Progress in Soil and Water Conservation in Iowa
More than 79,000 Iowa farmers apply soil and water conservation practices on 14.5 million acres. Greiner notes 56,000 cooperators have plans covering over 10 million acres. In 1963, 3,807 cooperators drafted complete farm plans for 706,000 acres. Terracing expanded 12 percent, with 46,000 miles installed by late 1963. Soil surveys cover about 13.5 million acres. several counties now have modern surveys. Little Sioux Flood Prevention marks $3.4 million in total construction funds across 21 watershed projects, protecting 1.2 million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William H. Greiner
State Soil Conservation Committee
Greiner
Sof Conservstion Service
Adams
Allamakee
Humackersgz
Monona
Lucas
Fremont County
Towa
Little Sioux
Minnesota
Mills County Leads in Sound Sail Conservation Efforts
Mills County earns high praise from Keith Glandon of the U S Soil Conservation Service for its strong land protection. About 80 percent of farms participate in the Soil Conservation District with terraces spanning 3627 miles if placed end to end and 2548 miles of tile. Contouring covers 97000 acres and waterways total 2514 acres as three watersheds Mule Creek Pony Creek and Wabonsie progress through planning and construction. Farmers adopt minimum tillage grasses legumes better livestock handling and adjusted cropping to land capability, reflecting local pride in conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Keith Glandon
U,. S. Soil Conservation Service
Mills County Soil Conservation District
United States
Mule Creek
Pitet
Pony Creek
Waubonsie Creek
Ot Bride
Corn Rootworm Check Advises Mills County Farmers
Mills County farmers with corn should inspect fields now through month end for corn rootworm activity, per County Extension Director Laverne Obrecht. Entomologist Harold Gunderson of Iowa State University describes two methods: a field drill and sift using a dark tarp, or a flotation technique with water and Epsom salts to reveal rootworms, with multiple plants inspected per area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Country
Laverne Obrecht
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Goodergan
Rootworm advises two pound per acre basal insecticide plan
Gunderson notes June field checks in southwest Iowa found rootworms 1/8 to 1/4 inch and many eggs unhatched. If 50 percent of roots discolor and worms reach ten per plant, apply two pounds of organophosphate per acre at lay by cultivation. Heavy rains may have broken down early treatments. recheck corn following corn fields.
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Gunderson
Iowa
Angus Bull Bought by Virgil Forney in Malvern
Virgil Forney of Malvern recently purchased an Aberdeen Angusr Angus bull from Mileaway Farm in Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Forney
Malvern
Mileaway Farm
Clarinda
Oaks News MRS IL El Brammeier Correspondent Notes
Mr and Mrs Guy Osborn visited the John Stefford home Thursday evening. Families including Westerlunds Hicks and Stevensons attended picnics and suppers in various homes in Iowa and Omaha. Dean Warren Jane and Roy Bird hosted guests. several Brammeier and Warren families shared meals. Lincoln and Omaha trips marked a week of visits and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Osborn
John Stefford
Gene Westerlund
Terry
Tammy
Villisca
Robert Hicks
Don
James Hicks
Omaha
Gordon Steiner
Susan
Mary Jane
Phillip
Elizabeth Roberts
John Stetford
Dean Warren
Jane
Roy Bird
Ll. E. Brammeier
John Sieford
Evelyn Warren
Janet
Jewell
J. G. Stream
Miz
Walter Stephens
Charlottin Warren
Mia
Lincoln
Father Son Banquet and Local Social Notes in Silver City
Silver City MRS reports on Paul Barnes of Council Bluffs attending a father son banquet with his father Rev F G Barnes. May 9 supper at the 64 Club in Council Bluffs honored Glen and Franke on their 26th wedding anniversary. 0.7.0 club met with ten members at Mrs Roy Scheel's, pencil games awarded to Marjorie Graham and others. July 9 next meeting hosted by Mrs Dick Hunt. Mrs Alta Pullman and Mrs Harriet Hendrix dined with the Lewis family of Omaha. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Eddie Loose hosted by Mrs Harvey Bolte and Mrs Lowell Hartje. Rev F G Barnes visited daughter Mrs Joe Grisamore in Kansas City. Clyde Bond and Mary Bond dined with aunt Mrs Frank Clay and Julia in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Barnes
Council Bluffs
F. G. Barnes
Glen Franke
Hill Reelfs
64 Club
Franke
Roy Scheel
Esses
Lowell Hartje
Oakland
Gene Mohr
Joe Grisamore
Kay, Lynn
Jeff
Kansas City
Clyde Bond
Mary Bond
Frank Clay
Julia
Omaha
Silver City Alum Earl Taylor Attends ISU Alumni Days
Earl B. Taylor of Silver City, Class of 39, attends Iowa State University Alumni Days in Ames on June 5 6. He is part of the Silver Anniversary class as carillon concerts class meetings and other events welcome alumni returning to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISU
Earl B. Taylor
Silver City
Towa State University
Ames
Father Son Banquet Held by Kensington in Silver City
OES Kensington hosted a father son banquet at the Silver City temple drawing about 100 attendees. Rev. F G Barnes gave the invocation, Clifford Boyer welcomed guests, Bob Burgoin delivered the response, and Marshall Bolte read the poem My Father. Albert Schoening led with four sons, Edwin as youngest father, Walter Godfrey as oldest. carnations were given.
