Pella Chronicle notes Blecha open house and Dutch comeback
The Blechas reopened the fire-damaged Coffee Shop with a Dutch front and old-world interior, adding a Dutch menu and boosting Pella as a tourist draw. Rolscreen support aids remodeling costs. credit goes to designer Bats De Jong. Hog price outlook favors producers early 1966 with prices easing but remaining profitable. Futrell forecasts January–March hogs at 22 to 23 dollars per head with fall 1966 prices well below 1965 but still profitable.
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Mick
Marie Blecha
Pellans
Pella
Bats de Jong
Richard Freeman
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Farm
U.S
Futrell
Seasonal hog forecasts point to higher March May farrowings
Producers plan a 5 percent rise in March through May farrowings from a year ago, aided by high December hog prices near 30 dollars. Breeding stock up 4 percent on U S farms, with November farrowings up after months of declines. An 8 to 10 percent rise could push Interior market prices to 18 to 19 dollars in late 1966, with a strong economy supporting hog demand.
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Futrell
U. S
Cities in Uniform Undercuts Federal Aid View
President Gerholz of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States argues against enlisting cities in a federal community development program. He says private investment and initiative can complete the job faster and better, and that federal aid would curb imagination and innovation in communities.
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Gerholz
Chamber of Commerce of
The
United States
Smooth Selling by George N Kahn Marketing Consultant
This article argues that sales effectiveness hinges on thorough knowledge of one’s company and products. It profiles how a well informed salesman gains buyer trust, shares data on policies and pricing, and uses plant tours and internal resources to build credibility. It cites Jerry, a top power equipment seller, who renewed his knowledge to become a leading earner.
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Thomases
Charlie Smith
Jack Brown
Les Ryson
H Ie
Madison
Lesmen
Ea Rles
Facles
Cial
Yang
Citizenship short course urged for Mahaska youth in D C
Mahaska County youth aged 18 to 25 are invited to a citizenship short course in Washington D C from February 27 to March 4. Gene Reisetter Extension Director said speakers and tours to memorials Capitol Hill and government offices will help participants become better informed on civic issues.
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Mahaska County
Washington, D. C
Gene Rossetter
Reisetter
Capitol Hill
State Department
Smithsonian Museum
Library of Congress
Wandering through Winter and The Road Grows Strange
Edwin W. Teale details a 20,000 mile winter journey from California deserts to Maine snowfields in Library Notes while Gladys Hasty Carroll presents THE ROAD GROWS STRANGE about a retired junior high principal facing a flood of problems from fearful parents and unruly teenagers with self-respect issues.
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Edwin W. Teale
California
Maine
Gladys Hasty Carrol
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