Mission Worker Belle Bogard Begins Return to Yokohama Station
Belle Bogard, a Mission Worker, recounts her August 1948 return to Yokohama Japan. She notes familiar landmarks the welcome at the pier and a warm reunion with Ferris Seminary staff and Church World Service. She tours the refurbished missionary residence, observes postwar relief efforts, and attends Kaigon Church before evening services at Chapel Center with an amplification-recording device.
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Belle Bogard
Japan
Yokohama
States
Tokyo Bay Aapan
Yokoama
Ferris Seminary
Omiki San
Ferris
Takeuchi
Kijima
Missionry
Utah Street
Arkansas Street
B. Avenue
Kaigon Church
Chapel Center
Churches Send Delegations to Meetings Here
Reports from the weekly gatherings at the Open Bible Church note growing interest. A children's Rainbow Chorus performed Friday night with 30 to 40 youngsters, under Mrs. J. J. Humphries, and more plans include Rev. Roy Parker and Rev. Theron Tousley visiting Friday. Evening services continue daily with open non doctrinal meetings, and special classes reach teachers and officers.
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J. J. Humphries
Albia
Ottumwa
Albi
Roy Parker
Open Bible Church
Theron Tousley
Rise and Shine
KBIZ
Rainbow Chorus
Suady Our Leachers
Fingerling Fish Placed in Eight Marion Co. Ponds
Marion County farmers received fingerling fish for eight ponds from Federal hatcheries at Fairport. The delivery, hauled by truck, included tass and bluegill varieties. Recipients listed: Ed Fast, Leslie Goff, Robert Overton, William Den Adel, Howard Teehout, Anton M. Blom, Joe M. Johnston, and William Schieh.
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Marion County
Federal
Fairport
Knoxville
Ed Fast
Leslie Goff
Robert Overton
William den Adel
Howard Teehout
Anton M. Blom
Joe M. Johnston
William Schieh
Local Artists to Show Work on Central College Campus
Bella area residents are invited to enter original pictures for the first Pella and Vicinity Art Show at Central College October 26 to November 10. No experience needed. each entrant will have at least one piece exhibited. Don Thomas of Pella will supervise production. entry blanks due October 7. Prizes include first place and two editors prizes of ten and five dollars.
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Bella
Pella
Don ‘Thomas
Art Students’ League
Central College
John Wesle
Vacinity
Ralph Ver Meer
Eliner Hagen
Leonora Gans van Dellen
Armateur
Cenetral College
Manks
the Chronicle
Flood Control Discussion for Skunk River Project Meeting
Twenty of fifty members of the Skunk River and Tributaries Development Project committee met Thursday September 28 at the YMCA in Oskaloosa to evaluate progress in flood control within the Skunk River watershed. William Gannon of Valeria Iowa presided as speakers included Clyde Spry assistant secretary of agriculture Paul Cunningham of Des Moines and Dave Dohrman secretary of the Iowa Conservation Committee.
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Skunk River and Tributaries
Y.M.C.A
Oskaloosa
Skunk River
William Gannon
Valeria
Iowa
Clyde Spry
Paul Cunningham
Des Moines
Dave Dohrman
Iowa Conservation Committee
Spry
Cunningham
Dohrman
Conservation duties urged for farmers in watershed
Cecil Smith of Mahaska County voices support for enforcing soil conservation on farms contributing to silt and flood issues downstream. No state law exists. cooperation is voluntary. Army engineers plan a watershed survey with no funds yet. Mr. Gannon notes long-range aims, broad interest across eighteen counties and upcoming meetings through fall and winter. Marion County has 2,360 acres but no appointees yet. one would be welcome.
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Cecil Smith
Mahaska County
Army
Gannon
Marion County
Pella Farmer's Idea Featured in Capper's Farmer
Willis Me Vella of Pella introduced a winter protection method for red clover using a manure spreader covered with wheat straw. Snow created a blanket that helped prevent freezing, keeping the crop healthy. The article notes national circulation and the farmer’s cautious approach as clover stands thin but fine.
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Willis Me Vella
Towa
Yna
Mohanna
Future Farmers Plan Fall Activities for Chapter
The Garden City Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held a regular meeting with initiation of new members Duane Vander Linden Norman Vanden Xark Vernon Boat Carroll Boat Arnold Dykhuis Hilt Van Touwe ling LeRoy Nuigteren Alvin Vander Wert. Officers were elected Bob De Vries treasurer and Lar Rook reporter. Plans include a hay ride, Sub-District banquet in Newton October 13, and a trip to Ames October 2 to inspect barns, test plots, and stock at Iowa State College.
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Garden City
The
PEA
Future Farmers of America
Isch Honk Activ Roent
Membe
Duane Vander Linden
Norman Vanden Xark
Vernon Boat
Carroll Boat
Arnold Dykhuis
Hilt van Touweling
LeRoy Nuigteren
Alvin Vander Wert
Osceola
Jacamel
Hob de Vries
Bob de Vries
Treas
Lar Rook
Newton
FFA
Ames
Iowa State College
Syrup Allegation of Damages in Eviction Case
Johnny Johnson claims that after Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dobson moved from a residence he owned, following an eviction notice, they smeared the walls and floors of two rooms with chocolate syrup.
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Tama
Johnny Johnson
Roger Dobson
South Slavik flood area farms discuss proposal
Mr. Gannon told the Reporter that Jasper County holds 21. acres in the flood zone and that 25 subject to overflow by the South Slavik. A meeting for Pel- Ta will be scheduled soon in the north country where farmers can discuss the proposition.
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Jasper County
Mr. Gannon
Don't Sell Corn Below Loan Level
Farmers should hold corn to avoid sinking below loan levels. Don’t panic sell early. use purchase agreements to back the price. Historical notes show cash corn wavering around loan levels, with risks of longer slumps if farmers rush to market. Get corn under cover and don’t sell below loan.
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Chicago
Wire Walkers and Trained Acts At The Big Show
The program features wire walkers somersaulting and twisting onto barrels and chairs from a bounding teeterboard. Also clown roughhouse acts, trained ponies, chimps, and a football kicking pony with slack wire balancing by a dog. Extra attractions include Uncle Homer Meachum and the Corn Husl Jamboree entertainment with mountain ballads.
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Kelly
Doc
Hommeling
Gobs
Homer Meachum
WRKC
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