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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
8
A reminiscence recalls Battle Ridge school life in 1870 with farmer residents and local daily routines. The piece highlights rural education, community habits, and weekly activities from that era.
Long profile of Mr. and Mrs. Van Rheenen detailing health, family, and community ties. Recounts Battle Ridge school history, property expansions, and local schooling shifts. Notes farmers’ woes, tax concerns, and views on government programs. includes sketches of Ver Heul family and local residents Honk Houk and Van Gorp.
Marion county 4-H livestock clubs earned 572 dollars in premiums at the Iowa State Fair. 209 dollars went to 20 Marion youths for baby beeves, 107 dollars to the pig club, plus smaller sums for bootheifers and dairy calves. Kenneth Dyer won 49 dollars on a 4-11 colt and a watch and medal. County groups in purebred cattle and hogs totalled 572 dollars. The county shows grand champion colt and top groups, with leaders optimistic about county youth in the 25th Dairy Cattle Congress. The Dairy Congress runs October 1 to 7 at Waterloo, with Silver Anniversary events and expanded exhibits and entertainment.
County Agent Walter J Brown states that 1925 wheat sowing details are ready for contract signers. An official telegram from George B Farrell fixes contracted acreage at ten percent, reducing previous tentatives. Farmers with 100 acre bases may plant 50 acres next year, with 10 acres contracted for 1945. Waivers to avoid planting are available in Emergency Areas including Marion County, but contracted acreage must be shown. Waivers do not guarantee full 1985 adjustment payments. eligibility unclear.
Walter Tuttle, a Wayne county farmer, faces possible amputation of his left leg after an unusual auto accident. He was pinned between a reversing car and a house while seated on a porch with his son cranking the engine. He was taken to Yocom hospital in Chariton for treatment. early reports gave little hope but he later rallied.
The article reports Chancellor Hitler asserting on Saturday that the idea of women’s rights in politics is a product of decadent Jewish intellectualism, framing the concept as dangerous and unacceptable. The remark signals the regime’s stance against female political involvement and mirrors broader extremist rhetoric.
The Town State corn husking contest will be held November 1 near Waterloo in Black Hawk county under W B Drips. The thirteenth annual event awards 200 dollars to top five, with winners advancing to a national meet in Fairmont Minnesota. Clarence Bockes, defending state champ, faces strong field after last year’s record. The Waterloo event is run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with county Farm Bureau backing. field selection in October.
An area expert estimates 75 to 80 percent of Town's blue grass pasture will need replanting after extreme drought. While most grass in low areas and northern slopes remains, recent rains show slight regrowth, with stubble turning green and increasing for fall livestock feed.
Iowa wheat contract signers will plant 7,000 additional acres next year. Benefit payments to signers of wheat contracts this year will total about $800,000 in Iowa.
R W Livingston of Monroe Iowa won junior championship at the Iowa State Pair with Boulder Bridge Sun Up a Guernsey bull purchased from Boulder Bridge Farm Excelsior Minnesota last November The calf grew into a promising prospect and the owner plans to keep it for his herd Donald Livingston son of R W Livingston has long led dairy calf work in Marion county The Livingston herd is renowned among Guernsey breeders Visitors may view the bull at the Livingston farm one mile southwest of Monroe
Rev. M C Mots of New Sharon and Bruce Bachman are indicted on nuisance charges by Poweshiek county grand jury in Montezuma. Trial date set for September 17 with proceedings in district court. unrest over jail services and pending funeral arrangements noted amid religious activity. Mayold Raines of Oskaloosa discusses false imprisonment claims and conditional release offers while Plots faces further disposition.
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Dale of Blakesburg, 81, stricken at the Oskaloosa Baptist association session in Blakesburg. She was revived briefly at the Baptist church before slumping and dying en route to the car. Dr. George Clark attended. Funeral services planned at the Blakesburg church.
Dick Michmershuizen states the report claiming he circulated a petition to bar locals from working for less than 50 cents an hour is absolutely false and without foundation. He regrets the statement and asks it not be construed to imply he supports such actions.
A speaker defending a county garden project supervisor says she has earned 30 cents per hour this summer and has not charged more for other jobs, asserting she would not be guilty of the charges brought against her.
A historical note lists basic body facts including 32 teeth, about 29 pounds of circulating blood, an adult weight around 150 pounds six ounces, and a brain averaging 3.5 pounds for men and 2 pounds 11 ounces for women. It cites heart and pulse rates, lung cell count, and breathing patterns attributed to Chris Work.
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