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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1966

Page

5

Area Farmers Attend Financial Forum In Muscatine

Farmers attended a financial management forum at the Muscatine Elks Club sponsored by First National Bank of Muscatine and Muscatine County Extension. Jerry Pearson of Harris Trust Chicago spoke on loan decisions, record keeping, and establishing lines of credit, while Everett Stoneberg of Iowa State University outlined credit principles and a cash flow tool.

Everet Stoneberg Fromsu, Center Muscatine Elks Club Farm Financial Management Forum Jerry Pearson Harris Trust & Savings Bank Chicago Everett Stoneberg Iowa State University Elks Stoneberg Stonebergs Fred Klopfenstein Federal Land Bank of Iowa City Anton ‘Tometich Frank Lee Farmer Supply Co Myles R. Beitz First National Bank Muscatine County Fice Internal Revenue Office

Bettendorf Opens Hoover Elementary Amid Mud Mess

Bettendorf near Davenport opened Hoover elementary despite knee deep mud on grounds. Yard unsodded, sidewalks unfinished, and an unpaved access road worsened by heavy rain. Parents waded through mud to reach the building as up to ten mothers protested at City Hall. Mayor Thuenen ordered crushed rock paths while School Board President Medd hoped for a hard winter freeze.

Bettendorf Davenport Hoover City Hall George Thuenen Robert Medd

Bogus Traveler Checks Cashed in Clinton Quad Cities

Federal agents say nearly 50 counterfeit traveler checks have been cashed in the Clinton Quad Cities area. The fake checks, in $20 and $50 denominations, purportedly issued by Bank of America, prompted FBI efforts to locate the counterfeiters. The FBI noted merchants may be reimbursed by the issuing company.

Clinton Clinton-Quad Cities Bank Fof America FBI

Barn Barns Destroyed By Fire On Hoopes Farm

Fire on Rt 5 at John Hoopes farm leveled a 24 by 45 foot two story barn and garage early Thursday. Losses included four sows 30 piglets 1200 to 1500 hay bales a garden tiller a power mower two grain elevators a stock water heater and two hog feeders. Lightning is listed as probable cause.

John Hoopes Rt. 5

Sweetland Sunshine 4-H Holds December Meeting

The Sweetland Sunshine 4-H club met at Sweetland Methodist Church for a December gathering with a potluck at 6 39 PM. New member Sue Van Camp joined, and Verle Sywassink awarded gold seals with yearbook recognition to many members.

Sweetland Sunshine Sweetland Sweetland Sunshine 4-H Sweetland Methodist Church Lottie TeStrake Sue van Camp Verle Sywassink Denise Terri Barthus Joy Brannen Karen Bonnie Judy Burmeister Marcia Nadine Clark Ann Sue Cline Audrey Coram Mary Ann Fick Joan Hetzler Vicki Hedzler Jean Jeanette Holtz Vickie Morris Joyce Nussbaum Debbie Pace Nancy Paul Connie Petersen Judy Schneider Audrey Shoppa Dawn Sywassink Joyce Sywassink Tami Tack Charlotte Holly TeStrake Pat Tiecke Barbara Todd Kris Toyne Carold Ann Wetzel Sywassink Marcia Clark Vickie Hetzler Karen Burmeister Tami Tack Chris Toyne Mary Fick Charlotte TeStrake Carol Ann Wetzel Lottie Te- Strake Kenneth Marolf Raymond Shoppa Lattie TeStrake

Body of Woman Is Found in Cincinnati Elevator

An 81-year-old woman named Lula Kerrick was found strangled in an apartment building elevator in Cincinnati. Detective Russell Jackson said the victim died by strangulation with a stocking and declined to confirm rape. A fellow tenant discovered the body. police ponder possible links to prior rape strangulation cases in the city.

Cincinnati, Ohio Russell Jackson Jackson Lula Kerrick

CAP Signup Underway To Divert Iowa Cropland

County ASCS chair Marvin H. Coder announces CAP sign up through December 8 in Muscatine County. About 2 077 acres of cropland being redirected to long term conservation or public use with priority given to elderly or disabled farmers and those reducing off farm work. Allocations depend on county demand. Iowa total is 2 680 000. CAP payments based on crop value and yields. corn 49 cents per bushel and grain sorghum 87 cents per bushel in Muscatine for 1987. other crops pay 7 to 11 40 per acre with 5 to 10 year agreements.

Muscatine County Marvin H. Coder Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee Ascs Committee Iowa

Sheep Flock Inspections Start December 12

County Extension Director Eugene Mathien announced that beginning Monday December 12 lay inspectors will begin inspecting sheep flocks in the area for sheep scabies. Artie Kennedy will be the state inspector for Muscatine County.

Eugene Mathien Artie Kennedy Muscatine

ISU Economist Explains Filing For Federal Gas Tax Refunds

Iowa State University economist outlines federal gas tax credits for farm use. farmers filing on calendar year basis deduct credits against income tax, with Form 4136 guidance and references to the Farmers Tax Guide for detailed instructions.

ISU Stoneberg Internal Revenue Publication Internal Revenue Office

Rusk Says Bombing Halt Depends on Hanoi Reply

Secretary of State Dean Rusk opened Viet Nam talks by reiterating no extended halt to bombing North Vietnam without reciprocal moves from Hanoi. He urged Communists to show proof of stopped actions and warned a peace path hinges on their willingness to negotiate. Rusk arrived at Tan Son Nhut amid tight security after a Viet Cong attack, then met with Ambassador Lodge before heading to Bangkok.

Saigon South Viet Nam Dean Rusk North Viet Nam Hanoi Rusk Formosa Viet Nam Tan Son Nhut

U S Net Farm Income Forecast Tops 1966 Peak

U S net farm income is projected at about 16 billion dollars on a cash basis for 1966, the highest in two decades, with per farm gains possible. Outlook for 1967 suggests a slight dip near 15 billion, while Iowa forecasts vary with grain markets and moisture affecting yields and plantings. Government payments fall, costs rise, and domestic demand remains strong into 1967.

United States Gene Futrell Iowa State University Ames

Nichols Methodist Supper Dec 10 at 6:30pm

Nichols Methodist Church hosts a potluck supper on Saturday December 10 at 6 30 pm. Attendees bring a covered dish and their own table service. After the meal adults will decorate the church for Christmas.

Nichols Methodist

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Miles Seitz Farmers Supply Anton Tometich Fred Kropfenstein Federal Land Bank Pearson Lucky Clovers Conesville Lucky Clovers Girls Oakland Community Center Jackie Forbes Diane McCullough Tanita Becky Gartzke Gaylord McCullough James Bloomquists Leroy Forbes Ithe Federal Bureau of Investigation Hoopes West Liberty State Bank West Liberty, Iowa F.D Federal Reserve System BELL Columbus Junction Jounal Farm News Witoe Eugene Mathern Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Bangkok Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization Donald L. Lee Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co Cedar St Dial U.S Futrell Jowa Ray Wuestenberg General Insurance Bonds West Liberty L.P Useatine Diol
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