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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
5
Dallas 4-H members gathered December 5 with leader Angel Oxley to discuss upcoming projects and goals for the program. The brief meeting covered planning steps and member involvement for the coming term.
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Oxley. The next regular meeting will be with the Marsh boys. January 2.
The article notes a December 12 Christmas party at the East Mission Church with Kay Wintermute giving an individual demonstration and Joanne Judy performing singing.
The Jackson Gingerettes met December 12 at Mrs. Frank Jones home. Leader Mrs. John McAllaster reviewed the record books and the basic seven in foods. Phyllis Jones and Bethel Thornton demonstrated Fixing Fruits for Breakfast. A committee to plan the year was named including Frank Jones and several Streebins and Russells. The next meeting is January 2 at Science Ridge School with Karen Streebin as hostess.
John Hunter says winter review of crop rotation can raise corn yields on Taylor County farms. Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station data show corn in well planned rotations may nearly double gains over five years versus continuous corn. Rotations that include oats and meadow or manure and lime improve 1942–46 to 1948 yields, with four year rotations outperforming continuous cropping in bad weather.
The regular meeting of the Gay Maidens 4-H club was held at Kay Wintermute's home on December 10. Members discussed upcoming projects and plans for the season.
Seven RYP members met Wednesday night to plan a party for December 28. The program includes round and square dancing with organized games. The group supports educational and recreational aims for Taylor County youths and invites any young people to join. Committee members are Louise Wintermute, Betty Corliss, Farris Gray, Dean Davidson, Joe Peterson, Bryan Cross and Charles Dukes.
Grant township hosts an organizational meeting on December 12 for a new girls 4-H club uniting every Taylor County township. Leaders elected are Mrs. Myror Owens and Mrs. Lowell Livingston, with Leann Porte Gerald Magee Gracie Stephens Karla England and Shirley Borland as officers. Meetings set for the first Saturday monthly at the Lowell Livingston home with Evelyn Hunter, temporary Home Economist, outlining program goals.
The Victory 4 Hers met December 5 at the Farm Bureau office. The Flag pledge was given and roll call was answered with a question about table manners. Plans were made for a Christmas party. June Penton and Agatha Reed were chosen for training school. June Penton spoke on Vitamins and What they do for you today. Roberta Campain hosted and served refreshments.
A religious quotation from Matthew 6 33 urges seeking God's kingdom and righteousness with promise that all other needs will be provided. The line emphasizes faith and spiritual priority in daily life.
A brief remark attributing to Martin Luther the idea that love is the living image of God and the living essence of divine goodness, contrasting with a lifeless image.
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