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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
4
Locals note frequent visits and trips with numerous names and towns mentioned. Residents share social visits to Ackley and Des Moines, family gatherings, hospital stays, and travel to West Bend and Brandon Wisconsin. Future notices invite postcards and news from readers.
Forward looking parents guide children from preschool to teen years toward self reliance and family usefulness. In early years, share family duties and use church school and community activities to build responsibility. By adolescence, encourage diverse serious interests and healthy adult contacts through part time work and organized groups.
The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station argues that preteen years should shape teens to adulthood, stressing parental foresight to counter gang influences. It notes some parents lack time to study their child’s needs, risking harm to their children and society.
Red Oak police detained Mrs Norman Paul overnight in Atlantic and were asked to take down her laundry and leave it at city hall. Patrolmen Grover Douglas and Herb Whitney complied, noting she did not want it dampened and ironed.
An Iowa Falls office emptied last week with about eight packing cases of switchboard equipment removed. Spectator Jim Ashman watched from the sidewalk, noting he helped move the same equipment into the building about 45 years ago.
Fabrics for fall favor corduroy and wool jerseys with tartan and Scotch plaids leading the parade. Big plaids gain popularity for pleated skirts while washable tartans rise in demand for skirts and shirts. Lightly priced soft textures in spun rayon flannel return for suiting, with wool crepes and silk faille popular for dresses and suits.
Des Moines reports July total employment at 597,800 on Iowa payrolls, a historic peak. Non farm jobs fell 2,800 from June’s record, due to retail sales slowdowns, holidays and labor disputes. wholesale trade rose about 200, keeping July near last year’s level.
Frosted Sudan can be fed as hay or silage, but prussic acid poisoning risk exists if animals graze frosted sudan. Experts advise caution and fencing after frost. most authorities support putting frosted sudan or sorghum up for late feeds. A veterinarian should be contacted if poisoning is suspected.
Sher wood DeForest of Iowa State College reports nails are the weakest joint fasteners as tests show glued joints outperform nailed, bolted, and ring connectors. Casein glue with 2 x 4 joints held up to 13 210 pounds, while nails failed earlier, enabling smaller lumber with proper bracing.
September remembrances mark milestone birthdays for Mr Dries Blom at 90 and Mrs Mary Van Jimwegen at 83 on the Home for the Age birthday list. Nearby visits include relatives from Chandler Des Moines Rochester and Springfield Mo with health updates noting pneumonia for Henry Van Grootveld and But Leydens and a fall for Mrs Smorenberg.
The U S Department of Agriculture will roll out deeper cases, larger cell fillers, and longer posts for flats starting October 1 to cut egg shipping losses. Experiments show 20 percent damage with current sizing, which drops to nearly zero with the new packaging. Farmers should also continue cooling eggs overnight before casing and orienting the small end down.
Howard Watkins of Williamsburg sues Iowa Metered Gas Inc for 111000 dollars after an explosion last year that killed Mrs. Watkins and seriously injured Mr. Watkins.
A poultry specialist warns that downward packing can affect product quality. He notes moisture loss and texture changes, urging packers to balance weight, temperature, and handling to preserve freshness and safety. Industry stakeholders seek standardized packing guidelines for consistency.
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