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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
16
Archie Casebolt of Muscatine County Soil Conservation Service examines a soil sample at Phil Newman’s farm near Durant as work begins on a new farm pond. Journal Photo captures the careful analysis of soil type and structure before construction.
Eighteen members attended the December Pike Plucky Pik ers 4H club meeting with two leaders and four dads present. Members selected county officers and announced Awards night on Wednesday December 28 at Muscatine High School. New leaders and officers will meet at David Hichelberger's home later. Three new members Danny Martin Brian Abbot and Mike Buser were introduced. A Christmas gift exchange was held and refreshments served.
The Oakland Raiders 4-H Club met Monday at the Oakland Community Building for a regular session and Christmas party. Ricky Murdock presided, Mike Hoback reported on finances, Boyd Buser led the pledge, and Jon Hoback led the pledge of allegiance. A gift exchange, games with prizes, and movies were enjoyed. Refreshments closed the gathering. next meeting is January 9 at 7:30 PM.
Washington AP reports that up to 2 million acres may be retired under the CAP program next year but only about 80 million dollars may be available for payments. Officials warn applications may exceed funds, with farmer interest centered in poorer, marginal areas and some lines already forming before signup ends March 3.
The Wapsie Cedar Pals 4H club met at Diane and Annette Owens home with Diane Owen presiding as retiring vice president. Leaders handed out 1967 record books, plans for awards night on December 28 were discussed, and after the meeting members played games and held a gift exchange. New members June Hunter and Sally Jo Peterson were welcomed.
Arch ie Casebolt of the SCS office shows a new livestock pond on the Charles Sleichter farm three miles east of Muscatine on Highway 22. The pond will hold 10 000 cubic yards of earth, rise 16 feet deep when full, cover 1.64 acres, and include a 24 foot deep fill 240 feet long.
The Green Valley Hustlers December meeting at Kristine Ziegenhorn's home included a Christmas party and gift exchange, caroling after, and an awards night planned for December 28. Registration staff for the event includes Shelby McGill and others, with a Dec 30 tour of Laura Musser Art Gallery in Muscatine. The 76 Colleens 4-H club met at the Fichelberger home for a Christmas party and notes on How to be a Waitress, gifts, and Dec 28 refreshments at Tiberian High School. New members Cindy Hidelball Kerry Wagner Marlene Newman Rosemary Byrne were introduced. Demonstrations by Eichelberger sisters and others covered table manners, baking custard and cookies, measuring, picnic foods, with Bev Meritt contributing.
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