Arlington Weekly News (Newspaper) - June 24, 1976, Arlington, Iowa DARLINGTON WEEKLY NEWS Volume 1 Arlington Weekly News Iowa June Number 49 RAMONA LARSON CROWNED DISTRICT PORK QUEEN Ramona Larson right was crowned District 4 Pork Queen at the June Appreciation Days in Maynard on June She is pictured with Susan the 1975 Iowa Pork Queen from Miss Larson represented Clayton County in the She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver The new queen was selected from 5 each repre senting a county in the from Clayton County was selected for her outstanding knowledge of the pork ability to speak well and answer Miss Larson who succeeds Linda Elsbernd of the 1975 will compete for the Iowa Pork Queen title next along with 10 other district queens and representa tives of the breed Klein was elected as the district representa tive on the state Pork The other important business discussed at the pork meeting included a discussion of the implementation of the dime which is to go into effect July The producers at the meeting supported this move to the dime and expressed the hope that the change over on the first of the month would be both smooth and About 275 people from 7 counties attended the meeting and enjoyed thick pork chops prepared by pork producer chefs on an outdoor TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR REMOVAL OF BUILDING The Iowa Department of Transportation will accept sealed bids until July for the sale and removal of frame 28 x 32 former Maintenance Building located on Primary Road 187 in For bid forms and information contact Property Property Management Highway Iowa Department of Iowa telephone CRAFT DISPLAY The Rural Outlook Club is sponsoring a Craft Display in the Fire Station July Everyone is welcome to bring articles for MISS BICENTENNIAL CONTEST All contestants in the Miss Bicentennial Contest have receiv ed a letter from the Bicentennial Committee as to what they are to do and where to go on the 4th of The ribbons have been printed and are waiting for the big day Im sure all the girls are Would those sponsors that have not yet paid their to the Bicentennial please do so or leave it at the Each contestant will receive a gift when they get the ribbon prior to getting on the The contestants and sponsors are Wendy Circle Kim Inn Amy Club Lori Bty Stop Lynn Post office Paula Gail Club Kathy Club Laura Corrine Trucking Darla Bty Salon Renee Club Donna Coop Cathy Tuesday club Cristine Garage Jeanie Farm Supply Laurie s Market Michelle State bank Terri club Susan Locker Nancy Sisters Club Darla Motor Joann Circle Judy Pals 4H Lianne Circle Deann Gub Suzanne Market Annette Service of Maynard Julie Homemakers club Stephanie Out Look Club Merry Tuesday Club Julie Club Penny Truck Line STARMONT BOARD MEETS The Starmont Board of Educa tion met in regular session at June at the Board All members were Communications were read or noted that details of the purchase of a second school bus are and a summary of the new teacher tenure law and new dismissal process was reviewed by the Superintendent for the The monthly financial state ment was reviewed in some detail since the budget year is nearing The Board was notified of arrangements made for various employees Details of Starmont summer school were About 50 students are The classes are being held at the Strawberry Point There are 105 driver education students in summer driver education The installation of the air conditioning for the library is progressing on Arrangements for moving dirt to improve the practice football field have been made and will soom be in Resignations were accepted from George bus and JoAnn High School art Employed were Marilyn Hart sook and Debra elementary Patricia SLD Sharlyn high school English Cooks hired were Velma Prince and Mildred One bus driver approved was Bruce The Board worked on a new policy for the two personal leave days The policy will restrict when these days may be Bid specs were approved for LP fuel milk and Bids will be reviewed at the regular July Board MEALS FOR ELDERLY Patti Fayette County Home will be a guest speaker at Meals for fhe Elderly after their noon meal at the Welcome Inn on June LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM The 4H Livestock Judging Team has been having regular workouts this Fayette County will be sending a team to compete at State Fair as well as some other competitions as they become available in ur area or David is in charge of this team for Fayette 4H DAIRY JUDGING Dairy judging is considered a talent and a challenge by many Fayette County 4Hers who carry a dairy During the summer before the Iowa State they visit farms to have dairy judging These workouts usually involve as many different breeds of dairy animals that are available in our To judge at State Fair they must get the highest scores as the county Dan County Exten sion will be coaching the 1976 team Last years team did very coming in second in the 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD AT ARLINGTON Anyone wishing to enter the parade on the 4th of July in Arlington is welcome and asked to call Floyd 6333345 or the Arlington State Entry blanks are available from Thompson or the Entries must be turned in by Ju y The parade will start at on July FAYETTE EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR FRIDAY JUNE 25th County 4H Softball Tourna ment SATURDAY JUNE 26th Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4H Club Dawn and Debbie Frieden MONDAY JUNE 28th Extension Staff Field DayGar Experiment Plots Harlan NRG 4H Club Meeting 7 Illyria 4H Club Meeting County 4H Garden Tours TUESDAY JUNE 29th Junior 4H Decorah Extension Council Meeting Fay ette WEDNESDAY JUNE 30th Junior 4H Decorah FRIDAY JULY 2nd Oelwein 76ers 4H Club Public Library Members to work on the committee were appointed by Chairman James Janet Schroeder was appointed from the The annual meeting is set by law for July The regular July meeting is the AH bills presented were The meeting was The new bridge in Volga was dedicated last Saturday with a parade and numerous other The bridge cost approximately and the total cost of the entire road from Fayette County to Highway 56 was over