Conserving Soil Through Diversion Terraces in Henry County
In Marion and Canaan, a News photo from June 17 shows Bill Baker farm workers building a diversion terrace to protect a six acre bottom field from upland runoff. The channel is six to seven feet wide with an eighteen inch ridge and twenty foot base. Diversion terraces reduce soil loss and require grassed channels, with ongoing seeding of terrace grass. Don Carper cultivates contouring corn on the same day, using alternate row pairs to cut erosion. Contouring proves more effective on first year corn, aided by organic matter improving soil absorption. in 1946 Carper’s field was in first year corn and contouring was highly effective during a four inch rain. Carper uses a five year rotation: corn, corn, soybeans, hay, hay, with bermuda or alfalfa as meadow.
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Bill Baker
Marion
The
Stan Christie
Gigfridh
Henry County
Christie
Don Carper
Canaan
Heney County
Carper
Soils District
News Behind the News on American food supply crisis
A Paw Mallen column discusses strained U S and foreign food needs. Experts warn of tight corn and wheat supplies due to reduced last-year carryover and a wet, late spring in the corn belt. Exports depend on government releases and possible consumption cutbacks. Pork, dairy, and butter stocks are mixed, with surging prices in wholesale markets but variable retail effects.
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Washington
Europa
Towa
Minos
Tadisna
Wisconsin
Missouri
Osio
Kansas
Nebraska
Mildwest
Hayn
Europe
Thunsa
Priess
Azores
Tahar Parlemarly
Pho
Cattis
Larson Appointed Attorney General in Iowa City
Des Moines reports Larson appointed attorney general by Governor Blue to succeed the late Judge Rankin. Larson, an assistant attorney general since 1943, will serve until the next general election. Rankin died at 74 in Des Moines VA Hospital after an extended illness. Larson, native of Fairfield, longtime Iowa attorney, former Johnson County Republican chairman, graduate of Suite University.
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Des Moines
INS
Rovert. L. Larson
Iowa City
Robert D. Blue
John M. Rankin
Larson
Wall
Rankin
Keokuk
Veterans Administration Hospital
University of Town
Johnson County
Republican’ Committee
Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Sails Tour To Start at 9 A. M.
Businessmen from towns farmers Future Farmers and 4-4 club members are urged to join the tour Thursday for several demonstrations sponsored by the Henry County Sail Conservation district. New forage traps gully erosion waterway feedings renovated pastures diversion drainage terracing strip cropping farm pond and various practices will be inspected. Attendees bring a basket lunch for a noon picnic and speaking program at McMillan park. The tour starts from the east side of the square at 9 a.m. with visits to Roy Whites near Salem and Gilbert Selmermans in Marion township.
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Henry County
Sail Conservation District
McMillan Park
Levin
Roy Whites
Salem
Gilbert Selmermans
Marlon
William P. Baker Funeral Service Held
Funeral service for William P. Baker, who died Sunday, was held at St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev J. J. Welsh officiating. Interment followed in the mausoleum at Forest Home Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joby Walters, John Fitzpatrick Jr, Joe McMilen, Joe Hurley, Damien Burns, and Rey Bacina.
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Willan P. Baker
Cathfalio
J. J. Welsh
Forest Home Corrlery
Joby Walters
John Fitzpatrick Jr
Joe McMilen
Joe Hurley
Damien Burns
Rey Bacina
Price Trends Hint Mixed Food Costs and Grain Outlook
The note observes steak and pork prices rising while wheat shows a slight decline yet hints at potential rebound. Corn prices are expected to firm as weather conditions affect supply. Overall, the year’s average market modules imply prices unlikely to fall, with possible increases ahead.
Pleasant man drenched by sudden midweek shower
A man named Pleasant received a sudden morning shower on Wednesday as clouds released a brief downpour, delivering about 0.22 inch of rain in a few minutes.
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Mr.Pleasant
Wiley
County Bonds Sales Hit Over Half of 1947 Quota
CountySavingsBond sales for May totaled 144,826 with five month total at 1,079,588 or 2.74 percent of the 1947 quota of 12,46 B12. County chairman E A Hayes said continued payroll and Bond Month plans offer an easy automatic method to invest surplus dollars in United States savings bonds, aiding government financing and reducing reliance on short-term loans.
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A. Hayes
Henry
Savings Bonds
Treasury Department
United Biates Savings Bonds
Strayes
Savas ‘Ponds
Sid
Levees Bolstered as Flood Threat Hits Missouri
Kansas City dispatch reports sandbagging crews reinforcing levees as the Missouri River crest threatens western Missouri. The Weather Bureau notes the river drawing from Nebraska and Illinois, with Army engineers surveying breaches and ongoing flood control at St. Joseph, Mie area, and Glaston. Forty-one levees in the Glaston region are flooded while two remain intact.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Gilya
St. Louis
Mie St. Joseph
Glastown
Seeks Release From State Hospital
A writ filed by William Leuenberger, L. T. Ristine superintendent, requests release of a patient held at the state hospital on a charge of injury. The plaintiff seeks equitable relief for the man currently detained at the hospital.
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Silens Corps
William Leuenberger
L. T. Ristine
Ie State Hospital
Pompital
Plantiff
Tx Sana
Lenenberger
Veliet
Dean Raymond J. Heke Named to State Board of Curators
Announcement of appointment of Dean Raymond J. Heke of Iowa Wesleyan to the State Board of Curators of the Sale Historical Society. His two year term begins July and ends in two years. Ethel E. Martin, secretary, sent notice to Dean Hexel. Hexel has served as dean of counsel and professor of sociology at Town Wesleyan.
