Farm Land Values Rise Largest Since 1920 Boom
Iowa farm real estate values jumped an average 11 percent in 1972 to 440 per acre, the largest dollar increase since 1920. ISU economists Murray and Walker cite continued farm enlargement, higher yields and prices, non-farm investments, looser lending terms, and land scarcity as key drivers across districts. 1972 gains varied by grade, with northwest and southeast leading. Rev and Mrs Winkleman of Worthington, Minn., visited Worthington-area family friends over the weekend.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
William G. Murray
Larry Walker
Murray
Walker
Northwest
West Central
South Central
ISU
Kossuth
Winnebago
Worth
Mitchell
Hancock
Cerro Gordo
Floyd
Humboldt
Wright
Franklin
Butler
Surgery and holiday gatherings headlined Woden area news
Mrs. Walter Anderson underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital in Mason City last Friday and is recovering well with plans to return home this week. The U P W annual Christmas meeting at the Presbyterian Church included a gift exchange and refreshments. Boxes of clothing were packed for the Midwest Indian Mission at Crandon Wisconsin. Local families hosted dinner guests in honor of birthdays and visits from Britt, Algona, and Mason City residents. Catholic Ladies Guild held a pot luck Christmas dinner at John Quinn’s home. W.S.C.S. Christmas meeting was held at the Methodist Church on December 6 with Mrs. Allan Mays and Mrs. Daryl Richeson in charge.
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Walter Anderson
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
U.P.W
The
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Helm
Tommy Hinders
Jo Gerdis
Dale Rittenhouse
Blanche Valley
Crandon
Wisconsin
John Rudisill
Jim
Charles Rudisill
Roger Alphs
Edwin Weishaar
Algona
Edwin
Kenneth Bird
Britt
William Phillips
Walter Pihl
Ed Riggins
Sue
Mason’ City
Ernest Giesking
Donald Isebrand
Don Gigler
William Wood
Kenneth DeWaard
Larry Wood
Catholic Ladies Guild
John Quinn
Lloyd Griggs
Harry Schutter
Ed Cink
Donald Wood
Candles Through the Ages Highlight Christmas Traditions
The feature recalls Christmas candle customs from Bethlehem to modern times. Guests at Britt and Fort Dodge gatherings are noted, while candle history traces from tallow to paraffin and bayberry, linking flame to faith and good luck.flashdata
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Bethlehem
Christ Child
Christ
Hallmark Candle
John Sinjem
Rome
New World
New Members Elected to Winnebago Extension Council
Three new members James Meyering Koreen Askeland and Mrs Neal Johnson join the Winnebago County Extension Council for 1978 74 along with three returning councilmen Ken Balvance Roger Halverson and Stan Stover New terms last two years Holdover members Don Buffington Ty Carlson Irv Olson and Gene Abbey remain Linden township vacancy to be filled by appointment The council governs extension district plans the 4 H program budgets hires staff and oversees the full program
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Winnebago County
Richard Anderson
James Meyering
Grant Township
Koreen Askeland
Buffalo Township
Neal Johnson
Logan Township
Ken Balvance
Lincoln Township
Roger Halverson
Eden Township
Stan Stover
Newton Township
Don Buffington
Mt. Valley
Ty Carlson
Forest Township
Irv Olson
King Township
Gene Abbey
Center Township
Linden Township
Grant Go-Getters Set Date for Christmas Party
The Grant Go-Getters met at the Grant Community Center with 13 members present. Officers were installed, and plans were made for a January sliding party and a December 16 Christmas party at 7:30 p.m. Committees named for games and lunch.
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Grant
Grant Community Center
Frank Doden
Joel Bilyeu
Arnie Doden
John Doden
Ricky Grunhord
Leslie Beekman
Dean Holland
Titonka visit brings family together for Sunday gathering
Mr and Mrs Howard Michael and family along with Mrs Jennie Ricks visited Sunday afternoon December 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs George Uken and family in Titonka. Mrs Evelyn Shortenhaus visited her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dale Andersen and Cindy at Forest City Monday evening.
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Howard Michaelson
Jennie Ricks
George Uken
Titonka
Evelyn Shortenhaus
Dale Andersen
Cindy
Forest City
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Buffalo Center Tribune
Buffalo Center
Mrs
August Winkleman
Worthington, Minnesota
Walter Winkleman
Woden
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Allan Mays
Daryl Richeson
M. L
Daizy Kiewier
Douglas Algoe
Fort Dodge
Stanley Klinger
Elizabeth Nerdig
Nerdig
Dean Nerdigs
Dairy Kiewler
Nathan Abbot
Vincent
Hallmark
Extension Council
Harris Lee
Builders Supply In
Thermogas
Harley Harms
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