Advise Buying from Established Nurserymen
Iowa State University horticulturist Ben Vance warns homeowners to beware of inflated plant claims as nurserymen join with the FTC to curb fly-by-night sellers. The American Association of Nurserymen outlines safeguards against misleading ads promising rapid growth or abundant fruit from trees and shrubs.
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Iowa State University
Ben Vance
Federal Trade Commission
American Association of Nurserymen
Vance
Better Business Bureau
State Extension Services
Botanical Gardens
F.T.C
Advertising Truths And 4-H Club News Summary
This article blends gardening advertising advice with a County Line 4-H meeting report. It warns buyers to verify plant claims with nurserymen and authorities, and notes FTC guides. It covers February 6 4-H events, gifts, and leadership changes, including Raymond Vos stepping down.
Summit Strivers 4-H Club welcomes new members February meeting
Boonie Swank and Arlene Witermarkt joined Summit Strivers 4-Hlub at Kar Ia Kingery’s home on February 18. Sharon Rietveld and Sharon Van Den Berg earned Cook Books for reading 92 and 60 books in 1960 respectively. Demonstrations included How to Mat and Dust Proof a Picture and How a Plant May Be Used in Room Decorations. Discussion covered 4-H Week March 4 11. Lunch served by Karla Kingery and her mother. Next gathering at Emily and Connie Van Wyk’s home.
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Boonie Swank
Arlene Witermarkt
Summit
Strivers 4-Hlub
Kar‘Ia
Sharon van den Berg
Sharon Rietveld
Karla Kingery
Ruth de Penning
Emily
Connie van Wyk
Richland Bluebelles Host Barbara Hiemstra Event
Barbara Hiemstra entertained the Richland Bluebelles at her home on February 16. Roll call featured Time Savers in Room Care. Members discussed contributing funds to LFYE and to the rescue.
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Barbara Hiemstra
Richland Bluebelles
Lf.y.e
Lincoln Pella School: Oldest and Newest Buildings
The Lincoln Pella school system touts its oldest 1904 building connected to a new ground floor unit nearing completion by Roorda Construction Co. The modern annex will serve as classrooms gym lunch kitchen and offices and is slated to open for the 1961 fall term.
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Lincoln School
Pella
Roorda Construction Co
Chronicle News
Truth Seekers Meet at First Reform Church February gathering
Truth Seekers Sunday school class met at Mrs. Dick Ver Ploeg home for February with co hosts Mrs. Lawrence Klein and Mrs. Gradus Van Zante. Devotions were led by Mrs. Charles Toom and Mrs. Leonard Mansdam. Thirty seven members held a car wash planned soon. Linda Ver Meer demonstrated drawer dividers while Karen Bokhoven spoke on uncluttered rooms. Faye Van Wyk showed how to finish unfinished wood and was praised as best groomed girl. Meeting closed with the 4 H pledge and two visitors brought a grocery shower for Mrs. Freda Van Dyke. Three dozen towel embroidery gifts were to go to Bethany Church in New York.
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Truth Seekers
First Reformed Church
Dick Ver Ploeg
Lawrence Klein
Gradus van Zante
Linda Ver Meer
Karen Bokhoven
Faye van Wyk
Freda van Dyke
Ralph Kuiper
Worp Borgman
Dick de Heus
Bethany Church
New York
Harold Hiemstra
Richland Go Getters Meet Highlights Feb 14
The Richland Go-Getters gathered at Melvin Dunsbergen's home on February 14. Members arrived by naming their favorite model of automobile. The group discussed the pens sold earlier and basketball games. Melvin Dunsbergen gave a demonstration. Next meeting at Steve Fritz's home. Reporter Susan McKibbin.
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Melvin Dunsbergen
Richland
Steve Fritz
Susan McKibbin
Leighton Happy Hearts Report February Meeting
The Leighton Happy Hearts met February 20 to work on desk sets and portfolios, then enjoyed a pot luck supper at Clarence Den Adel’s home. Sixteen members and two leaders attended. A bake sale yielded 35.80. Talks included Lines by Phyllis Moffet and Form Texture Space Emphasis Proportion by named members. Cynthia De Prenger demonstrated plant potting. Lunch was provided by Mrs Clarence Den Adel and Judy.
