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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
12
Allen Deutmeyer 23 farms 160 acres near Manchester with a 30 head Holstein herd and 500 to 600 hogs yearly. He discusses haying, farming as a career, politics, corporate farming, property tax relief, and desires more recreational options in Manchester.
Auctions slated for September cover a close out sale at 10 am with machinery owned by William Bys 542 miles northwest of Mt Vernon on Saturday. land and consignment sales follow nearby with Donald Caraway Dell Hanson and Leo Parizek coordinating events near Midway Vinton Clutter and Wapello. A Holstein dispersal by Merlin and Jack Larson is set for September 25 north of Wapello.
On this date in 1892 the American physicist Arthur Compton was born. He would become a key figure in quantum theory and quantum mechanics, later earning the Nobel Prize for his work on the Compton effect.
Eastern Iowa farmers would gain an unfair advantage in grain shipping if Lock and Dam 26 at Alton Illinois is replaced with public funds. A panel including Terry Voss argued against government expenditure, while supporters said a 1,200-foot lock would ease barge bottlenecks and keep traffic on two rivers.
Ten Linn soil conservation leaders were honored at a banquet at the Long Reach branch in Marion. Outstanding cooperator went to Jack Kintzle of Coggan, who plans another terrace and keeps soil losses under half a ton per acre. John Mallie of Mt. Vernon won owner-operator honors for extensive tile work and terraces. Kirkwood Community College crops department and John Clemens received owner-tenant recognition. Special honors went to Gordon Neal and Richard Kvach for service and collaboration. Four teachers plus a junior high program were highlighted. about 160 attended.
A cash rental auction seven miles north of Marion sold 147.8 acres of corn ground for 135 dollars per acre after a 80 second bidding sprint. Dennis Siegl won the parcel at 135 a/c with Albert Liegl buying 40 acres at 1 750 an acre. Earl N. Bell trust owned the property with First National Bank of Marion as trustee. Possession set for March 1. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE
Over 200 attended the Hawkeye Downs Shorthorn Assn field day and picnic at the Charles Duffy farm. Guests from three states viewed the Duffy cattle with melon treats from Stepp's farm in Fay ette. Speakers included Charles Duffy Sherman Berg Dave Luett and Beth Duffy. Terrie Tompson and K and K Shorthorns won judging trophies.
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