02 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
1
Directory lists faculty and staff at Central College with titles from Associate Professor to President. Names include Anderson Lenough to Prisons Harriet Quinn, plus roles in Bible music education library science chemistry history and more, reflecting institutional range.
Iowa State College reports Logan Van Sittert son of Mr and Mrs Will Van Sittert of Pella has pledged Sigma Nu. Logan is a freshman in engineering at Ames and Carl Ver Steeg and Dr W C Ver Ptoeg are connected as members and alumni. Also notes Open House at First Christian Reformed church parsonage today with 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and refreshments by Ladies Aid.
Fall is ideal for dandelions and broad leaf weeds in lawns says E. P. Sylvester, former extension weed control specialist. The best time is mid to late September when drift risks to nearby plants are lower and older weeds respond to stronger sprays like 2.4-D. Use 70 to 85 degrees, mark lanes with string to avoid over spraying, and measure concentrate carefully for even coverage.
The article explains spraying methods for 2 4 D use with a sprinkling can or knapsack sprayer, noting drift risks and waste. It advises reseeding, regular fertilization, heavy watering, and high mowing to fill gaps, plus strict handling and cleaning of equipment and clothing to avoid plant injury.
Four year old Graig Hanson was found at the top of a 120 foot Palmer water tower. Two men rescued him after he performed balancing stunts, thrilling watchers yet causing horror among onlookers.
After a dramatic late touchdown, a victory parade erupts into a traffic riot as cars stream through downtown. Police are overwhelmed, six teens cram into a single vehicle and crash off a curve near midnight leaving one dead and several injured or shocked.
A country editor is praised as a cornerstone of local culture in remarks attributed to Harry Bruno, president of H. A. Bruno and associates, underscoring the role of community journalism in daily life.
A tractor left attached to a plow was driven through cornfields and fences by unknown individuals near Rockwall causing about 625 dollars in damage. The vehicle was unhooked and driven across several plots before being abandoned. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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