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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1976

Page

5

Queen Promotes Park at Home For Pork Fest

The local pork promotion brings the state top pork saleswoman Susan Fallon a 14 year old freshman at Coe College Cedar Rapids to demonstrate pork cuts at Me Too stores. Linn county Porketter wives of local pork farmers also grill a inch and a half thick chop as Iowa Pork Producers seek a trademark on a Low a chop. The promotion runs during October Porkfest with other stores and firms like Wilson and CG Cedar Rapids.

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Pork promotion drive ties to local display at Linn Parkettes

Susan notes cooperation from pork producers rises when prices fall while stressing ongoing promotional efforts. Linn Parkettes, wives of Gary and Dog Lefevre of Fairfax, staffed a Thursday display. a passerby questioned if chops came from Lefevre farm as the women nod approvingly. The state pork queen, crowned at Waterloo last February, has since toured multiple cities promoting pork. Her father, George, runs a 1,700-head finish operation near Crawfordville.

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Life on Scotty Land farm near Central City

The Gazette interviews Lyfe Scott who farms 215 acres three miles south of Central City. He runs a 50 head Charolois herd, markets 200 hogs yearly, and sits on local Farm Bureau and township committees. Scott and wife Margaret have three children, Rever, Brian, and Kelly, with Kelly attending Iowa State University in Ames. He discusses politics, farming economics, grain prices, and local church life at Jordan's Grove, while noting his interest in community amenities for Central City.

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Keehner Heads Clayton Farm Bureau Group

ELKADER Larry Keehner of Luana was elected president of Clayton County Farm Bureau, succeeding Ron Blomhagen of Monona. Duane, Loyd Rentchler, and Ivan Freitag were elected secretary and treasurer respectively, with Blomhagen named voting delegate.

George McGinnis A Legend Of Hoosier Hoops And Pro Ball

The Indiana native star rose from high school glory to a standout at Indiana University and then the ABA Pacers. He averaged 24.8 points per game and 12.7 rebounds in pro play, later becoming an NBA All Star after a record streak of 2,000 points and 1,100 rebounds across three ABA seasons.

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George McGinnis salutes heroes and newspaper carriers

George McGinnis praises Elgin Baylor Billy Cunningham and newspaper carriers for dedication and dependable performance. He recalls delivering Indianapolis papers and saving with US Savings Bonds, crediting carriers with steady effort and future plans. The piece highlights carriers supporting Savings Bonds through thrift clubs and invites others to join in thanking carriers.

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Farmer Awed by Ford Visit to Boone Iowa

Marshall King and his wife Alice hosted President Ford for 90 minutes on a Central Iowa farm during a two day Midwest campaign swing. The Kings, longtime Republicans, prepared a top loin beef roast for the gathering of family, press, and Secret Service. King noted the event showcased agriculture and asserted support for a free market over government price supports.

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