05 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1961
Page
1
The Chronicle notes a church led push to welcome all teachers in Pella and nearby areas. As many teachers return to school, a new and strange experience awaits. Soon about half a thousand college students will return to campus and make Pella their home for nine months.
The document traces U S spending from 1902 to 1961 showing per capita totals and federal versus state local roles. It notes federal outlays exceed state and local by one dollar forty cents for every dollar and charts rising federal grant shares across agriculture education health highways and welfare.
A population survey by Iowa State University economist Walter Lundeen shows 63 counties lost residents while 86 gained. Large urban counties grew, rural counties declined, with the southern tier most affected. Districts show varied gains and losses, impacting labor, voters, tax bases, and potential court workloads.
The Lucky 14 4-H club and M&M Peppy Pals held August 24 gatherings at private homes. Members shared demonstrations on varnish removal and choosing materials for decorative pillows while discussing proper slip-cover use.
Horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State University urges prep for fall and winter vegetable storage. Clean storage areas, scrub floors and walls, wash containers, and leave space between boxes. Use slatted crates on bricks for air. Store in dark, discard decayed produce, and control temperature and humidity.
Marion County residents write letters for Iowa Children’s Home Society to aid children in care. ICHS assists youths with family issues, placing most in individual homes. The agency has served over 28,000 children in 17 years and operates statewide without tax. mailing contacts listed for the drive.
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