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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1942

Page

1

New Corn Drying Plant On Farm Near Kriger Property

A farm east of the Kriger operation received extensive improvements converting an old barn into a corn storage and drying complex. The rebuilt structure now holds 6,000 bushels with a 10,000-bushel capacity, featuring a new foundation, cement floors, a hot air drying system, and storage bins on the second floor. The Pierson home on the same property was recently painted.

Krier Keizer Geone Pierson Pierson

Krizer fertilizer boosts corn yield and business growth

The Krizer operation on a Iowa Missouri farm reports higher yields and earlier maturity from commercial fertilizer. An extended plant upgrade doubles capacity, expands dealer network, and solidifies a thriving corn seed and planting business tied to the Krizer name. Mrs Krizer remains improving after illness.

le Jong Kriroan Alon Ned Krizer

Krizer seed corn enterprise boosts Pella show and farm plant

Next weekend Pella hosts its corn show spotlighting Krizer seed corn, the area’s largest independent seed corn business. The Krizer farm ten miles southeast of Pella on 163 N Wi features a redesigned seed house, a new red roof and shutters, and a second storage building. About 20 000 bushels of corn were harvested this season, with most already dried and ready for shelling and grading as workers tidy the farmstead.

Krizer Pella Krizer Seed Corn Enterprise N. Wi Mr. Krizer Krizers Albert de Jone Krizer Run Kriger de Jong

Corn varieties and yields at Pierson farm in Oskaloosa area

An on page note describes corn grown on the Pierson farm near Oskaloosa by De Jong Vos Memmelaar and Van de Voort. Varieties include 0.13 hybrid, Town 806 former 939, and 306 maturing about ten days earlier. Peter Vos near Leighton reports Iowa 306 yielding about 97 bushels per acre totaling roughly 2600.

Krizer Pierson Oskaloosa’ Canning Co Pierson m Albert de Jong Peter Vos Ben Peterson Barney Memmelaar Warner van de Voort Missouri U. S. 13 U.S. del Leighton Iowa

Barny Memmelaar’s record corn yield per acre rises

Barney Memmelaar grew 4700 bushels of corn with yields ranging from 80 bushels per acre to 153 bushels per acre, marking a significant increase in output.

Barney Memmelaar

Harvey News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Military Enlistments

In Harvey Iowa Reverend and Mrs Fred Martin formerly of Lineville visited the town calling on friends. Miss Irma Test visits Attica Iowa with her parents this weekend. No school Tuesday due to boiler repair but the bell rang next morning. Wesley Bloom Wyles Morgan Clarence Barber and William Burkhart left for the armed forces. About 34 local men have enlisted. Mrs Arbury Geery plans to join her husband in Washington shipyards.

Harvey Fred Martin Lineville Iowa Irma Test Attica Wesley Bloom Wyles Morgan Clarence Barber William Burkhart Armed Forces Our Fair City Arbury Geery Washington

Local notes and visitors report

Mrs. Anna Parsons is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller of Chicago visit Mrs Mills mother Mrs E Shay then depart Sunday morning. William Webb of Forsyth Mo reports heavy rainfall and lake levels rising near the dam. Virginia Platt and Norma Farwell attend the Des Moines teachers convention.

Anna Parsons Raymond Miller Chicago Virginia Platt Norma Farwell Schooter Des Moines

Local Social News From Pella Area Elaborates Community Visits

James C. Dunaway and others are noted at Tool’s Chapel services with McClellan officiating. The column lists residents visiting relatives, attending meetings, and hosting at homes across Pella, Otley, Colfax, and nearby farms, including new baby Glenn Tew and staff changes at the cooperative exchange.

James C. Dunaway Tool McClellan Fiternein Monten Mauleline Vriezelaar Mro H We Ce Timmons Harriet Dean Y Reeves Hime Prairie Aalbers H.W. Vriezelaar Arthur Vrieceliar Pfister Monroe Juke van Hulzen Dena Jennie Andrew Gerrit van Hulzen Pelli Gerrit Matthew Oliver Larry Neal Heemstra Edgar Ross Little Joan C.D. Vander Ploeg Wallace Gye Cruker Lowi Frank Aalbers Glenn Tew Ter Louw Nancy Ann Elmer Voxel Tanura Harry van Zee Judith Ann Colfax Leona Tew Barmens Otley John Vansem Dauhter Jeanette Lena Stevens TV. Wrateliar Leonard Tiemstra Eddyville Oskaloost Hiemstra Clifford de Joni Leo Fred Melba Oskaloosa Elmer Vogelaar Lenora Effie Heemstra Pella High Tihter Ur Und i

Home Entertainment Replacing Sunday Country Rides

A Tow a Child Welfare Research Station note from The State University of Towa urges American families to seek home‑based amusements to save tires and fuel for the war effort. It highlights darts, ping pong, checkerboards, popcorn poppers, radios, books, and family projects as wholesome, cooperative diversions for parents and children alike.

Joey Mary Towa

Free Book Warns About Piles and Colon Troubles

Neglected piles fistula and colon troubles can spread infection. Learn about rheumatic and other chronic conditions. Write today for a 122 page free book from Learn facta McCleary Clinic B1101 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Mo.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

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