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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
4
Congressman LeCompte told Ottumwa Rotary that Red Rock Dam is essential to protect Ottumwa and nearby towns. He cited authorized steps, a $400000 planning appropriation, and estimates showing the dam would shield Ottumwa from most flood damage, while noting opposition from Des Moines and coal interests.
The brief item touts a prompt efficient service aimed at meeting every requirement and delivering satisfaction to discerning women, highlighting precision and responsiveness in its delivery.
A Latimer hen owned by Mrs Arthur Schulz laid an unusually large egg last week weighing six and a half ounces. The egg measured nine inches in length with seven short around the longer side and three fourths inches.
Knoxville Iowa October 8 1947 Notice is hereby given there is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Boertje dewd which is set for its hearing before the Court on the ath day of November at Knox ville Iowa to prove the validity of said instrument You are notified if you have any claim they must be filed and-transcribed at or before said hearing Carpenter Clerk of District Court Hy T Wo Mortis Deputy
City of Pella Iowa declares a special election for November 14 1947 to approve Ordinance No 107 extending and renewing the 1923 Des Moines Electric/Iowa Power and Light franchise for 15 years from September 24 1948. Voting places listed by ward polls open 8 am to 8 pm.
Nutrition expert Dr. Excel S. Eppright of Iowa State College notes tradition age money and attitude shape eating habits. She cites physiology scent taste and texture as factors with women often preferring tart flavors and men sweet foods. Alarming reluctance to try new foods persists though fruit milk and variety have grown, while vitamin pills remain popular.
The Carnegie Vierson Library Board of Trustees pays tribute to C N Cole who died October 16, 1947. A charter trustee and former president, he served continuously, later named honorary member. The board expresses deep appreciation for his long faithful service to the community and asks copies be sent to the family and recorded in library minutes.
Notice that free garbage collection ends in November and residents are reminded to arrange winter pickup. John De Winter is the contact person with the Blue 509 designation for any winter month requests.
Classified notice listing services in typing and mimeograph work including typing, addressing, copy work, and related tasks. Harriet Kuyper at 510 East First Street listed with Black 256 contact details.
E Lee Hunt of Kirkman led Shelby county with the first enrollment in the Blue Cross hospitalization plan and became the first member hospitalized at Carroll for an operation.
Ward Seborn of Manilla leaped a 1941 car across the Nishnabotna river amid a washed out bridge. Accompanied by H. H. Conrad and Donald Thomson also of Manilla, all escaped with minor injuries. Seborn said there was no road obstruction to warn him.
Instructions from C H Vlack Iowa State College agronomist on preparing cribs for corn drying. Describes double and round cribs, vertical and overhead ventilators, sealing doors, surrounding air paths, husk removal, and grinding corn preparation. Includes unrelated recipe notes.
Cereal crumbs serve as toppings for summer casseroles and crusts, adding crunch and nutrition. Crushed cereals, mixed with butter and salt, create a browned topping for creamed meat, eggs, fish, or vegetables, maximizing thrift without sacrificing flavor.
Ike Trunnell, a farmer near Liberty Center, killed a large eagle after it fought a black hen in his yard. He caught the bird as it slipped through a gate and wrung its neck, claiming the eagle had a 6 foot wingspread and citing private property defense under federal law.
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