Corn Yield Test Plots 45 Varieties By FFA Boys
The Willis Vande Voort farm hosted a corn test plot where 45 high bred corn varieties were tested by Future Farmers of America students. The study measured moisture, lodging, ear height, and yield, with No 44 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture topping at 95.66 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Vande Voort’s
FFA
Des Moines
U. S. Department of Agriculture
H. H. Turner
Grand Junction
Iowa
Iowa State College
Dockendorf & Sons
Pioneer
F. A
F.F.A
M. M. Dockendorff
Will van de Voort
Warner Vande Voort
Public sale dates listed for several estates and properties
Public sale dates are announced for Houk Estate at 923 Washington street on November 5 for household goods, Jack Van Rees at 408 Oskaloosa street on November 6 for household items, Koen Verrips four miles south of Pella on November 9 for a farm sale, and D Jansz at 305 E. Washington on November 12 for residence items.
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Houk
Washington Street
Jack van Rees
Oskaloosa Street
Koen
Pella
D.jansz
E. Washington
Do Your Duty and Vote at Election Next Tuesday
After a long stretch of mild dry weather the article notes an Indian Summer lingering into November with warm days and few frosts. The piece comments on pears, watermelons, and apples ripening early, pears lingering and apples mellowing, while coal merchants and clothing stores anticipate colder days.
Heeren Details Woodworking In Des Moines Talk
George Heeren spoke at East High Des Moines to a large audience in the manual training shop, sharing practical tips on seasoning handling and working wood. Heeren, noted for practical experience and artistic skill, drew listeners from many walks of life including hobbyists and home workshop enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heeren
Rudolph
Gysbert
East High
Des Moines
George
Mr. Heeren
Apples Too Ripe To Keep In Warm Fall Weather
Early apples such as Jonathan Grimes and Delicious are dead ripe due to unseasonably warm weather. Late winter varieties should store better. keep apples in 26 to 40 degrees F with moist air. Farm storage rooms are often too hot, causing spoilage. Also notes informal gathering of Second Reformed church consistory at L Ver Ploeg home with guests Rev East and Mrs Bast.
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H. E. Nichols
Horticulture Department
Town State College
Jonathan
Grimes
Nichols
Second Reformed Church
L. Ver Ploeg
East
Grand Rapids, Mich
Everywhere Voters Will Go to Polls Next Tuesday
A public notice urges all eligible voters to cast ballots on Tuesday November eighth. The piece notes a calmer, issue focused campaign with respectful conduct among candidates and encourages readers to review candidate statements and photographs to vote intelligently. Transportation assistance is provided for the elderly and busy voters.
Rev John Y Brock Celebrates 30th Year of Ministry
Central College will be represented at the First Reformed Church of Plainfield New Jersey anniversary for Dr John Y Brock pastor of thirty years. President Lubbers sent an invitation and will not attend but a Central College delegate will attend this November 17 event honoring Brock’s long pastorate and his Synodical Committee connections with the college.
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Lubbers
Central College
First Reformed Church of
Plainfield
New Jersey
John Y. Brock
Brock
Pella
Rotary Club to Hear Architect at 6 30 Today
The Rotary Club meets at the college dining room at 6:30 this evening instead of the usual noon luncheon. Prof. W Wilcox nationally recognized architect will be the guest speaker.
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Rotary Club
College
Prof. W. Wilcox
Nater Architect
Arie Meyer Dies at Galesburg October 27 1938
Arie Meyer born in the Netherlands June 16 1880 died at his home south of Galesburg October 27 1938 aged 58 years 4 months 12 days after fifty years in the area. He came to America with his parents at age three and married Josie Van Rheenen February 22 1911. Survived by two children Veda and Donald, wife predeceased him December 13 1930, two sisters Martha Meyer and Mrs John Dickeman and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Christian church in Galesburg with interment at Hewitt Cemetery.
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Arie Meyer
Netherlands
Galesburg
Mr. Meyer
Josie van Rheenen
Veda
Donald
Andrew Schippers
Pella
Martha Meyer
John Dickeman
Sully
Hewitt Cemetery
Chicago to Stage 1938 International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago hosts the 39th International Live Stock Exposition from November 26 to December at the Chicago Stock Yards. Stockmen from 25 states and three Canadian provinces enter 14,000 head across 20 breeds, judged by 47 experts from 17 states plus DC, Canada and England. British judge William J. Cum ber will pick the champion steer. A sheep shearing contest and wool shows highlight the event, with Davis and Teter of Knoxville entering Purebred Polled Shorthorn cattle.Dean Kathleen J. Gillard of Central College leads a forum for Deans of Women at Des Moines Friday.
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Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Canada
States
District of Columbia
Canad
England
United States
Caada
Theale
Berkshire
Smithfield
London
Davis and
Teter
Knoxville
Marion County
Kathleen J. Gillard
Gentral College
Iowa Association of Deans of Women
Des Moines
Iowa
Luther Norsemen Defeat Central 20–12 in Conference Clash
Luther Norsemen overcome Central 20 to 12 as third quarter surge turns game. Ritter returns an interception 80 yards for Luther, Fuhr to Brale nets Central’s second TD, and late Luther drive seals the victory. Kick for extra point fails twice.
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Luther Norsemen
Luther
Ritter
Norse
Fuhr
Brale Central
Central
Norsemen
Fraulein Anny Rutz Lectures On Oberammergau Pilgrimage
Fraulein Anny Rutz of the Oberammergau Passion Play presents an illustrated lecture "A Pil grimage to Oberammergau" at the Central College Lyceum. She describes the play, staging, lighting, and history with 100 colored slides, in English, Tuesday November 8 at 7 30 pm at the high school auditorium. Admission is 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Lyceum
Fraulein Anny Rutz
Oberammergau
Fraulein Rutz
Mary
Joseph Rutz
Christus
America
Alps
Pella
Burial Vault Demonstrates Endurance At Wormhoudts
An Oct 16 1987 report notes Wormhoudt Funeral Home and Embalming Case Company of Burlington Iowa buried a Seal Tite Burial Vault made of steel and insulated. A year and 12 days later a disinterment showed no moisture damage with sugar salt and matches intact, confirming the vault’s water and moisture protection.
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Wormhoudt Funeral Home
Embalming Burial Case Company
Burlington
Iowa
Wormhoudt & Son Furniture
Embalming Case Company
Towa
Curran Leads Aggressive Re-Election Campaign
Dr. Thomas Curran, State Secretary of Agriculture, is the most active campaigner for re-election. A veteran by profession, Curran is completing his first term and has traveled widely as a soldier and civilian in Europe, Asia and South America. Chronicle advertising efforts are noted for producing results.
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Thomas TL. Curran
Curran
Europe
Asia
South America
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F.F.A. Boys
Vande Voort Farm
U. S. No. 44
G. Heeren
Pella F.F
Pioneer Experimental
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Pfisters & If
Pfisters Se
Pfisters Ee A2
Pfisters
Fanks Sie
Turners A
Turners
Ed T. Turners
National
Dockendorf
Dockendorff
William J. Cumber
Rutz
Fraul
Wormhoudt’s
Thomas Curran
Chronicle
Will Blom
Mr. Blom
Will
Carl Ver Steeg
Herbie Blom
Donnie Blom
Carl
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