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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
4
Pella Voices Support for a Parent-Teacher Association
In a public discussion, Dr Ver Ploeg Ira N Curtis Prof Frush and others express strong backing for forming a Parent-Teacher association in Pella. They argue it would improve understanding between parents and teachers, replace gossip with productive activity, and unite families with schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira N
Curtis
Parent-Teacher Association
F. M. Frush
Goaselink
Farm Mortgage Debt Increases Across United States
Des Moines Oct 23 The total farm mortgage debt in the United States rose $108 million from 1925 to 1928 bringing the national figure to 9 468 000 000 The January 1 1928 indebtedness stood at 7 857 000 000 said Carl N Kennedy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture He attributed the rise largely to farmers converting notes and other current liabilities into mortgage debt and noted the debt remains a difficult burden to liquidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Carl N. Kennedy
Two Scotsmen Visit Theater For Ticket Purchase
A light scene unfolds as a writer pitches a slow motion idea to a producer. The plan centers on two Scotsmen entering a theater to buy tickets, presenting a simple humorous premise.
Southern Iowa visits the plant of Oskaloosa Paper
Southern Iowa crowds visit the Heralds new plant during its third day of formal opening. Guests arrive from Des Moines Newton Pella New Sharon and many towns. Reporters and printers attend as the plant showcases modern facilities. Roses chrysanthemums and cigars are distributed in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Iowa
Herald
Herforce
Des Moines
Newton
Prairie City
Pella
New Sharon
Tainter
Barnes City
Montezuma
What Cheer
Washington
Sigourney
Delta
Rose Hill
Hedrick
Ottumwa
Fremont
Eddyville
Albia
Knoxville
Tracy
Harvey
Chronicle
L. W. Tartley
George W. Ries
Betty Mae
Henry Beyert
Oskaloosa
Barred Rock Flock Tops Iowa Egg Production
Mrs. F. H. Kronenberg of Walcott led Iowa farm flocks in September with Barred Rocks laying 19.9 eggs per hen. The Iowa State College Extension Service report notes tight culling, regular rest periods, and new high-yield males biennially. Feed included commercial mash, milk, scratch grain, minerals, and oyster shell. Average farm flock production was 11 eggs per hen, with 14 cents feed cost per hen and receipts per hen up five cents from August. Second and third place flocks were a White Leghorn owned by Clifford Sutton and Buff Minorcas owned by Mrs. Earl Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Kronenberg
Walcott
Iowa
Poultry Section
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Clifford Sutton
Garnovilla
Earl Beach
Zearing
Take a lesson from the woodpecker this day
The verse pair contrasts Sincerity as a divine joy and worth beyond fame with a moral urging to use one's head. It cites Lady Chudleigh on sincerity's value over worldly glory and ends by a proverb-like reminder to learn from the woodpecker's headwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chudleigh
Our Laboratory Kitchens
A chemist explains kitchen design where breakfast is prepared in a laboratory like setting. Metal ware and utensils resist wear with chromium plating and washable enamel finishes. Dr. C. M. A. Stine notes the durable, colorfully coated walls and furniture, inviting a cheerful start to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. A. Stine
Samuel Pepys
Ladies Auxiliary sale supports Central college projects
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central college plans a sale at the Shinn Hatchery Building at ten o'clock to raise funds for campus equipment. Readies old clothes and household items from students and townsfolk, with proceeds buying dormitory parlor and chapel room furnishings. A cookbook is offered for a delivery cent, and tickets fund major campus needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Shinn Hatchery
Dan Meulpolder
Central College
New Central
Thousen Ft Lars
Cente
Pella
Pioneer Settler Herman Westerkamp Dies at 84
The death of Herman Westerkamp at his home seven miles north of Pella last Thursday night occurred from age related infirmities. He was 84 years, 2 months, and 4 days old and leaves a wife and two sons Herman and Peter at home. A daughter Nellie died in 1910. Funeral services were held Monday at the home and Sand Ridge school house with Rev. Marion Vander Perp officiating. interment in Sand Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Westerkamp
Pella
Wester
Mr. Westerkamp
Herman
Peter
Aughter
Nellie
Sand Ridge School
Marion Vander Perp
Peoria
Sand Ridge Cemetery
Martha Zickel
Peterie
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Christian Church of
Galesburg
Roland
North English
Lutheran Cemetery
Zickel
Jasper County
150 Years of Glycerine and Its Industrial Value
Glycerine, discovered a century and a half ago by Scheele, moved from soap production to essential modern uses. The text notes its rising value in hospitals as a solvent and antiseptic and highlights the broad, evolving role of scientific discoveries in industry and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheele
Glycerine's Many Uses From Medicine To Auto Coolant
Glycerine nourishes wounds and burns via glycerine blends and is common in tonics toothpaste and tobacco products. It sweetens foods and is used in bread and cake. It also serves as an antifreeze in car radiators, remains liquid to 47 below zero, non corrosive and protects hoses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasaada Tatiatlen
Radio speaker used in German orchard to scare birds
A loud speaker device was deployed in a German apple or pear orchard to deter birds from damaging crops, reportedly showing success in repelling avian intruders.
Harris sale of Shorthorn cattle and local notices
A sale of Shorthorn cattle at Harris Mo was reported for last Tuesday. A Sunday school was organized at West Amsterdam with good attendance. F L Reinhard and family visited the O T Van Lint home. Henry and John Rietveld attended Lee Rietveld's funeral at Oxville. The Lam cemetery association met Saturday afternoon on Washington Street. officers for the coming year were elected. Mr and Mrs P A Bogaards spent Saturday night at Wm Van Hemert's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vien Linthor
J. W. Daves
Chas
Martin
Vari Lint
C. F. Mathis
Otley items highlight church events and road work
Special correspondent notes a McKeever family reunion at New Sharon hosted by Charles Frazer. Christian Reformed youth and pastor plan Thankgiving Day program. Paving men lay concrete toward Jasper county line until rain halted work indefinitely. Reformed church to welcome pastor Rey and Mia with a Friday reception and short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. McKeever
Charles Frazer
New Sharon
Christian Reformed Church
Jasper County
the Reformed Church
Rey
Mia
Hose
Boonville Visit Highlights Local Relatives Ties
A visit from Mr and Mrs Pete Van Gorp and children to Boonville featured Mrs J B Vrierelaar and other relatives. L Renaud of Pella stopped by Friday evening during the Otley caller rounds, while work relocations kept some on the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete van Gorp
Boonville
J. B. Vrierelaar
L. Renaud
Pella
Radio growth signals 1929 sales to exceed 1928
Radio is expanding with 1929 equipment sales expected to top 1928. Marshall Jones of the U S Commerce Department reports last year’s radio business over 5000000 dollars, about 12500000 sets in operation and 45000000 listeners. Obsolescence high and ongoing improvements point to rising new business in the radio industry. Free oil offer advertised by Wapello Oil Go station Vos & Ver Steeg in the Chronicle Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Jones
United States Department of Commerce
Pera
Vos & Ver Steeg
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George Ver Steeg
Gruen Guild
Seth Thomas
Oskaloosa, Iowa
The
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Osky Paper
Ladies Auxiliary
Central
Rivola
R. A. Moffet & Sons
Duroc
Cols. I. M. Reed, Pennington and Mateer, Auctioneers
Lester Butler
Rwet
Brent
Lowes S
A& P
P&g Soap
Maxwell House Coffee
Lifebuoy
Iona
Pillsbury
Idaho
Jonathan
Texas
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