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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

2

Local notes from Pella area residents visit and events

Local news gathers visits and travels of residents including Mrs. John T. Klein in Orange City and A D Goodkin in Des Moines. It notes a birth at Leighton, property projects, farm and business moves, dental convention in Des Moines, and various social visits to relatives and friends.

John T. Klein Orange City Mrs M. T. Klein This City E. L. Hoeven Mary Ann Alton Pella W. J. Bruinekool Kate Beard California Bellingham Washington Canada John Boersijn Grundy Center Gerrit

Peace Contest at College Draws Six Institutions

The annual oratorical Peace contest was held Friday evening in the chapel with delegates and coaches from six state institutions present. John Paulson of Penn College won first for "Perseverance," Miss Battalda Mahler of Drake second for "Achieving World Peace," and a third-place tie between Robert Wick of Iowa State Teachers College and Spencer De Jong of Central. Cle Meyers and Graf Palm represented Simpson and Luther College. A reception at Dunn Cottage followed, with Wayne Schakel and Helen Dickson performing.

John Paulson Penn College State Teachers College P. Hapgood Powers Hapgood Columbia Conserve Company of Indianapolis Pella Ezra Temple Chapel Central Seattle Memphis

Sickness and Illness Report From Local Families

Mrs Gerrit Ryken recovering after eye removal operation three weeks ago. I M Turnipseed critically ill in Des Moines after second stroke. death momentarily expected. Rev Bernie Mulder ill during sermon, improved and outdoors. Mary Kuyper seriously ill at 410 Liberty. Leon Monster still uses crutches after ladder accident two months ago. Mrs Fred Lankelma slightly indisposed Sunday. Rev Ralph Nordlund unable to fill pulpit due to throat trouble. Richard Goad back at Lincoln school after three weeks illness. I J Beerends resumed duties at Farmers Co op after weeklong illness. Mrs J H Van Spankeren seriously ill with heart trouble at Main Street home.

Gerrit Ryken I. M. Turnipseed Ernest and Dale Turnipseed Irene McCarger Des Moines Bernie Mulder Mary Kuyper Liberty Street Leon Monster Fred Lankelma Ralph Nordlund Baptist Church Richard Goad Lincoln School I. J Beerends Farmers Co-op J. H. H. “van Spankeren Main Street

Facts For Farmers: Pulpwood Markets and Plant Care

Extension forester warns cutting too much pulpwood without an assured market risks waste as decay follows quickly. Poultry manure nourishes gardens but can burn roots if overapplied. Store freshly cut seed properly to avoid seed decay and heat buildup. Sand or sulphur aids drying of cut surfaces and avoid direct sun on seed potatoes. Overgrazing pastures risks parasite buildup and diminished horse health.

Virgi Extension U. S. Department of Agricure

Dr Carl Aschenbrenner Attends Des Moines Eye Clinic

Dr Carl Aschenbrenner was in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday attending an eye ear and nose clinic.

Carl Aschenbrenner Des Moines

Farm guidance and labor perquisites from mid century bulletin

The article discusses manure management on slopes to reduce parasites in pastures and suggests rotating pastures and stock types. It notes stable cleanliness and elevated feed storage to cut fly nuisance. It also reports on Bureau of Agricultural Economics findings: lodging and other perquisites are highly valued by noncasual farm workers, with casual labor receiving higher daily earnings but fewer perks. A reflective note on thrift and budgeting closes.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Wabash Time Table Notes Howell Iowa Trains

Westbound Trains 472 and 473 run Des Moines to Keokuk and Eldon respectively while 474 and 475 run Des Moines to Eldon daily except Sunday. Local freight must be at station by 5:00 p m the evening before. Local freights carry passengers. Four South Carolina legislators recently had a Negro bootlegger arrested for fraud in a failed delivery case.

Des Moines Keokuk Eldon Howell Iowa Harvey South Carolina

Dance Fools Dance at Strand Theater OpensWednesday

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Joan Crawford in a glamorous dramatic film set in Chicago, with underworld and newspaper life as a backdrop. Lester Vail co stars with a notable supporting cast, featuring lavish scenes including a nocturnal lingerie swimming party and a silver-clad nightclub dance number.

Strand Theater Metro-Goldwyn- Meyers Joan Crawford Miss Crawford Chicago Metropolis Aurania Rourerol Richard Schayer Harry Beaumont Earl Foxe Parnell B. Pratt Hale ‘Hamilton Natalie Moorhead Joan Mars Russell Hopton

Humus and moisture needed for fertile soil

Commercial fertilizers won't give satisfactory results in the garden unless the soil is well supplied with humus and moisture. Turning under green crops or coarse manure will furnish humus and increase the moisture holding power of the soil.

Interest in Sea-Island Cotton Rises on Premiums

Interest in sea-island cotton is reviving due to premiums offered for its long-staple variety.

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