20 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
1
A homemaker guide from Iowa State College experts outlines when to replace lamp shades and notes the average base outlives three shades. It covers drum shapes, silks, plastics, and outdoor options, with practical tips on fitting shades to bases and testing fit before purchase.
Frank Poortinga, Monroe farmer, won the Jasper county level land plowing contest held Oct 8, outscoring a close rival LaVerne Rector, also of Monroe. A veteran contestant with three championships, Poortinga first won the county title in 1940 with horses and captured the 1941 state title, which he still holds.
By Bob Hullihan, the piece notes unofficially 17,000 traffic deaths in Iowa over 50 years and critiques the era’s fading safety groups. It argues public belief that nothing can stop the slaughter, cites limited funds, and warns that without belief in progress the next 50 years could bring 30,000 killed and 1,000,000 injured in 2,500,000 accidents.
It was the last state contest with horses. Poortinga led in contour plowing, county champion last year, scoring 90 points. Rector followed with 88, Donald Leavens of Newton took third, Harold Churchill of Monroe fourth, Marvin McRevaolis of Prairie City fifth. Judges were Mark Schakel Sen Jack Wormley and Al Yuska.
October savings highlight a plentiful foods list from the U S Department of Agriculture. Pork tops the list with potatoes and rice, with pork supply up about ten percent from last year and northern potato crops larger than normal. Rice supply is among the largest ever, dairy cheese is highlighted, canned tuna is plentiful, grapes are featured as fall fruit, and beef lamb and chicken are noted for meal planning.
George feels excited and anxious about a Freshman Leap Year Dance as Jill impresses him. His father recalls his own awkward first dance and offers practical dating practice to help him handle the night confidently.
Parents voice concerns and seek guidance on how to handle teens dating. They ask about safety, expectations, communication, and boundaries while considering rules and family values. They request practical steps for supporting healthy, respectful dating in adolescence.
Governor Albert B. Cummins and his party from Iowa attended the launching of the U.S.S. Des Moines at the Quincy Massachusetts shipyards on September.
Miss Elsie Macomber of Des Moines christened the vessel the first of two cruisers to bear Iowa's state capital name and in service until 1929 when she was stricken from the Navy List. Grass on land taken out of cultivation should be properly grazed to control erosion and maximize return.
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