Iowa Falls Wins New Industry Through Community Effort
The Iowa Falls community secured Boyz Harness Company, promising 70 to 100 jobs and about 300000 dollars more in local wages. Citizens purchased over 250000 dollars in stock for the industrial development in a single week, showing teamwork and strong local support. The editorial notes this success mirrors Pella’s hospital effort, underscoring the power of determination and cooperation.
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Iowa Falls
Boyz Harness Company
Industrial Development Corporation
Pella
Memories of the Past in the Chronicle Editorial
Nostalgic reflection on school days and teachers from a Chronicle editorial dated half a century ago. The piece recalls the old schoolhouse, smiling faces, and the swift passage of years, urging readers to cherish family, friends, and life before time slips away. It laments former classmates scattered and some gone, as the setting sun nears.
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Chronicle
Prevent Mower Accidents Advised by Health Dept
The Iowa State Department of Health urges safe mower use. Clear the area of people especially children, rake debris, and turn off the motor when leaving or reaching under the deck. Wear closed toe shoes and learn controls before operating and cooling the engine before fueling. Always read instructions and act safely.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Radio Telemetering System Planned for Red Rock Reservoir
The Rock Island District seeks bids for phase one of a radio and hydrologic telemetering system for Red Rock Reservoir. The setup includes a 275 ft tower, an 8 by 8 ft base building, a field base station, a Kalona relay, and a Rock Island receiver. six telemetering stations will auto report river stages to base and dam offices.
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Red Rock Reservoir
Rock Island
Red Rock
Corps of En
Gineers
Coralville Reservoir
Mitter
Kalona
Iowa
Clock Tower
Illinois
Corps of Engine Fire
Des Moines River flow measurements near Tracy and Ottumwa
Des Moines River at Tracy twelve miles below the dam site to measure flow below the dam Cedar Creek near Bussey to measure flow of this tributary Des Moines River at Ottumwa as main purpose of the reservoir to protect Ottumwa from damaging floods South River south of Ackworth to measure flow of that river.
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Des Moines
Raccoon River
Raccoon
Middle River
Indianola
South River
Ackworth
Tracy
Cedar Creek
Bussey
Ottumwa
Telemetering Stations Linked to Power Lines and Batteries
All six telemetering stations will connect to nearby electric power lines and will also be equipped with batteries. The battery backup could keep the equipment operating for up to 72 hours if power fails.
Don Bogaards Recital at Orange City May 7
Northwestern College senior Don Bogaards from Pella presented an organ recital at the American Reformed Church in Orange City on Sunday May 7 at 4 00 pm. It opened with Franck Choral in 5 Major and included Rinck Rondo Mesiaen Prayer from Christ Ascending to His Father and Sowerby Pageant.
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Don Bogaard
Northwestern College
Pella
American Reformed Church of
Orange City
Bogaards
Frank Jowett
Don Bogaards
Cesar Franck
Johann Christian Heirich Rinck
Christ
Oliver Messiaen
Leo Sowerly
Campfire Fund Drive Successful in Local Program
Campfire fund drive raised about $620 through personal letters. Directors and finance committee called it a great success and thanked contributors. The only other fund-raiser for the Campfire program is annual candy sales.
Suds Problem at Nashua River Dam Creates Slick Scene
A freak spectacle at Nashua saw the Cedar River below the dam tangled with giant suds. Decomposed plant life on the river bottom was stirred by high water and a chemical action. Water pouring through the dam gates produced thick foamy churns several feet deep.
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Nashua
Cedar River
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Pella Publishing, Inc
H. H. Sadler
Chm
M. M. de Zwarte
Pres
Dean Sadler
Iisuted
Franklin Pella
UN Press ‘Association
Asgh Clarign
Tri-County
F.T.D
Florist Telegraph Delivery
Out of
de Jong
Paardekooper
Fearless Mite
Witte
Box RE
Pella Chronicle
SUDS
Newton Sale CO
Earl
Bill Shields
Mastercraft
Flexsteel
Martinsville
Wormhouxy
Biglow Carpets
PAOLI
Motorola TV
Bradley & Lamps
Midwest
Luallabye Baby Furniture
Kuehne Dinettes
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