill L. Robuck announced plans for the annual ASC township and county conventions. Township voting runs June 28 to July 7, with ballots mailed by June 27 and no postage required. County convention in Knoxville on July 26. Community boards nominate at least 10 candidates by June 11. more can be added by June 20. write-in votes allowed. Eligible voters include farm owners, operators, or tenants participating in ASC programs.
Leighton mayor Mel Brummel won a milking contest held before the Mahaska courthouse in Oskaloosa on Friday. Six mayors or substitutes from nearby communities competed in the June Daily Month event, with Walter Van Zomeren of Fremont finishing second.
William G. Davis reports a favorable year for soil conservation in the Pella area with normal contour tillage and steady work on pond construction waterways and pasture. Terrace construction leads with about 22 miles built so far, surpassing totals from 1967. farmers include John H. Vermeer Clifford Van Rheenen Francis Poortinga Henry Gosselink and others. Terraces on Vermeer farm use Carry-All construction creating a ridge to allow four row equipment. many terraces already show effectiveness in heavy rains.
Miss Rosalee Bowdish daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo W Bowdish 704 East Third graduated June 3 from Christian College Columbia Missouri at commencement she ranked third highest scholastic average over two years and received the College Home Economics Club award She was named one of five students in a class of 150 to graduate with scholastic honors The best way to prevent infection caused by biting insects is Dont bite any.
Iowa leadership in soil and water conservation grows through close cooperation among ASC, SCS, the state Soil Conservation Committee, and county districts. Watershed projects expand locally, with ACP funding and technical support helping farmers plan long term soil and water preservation. Conservation Week June 15–22 invites public viewings of implemented practices.
Mrs Geo Van Dorin formerly of Bevington Town announced the purchase of the Pella Rest Home at 910 Washington Street. The deal ends years of ownership by Mrs Dena Bosveld and takes effect July 1.
Lou Ann LeCocq, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed LeCocq of Pella, received her Master of Arts degree at the State University of Town spring Commencement exercises Friday. A contract was awarded for a $353,063.70 street paving program at Charles City.
Jasper County moves forward with a terracing plan to control water runoff on fields up to about 12 percent slope. Farmers construct terraces this spring or plan to start. outlets must be stable with sod waterway disposal systems. Incentives cover about 70 percent of average costs, with purchases and staking overseen by Soil Conservation District staff and AS C offices.
Iowa forest industry spokesman Carl Langenbach says private enterprise Tree Farm management creates a permanent timber supply and supports a $39.3 million annual payroll in 1956. He notes the program sustains farmers and landowners, boosts multiple retail sectors, and grows timber faster than removal, aiding the butcher, baker, and auto maker while putting idle land to work.
Carl Linster Earl McFarland Jr Floyd Rex and Raymond Lange of Odebolt reported a limit of paddle fish on a South Dakota fishing trip. The fish have smooth mouths with no teeth and rest on the lake bottom. They used weighted hooks to drag the bottom and snag them, with the largest fish weighing 30 pounds.
Loyd Stafford of Albia recently gathered 64 four-leaf clovers from a small lawn patch, noting the surprising abundance of lucky finds in a single stretch of grass.
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