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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
4
Farmers are reminded that price support loans on 1966 soybeans remain available until June 30, with maturity extended to July 31 if repaid. The 61 cent per bushel loan level in Palo Alto County uses a national average loan rate of 4.50 dollars per bushel. Premiums and discounts mirror 1965 terms.
The value of the 1966 U.S. soybean crop is estimated at 2.6 billion dollars, indicating strong agricultural output. The estimate highlights the role of soybeans in the farm economy and overall commodity prices for the year.
A university research program FAST invites high school juniors to join July 10 14 to explore avian science and technology. Harold coumnly extansion notes activities include experiments demonstrations and lectures on genetics nutrition and poultry products technology. Last year nine Night 80 juniors participated including Nan
Brown of Graeitinger and Robert A Jungk announce an Iowa State Extension program inviting at least nine applicants. Applications available from the Extension Office or by writing Jungk at 201 Kildee Hall Ames Iowa 50910. Fellowship funded by grant from Sears Roebuck Foundation covers board room and fees.
Ruthven residents hosted a weekend gathering with Iowa City and Australia visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Stich ard Haar and Mr. and Mrs. Don Monkhouse. Richard Haat delivered a First Methodist Church sermon and baptized Laura Marie Nielsen. A rural Ruthven picnic followed with extended family and relatives from Minneapolis and Sioux City. Bloodmobile recruitment volunteers and coordinators were named in social notes.
The program features The Country Rays, Carol Teynn, Donna White, and Tom Reeves with Larry Jaberlin directing. Kimberly Lynn will sing, guitar, and imitate Nancy Sinatra. A grand prize RCA Victor portable phonograph will be awarded at the close.
The article notes a 20th year cooperative serving 2750 rural customers in Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. It highlights prizes including 2 Sunbeam Speed blenders and 32 other electrical items, plus a pre election director vote and lunch by Pocahontas TT Society. It richly describes the Carson & Barnes Circus, its 1967 U.S. tour, star Sky King, 1400 general and 500 reserved seats, and opening hours before performances.
Eugene Kerns of Mollard and Karl Kandel of Ayrshire win University of Iowa Merit scholarships. Recipients receive 100 to 340 dollars toward tuition based on ranking in the top quarter of their senior class and high scores on the American College Testing program.
Last rites were conducted for William Leo O'Brien, 79, who died suddenly on May 14. Father C B Yarrelly presided at St Thomas church on May 17, with burial in Calvary cemetery, Ayrshire. Pallbearers included Tephews, Himmel, Gene Dugnan, Dan Dugnan, James O Hien, and Clar.
Daniel O’Brien of Ayrshire died after a long farming life near Ayrshire. He was born in Waukon in 1887 and married Maude Degnan in 1912. Surviving are his wife, two children Clem and Monica, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. He enjoyed a trip to Arizona with his wife earlier this year and was a devout church member.
Funeral services for Miss Eva Rowe, 77, formerly of Emmetsburg and now of Syake City, were held at Huffman Memorial chapel in Lake City on Friday. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Ill health had kept her from activity for some time and she had worked many years in a local department store during her Emmetsburg residence. She and her mother lived in the block.
Bethany Lutheran Church site recall notes a move to Lake City 40 years ago. Miss Rowe, longtime Farley's Department Store saleslady, left a mark in community and church work through Shakespeare Club and Methodist activities. Her passing ends a life of service with Rev Don Artman presiding.
Notice reports the death of Rowe in Stewart, with Lake City dated May 1. Survivors include cousins in Indiaha, Local friends regret her passing.
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