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Leighton Happy Hearts
Clarence den Adel
Mary van Rheenen
Phyllis Moffet
Joan’ Vander Beek
Carolyn Dykstra
Connie
Rempe
Balasce
Eater
Steen
Elom
Patty Rempe
Maxine Wyngarden
Cynthia de Prenger
Judy
Mary van Heukelom
Mahaska 4-H CarNival Returns With March Event
The second annual Mahaska County 4-H CarNival is scheduled for March 18. Organizers invite 4-H members and the community to enjoy activities, exhibits, and fundraising opportunities supporting youth projects in Mahaska County.
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American Legion Hall
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
S S S Club Hosts Friendly Afternoon and Valentine Potluck
Mrs Pearl Van Steenis hosted a recent S S S Club gathering with Betty Metcalf in charge of devotions. After a brief business meeting, roll call named great men admired, then a visiting period and a lovely lunch. That evening families enjoyed a Valentine potluck at Kathryn Simons home.
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Pearl van Steenis
S.S.S. Club
Betty Metcalf
Kathryn Simons
Community meeting names booth committee for carnival
At Leighton Town Hall on March 6 Black Oak and Scott Strivers formed a committee to build a booth for the Mahaska County 4-H Carnival on March 18. Demonstrations included wrench use, a three way switch, friction methods, and cultivator shield maintenance. recreation was by Clarence and Don De Bruin. Hosts were Stanley Rempe and Jerry Witter. Reporter Edwin Vander Linden.
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Leighton Town Hall
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Mahaska County
Jerry Witter
Bob Vander Wilt
Stanley Kempe
David
Donald Willemson
Clarence de Bruin
Don de Bruin
Stanley Rempe
Edwin Vander Linden
Richland Rustlers Name New Associate Leader
Richland Rustlers announce George Vande Voorth as associate leader at the February meeting held in Peoria Township Hall with 12 members and 1 leader present. Demonstrations by Keith Nollen and Delmar Van Wyk covered fence making. Larry Engher led discussion on the NFC. Reporter Morris Vos.
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George Vande Voorth
Rustlers
Peoria Township Hall
Keith Nollen
Delmar van Wyk
Fene
Larry Enghers
Morris Vos
Lake Prairie Lassies Plan February 4-H Meeting
Lake Prairie Lassies held a February 4-H meeting with a 4-1 vote on a national convention selection for delegates. Faye Van Wyk received a Washington letter about the event and members discussed Personality Charts and improvement ideas.
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Lassies
Faye van Wyk
Washington, D. C
The
Lucky 14 4-H Meeting Notes February 25
The Lucky 14 4-H club met February 25 at Shirley Shilling's home with ten members two leaders and two visitors Julia and Barbara De Haas present. Shirley Shilling spoke on How to get Ready to Paint and Margaret Main demonstrated bulletin board making. The group addressed Easter Seals and a delicious lunch was served. The next meeting is March 18 at Debbie Myers's home.
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Shirley Shilling
Julia
Barbara de Haas
Margaret Main
Shilling
Debbie Myers
Willing Workers March Meeting at Mrs Ter Louw Home
The Willing Workers Society met at Mrs. Andrew J. Ter Louw’s home with ten members and two guests. Sophia Ann Swank led devotions reading Psalm 8 and praying, stressing God’s unchanging glory in nature. Agnes Ver Ploeg led overseas Chinese mission study, Florence Van Gorp led lesson study, and Irene Zwank offered the thought on trusting God to conquer fears and believing in Him.
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Willing Workers Society
Andrew J. Ter Louw
Sophia Ann Swank
Agnes Ver Ploeg
Florence van Gorp
Irene Zwank
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Marion Con
Eugene van Dusseldorp
Dennis Bandstra
Monroe
du Rbest
Dick Freeman
Washington
D.C
Cain
Paul Horman
County Line Club
P. R. van Gorp
Paul
Better Homes & Gardens
Raymond Vos
Peoria Farm Milling
Paardekooper's
Ideal Pharmacy
Lincoln
Linda de Rooy
Janice de Geus
Charles Toom
Leonard Mansdam
Mansham
Cooks Training School
Richland Go-Getters
Leighton
Happy Hearts
CVS
Northrup King
Tum
Northrop Lote
Pella Nursery CO
Elmer H. Vermeer
John H. Vermeer
Earl L. Pohlmann
S. S. S. Club
Black Oak Scott Strivers
Richland Rustlers
Lake Prairie Lassies
Hoodlum
Jazzboat
Dirk Bogarde
Capucin
Franz Lisz
Schel
Westinghouse
Stravers
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