Lowans Increase Beef Cow Herds and Stable Farm Income
The editorial notes Mills county crops look strong and could set records, but stresses livestock as the key to profitability. A former Mills County farmer argues farmers should raise livestock as corn alone yields limited returns. Iowa land is productive, but converting corn to meat boosts income while reducing crop risk and hail pest losses. Increased feeder calves by 30 percent since a cow tax was removed enhances the farm economy and supports continued diversification and youth retention.
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Mills County
Mills
U.S
Midwest
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Iowa
A Word of Thanks for All Primary Candidates
A word of thanks to the alsorans in Tuesday s primary election. Every candidate offered service to government and deserves applause. Winning electorate approval isn t an exact science. amateurs can be as effective as seasoned pros in elections.
Demand for Federal Consumer Agency in Iowa Opinion
The Des Moines Register Iowa poll finds 67 percent of Iowans favor a federal consumer protection agency with 72 percent support among large city residents. The piece argues most businesses aim to satisfy customers, cites occasional unsatisfactory purchases, and notes government is the largest current expense while questioning value. It also critiques worker performance and links to auction-driven price surges in home furnishings.
Willing Workers 4-H Club Achievement Show Recap
Willing Workers 4-H Club held an Achievement Show on July 20 at Tabor Methodist Church with entries due by noon. Projects in cooking, Home Improvement, and sewing were judged by Mrs. Tom Harris and Mrs. Lester Spencer. Six juniors and intermediates advanced to Mills County Fair in Malvern August 7 to 10. A skit by Cindy Wirth, Cheryl Baggs, and Carol Weatherhead highlighted the evening. Carol Weatherhead and LuAnn Bloomer were selected for the County Dress Revue in Glenwood July 21. The group enjoyed a red white and blue tea table and refreshments. The August meeting was skipped due to the fair, with the next set for September.
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Tom Harris
Lester Spencer
Mills
Malvern
Cindy Wirth
Cheryl Baggs
Carol Weatherhead
Teresa Kuhn
Lorraine Wyant
Sandra LaFollette
LuAnn Bloomer
Glenwood
Mills County Bank
County Dress Revue Recalls Ribbon Winners in Glenwood
On July 21 in Glenwood at the County Dress Revue Carol Weatherhead earned a red ribbon in the Junior Division and LuAnn Bloomer received a blue ribbon in the Intermediate Division. LuAnn Bloomer, Reporter.
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Glenwood
Carol Weatherhead
LuAnn Bloomer
Benton to Keynote Iowa Career Education Conference
State Superintendent Robert D. Benton will keynote the second annual Iowa Career Education conference in Des Moines August 9 to 11. Gov. Robert D. Ray will welcome attendees. Benton takes the general session stage after the welcome. Malvern participants include Cleta Salyers, Alan Barhart, and Supt. Jack Jones.
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Robert D. Benton
Des Moines
4H Club Meeting Details at Julie Jones Home
The 4a Pond Loyal Fassies 4H club met June 12 at Julie Jones home with 8 members 2 leaders and 2 guests. Shaun Richter led pledges Kristy Wilson led recreation. They set a date for the Achievement Show and planned a Dodge House trip on August 3. Carol Richter gave a Macrame presentation.
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Malvern district asks residents to update bus routes
Attention to families who moved into Malvern Community School district or changed addresses within the district since last May. Call Malvern High School at 624-0645 by Aug 11 to provide new location details for planning the 1972 73 school year bus routes.
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Malvern Community
P. J. Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash North of Pacific Junction
Charles Edwin Frazier, 33, of the Junction died after his Yamaha motorcycle went out of control on a road north of Pacific Junction July 25 at 8 15 a m. He was dead on arrival at Mercy Hospital after Dr Rafael Roure treated him at the scene. He is survived by his wife and one child. Other Sheriff reports include July 27 crash 2 miles east of Pacific Junction involving a 72 Olds driven by Mary L Stanley and a 72 International truck driven by Willard R Field with $1,000 damage, and July 26 near Glenwood a 68 Dodge driven by Janetta F Parker veering into a ditch with about $200 damage.
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Eamer Leet
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Glenwood
Mercy Hospital
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Mary L. Stanley
Thurman
Willard R. Field
Council Bluffs
Janetta Frances Parker
Mills County Treasurer reports midyear funds status
Semi annual financial statement by funds for Mills County Iowa covering January 1 to June 30 1972. Includes balances receipts disbursements and net balances across General County Poor County Assessor State Institutions Mental Health Bd of Educ and other departments with detailed fund accounts and totals.
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Mills County
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