Forage Production School Planned in Wadena on March 8
Clayton and Fayette county Extension Services and Iowa State University announce a Forage Production School at Valley Inn in Wadena from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. featuring Joe Phillips and Wayne Dietz. Topics cover pasture management alfalfa production silage crops and related fertilization and harvesting practices. Public attendance requires a reservation at the Elkader Extension Office.
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Cooperative Extension Services
Clayton and Fayette Counties
Iowa State University
Valley Inn
Wadena
Joe Phillips
Wayne Dietz
Jim Hoseh
South Main
Elkader
Illl ry News social notes and visits in Cedar Falls area
Illyria News itemizes numerous Sunday and weekly visits across Cedar Rapids Fayette Clermont Elkader Castalia and Swisher with families including the Dennlers Shaffers Schneiders Ernsts Halvorsons Hunsbergers and Wiggens. The Denniers plan to move to Elgin around March 1 and local gatherings span dinners calls and a Ski Meet in Wesley.
Community visits and family gatherings in Clermont area
A long list of local social visits and celebrations around Clermont includes Mr and Mrs Ole Loftsgard attending a birthday party for Mrs Mary Olson, visits by Loftsgards to Waukon and nursing homes, and numerous Sunday and weekday visits among local families such as Reiersons Holm Bergens Kjosas and Loftegards. Also noted are a medical procedure for Steven Baker and moves within Manchester and Clermont areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Loftsgard
Mary Olson
Andine Vasl
Clermont
P. K. Peterson
Waukon
Arthur Landsgard
Northgate Manor
Millard Bilden
Jane
Zelda
Lloyd
Mervin Reierson
Harold Hanson
Rachel
Bernard Hanson
Kaye Loftsgard
Moorhead
Minnesota
Orlando Loftsgard
Lloyd Reierson
Stella Becker
Pearl Peters
Kenneth Kjosa
George Butikofer
Helga Torsrude
St. Olaf
Ben Fuelling
John Butikofer
Alvin Olson
Will Bergen
Olvin Olson
Floyd Thompson
Christine Rypestor
Corrine
Martin Nelson
Manchester
Steven Baker
Justin Baker
Postville Hospital
Orvin Loftegard
Marlys
Lowell Hoag
The Brakes
A fragmented note from a periodical muses on social shifts among teachers and clergy. It discusses religious freedom, personal effort, and the value of Bible reading as enlightenment. The piece ends with a quirky family image and a line about "the Brakes."
Community Visits and Birthday Gatherings in Clermont Area
Sunday and weekend social rounds centered on the Landsgard and Gisleson households in Clermont. Notable events include a 94th birthday party for Gunda Gisleson with guests Milo Gisleson and family, and multiple visits from relatives and friends such as James Hangart, Otto Gisleson, and Marion Vick. Mrs. Landsgard recently returned from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Landsgard
Millard Gisleson
Sylvan Taylor
Meillen Morkacy
James Hangarther
Minneapolis
Ermory Landsgard
Arthur Landsgard
Garnivilla Insurance
Meillen
Otto Mork
Robert Mork
McGregor
Kenneth Anderson
Curtis
Karla
T. L. Loftsgard
Gunda Gisleson
Otto Gisleson
Lawrence Naylor
Gerald Winter
Milo Gisleson
Marion
Louise Vick
Clermont
Martin Amundson
Howard Klass
Monona
Agnes Vellersven
Luana
Ronald Conrad
Waterloo
Louis Klasa
Sonja
Harvey Anderson
Olgin Olson
Morris Landsgard
Landsgard
Cheery Valley Social and Visit roundup
Mrs Ben Butikefer and Mrs Sam Dennler visited Lucy Christen Thursday. Families from Milwaukee and Marion visited Clarence Hofer home. Ft Lewis stationed service members departed Saturday. Various local residents hosted and attended Sunday gatherings at Dennler Dennier Christen Bros. homes. The Muhlethaler 40th anniversary was celebrated in Des Moines. Numerous vis itors and luncheons noted among the Hanson, Butikofer, Dennier, Dennler, and Miller families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butikefer
Sam Dennler
Lucy Christen
Laverne Lantz
Milwaukee
Wanda Hofer
Marion
Clarence Hofer
Sp-4
David Lantz
Angela
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Ben Butikofer
Silas Butikofer
George Nickels
Jerry Anderson
Castalia
Junanne Bakewell
Elaine Thorson
Linda Medberry
Albert L. Dennier
Linda
Selmer Holm
Wm Baumgartner
Oelwein
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Ellen Mason
Christen Bros
Harry Butikofer
Ben Dennier
John Muhlethaler
Des Moines
Wm. &. Torkelson
Albert L. Dennler
Wm. Dennler
Gary
Keith Butikofer
Robert Hanson
Martin Henson
Milton Miller
Andy Braker
Want Ads Get Results in Local Paper
Classifieds showcase a steady stream of requests and offers as readers seek work, housing, and goods. Notable listings include job vacancies, apartment sublets, and items for sale reflecting community needs and market activity.