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Raymond J. Heke
Iowa Wesleyan
Unt ‘Woverning
Sale Historical Society
Town
Dean Hexel
Towns Wesleyan
Ethel E. Martin
State Historical Society
Hexel
Ius
Town Wesleyan
Suit for divorce filed with clerk
A suit for divorce by Marion Phillips against Elmer G. Phillips cites cruel and abusive treatment. Mrs. Phillips seeks custody of their three year old son and twenty dollars monthly support, with other welfare as the court may award. The petition says they married in Kahoka Missouri on November 29 1941 and lived together until September 3 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Phillips
Elmer G. Phillips
Mrs Buzbee entertained group for Joy Burbee event
Mrs Chrissinger entertained a group of former high school friends for Mrs Joy Hall Buzbee of Grand Saline Texas Tuesday afternoon. The occasion featured pleasant socializing and refreshments after a brief business session.
P N G Meeting Shares Social At Nome
The P N G Club hosted a country style gathering with guests and members enjoying a cooperative chicken dinner at 12 30. Flowers, devotions, and friendly chatter filled the Bungalow as Mary Dynal led the program and Charlotte Davis organized devotion duties.
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P.N.G
Ellen Bryant
P. N.G
Waller Bryant
Muesday
Brvens
Charlotte Davis
Livtha Borolf
Kusigks
Mary Dynal
AML
Lillon Whittaker
Tony Ibsonen
Cleo Whittaker
Orlean Rokey
Walter Bryntk
Kathryn Sultwoller
Clud
Noord
Shows Champion Lamb at Ottumwa
Two young exhibitors entered lambs at the Southeastern Town Show held Monday at the Morrell yards in Ottumwa. Dale Mallams led with the champion lamb weighing 104 pounds selling for 73.50, while Morris Williams entered four lambs with all earning red ribbons. Judges Be n McDonald, Dick McWilliams, and Dewey Jontx spoke at the event, followed by a lamb grading demonstration. Lunell billed lunch for the boys courtesy of the Morrell Packing Co and local chamber of commerce. about 15 counties were in the district.
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Weelot
Morrell
Dale Mallams
Morris Williams
Dale
Morris
Mullims
Ben, McDonald
Dick McWilliams
Town Exiension Service
Ames
Dewey Jontx
Sheen Jasgoctalion
Lunell
Morrel
Toe Oluowe Chamber of Commerce
Henry County Among Top 100 Soybean Producers
Henry county ranks 25th in Iowa and 89th nationally for soybean output in 1844 data. Des Moines County is just ahead with 634,731 bushels. southeastern Iowa has two counties in the top 100.
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U.S
Henry County
United States
Iowa
Des Moines County
Henry
Five Killed as Silo Scaffold Collapses in Clinton
Clinton town reports five workers killed when scaffolding at the Clinton Industries grain silo collapsed from a height of 120 feet. Victims named include Wayne Stamp 24, Peter Meysch 68, Peter Salzbrunn 57, Delmar Lockyer 20, and Melvin Lockyer 21.
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Clinton
Town
INS
Clinton Industries
Wayne Stamp
Chris Stamp
Peter _Meysch
Peter Salzbrunn
Grey Eagle
Minn
Delmar Lockyer
Ganicn
Idaho
Melvin Lockyer
Delmar
McGamary
New Potatoes Reported in Town and Township
Six hours earlier new potatoes were found in Wy A Woodson’s location west of New London and in Marin township. Mr Woodson left a potato fen with old potatoes at News- factory. Four new potatoes grew in an old potato when a break occurred at G E B Kned Jer place.
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Wy A. Woodson
New London
Aden
Frank Anes
Maren
Sudten
Woodson
G. EB. Kned Jer Place
Markets Report from Chicago Flows and Prices
Chicago markets show cattle and hogs with varied quotes on livestock and cuts. Limited readable figures indicate price ranges from 14.25 to 24.75 for hogs and notable cattle values around 20.50 to 27.90, plus lambs near 21.00, with references to local market futures and Wednesday projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Steey
Des Moines Faces Worst Flood Since 1903 Forecast
Des Moines braces for the worst flood since 1903 as Des Moines and Raccoon rivers rise toward crest levels. City officials evacuate lowlands while engineers reinforce dikes with sandbags. Crests expected along Scott Street and Secant Avenue bridges. Hamburg near the Nishnabotna river fights a dike breach with hundreds evacuated.
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Des Moines
INS
Cresis A. Des Maines
Raccoon
Ottumwa
Two Games Tonight in District Baseball at McMillan Park
In the district tournament at McMillan Park two games are scheduled. First, Bonaparte Bulldogs vs Mediapolis American Legion in the opener with Lie Mr. Pleasant Vv. B. W. T pitching for the local squad. Second, Morning Saw Merchants face Eldon. Keokuk American Legion 59a, a colored team, meets Burlington Moose in the nightcap.
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McMillan Park
Bonaparte Trdians
Mediapolis American Legion
Merchants
Morning Saw
Fom Eldon
Mr. Pleasant
Keokuk American Legion
Keokuk 496
Maylig
Miners Protest Delays Steel Production Across Regions
Report describes a two day miners protest affecting steel works. Production slowed as furnaces and a converter were shut to conserve coal. Companies expect shipments and operations to normalize within 24 hours with regional curtailments noted.
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Tidaburgh
Pam
CNGI
Dihuoinens Ertl
Reet
United States
Corporation
Guhaleet
Wern
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By Jimmy Harlo
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State Board of Curators
Dean Hekel
LWC
Lamb
Scaffeld Falls
Fort Dodge
Hamburg
Des Motes Anl
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