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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1946

Page

2

Advisory Body To Be Formed Under Research Act

A call for nominations for 17 commodity and four functional committees under the 1946 Research and Marketing Act was issued by the U S Department of Agriculture. About 250 national producer and commodity groups were contacted. nominations due by Jan 6. Committees will advise on research needs and methods to improve marketing, transportation and distribution of agricultural products.

Washington U S. Department of Agriculture E. A. Meyer National Advisory Committee Secretary of Agriculture Anderson Department Meyer USDA

American Institute of Cooperation summer session set for Fort Collins

The 1947 summer session will be held at Fort Collins Colorado from August 25 to 29. Raymond W Miller Institute president announced Monday. Dr Roy M Green president of Colorado A and M college will be chairman of the program committee.

National Co-Op Institute Washington American Institute of Cooperation Fort Collins Colo Raymond W Miller Roy M. Green Colorado A and M College

Nebraska U Will Study Extraneous Matter in Cream

The pougar Creek creamery of Dan sville Illinois donated 5000 dollars to the University of Nebraska foundation for a two year dairy husbandry research program. Perry Branch said the fund will gather facts about extraneous matter in churning cream and be administered by the college of agriculture. L P McCaun of the Harding cream division will consult with local dairymen on its operation.

Lincoln Harding Cream Division The Illinois Company

Dust storms built the fertile Corn Belt soils claim

Illinois geologist M. M. Leighton told the Geological Society of America that thick silt from ancient ice-age dust storms filled Midwest river valleys. Winds spread silt hundreds of miles, creating fertile, porous soils across about 160000 square miles in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.

Chicago M. M. Leighton Illinois Geological Society of America Midwest Leighton Middle West Mississippi Indiana Iowa

Coming Farm Auctions Across Several Iowa Towns

A listings page advertises farm auctions and sales through January with dates from December 31 to January 28. Names include Robi and Wright Weiher, Louis Furchtenicht, Charles Draker, Emil Gettleman, Alfred James, Art Colony, Harden Bros., A E Fox, Sam Alexander, Ed Zabokitsky, Joseph Sedlacek, Amos LeGuire, Byron Wetzel, Henry Ruser, Carlton Dudley, John L Brusha, Fred Hefflefinger, Lewis Schliemann, Herman Hass, Wilson Baughman, Arthur Hildebrand, L W Martin, Barclay Heald, Frank Staskal, O E Markitan, Leo Ham, R B Orcutt, Louie Heick, Mrs Bernard Pratt, Harry Jarard, Clayton Sherrill, Edward Rehak, Stewart Silver, Mrs Lillian Reif, McDonald Bros, Leonard Whitney, F R Hutchenson, John Robinson, Chester Thompson, Bill Slimmer, John Knapp, L H Possehl, E L Olsen, Arthur Houstman, Frank Loomis, E W Stickley, Carl Eden, Frank Loomis, Ashley M McCright, Joe Tepley, A Monk, Louis Albertson, Henry Jurgensen.

Euro Ae Farmer's Co-op Exchange Dan Steele Suburban Gas Co Northwestern Bell Tel Co Thos E Radiloff Roy Ritz Paul Speraw E A Thompson Kacena Co W G Neill Castle Bros Coal Co Home Fuel Iowa Erec Licht and Power Co Home Light Briakly Cao Standard Brands Inc Home Transportaonan Joseph Dolezal Edna Gaffey W E Donaldson Joe Boland Albert Carver George Hamilton Walter E Miller City Treas Stanley J Jonas Walton A Keller Frank F Bates Co James H Smith Her Arthur JL. Bye Imogen B Emery Florence Gouldin Evelyn Hamiel Earl Bailey Preston John F Ream Soldiers’ Relief Fund Carl D Smith Frank Simon A and P Duster Bros Grocery Homsey_A Prank Baldwin Sol John Moses Harry Pappa Milo H E Pfeiffer Challed Pioneer Lumber Co Martin-Roasa Trac and Equip Co Concrete Materials and Coast Co Moline Body Co Sinclair Refining Co Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Town Elec. Light & Power Co Kendall Hardware Co A. D. McCann Edward Sankey Stewart's Towa Mig Coa Chandler Co Denniston & Partridge Co Marion Water Co Art Lanning Katz Salvage S & W Firestone Service Shell Oil Co Keith A. Cope State Institution Fund James H. Smith Bang’s Disease Fund A. B. Haskins Institute Fund Ruth H. Bottorff Cecil H. Collins Joseph H. Wood

Scientist Describes Atomic Blast’s Earthquake Like Effect

Dr. Allen C. Tester of the University of Iowa reports that Hiroshima’s blast weakened granite blocks enough to crumble or be broken by hand. The observation comes from a paper read before the conference, noting regional geology and impact.

Missouri Allen C. Tester University of Iowa Hiroshima

Rough 300 Acres Brings $6,500 in Allamakee

WAUKON L C Harden sells his 300 acre farm in French Creek township to Collins real estate for 6500. Only 65 acres are cultivated and the rest is rough land with buildings described as fairly good.

