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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
2
Marion county reports a 16 percent rise in last year’s Christmas Seal Sale. The board meets today to outline campaign strategies and goals for this year’s fundraising drive.
Mrs. Paul Eggers, county seal chairman, announced the Christmas Seals drive to support the Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association. The gross income reached $3878 this season. The full board meeting is set for Thursday, October 28 to finish year business and advance plans for the coming drive.
Several Central College Alumni chapters recently held meetings across the country. Presidents will meet at Pella during Homecoming, Oct 31 to Nov 1, to set policies for the year. Rev. Garrett Roorda aims to push funds for the Student Memorial Union as the Centennial gift to the college.
About 40 men attended the kickoff breakfast at the Coffee Shop Tuesday launching the drive to finance Boy Scout and Cub Scout programs in Pella. Rudy Ulrich chairs the campaign with district Scout executive Jack Keeton and Radio Station WHO’s William Venell as speaker explaining budgets and fund allocation.
A rural fire plan assigns each farm a fire number for quick locating during emergencies. Farmers give the number to the telephone operator, who relays full location details to firemen. Walter Fowler and operators cooperate for fast country fire calls. The department develops an alarm system plus a map and card system for rapid farm location when alerted.
Chief Hocksema urges town and country residents to prevent fires as the Lake Prairie township service stays ready. With tinder dry conditions, officials consider extending to farms in nearby townships if the Board approves. Service is free to Lake Prairie township farms, funded by taxes. outside farmers should consult the Board.
Monroe, winner of fourteen games, travels to Kuyper Stadium to face Pella at 7:30 p m Friday night. Monroe aims for win number fifteen behind Marvin Sloan and a 200-pound line led by Huigen Donahue Nearmeyer and Ratcliff. Pella, following a 30-6 loss to Knoxville last Friday, hopes to recover for the season finale next Friday October 31 with Montes.
Central defeated Dana with a dominant offense led by Mick and strong defense from Dale Bush. Mick scored three touchdowns, with Dana replying through Hudson and Moore. The score by quarters showed Central pulling ahead early and never relinquishing it, as key plays came from QB Dunkin and HB Mick. Central travels next to Dubuque University in Iowa with a roster featuring James Thomsen at QB and a deep backfield.
Iowa State College researcher Damon Catron reports eight experiments with 723 pigs showing a shift from 18 15 and 12 percent protein to 14 12 and 10 percent protein with trace minerals vitamins and antibiotics saves about $1 per market pig. The new ration reduces reliance on high protein feeds by adding essential vitamins minerals and antibiotics, cutting total protein ingredient needs from 140 pounds to 75 pounds for a pig from weaning to 200 pounds.
Jimmy Poizois, an 18 year old, serves as the regular organist for St Pauls Episcopal Church in Harlan, performing duties during services and church events.
The AMVET Auxiliary reports continued success in leadership and community service with new equipment for hospital use. Pella area volunteers, led by Mrs M C Van Gorp, are recognized for surpassing goals while local reps from Kiwanis Rotary Legion VFW and AMVET attend the meeting. Awards go to Knoxville and Pella members for outstanding county work. A Marion county paper receives a publicity citation for Cancer coverage.
A thief described as ill fed and ill clad entered the farm home of Mr and Mrs Henry Hinder near Allison. He stole a pair of pants and a loaf of bread in the incident.
Arden Sherf extension plant pathologist at Town State College says cutting buckthorn hedges and bushes this fall reduces crown rust in oats. Buckthorn serves as a host for rust in the spring, so removal lowers disease pressure.
Nine Pella High students earned spots in the state chorus and band after tryouts in Des Moines. Lat Tysseling organized twelve vocalists into three quartets. two quartets were accepted for further practice. The All-State Chorus will perform in Des Moines, November 3.
A large group of Cub Scouts parents and Den Mothers gathered Monday night to celebrate earned badges and awards. Ray Van Rees distributed recognitions while Den Mothers received certificates. a thank you note was signed for a ill district executive.
A report on new economical barn cleaners that ease manure removal in dairy barns. Devices vary from portable, low cost units for tenant farmers to belt driven systems using steel web belts or rubber belts. Modern cleaners load manure automatically into conveyors and spreaders, reducing labor and time.
Douglas Schakel received a silver arrow for Bear rank and a Lion Badge along with gold and silver arrows in the same rank. Dennis Squibb was awarded a one year service star.
Knoxville Panthers rolled past the Little Dutchmen 30 to 6 in Knoxville as Bob Bergman connected on an early interception for six points. Merle Rowley ran 85 yards for the opening TD and Cleo Verhoef caught a 20 yard scoring pass from Borgman in the third quarter.
Light-weight calves entering market can be fed with home grown feed at lower cost per head says Bill Zmolek extension animal husbandman at Iowa State College.
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