Farmer Simon Steenhoek Runs 340 Acres in Marion County
Simon Junior Steenhoek farms 340 acres southeast of Pella in partnership with his father-in-law Gradus Ver Ploeg. The operation, in the Ver Ploeg name for 107 years, raises about 70 pigs twice yearly for sale to Morrell in Ottumwa and uses mostly homegrown grain and feed. He also buys feeder cattle in the fall, finishing them on silage and ground ear corn. Stilbesterol is used briefly to boost growth but is removed in the final weeks. The couple, with two children Kendall and Danny, emphasize Marion County history, and the family notes the upcoming Chronicle Centennial Edition.
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Simon “Junior” Steenhoek
Pella
Gradus Ver
Junior
Logan
Corinne
Kendall
Danny
Marion County
The
Chronicle
Junior Steenhoek
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Chronicle News
Leo
Ted Dykstra
FFA
Edward Johnson
Otley
Edward
Tom Havener
Harvey
Tom
County Declares Scab Free Allowing Sheep Movement
Our county has been declared scab free enabling sheep to move between farms and to the sale barn without dipping. Certs from a local veterinarian will verify origin from a scab free area. 4 H members may take lambs to the fair with the same certificate.
Local man named Moorman sales representative
Robert A. Sheaffer of 316 Lincoln Street Pella is appointed sales representative for Moorman Manufacturing Co. He will handle distribution of feed concentrates minerals and parasite control products in Lake Prairie and the east part of Summit Township Marion County. The Sheaffers moved from North English to Pella with two children Sheryl and Nathan. He previously worked 16 years for English Valley Co op Creamery in North English, six as foreman.
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Robert A
Bob” Sheaffer
Lincoln Street
Pella
Moorman Manufacturing Co
Calvin van Loon
Peoria News notes local births events and visits
Randy Dear is home from Blank hospital and confined to his house while school pupils sent him a letter. Mrs. Joe Rozenboom had minor surgery at Mahaska hospital. Rev. Donald Van Beek to supply the Newton pulpit next Sunday. Parkersburg visitors called on Mrs. Bert Swank. Newlyweds Marvin and Ruth De Nooy reside on Peter Rus farm. Larks Club entertained at Tom Vander Hart home. Nancy Linden marked her eleventh birthday with friends Ravonne Bernice Sharon Vos and Mary and Marlys Vander Linden. Uncle Jerry sang. Two inches of rain fell over the weekend. Guests at John Westercamp home included John D. De Young, Paul Bandstra and families. Andrew Bandstra Sr. hosted guests Tuesday evening. Steve E. Nibbelink and family visited in New York. Mrs. D. Vander Wilt discharged from Mahaska hospital. Richard Van Kooten named delegate to State Republican Convention in Des Moines. Marion Vander Linden family and Dale A. De Young family visited John D. De Young home. Michael Vander Linden celebrated thirteenth birthday. Peoria Congregation ladies attended Christian Edification League in Prairie City. Guests of Mrs. Otto Pethoven included William Stursma Norman Stursma and daughters Donald Stursma and Veron De Vries and daughters from Knoxville.
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Donald van Beek
Newton
James Jonker
Mark
Parkersburg
Bert Swank
Marvin de Nooy
Peter Rus
John Vander Hart
de Nooy
Ruth de Koning
Larks Club
Tom Vander Hart
Nancy Linden
Ravonne Bernice
Sharon Vosand
Mary
Marlys Vander Linden
Jerry
John Westercamp
Paul Bandstra
Pella
Andrew Bandstra
Steve E. Nibbelink
Gordon Negen
New York
D. Vander Wilt
Mahaska Hospital
Eddyville
Richard van Kooten
Des Moines
Marion Vander Linden
Dale A. de Young
John D. de Young
Michael Vander Linden
Peoria
Christian Edification League
Prairie City
Otto Pethoven
William Stursma
Norman Stursma
Donald Stursma
Vernon de Vries and Dughters
Knoxville
Cattle on Feed Jump in Eight States in Early 1964
Farm Economist William Uhrig reports nearly a 50 percent rise in cattle placed on feed in eight North Central states for January and February 1964 compared with the same period last year. Feeders rose by over 270000 head to about 850000, with 1875000 more cattle available than a year earlier. Uhrig says March placements likely rose again and total fed beef could rise about 6 percent this year, potentially pushing the Chicago price to roughly $22 for 1964Pending market factors will determine final prices as weights and demand shift.
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North Central States
William Uhrig
Uhrig
Town ‘State University
Chicago
Uhing
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Simon
Steenhoek
Ploeg
Ver Ploeg
Morrell
Ottumwa
Peter Dop
South Pella
Folger's
Carnation
del Monte
del Monte Sliced
Snider
Morrells
Bill Rinehart
John Vriezelaar
Don Livingston
Ivan Reeves
Howard Dop
Otis Wright
Kenneth Beechout
Max Harrington
Randolph Perkey
Comet
Ulrich Motor Company
Pella, Iowa
Robert A. Sheaffer
Lincoln
St. Pella
Iowa
Bob Sheaffer
Moorman’s
Peoria News
Randy Dear
Blank Hospital
Randy
Joe Rozenboom
Franklin Street
Iown
Marion de Zwarte
Dean Sadler
Fred J. Hawker
al de ‘Wild
General Mail
Pelle
Marion
Mahaska
Jesper Countie
United States
Maton Spas
Don’s Radio & TV
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