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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1976
Page
5
Greg Hilbert of Algona Iowa presents Diamond Jack the 1250 pound Chianina-Angus crossbred named grand champion at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. N G Perry, president of the stock show, watches as Diamond Jack stands beside the owner Monday.
A UPI report says Jake and Morris Muhlenthaler of Jake Muehlen thaler and Son in Sheldahl Iowa face a Packers and Stockyards Act complaint. The agency accuses knowingly weighing livestock at incorrect weights issuing false scale tickets and underpaying sellers amid poor record keeping.
AMES A recently appointed district court judge from Marla Jerry L. Larson was elected president of the Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Assn here Saturday. Lynn Heckman of Hudson was elected vice president, and E. J. Weigle of Decorah was reelected secretary treasurer. New directors elected include John G. Allen Des Moines Lynn Heckman Hudson and Robert Wilkins Runnels.
Two one day Hog Clinics in Marion and Iowa City will host three Iowa State University extension hog experts and farm panels. Speakers include Dr. Jim McKean, Eldon Haas, and Jim Frier. Topics cover update on hogs, disease issues, waste handling, and panel discussions on farming units and regulations. The Johnson County clinic runs January 27 from 9 45 am to 3 pm at Montgomery Hall with a 2 dollar fee. Linn County clinic begins January 28 at 10 am in Marion at the Linn Rural Electric Cooperative building. On this date in 1953 General Eisenhower took the oath as the 34th US president.
Gordon Geiken a 35 year old Vinton farmer inventor will receive the Cedar Rapids Jaycees outstanding young farmer award at the annual awards banquet at the Longbranch in Marion. He operates a 900 acre grain farm and has designed folding tool bar planter and rolling cultivator for 30 inch corn rows and 18 inch soy rows. Geiken active in Farm Bureau Old Creamery Theater Co and church affairs and plans a Europe grain sale trip. He and wife Janice started farming 11 years ago and reflect a long climb from 1904 to a 900 acre operation with modern equipment including a four wheel drive tractor a six car combine and a tandem grain truck.
The article argues Datsun outsold all imports in 1975 for solid reasons. It highlights models from economy cars to the Z Car, high highway fuel economy of 41 MPG, broad dealer support with nearly 4,000 trained technicians, a nationwide parts network, and 43 years of building small cars. It emphasizes durability and value as key strengths. Data points include B-210 mileage and unibody construction while stressing the brand’s overall leadership.
A West Liberty turkey processor Sue Shefren became the first non producer elected president of the National Turkey Federation. Shefren has over four decades in the industry with roles at Louis Rich Foods and as a national director and executive committee member. Local dairy and livestock sales and clone out sales are listed with dates and locations in Iowa and nearby states.
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