Iowa State Fair Swine Show Awards Totaling 19288
The 1951 Iowa State Fair Des Moines August 25 to September 5 will feature substantial prizes for all major swine breeds including open divisions with 1120 in premiums for six breeds and 760 for Herefords plus 500 for Tam forts and Yorkshires. Futurity prizes of 40 for lower breed entries, with a $1,000 junior award for Spotted Poland Chinas and 143 in special premiums. A market barrow show offers 4015 in premiums and junior exhibitors may win 20 for swine entries aided by FFA and 2400 for club boys.
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al Des Moines
Seni
L. B. Cunningsa
Inningham
Poland
Hampshires
Berk
Magen
Ttwe Farmers of America Exthters
June F
Statehouse
Desnes
Sale of Dried Eggs To Britain By U S Government
The United States government announces a sale of 25 million pounds dried eggs to Britain at an average price per pound. The CCC holdings of dried eggs fall to just under 42 million pounds from 62.7 million pounds bought in 1950. No further purchases are being made for price support this year.
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U. S
Gov‘nint
CCC
YCCC
Ci and PMA 10 Operate Under FW Service Plan
A reorganization plan involving USDA science and water condition work and the Production Marketing Administration aims to unify service agencies. The SCB and conservation groups will cooperate countywide to improve farming through joint effort, with no internal changes to the government body.
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PMA
Petroonel
Soi Conser Wa
USDA
Sci
Atees
Cooperf
Tvation
Myeh
Saicane
Tov Scb
Cts
RAO Conservation Service
BCS Re
Sonehand
Boauntry
G I Farm Training Class Pictured With Instructors
A large group of GI farm trainees gathers with instructors in a class photo. Notable individuals include superintendent G G Bellamy and veterans administration staff, with many trainees named across six rows. Absent members are listed.
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G. I
Ltor
Joe Lower
Ed Kinsey
Wilfred von Ahsen
Truman Boland
Richard Bare
Merritt Plagmann
Raymond Hartgrave
Herman Redwine
Olin Helgesen
All Nylon Garment Care and Cleaning Tips
All nylon garments can be washed if entirely nylon. For mixed fabrics treat as the other fiber unless special instructions exist. Test inconspicuous spots for colorfastness. white nylon should not mix with colored items. Avoid strong bleach. rinse well and air dry away from heat. Iron nylon on low to moderately hot settings if needed. some tricot nylon may not require ironing. Brucei lozis in cattle can be controlled by blood tests and vaccination programs. Iowa windbreaks: order trees soon through Extension forester Ed Gardiner. mention Iowa County Farmer when buying.
4-H Leaders Guide Highlights County Volunteer Team
Twenty six leaders assistants and committeemen mentor twelve boys in agricultural project work in the county. Most are men with their own boys in 4-H while some are young enough to pursue projects themselves. The group shows intense interest and devotes considerable time to support the county organization. Several leaders and committeemen are listed.
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Meir
Gommen
PMA Chairman Bean Sees County Meeting 1951 Corn Goal
Ben L. Bean, chairman of the Iowa county committee, urges Town county farmers to increase corn acreage to 111,875 acres in 1951, a 16 percent rise from 1950, stating the goal is achievable and essential for national agricultural defense. He cites mobilization committee guidance and requests early notice of planned plantings to report progress.
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Town
Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Ben L. Bean
Iowa County Committee
Bean
National Agricultural Mobilization Committee
State Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Iowa County
Ben Bean
Better Grooming Contests Coming Up In Girls' Clubs
Iowa county 4 H clubs prepare for the Better Grooming contest on June 5 with two divisions junior and senior. Senior entrants must be 11 or older as of Jan 1 1951, junior entrants ages 10 to 15. Participants should be two years in girls club work and keep their record books up to date. Local contests occur in May, with the county event linked to Kelly Night program. One junior will advance to represent the county.
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Iowa County
Gira Ue Ag
Al-Atala Ieanvention
Rabies Cases Rising Across Iowa This Year
Iowa faces a mounting rabies threat as cases climb from 1950 figures. Through March 24 this year, 34 cattle, 12 horses, 5 hogs, 1 pony plus dogs, wild animals and livestock show infections across 49 counties led by Polk with 123 cases. Health officials warn of a broad spread and potential livestock losses.
