Post office woes and garden memories mix in Treynor musings
The writer criticizes Postal Service management for delays and policy shifts, praises local workers, and notes sub-Arctic weather as well as a seed and nursery catalog. They reflect on old tomato varieties, new gardening aids, and the satisfaction of past rural work. A separate note cites Washington liquor use and debates ambulance legislation affecting small towns, praising Treynor’s ambulance crew for safety and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Record
Postal Service
Treynor
Malvern
Omaha
Co. Bluffs
Chicago
Klassen
Shenandoah
Cost Sharing in Conservation in West Pottawattamie
ASCS West Pottawattamie County Office administers the 1974 Rural Environmental Conservation Program replacing REAP. Kenneth Miller says cost sharing of 50 to 75 percent will aid farmers on conservation and forest practices, with options for 1 year or 3 to 10 year programs. Applications go to the ASCS County Office. 14 practices plus county projects are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pottawattamie County
ASCS
Kenneth Miller
West Port
Miller
Secretary of Agriculture
West Port Forestry Program Emphasis Gathers Interest
Thursday January 24 1974 notes a redesigned program focusing on forestry practices. The update could attract more West Port applicants seeking knowledge and opportunities in forest management.
Engagement Revealed in Treynor Community Area
Mrs Gerald Goos announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Joan Goos to Mr Cary Saar The couple plan an August wedding Miss Goos a 1973 Treynor Community high school graduate and dental assistant in Omaha Saar son of Mr and Mrs Donald Saar will graduate with Treynor Community School class of 1974
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Gerald Goos
Joan Goos
Cary Saar
Miss Goos
Treynor Community High School
Omaha
Donald Saar
Treynor Community School
Treynor Board Considers Media Center Aid and Jr High Games
Treynor school board heard Dr. Calvin Bones describe Educational Media Service facilities and personnel allocation for the district. Coaches Fairchild and Winkler urged a junior high football program starting next fall with no additional coaches needed. Board adopts 1974 75 calendar, debates weather makeups, and notes lunch price rise, new gym lighting, and bus chassis delivery in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treynor School Board
Calvin Bones
Educational Media Service
Treynor
Bones
Richard Fairchild
Kenneth Winkler
Western Iowa
Supt
Haack
Davenport Chevrolet Olds
Oakland
Corn Soybean Meeting Set in Council Bluffs
Farmers will hear production ideas for 1974 at a meeting Thursday afternoon January 24 at the Extension meeting room in the Federal Building Council Bluffs. Starts 1 30 p m. Jay West will review ideas addressing fertilizer fuel chemical shortages with varieties and tillage methods discussed. Public invited no reservations required.
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West Pottawattamie County
Federal Building
Council Bluffs
Clifford Johnson
Jay West
Area Extension Agronomist
Johnson
Floral Design Course Offered at Iowa Western Community College
The Community Services Division of Iowa Western Community College offers a Floral Design course starting Wednesday January 23 1974. Taught by Mr and Mrs Chad Hinman the class meets 7 to 10 pm weekly for ten weeks at C E Hinman and Sons Florist 1800 McPherson Council Bluffs. The syllabus covers fundamentals of floral design corsages and flower arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Services Division
Iowa Western Community College
Chad Hinman
Keg Creek Woman's Club names secret pals for 1974
The Keg Creek Neighborhood Woman's Club met Friday afternoon with Helen Schoening. Seven members attended and drew secret pals for 1974. Plans were made for the year’s program and a lunch at the Mike Nipp sale on February 2. Bingo followed the business meeting with prizes for all. Lunch was served by the hostess. Present were Emma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keg Creek
Helen Schoening
Mike Nipp
Emma
St Pauls church council names officers in annual meeting
The February meeting will be at the home of Delphine Chambers. St Pauls United Church of Christ held their annual meeting last Sunday afternoon. The three elected to the council are Eugene Young, Earl Root and Lloyd Saar, they will serve three years. The new chairman is Bill Heuwinkel, vice-chairman Lloyd Saar, Secretary Marge Hovey, and Treasurer Edward Hobus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke
D.S.T
More Ambulance Talk Letters on Treynor Editorial Page
Two additional letters from local residents respond to the proposed ambulance bill. The letters appear in the Letters to the Editor section on page four, continuing the public discussion in the Treynor editorial page.