Clayton Co Spring Market Hog Show Set for March 9
Rudy Possen of the Clayton County Swine Producers Association announced the 5th annual Spring Market Hog Show to be held Saturday March 9 at the Elkader Sales Barn. Entries are two hogs per county producer weighing 190 to 240 pounds with weighing 9 to 10 am. Bernard Ebbing of Bath Packing Co Waterloo will display exhibits. Cash prizes and trophies awarded in live and carcass classes. Details at the Clayton County Extension Office 126 South Main Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Possen
Clayton County Swine Producers Association
Elkader
Possehl
Bernard Ebbing
Bath Packing Company
Waterloo
Clayton County
South Main
New Publications for Corn & Bean Growers
Iowa State University releases two free guides for farmers. Profitable Corn Production outlines yield potential seed fertilization weed control and cost estimates for producing 100 bushels per acre in Iowa. How A Soybean Plant Develops explains seedbed prep fertilization timing and variety selection. Available free at the County Extension office in Fayette.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Fayette
Clayton County Extension February and March Meetings
Clayton County Extension calendar lists Home Economics Committee meeting February 23 at 1 00 p m Extension Office Elkader Extension Council meeting March 5 at 1 00 p m at Extension Office and March 7 Art Principles meeting at 1 30 p m at Elkader Municipal Building Elkader.
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Clayton County
Elkader
Extension Council
Elkader Municipal Bldg
Gi Xk Ot
Gow - Eal
Fayette County Extension Calendar Event Schedule
Fayette County Extension calendar lists 4-H meetings and events from March 2 to March 8 across Clermont Pleasant Valley West Union and other towns. Activities include Market Hog Show at West Union fairground, CAMPS meeting Dimensions of Iowa Welfare, beef cow calf school in Postville, home furnishing class, Extension Home Economics planning in Strawberry Point, and multiple livestock club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Country Cousins
Colleen
Carol
Diane McNeil
Pleasant Valley
Jeffrey
Mike Cline
Illyria Livestock
Wadena Livestock
Jeff Alderson
Union Eager Beavers
Robert Ralston
Sale Barn
West Union Fairground
Boot Hill
West Union
Iowa
Postville Rec
Elkader Municipal
Nae
Valley Inn
Wadena
Strawberry Point
Market Hog Show At West Union Sale Barn
Fayette county swine producers invited to exhibit at the County Market Hog Show next Tuesday at the sale barn in West Union. Pigs weighed and placed by Rath Packing Co and sold on grade and yield to Rath’s. Show pigs exhibited Friday evening March 8. $2 entry per pig prorated as prize money. Pigs due 10:00 am to 12:60 pm show day. Awards Banquet March 19 at Maynard Community hall with Herb Plambeck speaking. Tickets from association directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Rath Packing Co
Rath
County Park Producers
Maynard Community Hall
Herb Plambeck
WHO
Des Moines
Viet Nam
Association
Floyd Henniges enters race for County Board seat
Maynard farmer and restaurant operator Floyd Henniges announced Friday he will file nomination papers to run on the Republican ticket for the County Board of Supervisors seat being vacated by Floyd Gilley. Henniges has 12 years as Harlan Township Trustee and 32 years in Farm Bureau plus roles on the Maynard Co op Board and Farmers Mutual Insurance Association in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Henniges
Maynard
County Board of Supervisors
Henniges
Friends
Floyd Gilley
Raymond Goodell
Oelwein
John Fay
Fayette
Gilley
Harlan Township
Maynard Coop
Farm Bureau
Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association
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Illyria
Art Chapman
Harold Dennler
Cedar Falls
Richard Grover
Cedar Rapids
Albert Dennler
Burdette Anderson
Atkins
Richard Schmidt
Tripoli
Ralph Shaffer
Jacob Schneider
Fred
James
Richard Hofer
Ralph Shafer
I. F. Shaffer
Guy Ernst
Herman Schuety
Alma
Gerlof
Rosadele
George Maier
Garber
Anna Maier
Martin
Emmett Light
Mrs
Thomas Foxwell
Joe Cullen
Debbie Chapman
Wm. Dernier
Merlin
Richard
Robert
Keith Butikefer
Ivan Anderson
Albert Burrow
Decorah Hospital
Berthy Olson
Inga Larson
Leo Carlson
Decorah
Ray Halverson
Martin Oakland
Eldorado
Henry Schweinerus
Lavern Schweinerus
Steven Wander
Darwin Preuss
Oneha
Mervin Hunsberger
Roy Halverson
Jill
Wi Burrow
Omaha
Clarion Hagelie
Ellen Hunsberger
Carol Wilson
Silas Wilson
Qrian Bane Jr
Ed Wenemer
Ovian Bane
Eugene Wenger
Virgil Troyer
Edward Wenger
Ruth Rothlisberger
Fannie Smith
Emma Holzer
Fayette County Hospital
Jim Whitford
Brad
Dean
Volga
Foreest Shaffer
Jay Brown
Delwein
Forrest Shaffer
Edwin Loftsward
Ida Halverson
Janice Hagelie
Joni
Alvin Halverson
Ed Gage
Lisa
Edwin Loftsgard
Carrie Lembke
Clifford Gisleson
Wesley, Wise
Albert Dennier
Denniers
Alten
Kenneth
Howard Medberry
John Grimm
Harold Strong
Harold Leuenberger
Orran Bane
Duane Strong
Forrest Shar
Fred Nydegeer
Willten
Karl
Helen Robbs
Dennler
Elgin
Will Christen
Jerry Brown
David Christen
Paul Christen
Swisher
Richard Orth
Marton
Ralph
Elmer Chase
Firieden
Elgin State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tadena
Francis
Batikofer
Gundek
Mrs. Carrall Klingman
James Helgersin
Cheery Valley
Edwin Hanson
Kenneth, Mark
C. & W. Auction Market
G. W. Alderson
Stern Finance Co
Res
Starline Rotaspreader
Long Service Life
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
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