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O.E
Kensington
Silver City Temple
F. G. Barnes
Clifford Boyer
Bob Burgoin
Father
Marshall Bolte
Albert Schoening
LeVerne
Edwin
LeRoy
Dale
Edwin Schoening
Walter Godfrey
S. C. Auxiliary Elects Officers
The American Legion auxiliary met June 10 with 1 members and a visitor. The unit reported the poppy sale of $37.40 and furnished 24 cupcakes for a veterans birthday party in Clarinda on June 11. Election of next year’s officers included President Wilma Jones and several others. A July 4 flag display appeal was issued. Bridal shower for Judy Schroeder held at the Legion hall featured guests from Omaha Council Bluffs Mineola and Malvern.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Clarinda
Veterans of the American Legion
Des Moines
Wilma Jones
Geraldine Goos
Viva Miller
Phyllis Skerritt
Marilyn Skerritt
Grace Johnson
Harriet Hendrix
Tisha McNay
Agnes Voss
Grace McNay
Judy Schroeder
George Marshall
Earl Bendit
the Legion Hall
Agnes Schoening
Omaha
Opal Schoening
Waunlla Park
Council Bluffs
Della Hansen
Gladys Roenfeld
Eva Speck
Mineola
Arlene Scheel
Lillian Scheel
Helen Bend
Card of Thanks for A Flo Burgi Death Loss
Mr and Mrs Georga Burgi and family acknowledge the kindness shown after the death of A Flo Burgi. Nine cards were sent and the family expresses deep gratitude for support and prayers during their loss.
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Flo
Georga Burgi
Community Notebook From Mabelville And Surrounding Areas
Local residents in Mabelville Arkansas and nearby towns share a flurry of visits and events. Notables include Mrs Bichel celebrating her birthday with family in Mineola, and many calls from Council Bluffs visitors to relatives in Omaha and Pa Junction. A father son banquet drew men and sons, while Julia Schroeder’s web parlor hosted games with Judy Schroeder’s attendants as winners. A 40th wedding anniversary at the Marysville church and a Sami union in Earlham marked the weekend social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Eacrett
Fort Landale
Fla
Ralph S.r
Merritt Arnold
Council Bluffs
Leila Oliphant
Dale
Pa Junction
Harold Kruse
Loran Boyer, Jr
Clifford Boyer
Jim Boyer
Li Boyer
Neil Goos
University of Nebraska
Alma
Neb
Burl Vintos
Pacific Junction
Budson
Gerald Jones Saturda
Judy Schroeder
Gloria Plumer
Jonene Ajson
George Bur
Carl Malcolm
Don Burgoin
Ann
Jack Bur
Rex
Peggy
Bur
Pam
Kidd
Marysville
Mourday
George Burgoin
F. G. Barnes
Claude Spry
Methodist Church
Barnes
Norman Griege
Earlham
Johnny Prince
Maude Wilson
Mal
M. J. Humston
Annie St
Oakland
Humston
Dick Bill Hunt
Omaha
Pickenbaugh
California
Frank Foll
Grace Jo
Vernon Jo
Hamburg
Rolland F
Delwyn
Herman K
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Castana
Channel
HERN
Hastings Vacation Bible School
Kent’ Courtier
Delaine Smith
Roger Hudson
Donna Miller
Mike Winchester
Rodney Johnson
Susie
Dale Goodwin
Jeff Miller
Bruce
Gitmers
Hastings
Judy Kelley
Stanley
Bible School
Vance
Debbie Hall
Carol Jonn- Vickie
Keith Hudson
Sue Winchester
Marlu Clutes
Pat Tudor
Sandra Stogdill
Evelyn Tudor
Learer Photc
M. Soilarea
Randoph
Angus Bull
Bob Schoening
OES Kensington
S. C
Dad
D.G. Jamison & CO
S. C. Auxiliary
Mary Messinger
Lonnie
Pamela
Tulsa
Messinger
W. F. Messinger
Norman Benedict
Duane Benedict
David
Glenwood
Lyle Williams
Larry
George Miller
Robert Deitehler
Delmar Grape
Freddie Williams
Lyle Boone
Sidney
Jim Bailey
Judy Cloved
Melvin Lamp
Avoca
Karen
Wally Fornoff
Molma Jean
Lutheran Old People’s Home
Alta Pullman
Neva Hafer
Daisy ¥Lammant
Harold and
Gertrude Williams
Libby Schoening
Mary Goos
Jean Carol Margaret Goos
Maybelle Adams
Elizabeth Zanker
Norman Spaar
Gordon Elwood
Mabelville
Ark
Bessie Parker
Clara Saar
Hans Madison
Schoening
Louie Bichel Mineola
Mrs. Bichel
Garland Martin
Paul Parkhurst
Richter
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