Otto Schaper Named Iowa Master Farmer
Otto Schaper of near Estherville Iowa was named one of ten Iowa Master Farmer winners on March 1 in Des Moines. The award recognizes achievement in farming operation and management family living and community service. Schaper operates 160 acres raises hogs and Hybrid corn while practicing soil conservation and leading local groups. He and his wife have three daughters and are active in church and community affairs.
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Otto Schaper
Estherville
Iowa
Des Moines
Wallaces' Karmen
Schaper
Jeader
Schapers
Lois Lenox
Deloris May
Spirit Lakes
JoAnn Arthur
First Presbyterian Church
Wallaces
Dairy DHIA Welcomes New Supervisor Paul Houck
The Palo Alto Dairy Herd Improvement Association appointed Paul Houck of Radcliffe Iowa as the new supervisor at a meeting in the Extension Office on Friday March 21. Houck a former 4-H dairy club member showed champion Guernsey Keifer in 1952 and has Iowa State College training plus DIA experience. He began work March 24 with tester Duane Meling stepping down March 31 to farm his father's land. DHIA board includes John Leners Ronald Chapman Gordon Vial John Parish and Jim Depenbusch. The association welcomes new support.
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Palo Alto Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Paul Houck
Radcliffe
Iowa
Iowa State College
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Paul
Duane Meling
Meling
DHIA
John Leners
Ronald Chapman
Gordon Vial
John Parish
Jim Depenbusch
Terris star Marion Bek tops county corn yield honors
Marion Bek of Terris earned recognition as county corn growing champion at a Mason City banquet honoring North Central Iowa corn growing leaders. Elis yield of 11918 bushels net acre led Palo Alto County in the National Selected Five Acre Dekalb Com Growing Con.
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Marion Bek
Terris
Mason City
Iowa
Elis
Palo Alto County
Elm disease and lawn seed notes cited in county report
The report notes Dutch Elm disease in Iowa at three sites Fort Madison Davenport and Pleasant Valley with expected slow westward spread over six years. It recommends removing burning dead elm wood to control bark beetles and questions elm banding. Grass seed guidance favors Kentucky bluegrass 75 to 80 percent with red fescue and ryegrass, warns against low bluegrass mixes, and urges buyers to read labels. 4-H enrollment blanks are arriving in the office.
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Iowa
Fort Madison
Davenport
Pleasant Valley
Exboye
Fall 410 show eligibility notes unclear
Fragmentary text indicates eligibility timing for fall 410 shows and a reference to May 15. No clear names, places, or events are discernible.
Self-Employment Social Security Tax Filing Guidelines
Fort Dodge Social Security Office official George Replogle notes self employed individuals must file the self employment tax by April 15, 1958 with the Internal Revenue Service. Tax applies if net earnings from self employment reach 400 dollars or more. Net earnings up to 4200 dollars are taxed at a specified rate. Ensure accurate returns to secure future Social Security benefits. Include all business expenses when calculating net earnings and correctly list the self employment tax on Schedule SE. For a free booklet contact the Fort Dodge Social Security Office.
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George Replogle
Fort Dodge Social Security Office
Replogle
Social Security Office
Fort Dodge
Stockton man dies from bull attack injuries
Cecil A. Sehnack of Stockton has died from injuries after an attack by a bull. The incident occurred as he was involved with the animal, and authorities reported the death in the latest notice from The Times Want Ads.
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Cecil A. Sehnack
Stockton
Refrigerator blast causes massive fire damage in Algona home
An explosion from a refrigerator at the residence of Mrs. Rhoda Bonar in Algona caused extensive damage and flames. No injuries reported. Firefighters responded quickly to contain the blaze and prevent spread. The incident destroyed kitchen appliances and silenced nearby rooms. Investigators will inspect for cause and safety standards.
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Rhoda Bonar
Algona
Junior Pinbusters Bowling Team Brightens Sioux Center
The junior pinbusters, a Sioux Center bowling squad, average about 65 years old with two of seven members over 70, perform well and stand out in local bowling circles.
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Sioux
Purba Chows and Bulky Lis Test Promised Proof
Local feed dealer touts Purina Chows with a 30 day Bulky Lis milk cow trial. Leland Snudtson reports a net $19.21 profit increase from cutting Bulky Lis costs. Also notes baby chicks thriving on Purina Chick Starter and promotes Amo-Phos fertilizer for soluble nutrients.
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Leland Snudtson
Leland
Mathieson
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