Healthy Growth in Iowa Top Soils District Enlists More Farmers
The Marion County Soil District reports fifty one additional farmers joined conservation agreements, bringing ninth year enrollment to nine districts. Growth includes higher yields, reduced soil losses, and sustained farmer interest from business professionals. The banner event was a tree racing contest on John Vanden Board farm near Otley, sponsored by the Marion County Bankers with two thousand spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marien Cawis
Heegins
Josaes
Marion County
John Vanden
Otley
Progress First Year 1941 District Affairs Meeting
A four day Soil District Commissioners meeting recently in Aine impressed attendees with the value of soil ash practices. Attendees included Paul Lay Mivitle as chair, with Newton of Knosvill and Lyall Mite assisting. Local district leaders A Lyman Kelle Pin, Marion, Misen, Harlan Chandler, Ray Walker, Lyall Mite, and Paweshiel contributed to guiding Pose affair A.
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Aine
Jie
Paul Lay Mivitle
Chainn Nel
Cite Ewton
Knosvill
A. Lyman Kelle
Marionsas
Misen
Harlan Chandler
Ray Walker
Marion County
Lyall
Nein Marion
Paweshiel
Conservation progress maps show 1941 144 and 1948 measures
The three maps illustrate progress in 1941 144 and 1948 with readers urged to consult them to grasp conservation spread. The District Commissioners list 2 000 acres laid out on contour lines and marks of cooperative farming as accomplishments noted in the report.
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Cally
Farm drainage and tree planting project report
Five ponds were located and staked out by technicians and built by contractors on 97 acres set aside for strip cropping. Eleven acres of poor fields were planted to trees while terraces totaling 16.9 miles were laid out by technicians and built by farmers. Grassed waterways totaling BX 500 feet were established in cropland. Drain tile lines were surveyed as tiles were laid. The yearly goal was 50 new farm plans in 1948 plus 61 agreement renewals or rephppings due to ownership changes.
District accomplishments eight-year totals listed
After eight years the district reports contouring 24 277 acres with co operators, total county farming 36 620 acres. Strip Cropping 177 acres, farm ponds built 91 for co operators and 136 in county. Terraces 104 miles waterways 384 680 miles tiling 24 786 linear feet added to 29 150 already laid in county. Tree planting 264 acres.
Woodland management report on 130 acres gains interest
Commissioners released a general observations report on woodland management and farm trainees. The document notes that G. I. farm trainees were included in the evaluation and highlights ongoing interest in improving forest and agricultural practices.
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G. I
G. Farm
Veterans Aid in Marion County Farm Training Noted
The Marion County SCS staff praises the Veterans Administration for training war veterans who farm as a vocation. The report highlights veterans and other new conservation-minded farmers adopting contour waterways and soil conserving measures, while some earlier cooperators learned SCS does not police plans but assists in layout and application.
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SCS
G. I’s
Marion Counts P. M
Techni
Den Adel Carrier Elected District Commissioner in 1948
Ralph S. Grandman resigned as District Commissioner. William Den Adel of Pella was elected to succeed him, taking the post with enthusiasm and a keen interest in guiding the district forward after years of faithful service by Grandman.
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Ralph S. Grandman
William den Adel
Pella
Grandman
den Adel
Packard 130 with heater offered by Peverill Motor Sales
The Peverill Motor Sales Company of Des Moines announces delivery of the new Packard 130 with heater defroster and air ride tires priced as low as 2498 dollars. No extras or tax required. Customers may order the 1949 Packard. early deliveries are available on most models. Write Peverill 1417 Walnut or visit 80231 Des Moines for complete details.
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Peverill Motor Sales Company
Des Moines
Peverill’s
Packard
Peverill
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Knoxville
Dick Leydens
Pella Rendering Service
Dept. of Ag
Lee Cornie
Ralph Vander Zyl
Indiana
Vanderzyl Coal Yard
Pella, Iowa
Fowler Telephone Company
Harold H. Lisk
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Precision Built
Ras Fuel
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van Roskel
TU Furnace Service
van Gorp Hatchery
den Adel Carrier
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Midwest
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Olivet
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Dan Sytsma Sr
Murray Sytsma
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
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