Clinton Oats Nearing General Field Planting in Iowa
Clinton oats are one step from general field planting in Iowa with 20 24 thousand bushels seed to be allocated to selected farmer groups. The Clinton variety, higher yielding and more disease resistant than Tama and Boone, was developed over two years and approved for immediate release to county committees coordinated by the Agricultural Development program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Buchanan
Agricultural Experiment $Ax
Kwa State College
Committee For” Agricultural Development
Toe Robinson
Iowa State College
Committee For Agricultural Development
Kane
Purebred Poland China Sale at Newton area farm
A Jasper County sale ad announces purebred Poland China pigs to be sold at 1:00 pm at a farm southeast of Newton near the County Home. The offering tops 170 spring pigs including boars sired by noted stock, plus gilts suitable for 4-H. Lunch will be served by Buena Vista Grange ladies. contact H. S. Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Lowdown Kareka
Ladies of
Buena Vista Grange
Several Ways To Make Silage From Soft Corn
Extension livestock specialists advise multiple silage methods for soft corn to maximize feed value. They note that full stalk silage yields best for cattle, grain silage suits limited silo space or hogs, and shelled corn silage provides good feed. Planning helps prevent spoilage and allows safe, timely feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Obituary for A. Fred Scheffers
A. Fred Scheffers died Tuesday evening September 18 after a heart ailment. Funeral services are set for Friday September 21 at 2:00 PM at the Co operative Home for Funerals with Reverend A A Swanson of the Baptist Church officiating. A fuller life story will be printed in the Chronicle on September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scheffers
Mr. Scheffers
Co-operative Home
A. A. Swanson
The
Baptist Church
Cornelius W Ver Dught obituary note from Des Moines area
Cornelius W Ver Dught died at 71 in Des Moines after retirement in Pella. Survived by wife Elizabeth Dught and son Walter Ver Dught, plus siblings Peter Verought and Mrs Margaret Dita, two grandsons. Funeral pending at Co op Home with Rev Vanden Bergg, Oakwood Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius W. Ver Duasco
Hospital i Des Moines
Pella
Wallig Ver Dughit
Mary de Jong
Anna ‘Tuinstra
Walter Ver Dugeht
Ver Dught
Lizatethus
Dught
Maasdam
Elizabeth Dught
Walte Nt
Oley
Peter Verought
Monroe
Iowa
Margaret Dita
Des Moines
Dave
Rohin
Vell Wittenberg
Co-op
Ref Vanden Bergg
Hhin
Oakwood Cemetery
Farmers Urged to Repair Silos Now for Harvest Readiness
Iowa State College agricultural engineers urge farmers to inspect and recondition permanent silos within two weeks. They warn of cracks and leaks from disuse, advising patching with wood, metal, or asphalt, checking steel hoops, guarding against moisture, and sealing masonry silos with cement wash.
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Lowa
Lowa State
New Family Plan For College Art Artist Series Tickets
The College art series introduces a new ticket plan with no reserved seats in the chapel. Season tickets admit two people for five dollars, individual numbers cost one dollar. Buy at the Treasurer’s Office or at the door opening night, or contact Mr Bert Baron to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Baron
Town Crier Musings Mix Wit and Local Color
The town’s chatter covers equal day and night lengths, a mock wedding, travel gossip, and small events. Sheltered by humor, residents joke about coal shortages, garlic humor, Snelker reports, and a sunny garden visit at Pella’s Sunken Garden while noting autumn frost approaching.
Extension Plans Postwar Changes Iowa State Extension 1946
Postwar planning in Iowa extension centers on inflation control and pricing information. The State Extension board and county programs outline five fields: social sciences, plant and animal industries, farm family living and science. Emphasis on 4‑H youth training, international relations, labor market links, servicemen returning to farming, soil conservation, livestock and crop production, and farm family living improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
State Extension Program Planning Board
Murl McDonald
Iowa State College
County Extension Home Economists Associations
Kiwanis Meeting Notes Honor Robe of Ralph Hackett Soloist
Ralph Hackett entertained Kiwanis with two solos backed by Mrs. Hespers Kuyper. Noel Logan bid farewell as he departs for Omaha. Attendees included Bernie Vogelaar Carl Vogelaar Carl Vander Ploeg Tom Grundman Renaud Rysdam J G Vermeer Moon Des Moines Captain Angeles M C U S A and Mortimer Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hackett
Hespers Kuyper
Noel Logan
Omaha
Noel
Bernie
Carl Vogelaar
Carl Vander Ploeg
Tom Grundman
Renaud Rysdam
J. G. Vermeer
Mr. Moon
Des Moines
Capt. Angeles
M. C
Mortimer Goodwin
Right Care Adds Life to Towels
War may be over but shortages persist says county extension home economist Mrs. Catharine H. Fruth. She urges individual towels for each family member and careful drying to prevent mildew and wear. Launder before soils worsen. Hang towels straight to dry and avoid ironing. Repair snags and worn edges by trimming, taping, or darning to extend life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine H. Fruth
County Extension Home
Notice of Execution Levy in Marion County Iowa
State of Iowa Marion County ss Wormhoudt and Son sue Paul De Wit. General execution against De Wit for 429.80. levy Sept 6 1945 on personal property in basement and on first and second floor items. Sale scheduled Oct 16 1945 at 2:00 pm at court house south door Knoxville. Home steads may be platted and recorded within ten days. Sheriff Jim Van Hemert. Deputy Loren Jarman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Marion County
Wormhoudt
Paul de Wit
Knoxville
Marion
Jim van Hemert
Sherif
Iowa
Loren Jarman
V J Day Ends Soldiers License Exemption in Iowa
President Truman announces V J Day ending the wartime license exemption for Iowa service members. Soldiers and sailors will again be required to purchase hunting and fishing licenses, with postwar license revenue estimated near $100000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Iowa
50Th General Assembly
Union
United States of America
United States
Fish and Game
The
Conservation Commission
In Memoriam Sgt Melvin Liter U S M C 1st Mar Div Peleliu
In memory of our dear son and brother Sgt Melvin E Liter U S M C 1st Marine Division who died on Peleliu Island September 15 1944. We miss him and the silent heartbreak shared by Mr and Mrs P Du Pree and Freda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin E. Liter
Peleliu Island
Bourne
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Ads
H. S. Duncan
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Jasper Co
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Davenport
Pete Vander Kolk
DE Laval Separators
HES
TE Leval
de Laval
Roduce
Cornelius W. Ver Dught
Ton
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John Tilma
Oies
John
Hyke A
LeRoy van Arkel
London
Connecticut
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California
Lena
Nelli
Tam
Jessie
Gerald Rysdam
Pella's Sunken Garden
Mr. Pietenpol
Mrs. Pietenpol
Elizabeth
Prairie City
Kiwanis
Goodyear
Schiebout
Popma
Tire & Battery Headquarters
Memoriam
AAA
Amer
Clul
AAA Clubs
Washington
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T! Motor Club
Main St
Russell Lamson
Waterloo
8Th St
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Burlington
Sioux City
Dubuque
Pella—Van Houweling
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Tucker’s
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