Neighbor Help On Roose Farm Near Peoria
On April 29 neighbors aided John C. Roose’s farm four miles south of Tainter and five miles southeast of Peoria as Mrs Roose’s illness grew. About 24 acres of corn land were prepared with 10 tractors on May 5 finishing by 4 pm, while others provided coffee and cookies. Roose, a seven year Mahaska Soil District cooperator, thanked relatives and neighbors for the support as he tended his wife and farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Roose
Tainter
Peoria
John C. Vander Hart
Henry Roose
Donald van Wyngarden
Simon Bokhoven
John P. de Jong
Lester van Wyk
Curtis Batey
Ronald Blank
Everett Hol
Ronald Blanke
Joe Rozenboom
John Vander Hart
Don van Wyngarden
Kenneth de Jong
New Sharon
Jeanette Roose
Nellie Vander
Hart
Herman de Jong
Conservation practices advance in Iowa sub-watersheds
The article notes progress in soil conservation with 4.98 miles of diversion terrace and 85 miles of standard terraces. James Paul, assistant commissioner, helped organize two sub watershed groups. In 1951 through the ASC office, 2500 dollars of ACP funds supported waterway development terraces ponds and structures. The State Conservation Commission supplied seed for sod banks and a terracing machine managed by the Speas brothers. A technician spends part time in the area and a 1952 tri-county field day on Donald Runner farm spurred district plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Paul
ASC
State Conservation Commission
Speas Brothers
Donald Runner
SCS
Newton
Iowa
Former Pella Girl Recounts European Sojourn
The writer reflects on studies of Dutch history and travel through Holland. She notes a refugee of marriage upheavals serving as context, praises Keukenhof's 1950 beginnings and its claim as a world flower center, and recounts a return bus trip to Utrecht. The piece ends with a cordial invitation to visitors of Holland.
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Zeeland
Keukenhof
K Eukenhof
Holland
Utrecht
America
Europe
Netherlands
T. Kempkes
Dom Kerk
Dutch Visit Notes From Heideman in the Netherlands
Mrs Mary J Menninga Heideman writes from the Smits Hotel describing meetings with Mr Kempkes for coffee and a gebakje at Keukenhof. She praises the weather and invites readers in Pella to visit Holland, noting anticipation of a pleasant summer.
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Smits Hotel
Kempkes
Keukenhof
Netherlands
Pella
Holland
Mary J. (Menninga) Heideman
Speeding Injuries Rise On United States Roads
Speeding on U S streets and highways last year injured 658000 men women and children across the nation. The report highlights tolls by age and location and calls for enforcement and safety measures.
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U. S
Weekend traffic accidents injure over six hundred eighty thousand
Report shows more than 678000 people sustained injuries in traffic crashes during the weekend period last year. Authorities note high casualty levels across regions, prompting safety campaigns and stricter enforcement to reduce injuries.
Boyers Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Opener Ad
A quirky vintage ad promotes Boyers Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Opener to unclog drainage lines. It promises quick results removing roots paper and organic matter with a low cut and urges readers to get some today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Deep-litter brooding method touted to reduce labor and disease
Robert Mc Vicker, Town State College extension poultryman, says the deep-litter brooding system saves labor and curbs disease losses. Before chicks arrive spread a 2 to 3 inch layer of litter and add 1 to 2 inch layers as the litter becomes dirty or wet.
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Robert Mc
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Dak
Ket
Nellie Vander Hart
Mr. Roose
Vormer Pella
Rolscreen CO
Houston Ave
MR. and
Mrs
Neal Schuring
Vander Zyl & van Zante
Floyd Vander Zyl
Newton Speedway
Paardekooper
Chronicle Farm
Ford van Rheenen
Bill Davis
The
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Wormhoudt’s Presents
Oway
NEW Westinghouse Appliances
Westinghouse
New Westinghouse
New Westinghouse Laundromat
Cormhoory
Jena
Paltzer
Yonven Cinson
Jones
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