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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1972

Page

6

ISU Extension Leader R K Bliss Died Sunday

ISU Extension leader R K Bliss 91 longtime director of Agricultural and Home Economics Extension at Iowa State University died Sunday at his home in Ames Funeral services set for Wednesday April 10 at United Church of Christ Congregational in Ames Bliss born October 30 1830 in Diagonal Iowa served 32 years before retirement 1964 and earned multiple national and state honors for leadership in 4 H and rural life

AMES R. K. Bliss Towa State University United Church of Christ- Congregational Antes Diagonal Bliss Agricultural and Home Economics American Farm Bureau Federation American Country Life Association Epsilon Sigma Phi Iowa Iowa State University Aluron Towa

Delaware 4 H Names Council Honor Adults

Over 700 people attended the Delaware County 4 H rally at West Delaware High School Manchester for the 1972 73 council election and recognitions. New council members include Vicki Drinkwater Hileen Hall Ellen McMahon Shirley Oberbroeckling Joseph Peiffer Arthur Pins Harvey Robinson and Joe Schmit. Meritorious service plaques went to Manchester Chamber of Commerce and KOUR. Honorary memberships were awarded to Marilyn Olson Marwan Burns Mel Weber Phyllis Hicks and Ellen McMahon was chosen as voting delegate for Ames 4 H Conference June 13 16.

Manchester Delaware County West Delaware High School Vicki Drinkwater County Maids Hileen Hall Classic Lassies Ellen McMahon Prairie Cloverettes Shirley Oberbroeckling Cheerful Workers Joseph Peiffer Delhi Livestock Arthur Pins Dubuque Marwan Burns Coffins Grove Live Weber Maquoketa Valley Phyllis Hicks Ames

Favorite Daughter Finalists Named in Iowa Contest

Three Farm girls were chosen as finalists in the 1972 Iowa's Favorite Farmer's Daughter contest. Rosearin Agnew of North English, Barbara Lee of Hedrick, and Kathryn Stewart of Springville attend UNI or ISU and represent 53 counties after judging that included interviews and a farm visit. The winner will be announced Friday noon, April 21. Wanters work like a computer seeking buyers for you in record time. Dial 198-8234.

Iowa University of Northern Iowa At Cedar Falls Towa

State Officials Meet in Des Moines on Cattle Rustling

Law enforcement from 14 states gather in Des Moines on April 25 to share information on cattle and farm thefts. Robert Blair of the Iowa BCI says the joint effort with agriculture officials aims to address live stock thefts, with Iowa losses estimated in the millions annually.

Des Moines SDPA Robert Blair State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Department of Agriculture Blair Iowa United States

Will Discussed Problems and The Farm Theft Mentioned

The report notes theft of farm chemicals as a major statewide issue with a single incident valued at 40000 dollars. It also states that over 4000 livestock brands are registered in Iowa, highlighting ongoing agricultural security concerns.

Iowa

Cattle Rustling Spurs Call for Branding

A speaker noted many farmers do not brand cattle. Blair stopped short of mandating branding but said it would aid law enforcement if more town farmers branded cattle.

Blair

Coder Rapids Emergency Numbers List

Readable local notice lists emergency contacts for Coder Rapids including Ambulances Fire Highway Patrol Police Sheriff and after hours lines with several nearby phone numbers. The text shows multiple typos but preserves the key agencies and contact numbers for public safety emergencies.

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