Treynor news layout guide noted for weeklies
The document outlines where Treynor news items appear in weekly editions. It specifies page placements for church notes on page 2 and sports in the combined Cardi nal Panther Hawk Sports Section, with want ads mostly in the area classifieds on pages 6 and 7 unless exceptions occur.
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Treynor
Cardinal - Panther - Hawk
Staff Welcomes Comments or Suggestions
The staff invites comments or suggestions from readers and community members. Officials encourage feedback to improve services and address concerns.
Swine Facility Workshop Set for February 6 in Persia
Iowa State University engineers Larry Van Fossen and Dale Hull will host a Swine Facility Workshop on Wednesday February 6 at the Persia Community Building. Morning session covers pen design heating ventilation and animal comfort with general facility discussion. Afternoon offers one on one consultations with Errol Petersen and Doyle Wolverton. contact West Pottawattamie County Extension Office to schedule.
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Larry van Fossen
Dale Hull
Iowa State University Agricultural Engineers
Persia
Clifford Johnson
West Pottawattamie
Errol Petersen
Doyle Wolverton
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Bethany Home Auxiliary Meets at Emanuel Church
Bethany Home Auxiliary gathered last Monday afternoon at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs. Rev. Dale Bard opened with prayer as Mil ford Fiikenscher discussed Bethany Home projects and future plans. Cookies and coffee were served after. St Johns Lutheran Mineola to host the next auxiliary meeting on April 15 at 7 30 p m.
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Bethany Home
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Council Bluffs
Dale Bard
Milford Fiikenscher
Emanuel Ladies
St. Johns Lutheran Church of
Mineola
Miss Agnes Hobus Injured After Home Fall
Miss Agnes Hobus suffers noticeable bruising from a fall at home. She was promptly hospitalized for evaluation but released the same day without further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hobus
Plant decorating workshop and community event in Malvern
The Malvern Leader notes a plant decorating and familiarize session on Thursday with materials. Walter Borstelmann hosting at his home. To enroll contact the Community Services Division. Mrs. Bessie Liddell admitted to Edmundson hospital Friday for treatment. Treynor Go-Getters remind members to attend Jan 31 meeting at 1 30 pm in the Treynor Elementary School lunch room. Mrs. Martin Von Frecht hosted a ladies club gathering with a library tour and dinner at the Granary taken by Mesdames Klahn, Graalfs, Tiarks, Guttan, and others.
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Malvern
Iowa
Walter Borstelmann
Community Services Division
Treynor
Martin von Frecht
Ruth Tiarks
Council Bluffs
Mesdames Maxine Klahn
Eileen Graalfs
Diane Tiarks
Dee Guttan
Lyse
Kay Young
Shirley Young
Karen Bebensee
Ginnie Maguire
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Emmett Butler
Washington, D.C
Ture
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Underwood
Treynor Cardinal
Eagles
Board Hears Media Center Aid
Jr. High Games
Reek
Harold Chambers
Erwin Franke
Edward Hobus
Nadine Boehm
Mr. Hobus
St. Louis
Paducah
Atlas Cement
Fred Steinhauer
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Llyed Beck
St. Joseph Hospital
Cardette
Dale Sandquist
The
Treynor State Bank
S. Eilmann
Treynor, Iowa
Treynor News
Bethany
Bessie Liddell
Rdmundsan Hospital
Calvin Hoegh
Lowa
LY Rd
Walnut Grove
W. R. Grace & CO
Atlantic
W. Edwy
Ovita
Oldsmobile
Davenport
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