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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1954
Page
3
County Extension Director Joe Legg outlines how ASC committeemen determine a farm’s 1954 corn acreage base by averaging 1951 1952 and 1953 plantings, with possible eliminations for abnormal years and adjustments for regional factors and rotation changes.
The 1954 forecast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago suggests housewives will buy more hamburger and fewer steaks due to fewer steers scheduled for slaughter. Ground beef and canned meats will rise as cows and grass fed cattle slaughter increases, affecting high quality meat availability.
The bank projects per person beef and veal intake may hit a record near four pounds in 1984 while retail prices stay around last year’s levels. Cattle numbers hold near 93 million head as dairy production rises. farmers curb herd growth amid price declines and feed shortages.
A feature in the Monticello school page profiles FFA members Donald Donovan Art Kromminga Jack Puckett Boyd King Denis Donovan Future Ray Meier John Hacke detailing their 4 year tenure in FFA dairy cattle and hog projects. It notes honors dairy judging teams Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Cedar Rapids show appearances along with future plans and leadership roles.
John W. McNamara announces January 1954 purchases of Series E and H savings bonds in Iowa reached 21 208 297 dollars, up from 16 234 986 the prior year, with Jones county at 86 402 versus 207 678. He notes15 counties showed no gains, but overall 1954 quota looks achievable.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Kuriger were business callers in Iowa City on Monday then visited Mary Ann Kuriger at Mercy school of nursing in Cedar Rapids en route home. Mrs George Minnis hosted a Sunday dinner on March 7 for her husband with guests including the Kurigers Minnis Kuhns Nell Minnis Lattimer and families.
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