What Cheer farmer fills many roles by Dave Rasdal
Virginia Striegel of What Cheer, Iowa, 57, was named a Master Farmer by Wallaces Farmer for 1984. She runs a 200 acre farm with her seven sons, survived a 1973 tractor accident, manages 120 hogs, teaches religious education, leads community sings, and plans to donate blood while balancing family duties. The award highlights her resilience, leadership, and cooperative approach to farming and community service.
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Virginia Striegel
Virginia
Wallaces Farmer
What Cheer
Jesus
Keota
Michael
Iowa State University
Anamosa
Striegel
James
Charles
Paul
Marion
Oskaloosa
Bell Telephone
Floyd
Ojai
Calif
Phil
Missouri Valley
Jim
New Orleans
Mobile Blood Bank
Montezuma Care Center
Dysart Market Hog Show Derby Entries Opening Dates
Derby rules set eligibility for gilts and barrows farrowed on or after March 1. Entries due May 1 with eight pigs per nomination. Pigs must be tattooed and castrated by May 1. Show scheduled for September 5 at Dysart.
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Dysart
Dysart Market
Nader Comments on China's Consumerism After Visit
Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, said after visiting China that if one can fit all possessions in 100 square feet there is not much consumerism. He offered impressions on cultural and economic contrasts observed during the trip.
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Ralph Nader
China
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