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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

12

Local couple pins hopes on large egg operation

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sheeder run a 2,000 chicken flock and gather 1,600 eggs daily. They aim to grow to 4,500 layers and clear about $1,000 monthly from their poultry business.

Lloyd Sheeder

Frank Pellett Farm Becomes Wildlife Preserve Memorial

About 48 years ago Frank Pellett set aside his farm as a wildlife preserve to foster native plants and wildlife. The five acre woodland tract near the road was a hiving memorial in 1954, funded by the Iowa State Horticultural Society and affiliates with donations reaching England. A pair of bronze plaques on red granite stones marks the area.

Frank Pellett The American Bee Journal Frank Pel Iowa State Horticultural Society Melvin Pellett Woodland Tract Frank Pellet England

Kentucky Grain Yields Rise Over Century

Kentucky corn output grew from 25 to 46 bushels per acre over 100 years while wheat rose from 10 to 24.4 bushels per acre. The report notes production gains in the state, highlighting improved yields across major crops.

Lexington, Ky Kentucky

Honeymoon Fiasco Ends With Local Lock In Joke

A South American hotel tale recounts a bride locked in by keys left with the groom who fails to summon help. The desk clerk explains that in this country a husband who wants his wife locked in must wait. the wife remains inside until later.

South America Senor

Round Trip Travel Deals and Free Planning Services

New York round trip priced at 67.95 with 8 25 a m departure and 3 10 p m arrival next day. Seattle round trip also 67 95 with a free Canadian side trip included. Offers vacation tours across the United States Canada Mexico Hawaii and Europe with reservations for boat or air travel and a free trip planning service. Promises best prices and many free side trips.

Canada U.S

Guthrie Center Farmwife Boosts Egg Business

Guthrie Center farmer Mrs. Lloyd Sheeder expands from 2000 to 4500 layers as egg prices fall. She gathers 1600 to 1700 eggs daily, uses an old barn for poultry, invests about $3000, and aims for roughly $1000 monthly profit. The Sheeders grow their own feed and rely on minimal protein to keep hens healthy.

Guthrie Center Lloyd Sheeder

Valley farmer and deputy reunite after long road trip

Valdosta Georgia Deputy Sheriff James Sirmens drove 20 miles to locate a farmer installing irrigation equipment. The trip brought the pair together after a long search, with the farmer’s truck found intact and the scene described as tight.

Valdosta, Ga James Sirmens

How The Town Was Named

The passage notes a sentimental account of a U.S. vessel sunk by the Confederate ram Merrimac at Hampton Roads on March 8 and mentions Union township formerly Breckenridge in honor of John C. Breckenridge. It also references Cumberland founded in anticipation of a CB&Q railroad branch from Creston in 1804 and mentions John Wor.

United States Union Township Breckenridge John C. Breckenridge Cumberland Cb&q Creston John Wor

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