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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
1
Taylor County farms rally for County Fair demonstrations with ten teams answering roll call and forty leaders and girls forming the largest group yet. Helen Myers helped plan demos while Elinor Sharp and Louise Wintermute presented last year's Blue Ribbon “War on Old Furniture” to guide new clubs.
Iowa suspends all adult poultry shows and related sales following a confirmed Newcastle disease outbreak. The order covers chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and similar birds and urges caution to protect the state poultry industry. Chief C. C. Franks of the Iowa Department of Agriculture announces the directive.
The County Women's Committee met Saturday afternoon to enjoy a film South of the Border with Disney and discuss plans for a Sport Festival stand. Open Teas for Women's Work were scheduled with specific township dates August 20 to September 4. L M Young of Lenox Iowa was confirmed by the Farm Bur.
A brief guide notes that grinding fresh oats for poultry feed improves digestion and nutrient uptake. It advises soaking or coarse grinding to ease consumption and reduce waste.
County director G S Johnson cautions against feeding whole oats without grinding to avoid digestive issues and urges balanced rations with protein minerals and grit. County Extension Planning Committee met with members approving subcommittees and noting retirements. activities included baseball diamond work for 4 H Livestock and Farm Sports Festival set for August 14.
The Siam 4 H Club met July 19 at High Prairie School House with seven members. after business they played games and had lunch. The Loyal Legion 4 H Club met July 31 at Martha Steeve's home with all members and leaders. Donna Belle Safley joined as a new member and three girls reported on county camp. The Jackson Gingerettes 4 H Club held a regular meeting.
G S Johnson county extension director urges terracing on farms where erosion is heavy. Plans should be made after small grain harvest so terraces can start when late summer rains arrive, typically late August. Contouring alone proved insufficient to stop water run off and soil loss on slopes, especially 2 to 10 percent.
SHARPSBURG Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at ten o clock and no regular preaching in August except by Session arrangement. The pastor will preach next Sunday at Grimes Iowa, a field where the Chases served after World War I. Youth Fellowship enjoyed a Lake of Three Fires outing this Wednesday.
The Presbyterian ladies hosted an August church meeting with Mrs Fred Borden Miss Nellie Borden Mrs Lester McKay and Mrs Bob Blair as hostesses. Mrs Shimer led Worship service and Mrs Rutledge gave the Missionary lesson. Refreshments were served. Relatives gathered at Mrs Ella Knott’s home Saturday evening for a farewell party.
Lyle Eno and children of Lincoln Nebraska visited. Refreshments were served as Mr and Mrs Carl Gold and children from Gravity were dinner guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Borden. Dr and Mrs Everett Penne baker of Lenox spent Sunday evening with Mrs Jess Dresher and Mr Dresher. Mr and Mrs Carol Knapp and Karole Jeanne visited Harold Welch near Leonx. Mrs Gary Woods and son Keith of Clearmont Missouri dined with Rev and Mrs Chase and Rev and Mrs J W Chase at the McDowall home. The Misses Jessie and Grace Tripp of Kent were guests. Rey and Mrs C W Proctor and Donald Scott spent Monday in Des Moines visiting Charlie Proctor Jr and wife. Mrs Edward Eckert and small sons Terry returned to New York City after visiting her mother Mrs Jessie Holmes and sister Mrs Paul Chitty and family.
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