Services Add Considerable to Cost of Living
A farm economist notes that higher food costs stem from more than prices. Americans spend about 1600 yearly on meals in 1962, but could eat like prewar households for 1120. Diners buy more dairy, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat while breads and cereals drop. Increased service and convenience raise bills. Frozen concentrate orange juice boosts nutrition and cost, illustrating the living higher on the hog trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College
America
Katish
Iowa Hog and Cattle October Sales Report Tapering Off
The Iowa Cooperative Crop and Live stock Reporting Service estimates marketing hogs from Iowa farms in November and December at 4,030,000 head, down 9 percent from the year earlier period but slightly above the 1947-50 average. If hog marketing intentions are realized, 1,980,000...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Marketings hold steady in late 1952 despite declines
November marketing projections show hogs and cattle forecasts dipping from late 1951 levels and 1947–50 averages. Hog intentions for December total about 2,050,000 head, down 10 percent from December 1951 but 2 percent above the month’s average. October hogs at 1,560,000 head are down 1 percent from October 1961 yet 22 percent above October’s average. Cattle and calves on Town farms for November and December are projected at 420,000 head, down 3 percent from a year earlier. December intentions at 200,000 head, down 6 percent from December 1961 and 9 percent below the October average. October cattle and calves from Iowa farms reach 280,000 head, 22 percent above October last year and above the October average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fingerprinting Lesson For Student Council Members
Four Pella High School Student Council members went with sponsor Mr. Buaricene to the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation to learn fingerprinting from Chief Nebergall and technician Arnold Outkamp. The visit aimed to equip students to print many pupils as a identification tool, citing Amnesia cases and military practice. Council members were John Brower, Marilyn De Cook, Eleanor Van der Beek, and Alvin De Wild.
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Pella High School
Buaricene
Nebere
Iowa
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Arnold Outkamp
Nebergall
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
John Brower
Marilyn de Cook
Eleanor Vander Beek
Alvin de Wild
Iowan second issue goes on sale December 3
The Iowan, Iowa’s new picture magazine, announces its December issue with full color illustrations and twelve stories. Major features include Burlington’s 1834 founding and progress, a multi‑page Christmas section, and stories on Relief Rolls, Carroll Coleman, Murphy Calendar, and a Dream Farm in Cerro Gordo county. The issue prints 25,000 copies, up 75 percent from the first month. The Towan also promotes subscribers and wide distribution across 540 towns in Iowa.
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The
Iowan
Iowa
Tall Corn State
Burlington
Towan
Carroll Coleman
Red Oak
Murphy Calendar Company
Cerro Gordo County
Allamakee County
Iown State College
Record Sales of Duck Stamps in Iowa
The National Wildlife Federation reports that the 1961 62 fiscal year saw a record sale of 2 167 767 Duck Stamps in Iowa bringing $4 335 584 to the Fish and Wildlife Service for waterfowl refuge program development establishment and maintenance California led with 173 136 Minnesota 162 486 Texas 157 510 Iowa 62 169 up from 49 518 in 1950 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wildlife Federation
Fish and Wildlife Service
California
Minnentte
Texas
Towa
Economy and Efficiency Needed in 1953
The article argues that economy and efficiency will decide outcomes in 1953, stressing tighter budgets and disciplined management as essential to improvement. It highlights government and industry measures aimed at reducing waste and boosting productivity in the new year.
Limited Buying Days Cream Stations Schedule Dairy Supply
Cream stations in Lee County now accept cream only on Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday under the Limited Buying Days Plan started November 25. The program streamlines cream movement from farms to creameries, enabling shipments within 24 hours and ensuring the cream is no more than four days old.
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Lee County Dairy Quality Improvement Cooperators
Iowa
Karl Wester
Iowa State College
Wester
Farmers warned costs rise in 1959 says ISU economist
Francis Kutish extension farm economist at Iowa State College predicts higher farm costs next year and says the greatest profits will go to farmers who adopt efficient, money paying practices and buy carefully.
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Francis Kutish
Iowa State College
Sugar Used in Over 87 Industries as Raw Material
The report highlights sugar's role as a raw material across more than 87 industries, underscoring its broad industrial reach and economic importance in various manufacturing sectors. It notes the substance's versatility and demand across diverse markets and applications.
Edward Klyn's FFA Corn Plot Project in Iowa
Edward Klyn, a sophomore at Pella Public High School, raised a 10acre corn plot for his FFA vocational agriculture project in White Breast community near Pella. A yield test showed about 125 bushels per acre as he helps uphold Iowa's corn tradition. He is the son of Gerrit and Marie Klyn who farm nearby.
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Edward Klyn
Edward
Pella
Gerrit and
Marie Klyn
White Breast
Central College duo to attend NC Church conference in Denver
President Gerrit Vander Lugt and Peggy Leu will represent the Re formed Church In America at the National Council of Churches biennial meeting in Denver December 8 to 12. Peggy Leu, a Central College senior and daughter of Chester and Mrs Leu, is chosen to represent the denomination's youth. Dr. Bernard J. Mulder, former Secretary of the Board of Education, is another delegate from Pella. Delegates and visitors are expected to total four to five thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Vander Lugt
Central College
Peggy Leu
Chester Leu
Central
Reformed ‘Church In America
National Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Denver
Colorado
General Synod
Louis
Pella
Bernard J. Mulder
Board of Education
Christmas Gifts Planned for All University of Iowa Hospital Patients
Iowa City plans Christmas for University hospitals with gifts for every patient, carols, tree lighting, and Santa Claus. A special committee asks Iowa donors to mail unwrapped gifts by December 18, prioritizing items for children and suitable adult gifts, while food gifts are discouraged due to dietary needs.
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Friends
U. of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Gerhard Hartman
Hipitals
Hartman
Santa Claus
University Hospitals
Prairie City Agricultural Show Scheduled for Dec 12–13
Prairie City will host an agricultural show on Friday and Saturday December 12 and 13. Friday features a barrow show at McElveen lumber yard with total prize money of 36 dollars for champions. Saturday offers a corn and culinary show in the school lunch room with prizes for top ear, best peck of sweet corn, longest ear, and various baked goods. The Saturday program concludes with a 2:30 auction of culinary entries, with proceeds to the Lions Club to aid event costs.
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Prairie City
McElveen
Lions Club
Anniversary Note From Humboldt Matriarchs
Humboldt report notes sixty first wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheldon. The item mentions one other original wedding party member still survives, indicating a family remembrance and historical ties to the couple’s long union.
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Humboldt
J. Sheldon
Tleir
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Ulrich
Our Great America
General Electric
G.E
Cecerdil
Veenstra
Pella, Iowa
FFA
G. Vander Lugt
Sterling
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