69th Annual Iowa Grain and Feed Convention in Des Moines
About 1500 attendees including 27 Eastern Town Community College students and two instructors participate in Des Moines for the 69th Iowa Grain and Feed Association convention. The three day event features 28 speakers, 130 exhibits, a keynote by Clark R. Mollenhoff, an evening at Fort Des Moines Hotel, a banquet with Mildred Johnson, and social gatherings.
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The
Iowa Grain and Feed
Des Moines
Eastern Town Community College
Iowa
Iowa Grain and Feed Association
Association
Frank Nelson
Rath Packing Company
Waterloo
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Clark R. Mollenhoff
Washington
Cowles Publications
Washington, D. C
Fort Des Moines
Mildred Johnson
America
Don Hoy
Francois
Americana Beauty Academy, Inc
Eastern Iowa Community” College
1968 Iowa Soybean Crop Outlook and Louisa Award
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner projects the 1968 soybean crop could exceed 1.079 billion bushels, about 11 percent above last year, with a national average yield of 26.4 bu per acre and Iowa at a record 180.2 million bushels. The article also notes a Louisa County recognition for Columbus Junction resident B H Shearer and discusses loan placement moving large quantities of soybeans under price support.
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Bob’ Wisner
Iowa State University
Wisner
Sy He
Towa
Columbus
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Louisa County Association For Retarded Children, Inc
H. Shearer
Columbus Tunction
Wesley
The
Gazette
Iowa
Ventilating Swine Housing pamphlet released locally
Muscatine area readers can obtain the new extension pamphlet Ventilate Your Swine Finishing House from the Muscatine County extension office. Prepared by Vernon Meyer and Larry Van Fossen, the guide covers winter moisture and odor control and summer cooling, detailing insulation, system layout, and auto controls with tables and diagrams to design appropriate ventilation for finishing buildings.
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Muscatine
Towal State University Extension Service
Muscatine County
Eugene Mathern
Vernon Meyer
Larry van Fossen
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Wool Marketing Year Ends for 1968 Wool Mohair
Vernon Carter, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County committee, says December 31 marks the end of the 1968 wool and mohair marketing year. Farmers must complete title transfer, delivery evidence, and buyer information to qualify for early 1963 payments. late marketings will qualify in early 1970. County ASCS office details are available.
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Vernon Carter
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASCS
Carter
Wilton Hot Lunch Menu For December Week
Wilton announces the hot lunch menu for December 16 to 20 featuring daily meals. Monday spaghetti and meat sauce with sides, Tuesday barbeque luncheon meat on a bun, Wednesday meat loaf, Thursday turkey with mashed potatoes, Friday tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwich plus daily orange juice and milk. Extra bread and butter and peanut butter sandwiches also served.
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Wilton
Bloomington Best Dad's Night at Spangler Chapel event highlights
The Bloomington Best club held its annual Dad's night at Spangler Chapel on December 10 with a potluck supper. Nineteen members answered roll call and 15 visitors attended. The girls served as hostesses, a bake sale raised funds, and a December 7 sale at Batterson's netted 33 dollars. A workshop is planned for December 19 at the Hines home where 1969 officers will draft the new program. The club will meet monthly at the college on the first Thursday. A gift exchange and games were enjoyed, with prizes awarded. Sheila Hines and Marcia Meyn will attend a music and recreation workshop in Eldridge on December 14.
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Bloomington
Spangler Chapel
Batterson’s
Hines
Sheila Hines
Marcia Meyn
Eldridge
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Trudy
Serrez
Toda
Tylan
God Bless
James B. Ritter
West Liberty
Jim
Freddie Kruse
James Ritter
Lone
Oscar Mayer
Stockyards
Dial
Donald L. Lee
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Cedar Street
Republic
Kaiser
Penta Petroleum
Leb
Hawkeye
Don Shanahan
Hawkeye Lumber CO
Nichols
Low
McCulloch Chain Saw
East Second Street
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