Falls plowing scarce around Pella amid dry, hard soil
The country around Pella suffers from late summer drought with plowing nearly impossible since August rains ceased. Report notes one plowed field, a mass of dry, stone-like soil, and villagers recount winds that damaged corn varieties open pollinated and hybrid with limited yield prospects. The De Geest farm fire leaves ashes and a rebuild planned. nearby regions show growing tenant. many new corn cribs rise to store the forthcoming harvest. Castorff farm reports hybrid corn at about seventy bushels per acre.
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Pella
John Langerak
Fred Castorff
Sully
Melvin Schultz
Mr. Castorff
Mr. Schultz
Handy "Hybrid" Tractor At Castorff’s Farm
A curious tractor blends a Model T Ford motor with wheels from various sources. Fred Castorff Melvin Schultz and hired hands use it often for odd farm jobs while another heavy tractor handles heavier work. The charming young daughter of Melvin Schultz sits proudly on the tractor.
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Fred Castorff
Melvin Schultz
Castorffs
Melvin Schultz Photo Featured in Local Farm Scene
Melvin Schultz and his daughter pose on a tractor for a family photo. Roy Rohrdanz, brother-in-law of George Van Gorkom of Pella, stands nearby in the rural portrait. The article notes a large barn recently built with a 52 by 52 foot main area and a 16 by 62 foot lean-to, plus electricity service routing issues and Iowa Southern Utilities delivering power to a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rohrdanz
George van Gorkom
Pella
Galesburg
Iowa Southern Utilities
Oil heated homes on Iowa farm and new houses
The article describes a 480 acre Iowa farm with 440 on site and 40 elsewhere, noting little leasing time. It highlights Fred Castorff building four new homes on another farm, a modern insulated home with oil heat and electricity, and compares coal and oil heating costs. It also mentions electricity from Iowa Southern Utilities and clover crop conditions between Galesburg and Sully.
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Man
Schultz
Fred Castorff
Sully
Castorfts
Iowa Southern Utilities
North Country
Beautiful Castorff Farm Home Near Sully
The Castorffs home west of Sully is well kept with a tidy yard and fence. The house appears comfortable, reflecting the friendly spirit of the occupants. It is modern and oil heated, with little need for fuel on the farm.
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Sully
Farmers weigh old methods against binders in corn harvest
Melvin Schultz notes corn binders leave down stalks and risk loss if rain delays gleaning. Castorffs field uses tractors and a converted Model T for light work while storing corn in sturdy new cribs. Gerrit Van Zee reports 40 bushels per acre when wind-damaged corn is cut for silage. Rohrdanz family has Iowa Southern Utilities electrical service as Roy plans to tie.
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Sully
Galesburg
Roy Rohrdanz
Melvin Schultz
Fred Castorff
Gerrit K. van Zee
Neighborhood farmers discuss hybrid corn choices and soil care
In a German ancestry neighborhood, residents debated whether hybrid corn is best for a short season. Most favored early maturing hybrids for quick drydown, while some preferred yellow dent despite later maturation. They agreed hybrids resist strong winds. Gerrit Van Zee and Will Langerak advocate feeding local grain and preserving soil fertility.
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Gerrit K. van Zee
Will Langerak
Accident in Corn Field Fatality for Lester Gause
Lester H Gause aged 28 died at 5 30 o'clock Wednesday evening in Mahaska hospital Oska loosa after a hitch between a wagon and corn picker broke and struck him on the head He was working with his brother Lory at the time Physicians found no skull fracture but the head injury proved fatal He is survived by his wife three children parents and four brothers Funeral services will be held Friday at Lynnville Friends church Grinnell Herald-Register
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Lester
H. Gause
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Lory
Harvey Gause
Nancy
Jean
Charles Wayne
Lowell
Grinnell College
Dwight
Ralph
Elwin
Vern
Lynnville“ Friends Church
Grinnell Herald-Register
Town to Country Harvest Day Plans Announced
Town officials announce Town to Country Harvest Day to be held Sunday in Town on November 20. The event will feature a community-wide drive to collect produce and goods for local families, with volunteers coordinating pickups and distribution across multiple neighborhoods.
Rural church day to be observed across Iowa farms
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation officials announce the annual event will be observed in hundreds of rural churches and communities. More than 1,000 associate clergy members will be asked to cooperate with special services. City residents will be invited to visit rural churches and neighboring farmers during the day.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa and Pella Honored by Iowa Society
Towa City Iowa Oct 27 The State Historical Society of Iowa honors Oskaloosa and Pella for achievements in preserving local history and cultural heritage with recognition from the statewide organization.
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Towa City
the State Historical Society of
Iowa
Local group elects life members and officers
The Oskaloosa Herald reports a group elected three life members and additional officers. Names listed include Leroy E. Corlett of Oskaloosa and George Heeren Jr. and Dr J J Syben of Pella, with other Cummings of Oskaloosa also noted. Chronicle office advertises 500 yellow second sheets for 40 cents.
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Leroy E. Corlett
Oskaloosa
Narcy
1. Cummings
George Heeren, Jr
J. J. Syben
Gay Pella
Oskaloosa Herald
Chronicle
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Durocs
James Huyser
Virgil Boat
Arthur Beyer
Berkshire
Otley
Ralph van Rheenen
Poland
China
Reasnor
Rohrdanz
Cule
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M. C. Verhey, D. O
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Verhey
Walnut Bldg
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