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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
3
Iowa State Fair announces over 33000 in prizes plus scholarships trips and trophies for 4-H and FFA youth in a expanded junior farm and livestock exposition set for August 23 to September 1 in Des Moines. Officials note prize funds rise nearly 5000 from 1951 with 2000 plus youths expected to compete and over 3000 animals shown.
May 10 marks School Safety Patrol Day in Iowa as Governor Beardsley promotes recognition for the 7500 patrol members who guard 100,000 children daily. The story is that no Iowa child was killed at a crosswalk protected by patrols in seven years, underscoring their steady, unglamorous effectiveness.
A relatively new swine illness called pig edema is spreading in major hog operations this spring, per a report from the American Foundation of Animal Health. It chiefly strikes young pigs up to 20 weeks, can hit older animals, risks rapid death within 36 hours, and shows symptoms from eyelid swelling to snout edema and impaired coordination. Farmers are urged to report all cases promptly.
Officials urge immediate reporting of suspicious cases to prevent losses and help veterinarians keep a swine hazard from spreading to other farms. The notice emphasizes rapid action and cooperation between farmers and veterinary authorities to protect livestock.
Official Holstein tests conducted by Iowa State College on seven cows owned by Roy N Finster Eldora showed an average of 466 pounds of butterfat and 12 768 pounds of milk in 297 days with two milkings daily.
The column notes mastitis as a major dairyman hazard with 25 to 75 percent infection in some areas, causing milk loss of 20 percent or more and potential death in acute cases. Causes include bacterial infection and udder injuries. prevention emphasizes proper stalls, bedding, sanitation, milking machine care, sanitation, and vet diagnosis. Treat by a veterinarian. avoid home remedies. check herd at first signs.
A party hosted by Mrs. Harry Blosch Mrs. Wm Daleske Jr and Mrs. Ray son celebrated Kathy Blosch with 23 girls Friday at Eldora Park. Games followed by a picnic lunch.
Mrs Ralph Martin Whitten and Mr and Mrs Dick Fullerton of Rockford Iowa were Saturday night supper guests at the J H Moore home and overnight guests in The Harold Moore home Mrs Clara Hoffa sister in law of J H Moore is visiting here for a few days with Moore and other relatives The Spring Band Concert will be held Monday night May 12 in connection with the annual Manual training and Home Economics exhibit Everyone is invited to attend and see the results of the school years work Sherman Botts is the Board instructor Don Rhoades manual arts and Mrs Olson home economics
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