Waukon L. C. Harden French Creek Township Collins Real Estate Agency

Linn County Supervisors Proceedings 1946 Cedar Rapids Iowa

November 946 proceedings show culvert replacement in Boulder Township costing an estimated 800 dollars, referrals to the County Engineer, tax suspensions for Old Age Assistance recipients, and resignations. December 1 1946 includes settlements on Virginia Schmitz claim and right of way for Indian Creek channel alteration approved, with adjournment until December 10 1966.

State of Iowa of Linn Board of Supervisors Beeson Seevell Andetty Petty Seevell Wm. H. Behrens Boulder Edward Schultz Washington Township A. M. Moyer Brown Buffalo James A. Hoover Robins Minnie Reinheimer John S. Wilson Linn County Jowit Zimmerman James B Ave Wayne Ind Board of Supervise Elmer M. Seevell Linn Cedar Rapids Etty Virginia Schmitz Oakdale County Auditor's State Institution Ledger Indian Creek Cottage Grove Avenue Joseph F. Machacek Burns Thomas Sunshine Mission Detroit Mich Stone Nellie Marion Monroe County Kelley Wayne Springville Polk County Elmer M Servell

Schultz to Speak at National Farm Institute in February

Des Moines reports Dr. T. W. Schultz, linked to the oleo butter dispute at Iowa State College, will headline the National Farm Institute in Des Moines February 14 and 15. The dispute, involving academic freedom and a pamphlet touting margarine as butter’s equal, led to his resignation and later a blocked federal post. The institute highlights national agriculture and is sponsored by the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.

DES Moines INS Iowa State College National Farm Institute T. W. Schultz Town State College Schultz Chicago University Carl Drake Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Asher Hobson Named By Farm Economists

In Philadelphia AP report says Asher Hobson professor of farm economics at the University of Wisconsin was elected president of the American Farm Economists Association. Other officers named at the two day annual meeting include Stanley Warren of Cornell University first vice president Marion Clawson U S reclamation service second vice president and L J Norton University of Illinois economist secretary treasurer.

Philadelphia Asher Hobson University of Wisconsin American Farm Economists Association Association Stanley Warren Cornell University Marion Clawson U. S. Reclamation Service L. J. Norton University of

East Amana Herd Tops DHIA For December

East Amana dairy herd led DHIA records in December with 729 pounds of milk and 26.4 pounds of butterfat per cow. The report lists 451 cows low test, 115 dry, and 105 305 day lactation records, with top 632.8 pounds on a Holstein. Other high 305 day records come from West Amana, High Amana, South Amana, and Amana.

West Amana High Amana South Amana East Amana Allen Hospital Waterloo Tow Jesup Iowa Dunkerton Iike Jersey Poland

Most Beautiful Hen Sought for Film Premiere

Chicago announces a national beauty contest for hens titled Miss Slick Chick of 1947. The winner will be crowned at the premiere of The Egg and I in Hollywood. The search runs Jan 1 to March 10 with regional winners from five U. S. regions.

Chicago INS Slick America Clyde C. Edmonds Poultry and Egg National Board Hollywood Glenn H. Campbell Cleveland U. S

California on Alert for Foot and Mouth Break

California officials issued an alert to veterinarians and livestock inspectors to watch for foot and mouth disease in cattle. The notice followed federal warnings that the illness was found among Mexican cattle, with precautions taken though infection zones are distant from the border.

Sacramento Calif INS State Department of Agriculture California Department Mexico

Iowa-Nebraska Canneries See Record 1946 Output

Iowa Nebraska canneries, with 53 plants, canned near 4 million cases of vegetables in 1946, led by sweet corn. The total pack ranks third for the region since 1942 43, with 34 factories producing 3 760 765 cases. The industry employed over 9,000 in 1946 and paid more than 2 million in payrolls. Roy Chard notes cautious expansion in 1947 and strong growth potential for peas.

Audubon Iowa-Nebraska Iowa Roy Chard Iowa-Nebraska Canners Association

Iowa Corn Pack Growth Through 1946 Reflects Strong Local Output

The article notes Iowa and Nebraska accounted for a portion of a nationwide twelve million pack with farmers receiving over 3.5 million for vegetables near processing plants. Iowa Nebraska produced about one twelfth of the national sweet corn pack, trailing only Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois in volume. Over 13 years the region yielded 33,982,484 cases of sweet corn, with annual outputs rising from 2.7 million in 1941 to peaks above 4 million in 1942 and 1943, dipping in 1944 and rising again to 3.306 million in 1945, but 1946 remained 454,416 below the pack. The mangel is noted as a chard descendant once used by Greeks in 300 BC.

Chard Iowa-Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Iinois

Livestock Sale At Morley Road Farm

An estate sale on the Morley rock road 1% mile west of Olin lists 91 head of livestock including 37 cattle 6 purebred Hereford heifers and cows with calving, jerseys, Guernseys and Brown Swiss cattle plus 8 horses and 51 hogs. Farm machinery and 150 poultry hens await buyers with cash terms.

Swisher Mere Olin Morley Rock Road Dlack Will Welgh & Ton Deering Bennett Rock Road Tipton Haring Stanwood SAO Real Chore Guernsey Wampshire Poland Hampshire Shane McDeering Red River Allis Chalmers David Bradley A.C John Deere

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