Maynard farmer recalls tornado damage and recovery
Herbert Malven, 60, owner of 675 acres near Maynard, describes destruction from the May 15 tornado. He lost a barn and buildings, eight cows killed, and heavy damage to machinery and fences. He cites insurance delays, limited farm loans, and shifts in milk production from over a ton to about a thousand pounds daily. He notes neighbor aid and community goodwill after the disaster.
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Herbert Malven
Maynard
George
Bill
Tony
Four Dairy Breeds Show at Gladbrook
More than 200 dairy cattle competed for breed trophies at the Tama County fairground. Winners include Brown Swiss champion bull and female, Jersey champion and reserve, Holstein champion and reserve, and Milking Shorthorn champions with Mysha Herd dominating. Judges were John Sims, Jay Slater, and Lael Moon. Barbara Gerlach led Toledo 4-H as high individual and Toledo 4-H high team in the 4-H FFA judging contest.
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Gladbrook
Tama County
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Roy S. Miller
Fairfax
Don Witt
Traer
Forrest Hatfield
Daughters
Newton
Lyon Jerseys
Toledo
Russell Lyon
Sons
Larry Lyon
Kelly and
van Deest
Dale Gerlach
Barbara Gerlach
Vicki Gerlach
Mysha Herd
St. Antony
Iowa State University
John Sims
Jay Slater
Olin
Lael Moon
Midwest
Des Moines
Weaving With Natural Dyes by Mrs. William Davidson Jr
Garrison artist Mrs. William Davidson Jr. uses fleece to finished products weaving rugs tapestries and yard goods. She dyes with natural stains from butternut walnut coreopsis dandelion and lily of the valley yielding golds yellows and browns. She tailors patterns to customer choice and plans a room sized rug and display at fairs.
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Garrison
William Davidson, Jr
Stephens College
University of Missouri
Christ
Chicago
Young Drivers Under 25 Responsible for Bridge Toll
Report shows drivers under twenty five accounted for nearly one third of U S highway fatalities last year. Authorities note trend calls for stronger safety measures and targeted education to reduce crashes among young motorists.
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U.S
Chicago Estimates Livestock Receipts on Monday
Chicago estimated livestock receipts show 9,000 cattle and 4,500 hogs for Monday with no sheep listed. The figures reflect market activity and supply levels in the region.
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Chicago
June Records Told For Record Flocks
Ames reports from 16 demonstration flocks with Iowa State University extension service show in June an average of 3168 birds and 21 eggs per bird. High, low groups and per-bird receipts and expenses are listed. district meetings and term-expiring directors are noted.
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Ames
Iowa State University Extension Service
Eastern Iowa Co op Sets Five Meetings
The Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative will hold five district meetings this week. One director will be elected at each meeting to a three year term on the cooperative's fifteen member board. The schedule of district meetings is listed.
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Wilton Junction
Iowa Light and Power Cooperative
Iowa Bee Colonies Rise 1 Percent on Farms
Des Moines reports 142000 bee colonies on Iowa farms as of July 1, up 1 percent from 1967 and 3 percent above the 1962 66 average of 138000.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa July grain stocks rise for corn and soybeans
Iowa July 1 stocks show corn at 585,092,000 bushels up 19 percent from a year earlier with 474,379,000 on farms and 110,713,000 off-farm. Soybeans reach a July 1 record 83,123,000 bushels, 41 percent above 1967, with 45,165,000 on farms and 37,958,000 off-farm. Oats and wheat decline from last year while sorghum rises slightly to 2,178,000 bushels.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Harvest Practice for Ames Cucumbers and Squash
Ames gardeners harvest cucumbers and summer squash every other day to ensure quality. The note mentions bees in colonies observed on July 1 and cites extension horticulturist Ben Vance noting the 48 states total 4 771 000 in production.
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AMES
Ben Vance
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