Classified snippets offer diverse ads and a few product mentions
Multiple brief notices advertise blown rock wool insulation on Route 5 in Knoxville, Reader's Digest subscription offers, moth spray and pest control products, Tail Curler poultry aids, Pioneer seed corn, hatchery contact in Pella, farming equipment for sale, and a line of classic vehicle listings including 1951 Dodge Coronet and various 1940s and 1950s cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben -Hoeksema
Route 5
Knoxville
Reader’s Digest
Pella Chron
Itera
Berlin
Pella Poultry Service
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella
Prairie City
Guy Steenbock
Connie Vanden
Call for Garbage Disposal Bids in Pella Iowa
The City Council of Pella Iowa invites bids for garbage collection and disposal for residents for the 1954 season from May 1 to November 1 1954. Bidders must file by April 6 1954 at 5 pm and secure a bond of 600.00. The council may reject all bids and contracts require city approval and bond. Wilson Jewelry Store to close all day March 22 for redecorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Towa
Soup and Bake Sale Planned at Farmers Union Store
The Senior Helping Hand Lottery of the First Christian Reformed Church will hold a soup and bake sale upstairs at the Farmers Union grocery store on Saturday March 20. Proceeds support church missions and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Christian Reformed Church
Asaye Notigg
Thasila
The
Scott Christian Reformed Church
Vandenberg
Card of Thanks for Gerrit Vander Beek
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness to our wife and mother who was ill and who aided us before and after her death Gerrit Vander Beckers Nicholas Gourta
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Gerrit Vander Beek
Gerrit Vander Beckers
Nicholas Gourta
Thank you notes and acknowledgments from local residents
A collection of heartfelt thanks from Sully Iowa residents for flowers cards visits and prayers. Individuals named include Mr and Mrs Bert Barnes Hattie Mia Klein Marie Klein Rev Gritters Mr and Mrs John A De Nooy Mr and Mrs Henry Rodofsen Melvin Hugen and local Sully Co op Elevator employees for anniversaries hospital stays illnesses and expressions of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Gritters
Mia
Marie Klein
Arerids
Sully Co-op Exchange
Henry Rodofsen Sully
Iowa
Thanks for Birthday Cards and Gifts on 89th Birthday
A message of gratitude to relatives and friends for the thoughtful birthday cards and gifts received for my 89th birthday. Appreciation is extended for the kindness and support shown.
Sheriff candidacy announced in Marion County primary
Jim Van Hemert announces his bid for sheriff in Marion County on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming primary election.
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Marion County
Jim. van Hemert
Sexed Pullets Pay for Egg Producers in Iowa
W R Whitfield extension poultryman at Iowa State College says sexed pullets now dominate Iowa egg production, replacing mixed flocks and straight-run chicks. He notes half as many chicks and half feed, reducing crowding and improving laying flocks while meat poultry concentrates in broiler operations. Continuous profitability shifts favor sexed pullets for efficient egg output.
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Iowa
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
Better pullets produced when farmer buys only pullets
The text explains that purchasing sexed pullet chicks yields more reliably hens, but a few cockerels may still be present due to unavoidable errors in sexing. These cockerels can supply the farmer with his own table meat without entering the unprofitable market of selling farm poultry.
Vaccinate Calves At the Right Age
Town cattle producers should vaccinate calves between 4 and 8 months to boost brucellosis resistance and ensure a clean blood test 18 months later. Officials urge official vaccination with ear tattooing and certificate filing, warn against adult vaccination, and note new cattle movement and dairy laws taking effect in 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Herrick
Iowa ‘State College
Herrick
FFA
Robert Fincham
State College Extension
Dairyman
Fort Madison Patriot Began by James G Edwards in 1838
James G Edwards, a young printer from Illinois, launched the Fort Madison Patriot on March 24 1838 with a press purchased from Dr Isaac Galland at Montrose. He later moved to Burlington and started the Burlington Hawkye. The Boy Scouts of America maintains local councils in Japan and Germany for American forces families.
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James G. Edwards
Ilinois
Fort Madison
Isaac Galland
Montrose
Edwards
Burlington
The
Boy Scouts of America
Japan
Germany
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Moines Am
Btlentjes
Strat i Mart
Hostserna
Poland
China
Bett A. Blom
Oskaloosa
Mart Hoeksema
Lesers
Wayne
Xyre
Jack
Van _ Rheenen
Jefferson
Black
Shaw's Farm Hat
Monroe
el Poland
Peter Hokabergen
Cornelius G. van Wyk
Fred Lam
East Franklin
Farmall H Tractor
Delis Nikkel
Leighton
Alto
Herman’ Shilling
Sully
Plano Phone
Ray Robus
John Westercamp
Betty Crocker
Pella High Band
Don Vos
Schimmel Bale
Bee
Wile
M. Vande Voort
Koyker Elentera
Mart Hoeksoma Implements
Harold’ Sack
West Washington
Wayne Research Farm
Frank Tromp Sho
van Gorp
Harrow
Ed Hiemstra
Otley E
Ulrich Meat
Ford Tractor Ferguson
Dearborn
Ferguson
Ferguson Tractor
Wittenburg
Ital
Brom’s
McCormick
Farmall
Cult
International Harvester
New J.D
Sswaite Way Auto CO
Gos
Plymouth
Fleetmaster
Vandermeulen Hoeksema
John Deere
Ford-Ferguson
Ford
Wetmore Hammermill
N. Tractor
Pella Supply Co
Ees
Oliver Tractors
Oliver
van Zee
Brom
Wittenburg Garage
Bakker & Rus
Nemaha
Tir Rus Auto Service
van Gorp Auto Salvage
Et Ford
Washington Real Estate
Tee Lown
New City
Les Broadway
Robert T. Sherwood Real Estate and Farm Loan
Good Corp
Sherwood Real
Y ‘Thomassen
Leo Jonker
Ford J.D
McDeering
Galloway
Kelly Ryan
Owatonna
J.D. Planter
Vandermeulen
Hoeksema
Blackhawk
Forder
Frazer
Dodge
Rudor
Ulrich Motor Co. Pelle’s
Vos
Studebaker
Ceult
Oliver Tractor
Mos Farm Equip
Mercury
Vateanising
Isha
Schiebout
Chevrolet
Buick
Constra
West Iat St
Broadway
Lucy Huber
M. A. Witsenburg
Peace Street
John C. van ‘Arkel
Oskeposa
Chronicle Office
John van Vliet, Jr
Department of Agriculture
c/o Chronicle
B. J. Brom
Van_Gorp Hatchery
Don Cummings
N. N.W
Meyer
Titan and Disston
Gerrit Veldhuizen de Jong
Wilson Jewelry Store
By Robert Osborn
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Bert Barnes
Hattie
John A. de Nooy
Melvin Hugen
Pioneer Editor
Patriot
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