First Iowa well contamination case linked to sprayer spill
Muscatine County extension warns the first pesticide contaminated well of 1968 in Iowa after a sprayer overflow siphoned pesticide into the well. Expert Dr. E P Sylvester lists four filling safety rules and urges never leaving a sprayer unattended to prevent costly water contamination and possible well digging.
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Iowa
Muscatine County
Eugene Mathem
E.P. Sylvester
Towa State University
Deeds Recorded for Nellie M Peck to Edward R Maher
Warranty deed transfers part of lot 9 block 153 in Muscatine City from Nellie M Peck to Edward R Maher. The filing records indicate a property transfer with title to be conveyed and recorded in Muscatine.
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Nellie M. Peck
Edward R. Maher
City of Muscatine
Competitive Market Seen As Key To Livestock Price
Department of Agriculture data shows 25 to 30 cent per hundredweight gains from competitive marketing versus take it or leave it sales. The Competitive Livestock Council designates June as competitive livestock market month, citing 900 market businesses including auction houses and stockyards. Secretary Orville Freeman notes the Packers and Stockyards Administration regulates $14 billion in livestock trade, $18 billion in meat, and $4 billion in poultry, with tangible and intangible benefits from regulation.
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Don Kendall
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Department of Agriculture
Competitive Livestock Council
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
1967 Crop price support loans reported in Muscatine County
Net amounts of 1967 crops remaining under price support loans through April 30 show 698 982 bushels of corn and 177 288 bushels of soybeans in Muscatine County. Total loans made by that date were 732 002 bushels of corn and 236 624 bushels of soybeans. National totals through April 30 include 399.8 million bushels of corn 158 million bushels of soybeans and 175.6 million bushels of wheat. Grain price support loan availability ended for 1967 crop corn and soybeans on April 30.
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Muscatine County
Vernon. Carter
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Muscatine Ascs
Letts Cub Scout Pack 4 Meets at United Methodist Church
Letts Cub Pack 4 held its monthly meeting at the United Methodist church with a large crowd. Den 1 led opening ceremonies, Dens 1 2 3 and 4 performed scenes from Davey Jones Locker, Webelos gave demonstrations and talks, and awards were earned by Bryan Harvey Andy Hafner Ted Griffith David Hills Mike Jones and John Barnes. Upcoming events include a Buddy Burner picnic in June a Weed Park swim in July and a Dad and Lad day at Camp Eastman in August.
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LETTS
United Methodist Church
Den 1
Dens
Davey Jones
Webelos
Kim Barnes
Gary Sewell
Arrow of Light
Cubs
Bryan Harvey
Andy Hafner
Ted Griffith
David Hills
Denner
Mike Jones
John Barnes
Krenz
Jones
Weed Park
Camp Eastman
Fairly Steady Iowa Soybean Prices Seen This Summer
Iowa State University economist Robert Wisner forecasts soybeans in Iowa will stay steady to slightly higher through mid-summer before gradually declining. May prices around 2.57 per bushel cite ample price support, with a rosy carryover and strong demand factors shaping a large 1969- era crop outlook.
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Iowa
Robert Wisner
Iowa State University
Wisner
Gardening tips for vine crops and shaded areas
Warmer weather prompts sowing cucumbers squash pumpkins musk melons and watermelons as soil and air temperatures rise. Ben Vance from Iowa State University notes storage types and several varieties. harvest every few days and manage insects with guidance from Pamphlet 230. Shady spots support Impatiens Coleus Caladium with careful placement away from large trees, plus Letts news from local events and retirements.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Iowa
Ames
Vance
New Hog Building Near Completion at Columbus Junction
Smylies livestock yards near completion of a 40 by 80 foot steel concrete feeder pig and hog building designed for sanitation and convenient handling. The facility will offer full livestock services and hosts an opening hog sale on Wednesday June 12 at 10 a.m. Church time changes and new officers were announced for Columbus City and Columbus Junction United Methodists.
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Columbus Junction
Smylie
Awards Given At Wilton High Commencement
Wilton Community School held commencement in the Grade School gym due to weather. Fifty-two seniors graduated with Keith Ormsby receiving the Better American Citizenship Award from the American Bar Association. Dr. Arnold Salisbury spoke on Your Assignment for Tomorrow to a capacity crowd.
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Wilton Wilton Community School
Keith Ormsby
American Bar Association
David Scieszinski
Wilton Attormey
Arnold Salisbury
Cedar Rapids
Janet Ayers
Burrows Memorial Trust
Mary Jean Hinkhouse
Wilton Scholarship Trust
Lynn Lath
Rukh Nieman
Dan Paul
Burrows ‘Memorial Trust
Cathy Swift
BPW
John Workman
Wilton Community School Board of Education
Lynn Oveson
Steve Hansen
Joy Topnotchers 4 H Club News at Westmar cafeteria
The Joy Topnotchers 4 H club met at the Westmar cafeteria. Pledges led by Laura Truman. Secretary read and approved. treasurer reported 192.74. Voted 5 to help pay for 4 H club week. Delegates named. events planned: June 24 local achievement, July 2 dress review, July 9 Mercer county fair. Demonstrations and talks on health, teeth, photography, flag, and more. Junior group meets at Joy park 12:30 with sack lunches. Fulton Junior Farmers 4 H club meet at Crabapple Community building with 27 members and three guests. Discussions include Canadian 4 H Exchange. demonstrations planned for the year.
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JOY Topnotchers
JOY
Westmar
Laura Truman
Diana Rader
Sharon Willits
Diane Jackson
Mercer County Fair
Nancy Hyett
Denise Miller
Sarah Riddle
Glenna Brown
Karen Lance
Joan Swanson
United States
Joy Park
Fulton Junior Farmers
Crabapple
Jim
Bockwoldt
Boo Bockwoldt
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Dial
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Illinois State
Horton Field House
Illinois State University
Normal Illinois
Australia
Bart Mann
Mann
Washington
Lizzardo Museum
Smithsonian Museum
Fullers
Hawaii
Brad Phillips
Sherdie Phillips
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Ed Klipstein
Billings
Mont
Olive van Delinder
Wilma Bieri
Letis
Journal” Farm News
Columbus
WSCS
Women’s Societies of Christian Service
Columbus City
Columbus’ Junction
Paul Masenholder
William Dunn
Paul Grouwinkel
Harold Bliven
Frank Spaethe
Robert Reaney
Christian Social Relations
Robert, Harris
Victor Stacy
Lloyd Clark
Louisa Reaney
Kate Hanft
Sam Sands
Circle
Edna Sands
Deborah
Tom Carey
Martha
James Sands
Susanna
Ernest Ford
Miriam
Robert Garrett
Warren McConahay
Leonard Frisk
Paul Heindel
Blanche Williams
Columbus Community
Hubert Sunderman
Don McGlothlin
Lewis Newell
Board of Education
Tumbus “Junction
Columbus’ City
MYF
Alton Griffin
Columbus Methodist
Columbus United Methodist
Ernest Kilpatrick
James Morrison
Sally Vannice
Hen Murry
Robert Harris
Robert Cole
Kathy Ortberg
Earl Josten
General Assembly
Fellowship Hall
Paul Lowe
Frank Babbitt
John Greene
Custom Farm Service
Llowing
Cala
Bob Brunson, JR
3Rd Street
Wilton High
Lucas
ALYDE
Lucas Quality Plumbing
East 9Th Street
Kathy Miller
Gail Kenny
Stan Liebbe
Mark Ehrecke
Banoh Ea Eee
Emma
Yeer Ecko
Donald ’ ‘Lee
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