Terraces built on Irene Swegler farm near Hinton
District conservationist notes new parallel terraces that trap water and flatten land between levels on the Irene Swegler farm north of Hinton. SCS offers free erosion help and cites large past year gains in terraces and ponds nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Tordoff
Irene Swegler
Hinton
Carl Stoltze
Warren Betts
JoAnn Easton
Wayne Larsen
Wayne Eberly
Robert Nipp
Sioux City
United States
Louie's Log Field Notes on Pests Hogs and Irrigation
A compilation of short guidance: alfalfa pest checks reveal no alarming populations, with minor weevils and hoppers. Hog parasite control includes lice and mange mites with spray options and regular treatments. Irrigation tips urge measuring water output and recording well data. A closing adage notes the gap between nut and genius.
Students music camp offered at USD
The 25th annual Upper Midwest Music Camp will be held at the University of South Dakota from June 6 to 13. Sponsored by USD music department and state-wide education services, with Ray DeVilbiss directing. Participants include students ages 13 to 18 and band directors working in concert bands jazz ensembles and choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of South Dakota
Music Department
The
College of Fine Arts
USD
Ray DeVilbiss
USC
USC College of Fine Arts
Arne B. Larson
SCORE chapter to meet in Peterson Iowa
Iowa Lakes SCORE chapter will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday June 10 1976 at 9 30 a m in the Kirchner French Memorial library community room Peterson Iowa. J Harold Sears Iowa district director of the SBA announced today. Counselors offer free management counseling and services to small business men and women and to those planning to start a business. Harold Howe chapter chairman invites interested individuals to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lakes Service Corps of Retired Executives
SCORE
Kirchner- French Memorial Library
Peterson
Iowa
J. Harold Sears
Small Business Administration
Harold Howe
Smoking and aging lungs and a gas station tip
Dr. Arthur Gelb's Iowa study finds many asymptomatic smokers have early small airway disease using a helium breath test. The piece notes aging lungs are worsened by smoking and suggests prevention, plus a separate tip on pump cutoffs wasting fuel and a closing set of aphorisms about life and perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Lung Association
California
Arthur Gelb
Gelb
The
American Lung Association of Iowa
Toxic plants and rodeo tickets in Akron
Toxic plants warning from Susan Merkley warns of illness or death and urges eradication or keeping away children. For listings write ISU Extension Ames Iowa or call 515 294 8754. Also promoting the Barnes RCA rodeo on June 10 in Akron with cowboys and family friendly fun. Tickets available at Akron businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Merkley
Plymouth County Extension Home
ISU Extension
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Akron
Dome Geodesic Lounge For Students In Library
A geodesic dome built by a middle school enrichment class led by Mr. Bradbury will become a reading lounge in the library. It mirrors Buckminster Fuller design and will feature red white and black paint along with a bean bag chair donation request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Buckminster Fuller
Mr. Bradbury
Local high school notes and community events update
May 22 release of Chip and Churp, grackles cared for by Becky Wilmot near Tom Kenny farm. Library shelf replacements involve fifth and sixth graders for Miss Hednefield. Boys baseball season mixed results against Vermillion. Hoff coached team went 0-2 with scores 2 5 and 11 5. Rickard Hedeby sails to Sweden May 1, returning to Akron in August. Biology class reports river pollution and few fish. river cleanup planned for early June. Early dismissal June 3 4 at 1 10 p.m for semester tests. picnics for chorus and F H A. Bicentennial Queen Pageant entrants sought for grades 9-12. Greta Lynn Bradbury born May 26 in Akron hospital weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bradbury
Greta Lynn
Akron Hospital
Greta
Cheerleading Tryouts Select 1976 77 Squads At School
Tammy Schneider led the May 26 after school tryouts in the High School Commons. Twenty two candidates vied for nine spots across football basketball and wrestling squads. Ten were chosen: Lori Heeren Becky Appley Mary Thorson Robin Benda Tammy Schneider for football and basketball. wrestling picks included Robin Benda Sheila Kots Karen Krosh Sonja Hansen Monica Powell. Judges included Akron High staff Mr Henrich Mr Hennies Mr Sailors Miss Meyers Miss Hednefield Mrs Frerichs, Westfield pair Mrs Radtke Mrs Prior, and Hawarden’s Miss Riggs. Last year’s seniors advised the new entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Schneider
Lori Heeren
Becky Appley
Mary Thorson
Robin Benda
Marjane Taylor
Sheila Kots
Karen Krosh
Sonja Hansen
Monica Powell
Akron High
Henrich
Hennies
Sailors
Did You Know by Jill Tindall highlights 1975-76 school year
The column notes dismissal at 1 10 p m on June 3 and 4 and lists activities for June 4. It explains sclaff as a golf stroke behind the ball and predicts one final Raider Review issue before summer break. The author wishes readers a safe, exciting summer of 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raider
Class Officers Elected for 1976-77 at Local High School
Friday May 21 election set fresh class leaders Carla Toben becomes freshmen president with Jay Siebens as VP and Bob Root as secretary. Freshmen and junior councils include Carla Toben John Philips Teresa Small Mike Rollins Scott Weenink and others. Senior council picks Jay Dirks Dean Gronemeyer and Paul Philips with Cherie Toben Greg Black Linda Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Toben
Jay Siebens
Bob Root
John Philips
Teresa Small
Mike Rollins
Shelly Horton
Sonja Hansen
Scott Weenink
Brian Small
Robin Benda
Chase Anderson
Becky Appley
Nancy Robertson
Tami Finzen
Tim Tindall
Music officers installed at year end election
On Monday May 24 the band and chorus elected their officers for next year. Chorus reps include Morey Anderson Cindy Anderson Brenda Osterbuhr Jim Jelken Jon Harris Lori Heeren Carla Toben and Karen Trotzig. Band reps are Linda Black Debbie Henke Becky Appley Mary Thorson Monica Powell Wendi Sheveland Marvin Black and Karen Trotzig. Major projects include revising the awards system and organizing a Fine Arts Banquet next spring. Band must select a parade for next fall and has received about six invitations to college homecoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey Anderson
Cindy Anderson
Brenda Osterbuhr
Jim Jelken
Jon Harris
Lori Heeren
Carla Toben
Karen Trotzig
Linda Black
Debbie Henke
Becky Appley
Mary Thorson
Monica Powell
Wendi Sheveland
Marvin Black
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Neem
SCS. Am
Bill Schlesser
Harold Hagart
Henry Tordoff
Caro Reolin
Union County
Iowa Lakes
Akron Community
Joyce Port
School Board
Box
R.R
Township
Amviilgily Lorgligu, Cll
City of
Plymouth
County
Ellis Tucker Erk
Akron Register-Tribune
Akron Community School
Chip
Churp
Tom Kenny Farm
Becky Wilmot
Becky
Hednefield
Vermillion
Mr. Hoff
Rickard Hedeby
Sweden
Rickard
Big Sioux River
Chorus
F.H.A
Julie Harris
By Jill Tindall
By Debbie Henke
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