Locals news from Pella and surrounding areas
Local notes report letters from Lt. Philip Sybenga in Salina Kansas and sightings of him in a bomber sortie over PollTown on March 10. Residents visit, hospital updates, births, births and siblings, military moves, and travel by relatives unfold through many names and places including Mahaska and Oskaloosa.
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Eight States to Vote to Teacher Retirement Laws
Iowa teachers face retirement law votes as eight of eleven midwest states discuss similar measures. Secretary Agnes Samuelson notes two Iowa districts adopted local retirement systems in recent elections, with Mason City and Waterloo approving by wide margins. Only about 13 percent of Iowa teachers are covered so far, leaving 82 percent without a plan. The Iowa School Code Commission backs a social security bill to fix gaps.
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Spaniel Hero Tom Warns Family Fire In Fenton
The Henry Schulte family of Fenton was awakened by Spaniel Tom who barked as smoke filled bedrooms. The dog alerted residents as a fire destroyed three business places causing about 50000 dollars in damages. This was Fenton’s second large blaze after 1938 when four businesses burned.
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Woman Survives Night Trapped in Farm Cave Near Onawa
A woman living on a farm near Onawa spent about 17 hours locked inside a cave after the door swung shut. Her hired man, returning from the blizzard, heard a voice and found her alive but cold and uninjured. She plans to take precautions to avoid a repeat incident.
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Flood Disease Prevention Urged in Iowa Water Safety Notice
Iowa state health department urges flood affected residents to act now to prevent typhoid and intestinal infections spread via contaminated water. Emphasizing use of public water when possible, and boiling water if needed, it lists steps to disinfect private wells with chlorine products and prolonged contact time, with guidance to store and treat water and seek further information from the public health engineering division in Des Moines.
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A Few Lines On Old Age and Health of a Local Attorney
The Miller South Dakota Gazette recounts Dr. J H Cole an 88 year old attorney who remains active and youthful in spirit. It notes local age milestones including Matt Wagner’s 100th birthday and reflects on aging with humor and community ties. The piece uses local references Agar Enterprise Sully county and Texan history to frame aging.
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Odd Valor in a Forward-Looking Pension Era
A reflective column notes aging veterans from an earlier era now on pension rolls, clothed in knee pants, and living with quiet pride. The piece suggests value and worth are distributed across all ages, and life remains an odd, unpredictable proposition.
Central Students Discussed Foreign Affairs at Iowa U
Three Central students Maxine Hennink Phyllis Godown and Loraine Webber joined peers from Coe Cornell Simpson Augustana Wheaton and the University for a Student Senate on United States foreign policy at the State University Sessions covered by WSUI featured ten committees debating and presenting resolutions including policy toward Germany and liberated countries A luncheon with University President Hancher capped the event Loraine Webber earned top ranking in discussions and five minute policy speeches tomorrow a group will travel to Cedar Rapids for the IA JC Association meeting
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Civilians Sought for Naval Station Ottumwa Employment
Ottumwa Iowa naval base seeks hundreds of civilians to replace enlisted men over three months. Captain K B Salisbury announces compliance with Navy orders to maximize civilian manpower. Lt D C Gatehouse notes many departments will exceed 50 percent civilian staffing by summer with 169 jobs open in Assembly and Repair shops. The base already employs 400 civil service workers plus 100 in Ship's Service and aims to hire over 260 more before June 1, with a hopeful target of 100 by then.
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Drench Now for Worms in Sheep
Iowa sheep and lambs should be treated for nodule worms before turning out. Dr. K. W. Stouder of Iowa State College notes the worms harm vitals and render intestines poor for surgical sutures. Phenothiazine, given as a half ounce per lamb and one ounce per mature sheep, removes adult worms and stomach worms but not tapeworms or flukes. Use tablets with water or mix bulk chemical with molasses then warm water. drench each animal with a dose syringe or bottle for best results.
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Coast Guard Cutter Crew Saluted By Manila Natives
Aboard a Coast Guard cutter in Manila troops report weary arms and aching jaws from a city-wide welcome. Natives cheered with a Good morning and Hello sir as servicemen met broad smiles and a rising wave of goodwill. One sailor admitted the constant smiles are wearing him thin.
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Rainfall totals in Pell reported for March
Total rainfall for March in Pell reaches 2.80 inches with a peak of 1.02 inches on March 15. A recent storm dropped 0.20 inches from Sunday night to Monday night.
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Peoria News Highlights Local Church Youth Programs
Peoria youths gathered at the church basement for a Bible leader’s appreciation after two years in charge. A short program and games followed, with Rev R I Haan and family as supper guests. Nearby, Henry Vander Voort’s furlough visit sparked a family gathering in Otley.
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