31 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1955
Page
1
Advertising rates listed per line in cents with a 30 cent weekly minimum when paid with cash. Notices for blind ads or inquiries go through the office. Certificates of thanks and memoriam cards priced at one dollar. Readable notices like church society and school notices with admission charged follow regular rates.
The Marion Mission Society met Tuesday afternoon March 15 at the church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs. Cornelius Reierson and Mrs. L. O. Reierson. Devotions by Mrs. Merrill Olson, who led Lift Up Your Eyes and Look. A reading Were You There by Mrs. Harold Opland. Remarks by Dr. S. J. Strandford followed by closing.
Dormant sprays target fruit pests when temperatures are near freezing but before growth. They control peach leaf curl, plum pocket, scale, and overwintering mite eggs. For apples and pears use lime sulfur and oil mixtures. peaches raspberries and plums have specific spray guidelines. Home growers may request Iowa State College Pamphlet 175 from M C Wangsness for a full schedule.
Iowa farmers expect spring sow farrowings from December through May to reach 2,035,000 head, 6 percent above 1954 and marking the fourth largest spring farrowings in 26 years. The 1955 spring totaled 2,038,000 head, up 2 percent from the 1949-53 five-year average and 7 percent above the 1944-53 ten-year average.
Farm pond stocking applications for bass and bluegills are open with a May 1 deadline. Free fish are available to eligible ponds meeting size depth fencing and absence of rough fish. apply via local conservation officers or the Commission office at East 7th and Court Des Moines.
If planning to use corn as a nurse crop for forage seedings, plant in wide rows to improve stand establishment and vigor. This row spacing helps reduce competition and promotes better growth for the forage stand.
The Tertia Club held a silent auction Saturday evening March 26 at the Methodist Church. Members invited one guest each. Reva Medberry presented a declamatory selection "Sorry, Wrong Number." Jean Miyabuchi, ISTC student from Hawaii, performed songs and dances. After the auction, the committee served lunch.
New car registrations include Dr Oscar C Miche Arlington Buick sedan Michael Cunningham Arlington THC truck Millard A Gilbertson Elgin August C Schmidt Arlington Olds sedan Will J Nelson Clermont THC pick-up Ford sedan Real estate transfers list numerous deeds in multiple townships including transfers to W C Jones et al and various owners with interests in SE NE SW blocks and parcels, plus related contracts licenses and leases including cafe equipment sale and Standard Oil lease details.
Sgt Glen Kfane son of Mr and Mrs Ben Dennier has received his army discharge after eighteen months in Korea. He is at home on leave. Francis Butikofer stationed at San Diego on the USS Jason is home on a 30 day leave. Mr and Mrs Fred Butikofer and the Wm Moore family visited Prairie du Chien to meet him. Rome of Foerlough Russell Friedrich, stationed at Camp Chaffee Ark, is spending furlough with the Friedrichs and will report back to duty April 8.
Iowa State College experts warn that common farm chemicals including insecticides and weed killers are potent poisons and fire hazards. They urge reading labels, protecting labels, storing away from feed and livestock, keeping chemicals out of children's and animals' reach, and avoiding breathing fumes or skin contact during handling.
Mr and Mrs Sheridan Downey of Grundy Center welcomed a daughter Deanna Lynne born Saturday March 26 weighing 6 pounds Mrs Downey formerly Mary Becker of Elgin Also listed are Kim Kay Conner born Friday March 25 at Postville hospital 7 pounds 7 ounces son Handall Roy to Mr and Mrs Roy Funk of Gridley Tl born March 16 weight 5 pounds 15 ounces Randy as a nickname Mrs Funk former Bertha Pulfer daughter of Ida Pulfer who is helping at the Funk home
Inspect stored grain regularly for signs of insect damage by checking kernels for telltale holes staining and webbing. Look for live pests in bins and around grain piles, and take action with cleaning sealing and proper storage practices to prevent infestation.
Iowa farmers look to improve phosphate fertilizer efficiency by drilling the material only into specific soil zones. The advice suggests precise application to enhance uptake and reduce waste.
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