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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

6

Initial step urged to build Pella hospital

Local clergy and civic leaders press for a community hospital in Pella arguing a 1500 more residents require access. They cite nearby towns and transportation gaps, suggesting a modest facility, not a money maker, funded by a county levy and local support.

Legion’ Hall Sigourney Leighton Peoria Sully Otley Cordova Rev. G. Menning F. Johnson Mahaska Hospital Aschenbrenner Pella Knoxville Matt Kempkes Battle Creek

Be Careful How You Ride Your Bicycle

Sidewalk riding in Pells is tolerated as a safety measure but is abused by older boys who speed past pedestrians. Several accidents were narrowly avoided since the school closed and bikes are widely used. Remember, riding on the walk is allowed only for ladies and gentlemen and must be considerate of walkers. The pedestrian is king on the sidewalk.

Five-member committee to back hospital funding named

A committee of five will be appointed by Mr Van Hemert before the weekend to underwrite the additional amount required for the hospital. The appointment involves an individual, group of individuals, or organization backing the funding.

van Hemert

More House for Your Money Campaign Spreads Nationwide

The Rosscreen Co. under Producers' Council directs a national ad drive titled More House for Your Money. P H Kuyper says the campaign promises better designed healthier, livable homes at cheaper financing with lower upkeep, aiming to correct misperceptions on building costs and spur recovery and employment.

P. H. Kuyper Rosscreen Co Producers’ Council National Organization of Manufacturers of Building Materials Rosscreen Company Kuyper

Builders rally to tell true story of home value campaign

Mr Kuyper outlined a national push by builders realtors contractors and financial institutions with American Builder Magazine to educate the public on new home value. He said Producers' Council Clubs in 29 cities are organizing locally and dealers are forming groups to fund the effort, aiming to boost home buying and building and demonstrate industry responsibility.

Mr. Kuyper Chambers of Commerce Builder Magazine Producers’ Council Clubs Kuyper

Iowa Corn and Pastures Report Fair to Good

Weather boosted corn and oats with color improving under sun and warmth though fields show uneven stands and some weedy spots. Wheat rust threatens southwest, leaf rust common. oats and grain look good though some rust noted. grasshoppers hatching in western counties with limited damage so far. Pastures and meadows are exceptionally good with a bumper forage crop, haying conditions improving as red clover and alfalfa first cuts begin.

Iowa

State Medical Aid Discontinued in Marion County

Iowa slashes medical relief in 22 counties starting October 1. Genung reports no clear policy after cutoff. Last month counties received 1.50 per relief case for medical care and 0.15 per dental case. Several counties also got 1.65 base plus 2 per case for unemployable cases.

Ang Iowa State Relief Administration Genung Allamakee Davis Guthrie Warrison Lee Lucas Mahaska Muscatine Pottawakamie Wayne Clinton Des Moines Linn Webster Woodry Appanoose Clarke Madison Marion Monroe Union van Buren Knoxville

Band to Appear This Weekend in Fine Concert

A local band plans a weekend concert featuring popular tunes and a noted vocalist Leonard Allen who will sing The Song of Songs. The program includes March Heroic Holmes Medley Familiar Melodies In A Spanish Village Rockwell Serenata Lovers Lament Scarf Dance and more with overtures by Ketelbey and Zamecnik and performances by Esther Berend and Barnard.

Leonard Allen Holmes Briegel Rockwell Boland

Playground supervised at West Market by sworn policewoman

The West Market playground now has a supervisor. Mrs. Kester, sworn in as a special police woman by the Federated club, will keep order among the children. Parents are asked to inform their children.

West Market Federated Club Kester

Federated club hosts safe play area for children

The Federated club aims to create a pleasant venue for children and instructs parents to ensure they are home by dark. Mrs. Kester and the club deny responsibility for accidents. The wading pool has been cleaned and is popular, with sand toys, bats and balls, croquet, seesaws and swings all available for use.

Federated Club

Curing Hay in Windrow Considered Best Method

After four years at Iowa State College testing 13 hay curing methods, placing windrowed hay with a side delivery rake at about one quarter cure, then hauling to the barn once dry enough to prevent excessive heating, is deemed the best overall method.

Iowa State College

Curing Clover and Alfalfa Shows Leaf Retention Ways

H D Hughes farm crops head explains curing methods for clover and alfalfa. He notes similar moisture levels through the day, prefers windrow with a side delivery rake at about one fourth cured to speed curing while preserving green color and leaves. Curing times ranged 17 to 50 hours. swath curing was fastest but leaves fell off and hay bleached, yielding poorest quality.

H. D. Hughes Hughes

Tedder use and timing for hay and red clover

Mr Hughes notes hay heavy crops may use a tedder to speed curing but only before leaves dry to avoid shattering. Red clover is not cut early. best quality comes from cutting at full bloom when moisture is higher and curing slower. Tests at several Corn Belt experiment stations confirm this.

Mr. Hughes Ed Brown Hughes Corn Belt

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