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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

13

Hotel Pella Undergoes Face Lift and Redesign

Len Nyhardt, current owner, modernizes Hotel Pella with redecorated guest rooms featuring deep red and green carpeting, ivory ceilings, new paint, updated iron beds, blond headboards, Venetian blinds, and new lighting. Some rooms receive rose or chartreuse accents. new bedspreads and refined furniture complete the update. The historic bric built hotel was moved to its current site during construction and Nyhardt has led the property for seven years.

Pella Len Nyhardt Hollywood J. C. Penney Commun Eke Nyhardt

Rabies Prevalence and Control Urged in Iowa

Rabies remains widespread in Iowa with forty cases reported to the Iowa State Department of Health in the first two months. Children were bitten by dogs in two communities as experts urge local governments to enforce vaccination and stray-pet control. Alick warns farm areas lack regulations, while Herrick stresses careful confinement of animals and prompt anti rabies treatment if exposure occurs.

Iowa Iowa State Department of Health John B. Herrick Seers Ees Towa Beate Fe Rorala Civic Herrick Alick

Rabies Advice for Pet Owners and Public Safety

Officials urge prompt medical consultation after a bite and yearly vaccination of pets in the absence of regulations. Dr. Herrick notes widespread rabies among wildlife and warns farm dogs and cats face high exposure, urging cooperation with conservation officers to destroy infected dens.

Towa Wild Herrick

Witzenberg and Bruxvoort to Sell Farm Implements

Arnold Witsenberg and Jake Bruxvoort announce a full Cockshutt equipment line from their Bellevue Ohio to Ontario Canada garage. The store offers 200 modern machines including 4 power air tractors, 26 implements such as planters, combines, drills, plows, harrows, rakes, harvesters and blowers.

Arnold Witsenberg Jake Bruxvoort Sea Geet Dears The Cockshutt Seca Company Pat Bel Bellevue Ohio Ontario Canada Branford Witsenberg Garage Cary

Pond Owners May Apply for Bluegills Bass Until May First

Pond owners may apply for bass and bluegill stocking through the Conservation Commission with a May 1 deadline. Eligible ponds must be at least 1/4 acre, 8 feet deep, fenced and free of rough fish. Applications go to local conservation officers or the Des Moines offices at East 7th and Court. If approved, fish arrive mid June to mid July and are distributed by county. One hundred bass per surface acre, bluegills stocked in fall. delivery varies by pond size and location.

Concernation Commission Conservation Commission East 7Th and Court Des Moines

Monroe Student Bonnie Van Wyk Nominated for Farm Bureau Scholarship

Bonnie Van Wyk of Route 1 Monroe has been selected for an Iowa Farm Bureau Federation interview for the scholarship. She and three district peers will be interviewed in Des Moines on April 4 with results announced afterward. Two winners will receive 140 dollars yearly for two years for elementary teaching preparation. The remaining two will serve as alternates.

Bonnie van Wyk Route 1 Monroe Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Des Moines

Runaway truck damages home in Redding incident

A fuel stop escalated when a truck broke away and rolled into the Harold Combs residence in Redding, causing damage to the structure and prompting emergency responders to the scene.

Redding Harold Combs

Voice of the Public urges youth needs and societal reform

Frances Ray Ralaton of Washington argues that youth possess mental and physical potential requiring outlets and recognition. She notes adults slow to see the problem, cites lack of guidance leading to escapades, and calls for reevaluating society to value youth as the flower of civilization.

South Sevie Frances Ray Ralaton Washington

Teachers to Attend SE A Convention in Ames April 2

Ames will host the Central District of the Town State Education association for its annual convention on Saturday April 2. Speaker W M Ostenberg Salina Kans will address the assembly on Teachers Glory Road. Awards entertainment includes Ames High Concert band and Des Moines Barber Shop Singing group. Counties represented include Boone Dallas Greene Grundy Hardin Jasper Lucas Madison Marion Marshall Polk Poweshiek Story Tama Warren and Wayne.

Ames W. M. Ostenberg Salina Kans Qur S. Winters Oak Park Inl Glory Road Jarther Shop Melody Ames High Des Moines Barber Shop Singing In America, Incorporated Boone Dallas Greene Grundy Hardin Jasper Lucas Madison Marion Marshall Polk Poweshiek Story Tama Warren Wayne

Morning Sun Fence Marks 75 Years In Service

Morning Sun celebrates a barbed wire fence that has stood for 75 years as a feature in a national trade magazine front cover, highlighting its enduring utility and recognition.

Morning Sun

Farmers in Jasper County Find Farm Ponds Solve Water Needs

The Jasper County Soil Conservation Service notes seventeen farm ponds built in 1954, with J Merrill Anderson of Malaka Township creating a gravity fed pond supplying livestock water and a pressure system to outlying buildings. Ponds offer fire protection recreation fish production and waterfowl benefits. Contact Jasper or Marion County District offices for guidance.

Jasper County J. Merrill Anderson Malaka Township Merrill Soil Conservation Service Anderson Jasper Soil Conservation District Court House Newton Iowa Marion County Knoxville

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