Pork Lift outcomes and plans spark wider interest
Planning notes from Monticello describe Operation Pork Lift goals to lift hog prices by boosting pork consumption. Aimed at moving 46 000 pounds of below wholesale pork in one day, the event doubled expectations with 73 000 pounds sold. The piece also notes Life magazine coverage and broader publicity via TV and newspapers.
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Monticello
Iowa
Midwest
Life Magazine
Life
Waverly
Shebonda Camp Fire Elects New Officers
Catherine Craig was elected president of the Shebonda Camp Fire group on November 29. Other officers named include Patricia Hobart as vice president Carol Behn as secretary JoAnn Eden as treasurer and Ann Hoag as scribe.
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Catherine Craig
Shebonda
Patricia Hobart
Carol Behn
JoAnn Eden
Ann Hoag
Inside An' Out Some Rabbits Aren't Rabbits They're Hares
A rambling piece explains rabbit and hare distinctions, various North American species, and hunting methods. It notes rabbits and hares differ by burrowing habits, lists jack rabbits, cottontails, marsh and swamp rabbits, and mentions an extinct wild Easter bunny myth from midwestern lore.
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Farm Boys
Bor
Canada
Saskatchewan
Michigan
Wyoming
White-Tailed Jack Rabbit
America
Iowa
Sage Brush
Idaho
Nevada
U.S
Florida
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Great Gramp
Midwest
Ole Buck Creek
Flannagan Rocks
Emmerich Farm Identified in Express Farm Foto Series
The Andy Emmerich farm two miles south of Scotch Grove was identified as No 16 in the Express Farm Foto series. Jack Naylor led the correct responses with others including Robert Shimanek Mrs Earl Carpenter and Lawrence Brockhohn. The farm currently has no residents.
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Andy Emmerich
Scotch Grove
Jack Naylor
Robert Shimanek
Monticello
Earl Carpenter
Earlville
Lawrence Brockhohn
Anamosa
Emmerich
Tucson
Ariz
Monticello Neighbors Visit Then Return to Tampa
Monticello residents Edward Fitzsimons and his brothers left Wednesday for their Tampa home after a month visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Fitzsimons. Albert Hartman and daughter Linda plan several winter weeks with relatives in California and will reside in Sacramento. Susie Handshew Alice Handshew and Mrs. Robert Veitch of Iowa City visited the J L Bader home Monday. LaVern Schoon and sons were Sunday dinner guests in the George Schoon home.
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Monticello
Edward Fitzsimons
Edward
Mary Fitzsimons
Tampa
Fla
Albert Hartman
Linda
California
Sacramento
Susie Handshew
Alice Handshew
Robert Veitch
Iowa City
J. L. Bader
George Schoon
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Monticello, Iowa
S & K Tools
Black & Decker
Eau Ae
Prom Schumacher
Cosco All-Steel
England
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Turkey
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Alfred Smith
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