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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
10
May days list auctions, farm land sales and a flood of merchant ads from Pella area listings. Hardware, seed, feed, and machinery dealers promote tractors, plows, seed corn, and lawn mowers while auctions and real estate offers highlight farm properties near Pella and surrounding towns.
The Polk Peppy Pals 4-H Club will hold a bake sale at Vanden bergs Meat Market beginning at m., Saturday May 3 in Knoxville Iowa. Also notice of a will hearing set for May 12 at 10:00 am in Marion County District Court Knoxville Town.
By order of Lake Prairie Township Trustees Marion County Iowa bonds will be sold at 8:00 PM May 5 1962 at the American Legion Hall Pella. Twenty ten year bonds up to 5 percent interest 650 each dated April 22 1952 to fund fire fighting equipment and maintenance. Bids require five percent par value certified check and may be rejected. Information from John R Van Gorp Clerk. Executors seek sealed bids for a Mahaska County Iowa farm with 100 acres located near Pella due by June 6 1952.
City of Pella offers free garbage pickup to residents who sign up at the city office. No pickup without registration. Pickup days noted as Mondays west of Main Street, with directions clarifying street layout and can lids set out early. Contact J Robertus at phone ending 65 on 21 for details.
A terse classified list notes several antique and near new vehicles including a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe four door with Power Glide, low mileage, a 1950 Ford F-2 express body, a 1947 Hudson four door in near new condition, a 1946 Dodge 1 ton with duals, a 1946 Jongena Hcast 1 ton, a 1941 Dodge long wheelbase truck in excellent condition, and a 1941 US Motor Co dealer listing on The Square.
Lead arsenate treatment at 1 pound per 100 feet reduces earthworm populations in lawns. The treatment also lessens damage from sod web worms and helps control white grub infestations.
Treating garden seed with Spergon or Arasan is good insurance against seed rooting fungi, say pathologists at Iowa State College.
Marion County farmers should watch for the sweet clover weevil as seedlings push above ground. Tiny light brown insects feed at night, leaving crescent shaped chewing marks. spraying with 1 pound of actual DDT per acre is advised, and fields at edges should be treated together to prevent migration.
Mr and Mrs C Boerelyn and their son express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for cards letters and visits during Mr Boerelyns treatment in Michigan. They also thank those who helped on the farm and give praise to God for restoration.
Sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for prayers letters flowers and cards during recent illness. Grateful for Elders from the Third Church and ministers from nearby churches who visited and prayed. Louis Van Heukelom.
A poetic note describes tulips blooming along streets and crowds gathering to enjoy petals and beauty. It mentions a surprise tied to purchasing items like gasoline or oil but the exact offer and terms are unclear. The tone is whimsical and promotional.
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