Neighbors Help Stecher Farm After Tragic Death
1 800 hay bales hoisted and stacked by six balers and 29 men south of Stockton to aid Francis Stecher after his seven year old son Deloy Allen Stecher died earlier in the week. Neighbors gave time in a days work, sharing meals and support as the crop was dried and stored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Stecher
Stockton
Mr. Stecher
Deloy Allen Stecher
Ticir
Orry
Peters
Raymond Stecher
Frank Bermel
Gilbert Matzon
Alfred Stahl
Julius Lambert
Earl Schmidt
David Donovan
Ray Bern
Bernard Stecher
Jim Bermel
Gayl Brus
Roy Nettleton
Holfbauer
Bob Ross
Allen Brus
Vernon Riessen
Lyle Stecher
Merle Wall
Algo Garald Stecher
Bob Schlap
Mesdames Virgil
Paper
Tyvin
Brus
Ehner Best
Leroy Jewett
Reber
Meineke
Lyle Sissel
Allen Awerby
Ray Nettleton
Harold Daufeldt
Wilbert Matzen
Gayle Bros
Frank Bermal
Ray Bein
Albert
Jim Stecher
Floyd Nicewonner
Harold Doufeldt
Jerry Waock
Stecher
Fulton Township
Four County Farm Bureau merges reshape fieldman roles
merged county services share fieldman duties starting July 1 with Louisa Des Moines Henry and Lee counties. Carroll Kotouc leaves Wapello to teach at West Liberty. Bob Stevenson of Lee County takes over as fieldman for the four county ALE. Muscatine directors renew Gary Digerness contract and discuss further sharing. Seven mergers include four and six county groups. Other notes cover fair booth committees, conservation work retirements, and upcoming school plans near Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Louisa
Des Moines
Henry
Lee Counties
Carroll Kotouc
Lowisa
West Liberty
Bob Stevenson
Lee County
Muscatine
Muscatine County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Fair Booth
Yack Blair
Cloyce Downer
Carl Hearst
Voule 3
Adrian Rabe
Kenneth Hetzler
Larry Graves
Gary Digerness
Fredl Lehman
Jack Balemink
Nichols
Glenn Moeller
Stockton
George Reesink
Clarence Egel
Cloyce. Downer
Ray Houseman
Seaweed Process Findings Reported for Various Uses
A new process explores seaweed applications including fertilizer irrigation iodine soap ice cream toothpaste candy and dental impressions, highlighting its potential as a versatile marine resource for diverse industries.
Martha Circle to Host Meet in Illinois City
The Martha Circle will serve a 6 o’clock dinner to the Royal Neighbors during their convention at Illinois City Grade School next Tuesday June 27. Afternoon and evening sessions are planned with the public invited to the evening program. Community ladies redecorated the Methodist parsonage this week including new linoleum in the kitchen. Rev Herbert Beucy and family move in next week. they have three daughters Carol 9 Lynn e and Adrienne 5. Mrs Jack Pearson of Phoenix Arizona visited with sister Mrs Faye Elljolt this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Martha Circle
Royal Neighbors
Alinois City
Herbert Beucy
Beucys
Carol
Lynne
Adrienne
Jack Pearson
Phoenix
Arizona
Faye Elljolt
Walter Simmons 2 Dies. Funeral Held at Stacy Funeral Home
Walter Simmons 2 died Wednesday June 2 at Washington County Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday at Stacy Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Wulf of Independent Bible Church officiating. Organist was B C Roundy. Casket bearers were William Pine Ralph Pine Omri Peters Thomas A Peters Lonnie Todd and Bill Leffler. Mrs Ruth Fisher arranged flowers. Burial followed in Columbus City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Walter Simmons
Washington County Hospital
Stacy Funeral Home
Walter Wulf
The
Independent Bible Church
B. C. Roundy
Orga
William Pine
Ralph Pine
Omri Peters
Thomas A. Peters
Lonnie Todd
Bill Leffler
Ruth Fisher
Columbus City
Muscatine Businessmen Tour Illinois Farms
Muscatine businessmen tour Illinois farms on a four stop farm tour sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee. Stops include Floyd Fuhr turkey operation near Illinois City and the Powell farm with terraces diversions and a community pond, plus Dan Winegard farm near Minot City with tomatoes under Heinz contract and 450 seasonal workers. Tour runs from 12 20 to about 4 20 p m with a $1 registration fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
Floyd Fuhr
Turkey Farm
Illinois City
Winois
Tive, Sons
Robert W
James D
USDA
Mray Rascos Powell
Ilincisily
Powells
Dan Winegard
Minots City
Iast
Winegard
Alfred
Robert
J. Heinz Company
The
Agriculture Committee
Missouri growers weigh land for Muscatine vege table market
Dr Clyde Cunningham and Iowa State Extension experts addressed about 20 Muscatine Island vegetable growers on organizing a Muscatine Vegetable Marketing Association. They discussed buying a small land plot near Brigitland, leasing processing equipment, and hiring a sales manager while urging unity and studying comparable associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Island
Clyde Cunningham
University of Missouri
Cunningham
Lee Kolmes
Iowa State University
Lewis Peterson
Fruitland Experiment Stalign
Eugene Mather
Muscatine County
David Stanley
Muscatine
Kenneth Shoulls
Muscatine Scott County 4-H Camp Attendees Named
Muscatine and Scott counties will send 4-H boys and girls to a three day camp at the Iowa state 4-H camp near Madrid. About 12 campers depart by bus Sunday afternoon with six adult counselors from each county and county 4-H officers assisting. The program features crafts nature swine ming outdoor recreation and campfire ceremonies with special guests Ray Cunningham Ames Ivan Wikner Robert Moorman and Ray Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Offive
Madrid
Muscatine
Scott County
Everning
Scott
David L. Hessman
Eugene Mathern
David Pace
IFYE
Uruguay
Irene Waterhouse
County Extension Home
David Hessman
Mary Harper
Muscating
Bea Mary Ehrecke
Shirley Boorn
Jerridith Gleaves
Karen Barientingen
Joe Kennedy
Bob Petersen
Ray Cunningham
Ames
Ivan Wikner
Robert Moorman
Nature
TSU
Ray Pugh
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Francis Stacher
Hamily
Interlaken
N.Y
Thea ‘Dove ‘Thule
FRY & Son
Goodview Ave
Lincoln Electric
Ave Welding Rawlpment
Lincoln
Lincoln Farm
Quntry Co Malt
Yeansol At
Ken Wagner
West
Liberty
Soil and “Water Conservation Comunities
Wagener
Johnson
Agriculture Department
Muscatine ‘Island
Fruisland
Columbus Community School Board
Columbus
L-M Community School Board
Grandview
Letts
Ocean City
Maryland
Atlantic
Robertson Stave CO
Colorado Street
Walter. Simimons
Illinois
Missouri Market
Brijitland
Altorney Stanley
Stanley
Capac
Mich
Ars Swere Tok
Extension Service
Mathern
John Holliday
Holliday
Enri Avenue
York Thousande St En
Ray Wuestenberg
Dial
J. Siness
Washington St
Twine
East Second St
John Deere
Dial Ame
FRY Electric
Mulberry
McKee Farm
Spring Street
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