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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
3
The text traces woody wagon history from the 1939 Chevrolet hand crafted birch and ash wood finish to the first steel bodied wagon in 1949 with faux mahogany decals, ending with the 1976 Caprice Estate with vinyl wood grain exterior as a modern favorite.
Iowa authorities warn that April through August see most two wheeled fatalities led by June and July with 19 deaths each. Public safety chief Charles W. Larson urges adherence to traffic laws and helmet use while highlighting why motorists must yield to bikes and watch blind spots. He notes a downward motorcycle death rate last year despite more riders and stresses safe passing and full lane use. A county extension feature then discusses listening to children and home communication adding tips from Susan Merkly and the I Am A Person series. Eventual planting tips follow for sweet corn with spacing, watering, and harvesting guidance from Lyle Mackey and Henry Taber.
Northwest Iowa district 4 H horse and pony members learn the Ak Sar Ben qualifying show will be held Tuesday evening July 20 at Early Circle Saddle Club grounds one mile south of Early on Highway 71 20. Floyd Schnirring extension director says entry applications are at LeMars county extension office. Show starts at 6 30 p m no admission charged entry fee is 1 per class ribbons awarded to all placings.
Lyle Mackey and Henry Taber explain soil needs and fertilizer choices to boost vegetable yields. They advise soil tests, organic matter, and complete fertilizers, with 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet for light soils. Nitrogen management affects plant vigor, and corn serves as a nitrogen indicator. Eight 4-H horse show classes are listed with entry and health paper requirements, awarding blue ribbons to top exhibitors and qualifying for Ak-Sar-Ben event in September.
The U S department of agriculture notes continued large imports of cotton textiles and raw wool in 1976 amid rising domestic demand. Prices have strengthened, farming prospects improve, and acreage may rise to 11.3 million acres, while total disappearance could hit 10 to 12 million bales depending on supply.
A public notice invites parents of children ages 6 to 12 to enroll in a new five part mail out series titled I Am A Person. The series, offered at no cost, aims to explain growth needs and parenting skills for this age group and will begin soon. The office notes available copies of a free viewer's guide and previews prenatal nutrition topics from The Second Half of Your Life TV series, including exercise routines and dietary guidelines.
May is High Blood Pressure month and the Iowa Heart Association urges everyone to have blood pressure checked. Clinics are planned across the state with Dr. Dale A. Harding noting hypertension is sneaky and often asymptomatic. A simple preventive program and doctor visits can control it, with diet changes, weight loss, exercise, and prescribed medication.
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