Cattle on Grain Feed Up 25 Percent in Iowa
The Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service estimates 875000 cattle on grain feed in April 1, up 25 percent from last April but about 8 percent below year start. The rise reflects a shift in feeding patterns rather than total slaughter cattle. Beef tonnage from Iowa farms is expected to rise over 1948 in coming months, with higher quality and prime cuts. About two thirds of cattle on feed weigh under 1200 pounds and are mostly two years old or younger. Time on feed remains near normal, and the Corn Belt totals show a June to April rise, with state stocks of feeder cattle sharply higher than prior records. This is the fourth in a quarterly cattle feeding series funded by the Research and...
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The
Iowa. Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Feof
County Treasurer Ordered to Seize Delinquent Taxes
The Knoxville Journal cites a county board meeting directing Treasurer Russell Dyer to intensify collection of delinquent taxes in Marion County. The board approved a hard line policy using distress warrants and sheriff seizure of property to cover taxes, interest, and costs.
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Marion County
County Board of
Kiwanis Sponsor Good Will Week Aims at U S Canada Ties
Kiwanis International backs United States Canada Good Will Week starting Sunday April 2. Presidents Truman and St Laurent praise enduring friendship as a defense of democracy and world peace. About 2900 clubs with 200000 Kiwanis members participate in the annual observance.
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Ules
Ttries
Modia
Canara
Trumar
Prime St Laurent
Canada
United States
Truman
Canda
St. Laurent
Kiwanis International
United States-Canada
Morgan
Kiwanis
Amvet Auxiliary District Meeting At Dallas Center
The Amvet Auxiliaries held their 5th District convention April 20, 1949 in Dallas Center Iowa. The meeting began at 8 am with opening remarks by President Mrs. Freeman of Adel. Local members and officials spoke on hospital support and district activities with accounts of memorial services and legislative updates.
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Amvet
Dallas Center
Towa
FS. Freeman
Adel
Iowa
Ray Doorhos
Pella
Syetorms
Rompe
Cliff Taursston
Rempe
van Gorphang
Ray Doorenbos
Pell
Ralph Rossignuols
National Service
W. Stingley
Prent
Amvet Lagislion
Seretary
Robert Kurtz
Women's auxiliary elects officers at Des Moines convention
Mrs Stangley notes sanitary activity and hospital hosts. Reports from presidents chairing the event. Officers elected include Pr ud Lane Barthams as Vice-President Loretta Si mann Otley Ur Wilma Rempe as Secretary Ruth Kendrick as Treasurer Mrs Marvin Dixon Dallas Center Chaplain Sadie Warren Des Moines No 40 Historian Leata Hunter Des Moines No 2 Parliamentarian LR Elliott Liaison Mrs Walter Pr Des Moines No 2 Van Gorp. New officers were welcomed by the state president. Delegation and visitors attended, with a constructive day ending after flag retirement. Attendees from Pella included Mrs Rempe Mrs Aur Mrs Ray Dooren Cornie Van Gorp and Carl Vor.
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Eanas
Prud Lane
Barthams
Loretta Simann
Otley
Wilma Rempe
Pella
Ruth Kendrick
Knoxvilley
Marvin
Dixon
Dallas Center
Sadie Warren
Des Moines No
Leata Hunter
Des Moines No. 40
Sta-at-Arms
Win. Brower
Adel
Lr,elliott
Des Moines No. 2
Oliver
Walter Pr
Des_ Moines No. 2
Pailie C. van Gorp
Ail
Srene
Veishea Show Yet To Feature Multiple Pony Hitch Exhibits
Veishea horse show plans include Curtiss Candy Bopony hitch and Reisinger Farm eight pony hitch performing at both matinee and evening shows in May. Exhibitors, with ponies about 10 hands high and weigh around 40 pounds, have delivered outings at state fairs nationwide. Cur tiss teams introduce Shetland ponies bred for uniform color and size. the Suny hitch stems from KB. Colonial Premium Company backs the Reisinger squad at Eldon. Officials expect more than FAO entries for premium money. about nine ponies will appear in the afternoon and nine in the evening for a $1,400 prize.
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Veishea
Colle
Curtiss Candy Company
Reisimrer Farm
Candy Yoony
Reisinger
Weishea
FAO
Ninescot
Nue
Dow City Teacher Miss Wigginss Long Career Noted
Miss Mildred Nisggins, a veteran Dow City educator, has taught for nearly fifty years in the town and rural schools. The article recalls her role as a strict disciplinarian and mentions Supt R Butterworth once receiving a spanking from her in her first class.
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Mildred Nisggins
Wwosears
Dow City
Wiggins
Farm Bureau Bids Gress Rogers Farewell at Dinner
Over 150 Marion County attendees honored Gress Rogers at a Farm Bureau farewell dinner. Maurice Extension Supervisor from Iowa State College praised his leadership and contributions to Marion County Agriculture. Soult outlined the Extension philosophy and Mrs. Kennedy led group singing as Roye wish them luck. A desk lamp was presented to the Rogerses for their service. The program noted soil erosion basics.
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Nye
Rogers
Maurice
Towa State College
Marion County
Soult
Sean Spe
Kirt
Reday
The
Christian Church
Careld de Penning
Everett Kennedy
Loat Blunt
Tama County
Herbert Cline
Mrs. Rogers
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Bfgoodrich
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Soil Conservation
Amvet Auxiliary Dist
Dalllas Center
Mim Tred
PBOYS
Stangley
Pella M Ma
Aur
Ray Dooren- Cornie van Gorp
C. van Gorp
Carl Vor
Yee
Jas
Vusree
Rasy
Vogelaar Pontiac
Farm Bureau Folks
G. Gress Rogers
Marion
John
Schuring Garage
TR Noware
de Jong’s
Roper
I Ee
Sirus Ae
Pere Re An
Central States Electric Company
Cook's
Cook
Paine
Orn
Pella Plumbing
Roder
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