Office closure and terrace farming guidance in county notice
The county office will close from Saturday noon for eight days, reopening August 6 and then following Monday through Saturday hours for summer. Superintendent Kluckhohn offers private conferences mornings. A separate farm advisory notes building level terraces improves corn yields by about 10 bushels per acre on slope, reduces runoff, and stores moisture. one mile of terrace can hold over 4 million gallons. Terracing can be built with moldboard plow to bulldozer. Sign up at the county ASC for cost share, currently 60 percent up to 2 cents per linear foot, as funds are limited. Contact the local Soil Conservation District for guidance and staking.
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Kluckhohn
Lund
ASC
Soil Conservation District
Local Youths Corn Good as Iowa's Best
Front-page Lawrence Daily Journal-World photo shows corn on Roland Robb farm near Lawrence reaching about 13 feet tall. Headline claims local youths’ corn matches Iowa’s best as judges bias yield over stalk height.
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Kansas
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Roland Robb
Lawrence
Iowa
No Grazing Allowed On Govt. Land Extended Deadlines
Plymouth County ASC received official notice Thursday evening that the final date to sign or cancel their acreage reserve agreement has been extended from July 20 to July 27, 1956, and the date to dispose of corn to August 3, 1956. Many telephone calls and letters are coming to the ASC office regarding grazing of acreage.
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Plymouth County ASC
ASC
Land Use Decision on Acreage Reserve Delayed
Local ASC office reports a July window for finalizing how much land is placed in the acreage reserve. Many agreements were signed, but cancellations or changes must be processed by July 27 with landlord signatures where applicable to avoid penalties.
Warehouse Space Readied For Corn Storage
Work on the Farmers' Grain Co. corn storage warehouse at the north end of Munsuen Row east of Goose Creek progresses. The 30 by 100 foot building has a concrete floor, wooden sides, and a galvanized iron roof. Gail Gilmore, proprietor, says it's a standby storage and he has leased the new facility.
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Farmers’ Grain Co
Munsuen Row
Goose Creek
Gail Gilmore
Elevator and warehouse plan for 60 000 bushels grain
J J Killeas built on Highway 75. A 60 000 bushel capacity elevator will be filled first. Farmers deliver to the elevator and Mr. Gilmore will truck grain to a warehouse. The adjacent 90 000 bushel corn warehouse remains full. Gilmore worries over government corn eligibility for resealing in 1953 but will be ready if more corn arrives.
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J.J. Killeas
Farm Bureau Young People On A Bus Tour
Two busloads of Farm Bureau young people left Des Moines on Monday July 23 for a two week northeastern tour. Stops include Niagara Falls New York City Boston Augusta Quebec Montreal and the final days at the Midwest Farm Bureau Young People's Camp near Chatham Michigan. There were 76 reservations including four Plymouth County Rural Youth members. the group travels by Greyhound buses. Reverend W N Fulcomer from Pinellas Park Florida visited the tour group at the Bender home in Denison before returning home with his wife Monday July 23.
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Des Moines
Niagara Fall
New York City
Boston
Augusta
Quebeck
Montreal
Midwest Farm Bureau
Chatham
Michigan
Greyhound
Plymouth County
Dorothy Ann Gerrietts
Ariola Riphagen
Council Oak
Esther Petersen
Kahout Cap Factory
Ruth Petersen
Merrill
Iowa
Lowell Gerrietts
Le Mars
W.N. Fulcomer
Pinellas Park
Fla
Dewey Bender
Denison Fund
Pure-Pak containers praised for safety and convenience
The speaker highlights Pure-Pak cartons as child friendly and spill free. The spout pours like a pitcher reducing dribbles and saving refrigerator space, making everyday use easier and more convenient.
Retailers Favor Friday Night Hours In Le Mars
A poll of Le Mars retailers in the Friday night open trial shows 37 voting for continued Friday hours and 8 for returning to Saturday closes. The Chamber of Commerce plans to release results at 2:00 pm Tuesday, stressing public service information and no influence on business practices.
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Le Mars
Aosing
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
Sturday
Dr Kluckhohn's Office Reopens August 6th
Superintendent Harvey N. Kluckhohn of the LeMars Public Schools announced Tuesday morning that his office in the Central School building will reopen on August 6. The note signals the return of district administration to normal operations following period of closure.
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Dr. Kluckhohn
Harvey N. Kluckhohn
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Le Mars
Central School
How Ridiculous Can They Get Cat Seeks Parking Meter
A black cat wanders a dim Le Mars street in search of a parking meter. The same feline is said to roam seven miles across tin roofs in pursuit of sand as part of its odd routine.
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Le Mars
If You Cannot Make Rain You Can Save Water
Elmer J. Lund Extension Area Soil Conservationist urges farmers to adopt soil and water conservation practices. He stresses contour lines and planning for the next year to prevent runoff, save topsoil, and boost crop yields. Cooperation among farmers is needed to raise the water level of the acre.
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Elmer
Lund
County 4-H and extension events calendar notes
A compilation of 4-H and extension activities with dates and times including crop judging and livestock workouts at fairgrounds, leadership camps, radio program Know Your Extension Service, council meetings, and field days. It also lists upcoming fairs, show entries due, stockyard events, and a social note about guests at the Karr home as well as a hospital update for Mrs. Schulte after an ankle fracture.
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fairgrounds
Council Bluffs
Lyon County
Siouxland
KVTV
Sioux City
Plymouth County
Weston Karr
J. R. Karr
Hollis
Leon DeRaad
Ireton
Lia Levering
Irving Schulte
Sacred Heart hospital
Remsen
Schulte
Le Mars
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