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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
4
Muscatine County Extension Director warns that insecticide boxes on corn planters can be deadly if spilled or left accessible. Farmers should keep lids closed, prevent spillage in yards and fields, bury or cover spills, lock boxes, and ensure pesticide boxes are empty before storing the planter at season's end.
Gardeners in Iowa consider early varieties like Spring Giant Moreton Hybrid and Big Early Hybrid and main crops such as Big Boy Cardinal Surprise and Rutgers. Staking offers cleaner fruit and higher early yield but increases costs and may raise sunscald risk and virus spread. weigh pros and cons and try both systems. Obtain PM-299 Tomatoes How to Grow Them and PM-230 Insects and Diseases for guidance from county extension offices or ISU publications.
Washington lawmakers led by Rep. Goodell and Rep. Foley form a bipartisan coalition to seek immediate action against malnutrition among poor children. Rep. Schwengel joins calls for public hearings and a Presidential Commission to report by January 1, 1969, urging stronger use of existing programs and new solutions.
West Liberty Iowa August 1968 Muscatine County Pomona Grange sew ing contest planned for Saturday at South Prairie Grange Hall starting 1 pm A style show will follow judging Six granges will enter Class A for adults Class B for youths under 18 and Class C for adults making garments for under 18 including infant clothing and boys suits Local WAC chairpersons coordinate arrangements with National Grange and sponsors including McCalls Coates Clark Dritz Carmel Blumenthal and others A tea will be served after judging and the public is invited
The Oakville Busy Mothers bridge club held a meeting at Mrs. Donald Kramer’s home with 10 members and 2 visitors. Visitors were Mrs. Bill Beeding and Mrs. Judy Hand. Prizes went to Mrs. Judy Hand and Mrs. Donald Charbonneaux. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Marion Brown.
Readers are urged to check the Journal Tonight for a range of classified notices including job openings real estate listings and sale ads. Listings show items for sale vehicles equipment and services with contact details and prices where given.
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