Methods for Estimating Fuel Costs in Crop Production
A Nel extension figure outlines estimating fuel needs per acre using total horsepower hours and fuel use per horsepower hour. For corn, minimum 27 percent of horsepower hours translates to about 3.36 gallons of gasoline per acre under ideal conditions, with higher totals in tougher plowing or soil. Similar methods apply to soybeans and oats, with fuel-type adjustments and educated guesses for nonstandard conditions.
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Richard Freeman
Knoxville
Iowa State College
Hull
Webster Building Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Of New School
The Webster Building marks its fifth anniversary as teachers and students reflect on the move from the old Webster in 194? to the modern 200000 dollar structure built in 1952. Architects Smith and Voorhees helped shape a model state design emphasizing perimeter heating, ample light, and integrated spaces for education and community use. More than 300 pupils are housed there yearly, with praise for the building’s multi purpose room and play areas, while noting some space and sun exposure shortcomings still to address.
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Webster
Old Webster
Jessie Parker
State Supt. of Public Instruction
Smith and Voorhees
Des Moines
Pella’s Webster
Webster's
Time Saved by Thread Basting Research Findings
USDA home clothing study shows thread-basting saves time on difficult put-together tasks and yields better results than pinning. Tests used percale with three quality levels and measured sleeves, yokes, extension bands, and collars. Results favored thread-basting for speed and accuracy, especially on slippery fabrics or for less experienced sewists.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Duffus and Gaard Placed In State Indoor Track Meet
Pella High seniors Jim Duffus and Tom Gaard placed in the State Indoor Track Meet at Iowa City last Saturday. Duffus finished second in the 60 yard high hurdles and fourth in the 60 yard low hurdles for four and two points, respectively. Gaard took fifth in the shot put with 44 feet. Relay teams for Pella High had mixed results with the two mile, 880, medley, and mile relays failing to reach finals. A dual meet with Albia High is set for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Central College track.
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Pella High
Jim Duffus
Tom Gaard
Iowa City
Albia
Albia High
Central College
Iowa University Finds Journalism Jobs Plentiful
Marvin H. Perry head of placement at the State University of Iowa says journalism jobs outnumber graduates this spring by as much as three to four to one. He notes many openings in various journalism fields despite a surplus of graduates.
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Town City
Marvin H. Perry
School of Journalism
State University of Iowa
Perry
Journalism job market tightens as demand rises
Arises in the last two to three years with reporters copyreaders news editors and PR roles in high demand. Employers seek town journalism school help as openings in most areas exceed supply and starting journalism salaries lag behind other fields. Expanded demand from television and public relations adds pressure on recruitment.
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Aries
Perry
Green Iowa Man Named 1957 Forest Industries Head
M Frudden of Frudden Bridge Lumber Supply Co Green has been named 1957 chairman of the Iowa Forest Industries Committee which co sponsors the industry operated Tree Farm program. Vertrees Young announces the appointment in Washington with national advisory committee members N T Bainbridge W A Ford B N Richardson Allen E Adams Collier Co. The Tree Farm system now includes 44 states 9 800 Tree Farms and 41 7 million acres of timberland enrolled.
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Washington, D.C
M. Frudden
Frudden Bridge Lumber & Supply Co
Green
Iowa Forest Industries Committee
Vertrees Young
American Forest Products Industries, Inc
National Tree Farm
Frudden
N. T. Bainbridge
Dubuque Container Co
Dubuque
W. A. Ford
White Lumber Store
Davenport
B. N. Richardson
Southern Labor Co
Allen E
Adams & Collier Co
Journalism grads earn higher starting pay says Perry
Perry notes starting salaries for journalism graduates are higher than for many liberal arts grads. He cites larger newspapers offering up to 22 dollars more weekly to graduates of accredited journalism schools, reflecting favorable earnings for qualified reporters.
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Advent
Perry
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