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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
1
A feature on the Krizer farm near Kiers highlights its beauty both day and night with glowing neon, plus a look at seed corn operations. Newt H. Krizer and Willis Krizer run the seedhouse, expanding capacity to eight thousand bushels, aided by agents and partners.
The article profiles N J Krizer and local growers near Pella Iowa expanding seed corn efforts since 1940. It notes acreages rising to 2400, four farmers including Harney Memmelaar Ben Peterson and Dan Donaldson, with Vande Voort's 3 acres yielding 1 5 bushels per acre and Memmelaar at 60 bushels. Krizer emphasizes proven hybrids, plant food use, and rapid yield gains across fields despite drought, with some farmers adopting his methods.
The Krizer farm shows a new seedhouse addition with eight thousand corn capacity. Corn moves from trailer by elevator to bins and is dried by gravity aided by warmed air in regulated temps. Seed corn is sorted, with best placed in separate bins and a high percentage of small cars noted due to hot weather affecting pollination.
Rain and extreme heat shaped the harvest as corn planted in May neared pollination. A corn load was picked and photographed before binning. Krizer family features in a kitchen shot while Krizers and seedhouse workers enjoy a visit, with note of hens laying and turkey ventures.
Walnuts falling from Towa trees can be planted to grow new trees says Guy R. Ramsey extension forester at Towa State College. Plant nuts soon while they are fresh and avoid drying. plant at a depth about their diameter to prevent deep planting and improve germination.
Planting walnuts should occur where there is no risk from squirrels or other rodents during winter. Walnuts grow well in Iowa on good soil with ample moisture and good drainage. Avoid planting on rough or badly eroded land to ensure healthy trees.
Rural and village teachers met in Knoxville High School on Saturday morning October 25 to discuss and demonstrate the use of units in public schools. Wilma Rinehart Martha Whaley Luella Bebout presented oral reports and mimeographed units. Marjorie Litton distributed a science unit used in Scott School for lower grades, signaling the start of a series of in service improvement meetings.
Doris Lee and eight pupils from Otley lower room led a health lesson on teeth for visiting teachers. The demonstration formed part of a broader unit by Miss Lee, with copies shared for future use. The group planned a phonics session for the next meeting on Saturday morning November 22.
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