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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
7
Dairy economist Gene Futrell notes a shift from rising to balanced output with demand since late 1966. Milk production trends, rising imports, and higher price supports shape producers' outlook while culling and costs affect net returns through 1967 and beyond.
Iowa shoppers increasingly embrace yogurt as a staple, with plain yogurt and fruit blended varieties rising in popularity. The Anderson Erickson Dairy introduced Spiced Apple Yogurt, marketed as appealing in taste and appearance, while yogurt is noted for low calories and high nutrition.
The Friendly Few Club of Leigh ton held its June meeting at Lena Vanden Berg’s home. Officers were elected and secret sisters revealed with new names drawn. The annual picnic supper is set for June 29 at West Market Park in Pella, with the next meeting in July hosted by Carry Van Wyk.
4-H judges for Marion and Mahaska counties meet at workshops this week. Ruth Archibald will train judges at the Knoxville extension office on Wednesday June 14 at 1 30 p m. 240 Marion County girls and 250 Mahaska County girls in clothing projects exhibit garments they constructed for evaluation and learning.
Mahaska County 4‑H members join Conservation Workshop near Madrid June 12 17 Iowa State University Ames June 21 24 for the annual 4‑H Conference with the theme Pursuing Excellence. Delegates study Soil plants insects forests and will lead small groups at preconference Ames June 19 20. Leadership Conference then July 17 22 at the State 4H Camping Center with Margaret Beaver and Herbert Strasser representing Mahaska County.
Agriculture led a broad rise in Iowa jobs with civilian employment up 27 500 to 1 198 000 in April. Nonfarm payrolls gained 10 600 as seasonal hiring lifted retail and construction while manufacturing fell 2 700. Unemployment dropped to 24 700 and weekly pay for production workers rose to 124 60.
Fred R. McLain of the Iowa ASC State Committee says he forwarded farmer suggestions to Secretary Freeman after four large Iowa meetings with over 2,000 attendees. Farmers urged extending the voluntary feed grain program, higher corn loan rates, and broader price supports while opposing USDA plans.
Russell E. Crozier, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, announced the county rate for 1967 crop wheat at 1.25 per bushel. The rate aligns with the national average loan rate of 1.15 and reflects the terminal market area. Growers must follow 1967 allotments to qualify for price support loans, CCC purchases, and domestic marketing certificates based on 35 percent of projected production.
Two Iowa rural youths Linda Van Wyk and Cathy Cade join eighty-one students for the tenth annual Iowa Electric Co-op Youth Tour. The group, chaperoned by local couples, will visit REA headquarters and USDA offices, tour the Capitol, and meet Iowa lawmakers during their June trip.
Prairie Roses 4-H Club met May 20 in the Tainter Methodist Church basement. Officers present include President Jennifer Phillips. leaders Anna Mae Williams Pauline Pinkerton and former leader Gail Anaud attended. Members listed, talks on Good Posture sewing and wardrobe coordination given. 4-H camp planned for June 15 17. sewing contest entered for Rose Festival. refreshments served by Melody Franje and Marlene Lanstratt.
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