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Towa
State Health Department
Iowa
Polk
Health Department
Th. Department
Drowned Child Among Tawa Flood Casualties
Seven year old Bernard Linenmann of George died after falling into a drainage ditch during the Tawa flood two weeks ago. He was swept away by the current as companions watched from the bank and could not summon aid before recovery efforts.
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Bernard Linenmann
George
Tawa
4-H Plans County Fund Drive For Building Program
Williamsburg leaders and 4-H members map a county wide drive to raise about 5000 dollars for a new livestock barn complex at Webster county fairgrounds Fort Dodge. The plan includes three 26 foot wide barns and support structures with weatherproofing. Homes will be canvassed in coming weeks to secure donations and show progress.
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Williamsburg
Webster County
Fort Dodge
4-H
Marengo High School
Marengo
Lists in Clothing Division for 4-H Show Announced
The 4-H home economics department released the clothing division list for the Iowa county 4-H show. Finalists advance to the state fair. Items include scarf, school dress, cotton skirt, blouse, slips, housecoat, shorts, slacks, wool dress, 4-H uniform, planned wardrobe, sewing box, and various record books. Winter notes on using straw in feeding sheds and leafing barns to conserve manure.
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Iowa County
Booth
Farmers Profit From Higher Prices On CCC Loans
USDA announces policy to pay producers the price difference on many CCC loans. Target dates for items extend to late March or April. The plan applies to warehouse stored commodities and aims to boost farm income through higher end prices.
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CCC
English Feeders Are 4-H Champs In Basketball
The County 4-H basketball championship was won by the English Feeders with a 56 to 33 victory over H and H at Marengo last Saturday. Frank Heller led losers with 20 points. Norman Fuller had 18 for the winners. Consolation winners were the Fairview Zippers 44 to 32 over the Jr. Lincoln Feeders, with Slaymaker scoring 20 and Helberg 12. Other top scorers included Bob Nawyak 16, Dick Fuller 15, Bob Miller 15, and Gary Foster 10.
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Marengo
Frank Heller
Norman Fuller
Fairview Zippers
Lincoln
Slaymaker
Helberg
Bob Nawyak
Dick Fuller
Bob Miller
Gary Foster
HW & W
North Town Co
Foster
Merenga
cLy Aw
Ainal
Fabren
Igh
Sipy
Devel
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Saiume
Britain
Bum Dalryman
G.I
Howard Watkins
Marion Cram
Robert E. Jones
Everette Schlesselmann
Robert Martens
Bill Olson
James Hartz, Jr
Mike McGivern
To T
Melvin Guehrn
Elvin Haas
Daniel Murtha
Robert Wallace
Kenneth Hadenfeldt
Leighton Peirce
John Nidey
William Walter
Russell Olson
Supt
Robert Davisson
Leo Jordan
Leonard Wilkinson
John Jones
Cecil Collingwood
Orlo Busweil
Merlin von Ahsen
Richard Coats
Dean Wyant
Edward Sacy
Bill Lillis
Dale Maudlin
Everett Halverson
Bud” Olson
Vernon Sandersfeld
Reno Walter
Eldon Schumacher
Harvey Matchmann
Harold Schwarzing
Ralph Adamson
The
Veterans Administration
Leonard Dietrich
Dan McDowell
Wade McDonald
Jerry Zavodsky
Keith Bean
Ray Schafhach
Harod Maas
Oliver Calvert
Melvin Nace
George Hinrichs
Robert Murtha
Paul Ryan
Dale Noyes
Glen Scott
James Ryan
Francis Schott
Neal Augustine
Marvin Norden
Gordon McCan
James Walsh
Reinhold Hinrichs
Richard Schumacher
Ervin Maas
Robert Burns
Beb Sian
Ed Gardiner
Iowa State College
Voluntary Leaders
Hers
Clark Hinrichs
Bill Kuesel
Roy Jarrard
Mon Langhein
George Stahl
E. J. Schmuecker
Melvin, Saree
Northey
Jim Tompkins
L. R. Neitzel
Leon Hawkins
Don Kucera
Cloyd Fuller Orjenito
Martin Hagen
Y Meyer
Conrad Miller
Willig Slaymaker
Gils
Macutare
Norman Walter
Tri- Rustlers
BI Lockridge
Ernest Timm
Harold Grimm
Everett Timm
Crin Evans
Troy-York Hawkeyes
Harry Guerra
Pilot 4-H
Ers
John Jennings
Parnell Peppers
Marengo Saleting
Pibekinedil
Unds
Economics Department
Iigues
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