Governor's Days and political figures featured at Clear Lake events
Capitol Letter Weekly outlines Democrats hosting Governor's Days at Clear Lake with Gov. Beardsley as guest of honor and appearances by Hickenlooper, Martin, Herring, and Hoegh. Also notes new Iowa Conservation Commission chair J. D. Reynolds and vice chair G. A. Dinges amid open rabbit and squirrel seasons and tax and road funding figures.
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Democrats Too
Thomas Martin
Iowa City
U. S
Creston
Iowa Conservation Commission
Ewald G. Trost
Fort Dodge
G. A. Dinges
Emmestburg
Reynolds
Iowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
State Highway Commission
John Butler
GOP
Republican Party
Des Moines
Resolutions Committee
F F A To Show At Fair In Thompson Winnebago County
Alfred Julius leads Wilson Chapter at the Winnebago County Junior Achievement show in Thompson with a Purchrea pen and a trat ket swine. Lawrence Miller and Lowell Miller show Market boys pens in Swink division. Beef class features George Geiken and James Geisking. Sheep enter by David Stowe with Purebred Hampshire and Robert Osterman with Purebred Oxford. The exhibition emphasizes experience and education for future farming careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Julius
Wilson
Winnebago County
Thompson
Lawrence
Lowell Miller
George Geiken
James Geisking
David Stowe
Hampshire
Robert Osterman
Oxford
Missouri 0-205 Oats Yield Study in Buffalo Center Area
Vocational agriculture group reports Missouri 0-205 oats average over 60 bushels per acre on tested farms around Buffalo Center. Harry Shortenhaus led with 78 bu/acre on a 15 acre field. Dick Griken averaged 63.8 bu/acre north of Buffalo Center. Jack Davids 61 bu/acre on a 9 acre plot. Bennett Bruhns 55 bu/acre on 20 acres. Oats sold at cost by Future Farmers of America to promote better varieties, with test weight at least 134 pounds. Some color objections exist but yield advantages and tillering from one seed noted.
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Missouri
Buffalo Center
Vocational Agriculture Department
Harry Shortenhaus
Dick Griken
Bonda
Jack Davids
Bennett Bruhns
Clinton
Future Farmers of America
Soil Conservation District Plans August Meeting
The Winnebago Soil Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and field day during the week of August 23. Main item is the commissioner election with nominees J A Liverea and George Hartbauer of Buffalo Center. The event includes a soil practice demonstration, a 4 H boys plowing contest, and a speaker on a relevant topic.
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Winnebago Soil Conservation District
Soil District Commissioners
J. A. Liverea
George Hartbauer
Buffalo Center
J. A. Livercn
Milton Charlson
John Trail
Sewell Nelson
Clea Gustafson
Kermit Bjorke
SCS
Norbert Dorow
Pre-Convention Platform Reforms Considered by Committee
Central committee plans ahead for the convention with advance notice and full hearings. The proposed pre convention resolutions are seen as an improvement over rushed platform drafts, offering more time for debate and clarity.
Cull Dairy Cows for Profit to Cull Low Producers
Winnebago County dairy farmers are urged to cull cows producing 5000 pounds or less annually to improve profits. Dorow notes USDA figures show high feed costs and slumping dairy prices mean low producers drain income. Record-keeping helps identify culls. extension office offers pamphlets and advice, with fall and winter culling to dodge seasonal price drops.
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Winnebago County
United States
Norbert Dorow
North Central States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
D U. S. Department of Agriculture
Winnebago Dhia
Dhia
Dorow
Devon
Reine
Doren
United States Department of Agricultue
Extension Service
Thompson
Legion Auxiliary To Meet August 5
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a business meeting at City Hall on Thursday evening August 5. Hostesses Leona Haselroth and Leota Jordahl assist, Isabel Van House and Goldie Hill furnish the entertainment. Membership chairman Ada Wabhen asks all members to pay dues at this meeting.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Leona Haselroth
Leota Jordahl
Isabel van House
Goldie Hill
State Legion Meet Aug. 14 at Des Moines
Winnebago Post No. 21 will send six members led by Post Commander Ray Murray to the State American Legion Convention in Des Moines August 2 to 4. National and local dignitaries headline, with a memorial service, parade, and election of 1955 officers on the program. Democratic convention attendance noted with speeches by Larry Plumber and others including Sen. Guy Gillette and Clyde Herring.
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Post Post
Ray Murray
Winnebago Post No. 21
Buffalo Center
American Legion
Des Moines
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
United Nations
National Legion
Arthur J. Connell
Connecticut
State Capitol
Ray Smith
J.¢.Koppen
Frank Murray
Larry Plumber
Northwood
Helen Eiel
Brifain Center
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokee
Polk County
Clyde Herring
Nelson G. Kraschel
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Capitol
Town Press Association
Phil Heiman
Central Committee
North Iowa Fair
Animal Impressario
Gene Holter
Anaheim
Calif
Fairgrounds
South Mason City
Vol
COOP
Tion Pays
Farmers Co-operative Elevator of Buffalo Center
Board OF Trade
Oscar Nelson
Oscar Ellingson
Calvin Lundberg
Farmers Co-op
Legion Auxiliary
State Legion
John & Jerry Hardware
Lennox
Bulletins
House Magazines
Buffalo Center Tribune
Johnson Gas Service
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