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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
9
A reader recalls crowded farm life and rough housing in a bygone era. Family groups shared space, beds stacked high, a cradle used as shelter, and a trapdoor to the cellar as rooms, while children endured tight quarters and stern schooling. The piece reflects on simple living and a grim joke about getting through life as Napoleon’s conquests fade.
Twenty two dairymen enroll in dairy herd improvement group with hopes of broader enrollment this fall. Despite setbacks from feed and soil scarcity, interest remains high as organizers seek more participants. County extension staff in Rasville and Antone Blom of Pella urge interested producers to join, listing prospective members across Knoxville Pleasantville Pella and Busses areas.
The State university of Towa receives a large grant from locals to fund a new cancer research center. The gift, about a quarter of four million dollars, backs equipment for a radiatory at the university and establishes a pioneering lab in the state. Leading figures including Dr. Plass and Dr. Hareb Wo Marga pledge support as work begins on radioactive research tied to cancer treatment.
Charles Smidetra of near Rock Rapids is identified as a long term tenant on the time farm. The notice highlights his extended occupancy of the property, indicating stability in tenancy and local land use. No further details available in the fragment.
A 45 day quail season proposal for Marion County runs from November 1 to December 15. The season aims at a moderate bag limit, reflecting census reports that show bird abundance similar to or better than 1986 levels. Noted counties and districts are listed, with counties across the region cited as affected by the quota and season dates.
Reuben Schakel receives a letter from Jan Van Nitten of the Netherlands recounting a busy post arrival in Holland after a three and a half month journey. He notes ration cuts, appreciation for US help, and plans to publish a Holland coop letter while seeking to return to the United States.
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