Corn Prices Drive U.S. Cattle Feeding Trends
The article analyzes how lower corn prices push corn belts farmers to feed more cattle. It notes a 26 percent rise in October placements versus 1976, questions the accuracy of USDA head counts amid large imports of Canadian and Mexican feeder cattle, and argues that steady import flow undermines domestic liquidation progress and future fed markets. It cites 1977 slaughter and inventory figures and warns imports distort market signals and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
USDA
Hias
Upper Midwest
State Department
International Trade Commission
Michele Brown to Perform with Central College Choir in Pella
Michele Brown daughter of Kenneth and Barbara Brown of Moravia will sing with Central College Concert Choir in the Third Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert in Douwasera Auditorium Pella Dec 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. The program features Medieval and Renaissance music with German Moravian and Dutch carols and concludes with Vivaldi Gloria. Brown, a freshman sociology major, was active in high school music groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Brown
Kenneth E. Brown
Moravia
Central College
Douwasera
Germany
Holland
Vivaldi
Christ
Miss Brown
David Ware
Mail Early for Christmas Delays at Moravia Post Office
Moravia Postmaster Don Pattibone urges patrons to mail early to avoid the December postal rush. Sunday deadlines are 9:00 AM at Moravia, with late items likely delayed until 2:00 PM Monday. Timely mailing also affects unemployment checks arriving on time.
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Don Pattibone
Moravia
Pettibone
Soil Survey Here December 8 Appanoose County Meetings
Reminder of two soil survey meetings in Appanoose County within two weeks. Farmers invited to attend and receive a free copy of the Appanoose County Soil Survey to aid crop management and land use. Moravia Community Building December 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Moulton Udell High School December 15 at 7:30 p.m. County SCS and Extension staff will explain how to use the survey information.
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Appanoose County
Moravia
County Scs
Moulton-Udell
Appanoose County Soil Survey
Birth Announced for Baby Boy Argo in Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Don Argo announce the birth of a 7 lb 10 oz boy born December 7 at Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa Iowa. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo of Moravia and Mr. Billy Wilson with Mrs. Bernice Hinton. Great grandparents include Mrs. Verda Argo, Mr. Vesa Hiatt, Mr. Will VanDorin, and Mrs. Marjorie Kennedy.
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Don Argo
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Guy Argo
Moravia
Billy Wilson
Bernice Hinton
Verda Argo
Vesa Hiatt
Centerville
Will VanDorin
Abia
Marjorie Kennedy
California
Supervisors Approve Pay Raises In Appanoose County
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors on December 6 approved salary recommendations for elected officials to take effect July 1978. Present and proposed salaries are listed for Auditor, Clerk of Court, Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisors, Sheriff, and Attorney.
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Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
County Compensation Commission
Board of Supervisors
Lews
Appanoose County
Richard Hopkins
Unionville
James Meng
Centerville
Memer
Venetah Tub- Rugh
Moravia
Margaret Brooks
County Board of Supervisors
Appanoose
Rex Peterson
Plano
Dorothy Walker
Darrel Neal
Monroe County Extension Council Elects Members
Representatives elected or re-elected from six townships join six holdover members to form the 1978 Monroe County Extension Council. Newly chosen: Mrs. Delbert Gray Mick Brock Mrs. William Gutcher Robert Dykstra James Hatfield and Steve Sarver. Holdovers: Mrs. Fred Pirllar Tom Tena Jack Elkin Mrs James Easter Mrs. William Wynn and Al Townsend.
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Monroe County Extension Council
Holdover Council
Delbert Gray
Mick Brock
William Gutcher
Robert Dykstra
James Hatfield
Steve Sarver
Fred Pirllar
Tom Tena
Jack Elkin
James Easter
William Wynn
al Townsend
Monroe County
Band Concert Cancelled After Reschedule
The Instrumental Concert previously moved to December 14 is postponed until further notice, leaving performers and audiences awaiting new timing and details.
Julia Moore Wins Make it With Wool District Contest
Julia Moore 13, Moravia Community School eighth grader, won the Previgen division district title with a four line wool vest and gaucho outfit. Contest held November 19 in Fairfield. She advances to the State Contest December 9 at Area College in Ankeny and received a gift certificate sewing scissors and a sterling silver charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joha Moore
Moravia Community School
Fairfield
Julia
Area College
Ankeny
Julis
Annual Santa Visit to Hiner Home Sparks Holiday Cheer
Santa Claus will be at the Max Hiner home on Saturday evening December 10 from 7 30 to 8 30 this year. Kids can meet Santa and receive a treat after the visit.
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Hiner Home
Santa Claus
Max Hiner
Engagement of Pamela Sue Murphy to Gary Messesmith
Mr and Mrs Joe Murphy of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Sue to Gary Wayne Messesmith, son of Mr and Mrs Wignt Messer of Centerville. Pamela is a 1977 Moravia High School graduate and attends the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Gary is a 1975 Centerville High School graduate and has studied at the University of Northern Iowa, formerly employed by Shiy Vers Enterprise of Corydon. No wedding date has been set.
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Joe Murphy
Mdoravia
Pamela Sue
Gary Way Messesmith
Pérs
Wignt Messer
Mura Centerville
Pamela
Moravia High School
Adlnneaota
Minneapolis
Gary Fo
Centerville High School
Northern Lows
Shiyvers Enterprisee
Corydon
Wweecig
Thin Ice Warning From Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission warns winter recreationists of thin ice hazards on state lakes. Officials cite Spirit Lake East Oxebury and Vicar Lake as areas of concern with recent fishing activity and ice instability. Thick ice required for safe travel is reportedly 4 to 6 inches, with visible air bubbles and clear ice cues indicating danger.
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The
Laws Conservation Commission
Cuiiittanon
Angiers
Spirit Lake
East Oxebury
Vicar Lake
Othe
Spirm Lake
Fortekately
4-H Awards Banquet at Cunpinan High School
December 30 event announced for 4-H awards at Cunpinan High School. County residents urged to attend with details about time and venue and organizer guidance.
Robin Spencer Named to Who's Who Among Students
Robin Spencer of Moravia Iowa joins 22 other Sisipsen College students in the 1977 78 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Selection honors recognize participation leadership and future potential from West Dé Juniors seniors and other scholars with strong academic records and civic involvement.
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Robin Spencer
Paul Spencer
Moravia
Iowa
Sisipsen College
Wie
Paul Mi Wath
Ditrecghe Wie
Lavaley and
Stati Te Te Cigie
Seéat
Biade Punt Wysrage
Pertepaton
Oeitice
Ail Tatocat
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Futeke Sute Eines
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Dean E. Freed
Pella
Santa
Moravia Union
4246
Union
International Brotherhood of Painters, and Allied Trades
Afl-Cio
Brazzellie's
Darby Road
Everett Stickler
Joe Steel
Moale
Deagert
Wade Bee
Pri
Voice of the
Rathbun Lake Area
Julia Moore
Sante
Benguet
Cunpinan High Schouloon
Biewirwe
Ehibe
Perebia
Robin Bpene
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