Borer Count in Marion County Doubled in 1949
Marion County farmers face a growing corn borer threat based on the fall survey by federal and state entomologists. Marion records 590 borers per 100 stalks, up about 100 percent, with neighboring counties also showing high infestation. Entomologist Leo Waggoner and ISU’s H M Harris urge plowing, careful field management, and eventual chemical control to reduce losses, noting next year's population could be even higher if weather favors eggs.
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Marion County
Leo Waggoner
Mahaska County
Lucas
Warren
Jasper County
H. M. Harris
Iowa State College
State Entomologist
Iowa
Harris
Close call as Wesley Esther idge hangs from grain bin
Four year old Wesley Esther idge of Laurens removed a board to slide into a grain bin. His head became stuck at the opening and he hung there until his mother arrived, freeing him before harm occurred, saving his life.
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Wesley Estheridge
Laurens
Wesley
Remsen bowler nets identical 163 in all three games
Merlin Delperdang of Remsen finished a bowling session with three consecutive games totaling 163 in each. In every game he recorded one "blow" and one "sprite" as part of the quirky score detail.
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Merlin Delperdang
Remsen
Pella Boy Goes Air Force Enlists for Four Years
Herbert J. Rumbaugh of 218 Carson Street Pella Iowa waited a year before enlisting in the United States Air Force for four years. He enlisted on October 24 1949 at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas to begin Basic Training. His brother Sgt Marvin G. Rumbaugh also serves at Lackland as an instructor, boosting family representation in the Air Force.
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Hbaugh
United States Air Force
Herbert
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Air Force
Rumbaugh
Sgt
Marvin G. Rumbaugh
Ten Marion County Schools Benefit From Lunch Program
The federal government funded a large share of meals for 1,838 students in 10 Marion County schools during the prior year. Students paid 23 cents per meal while the government contributed $9,866.56, with five towns and five rural schools listed among participants. The county also received commodity distributions such as apples and peanut butter, with total Iowa funds for school lunches reaching $1,163,762 this year.
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Marion County
Pleasantville
Bussey
Tra~cy
Attica
Dallas
Harvey
Hamilton
Marysville
Flagler
Red Rock
Sylvia F. Platts
Iowa
Managing Farms Right Paid Well
A 1948 summary of 770 Iowa farms shows high profit farms earned far more from management. High profit farms averaged 11,936 in gross profits per man, produced 77 bushels per acre, and returned 162 per 100 feed fed, with greater labor input and efficient management across size, crops, livestock, and expenses.
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Iowa
Agriculture Department of
Iowa State
H. B. Howell
Howell
Monona Gardener Produces Huge Carrot Monster
F. E. Lestina of Monona grew a remarkable garden carrot described as a monster. The vegetable measured 11 inches in length with 17 inches around at the top and 8 inches at the base, weighing just under five pounds.
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F. E. Lestina
Monona
Scrap Book Chronicles of New London World War II Clerks
Mrs. W. C. Carson of New London maintains a unique scrap book series. It gathers clippings about New London residents who served in World War II. The three volumes span thousands of articles in strict chronological order.
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W. C. Carson
New London
Tests Show Best Wheat Varieties In Iowa Yields
Pawnee Iohardi and Minter winter wheat varieties led 1949 Iowa State College tests with Pawnee performing best in southern and central Iowa while northern areas suffered from winter killing. Tohardi did well in northern and southern sections. Minter yielded slightly less than Pawnee and Tohardi. Average winter wheat acreage rose above 1948 and 1938 47 averages, but yields and total production lagged 1948 though above the 10 year average. Leaf rust and cold snaps cut yields despite maturity near time.
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Pawnee
Minter
Towa
R. E. Atkins
College Agronomist
Iowa
Atkins
Facts About Your School Highlight Local Programs
A school bulletin outlines 27 practice teachers at the high school level and a limited number in grades. It notes a future broadcast of a program titled Schools in Action on WOI stations, with a 2 45 Monday time slot and an upcoming all high school play on December 7 and 8. The Webster Building gained a playground equipment box from the Pella Rotary Club, to be used on an honor system.
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Boys Glee Club
WOI
PHS
Haynes
Pella
Exan Ife
Hool
Hawkeye
Johnnie
Wheat yields dip as rust and dry spell impact spring varieties
Late arrivals caused damage and very low yields across spring wheat varieties. Winter wheat typically outperforms spring sown grain by several bushels per acre even in normal seasons. Early drought and heavy leaf rust reduced output of later maturing spring wheat, with Mida and Rival emerging as the better performers for Tow.
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Atkins
Mida
Rival
Garden Chapel Open House Dedication Ceremony Highlights
Open House on Thursday November 10 1949 celebrated the dedication of a new Garden Chapel by the New Co operative arden Chapel. Visitors overflowed into the afternoon with hospitality and socializing. Evening program featured prayer music select tor tions and speakers including Mr John Connolly III of Des Moines and Mr Oscar Winger of Decorah. Reuben Schakel dedicated the chapel and 325 members enjoyed lunch and tokens after the programs. The State Federation of Co operative Burial Associations met in Pella with eight organizations and 48 directors attending later.
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Arden Chapel
Simon Terlouw
Milton
Edna Hen
Elea Munema
Reuben Schakel
John Connolly III
Des Moines
Oscar Winger
Decorah
Iowa
State Federation
Wm. de Bruyn
Andrew Terlouw
State Federation of Cooperative Burial Associations
Pella
Social Security benefits eligibility notice in Des Moines Iowa
Delay in applying for Old Age and Survivors Insurance may cause loss of earned money for a retired worker and family or survivors. If you may be eligible, act now and apply at the Social Security Administration Office 618 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
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Social Security Administration
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Making Democracy Work in Pella Schools
In Pella schools during American Education Week the Citizenship program aimed to foster daily democratic habits. Teachers were urged to spot chances to teach citizenship, using score cards, permanent records, and awards like Hawkeye programs to honor student leaders. The plan emphasizes attitudinal growth, responsible behavior, and real-life accountability beyond classroom walls.
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Pella
Supt
C. Buerkens
Polla
Hawkeye Boys
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