Cattle Feeder and Quality Lamb Projects Added to 4-H
Marion County adds Junior Cattle Feeder and Quality Lamb projects to the 4-H program. Plans call for 3 to 6 cattle started Oct 1 to Dec 31 and 1 to 3 units of 5 ewes bred for February lambing. Marketing Day set for September for cattle. June for lambs. both emphasize profit, records, and businesslike aims. Contact local 4-H leaders or County Extension for details.
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Marion County
L. C. Shivvers
Chiman
Marion County Fairgrounds
County Extension Office
Dale M. Uchling
County Extension
Colfax
Newton
Support Rates Fixed For Most 1958 Crops
Marion county 1958 price support and loan rates set by ASC chairman Mer rill L Robuck cover all crops except corn and soybeans. The table lists 1958 and 1957 rates for barley sorghum oats rye and wheat with grading notes for No 1 No 2 and No 3. U S investments in Canada in 1956 totaled 13.5 billion dollars.
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Marion
Merrill L. Robuck
ASC
Lawrence Welk to headline 100th Iowa State Fair shows
Five stars from the Lawrence Welk show led by Alice Lon and The Champagne Lady will headline the fair’s evening programs for three nights in August. The two hour musical revue features Myron Floren Rocky Rockwell Tiny Little Jr and Adalin plus a Broadway precision chorus. Additional TV stars from coasts are being booked alongside the already announced Tommy Sands as part of the Aug 23 to 28 schedule.
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L. B. Cunningham
Welk
Miss Lon
Myron Floren
Rocky Rockwell
Tiny Little, Jr
Aladin
Fair
Tommy Sands
Cunningham
School Teachers to Register Certificates in County
All teachers in the new Pella Community School setup must register their teaching certificates at the Marion County office under Superintendent C. S. Thomas. Rural-area contracts are being solicited by the board, with blanks sent to 22 teachers. the board aims to approve all contracts, though some assignments may be modified to cut costs or improve service.
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Pella
Mahaska
Marion
Jasper County
C. S. Thomas
Mulching Aids Long-Season Crops Says ISU Expert
Long season crops such as tomatoes peppers and broccoli benefit from mulching. If mulch is scarce, use pea vines pulled after bearing per horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State College to protect soil moisture and temperature.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State College
Centralized livestock marketing discussed by Iowa farmers
Nearly 50 Iowa farmers and cooperative leaders gathered at the Kirkwood Hotel in Des Moines to review a sub committee report on uniting producer owned local and state units for centralized livestock marketing. Eight regional cooperatives represented and state and federal advisers noted strong momentum toward coordinated plans.
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Iows
Producers Swine
Kirkwood
Des Moines
Iowa
Howard Cowden
CCA
Sioux City
Omaha
St. Joseph
Missouri
Producers Association
Cowden
Farm Bureau
Ohio
Indiana
Pride and Profit For the Man Active In Tree Farming
The article explains why a farmer pursues Tree Farm status, noting economic and conservation motivations. It describes requirements such as land inspection, protection from grazing and fire, and management for commercial or home use crops. Iowa has 63 Tree Farms totaling 3,556 acres as of March 31, with national reach through the American Tree Farm System.
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Iowa
Carl Langenbach
Woodlands
Crandon Paper Mills, Inc
Fort Madison
Iowa Forest Industries Comite
Robert Gray
Gray
Elkader
Iowa Tree Farm Committee
Committee of Foresters
Gray’s Committee
Iowa Forest Industries Committee
Iowa Retail Lumberman Assn
Forestry
Sn. Bankers Assn
Iowa State Conservation Commission
Langenbach
Grau
Tree farmers see forest care as long term plan
Iowa tree farmers pursue forest stewardship for retirement income education costs and estate planning while enjoying recreational gains. Nearly 45 million acres on company land open to hunting and fishing highlights value of well managed forests. A pride in guardianship and wise use unites individual and corporate contributors.
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Gray
AFPI
Towa
Ver Ploeg Achieves Expert Rifleman at ROTC Camp
Donald A. Ver Ploeg the Fort Gordon Georgia rifle range last week during the 1958 Signal Corps ROTC Summer Camp. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Ver Ploeg of 1219 West Second Street. Cadets qualify with M 1 rifle in slow and rapid fire at 100 200 and 300 yard ranges with a bullseye no larger than a dinner plate.
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Donald A. Ver Ploeg
Andrew Ver Ploeg
West Second St
Fort Gordon Georgia
Ver Ploeg
Signal Corps
Best Company Award At Camp Depends On Firing Record
The competition tallies firing results from various postures along with military and athletic events to determine the Best Company award at the camp finale.
Polly Johnston Named Orientation Assistant At SUI
More than 600 State University of Town students and faculty have prepared for Orientation Week starting Sept 21 1968 59 at SUI. Orientation leaders were chosen this spring by the SUI Orientation Councils to guide new students and introduce them to faculty. Polly Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Niles Johnston will be a Council assistant.
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State University
SUI
Polly Johnson
Niles Johnston
Play it Safe When Checking For Hot Hay
Richard Freeman warns to watch for hot spots in hay for two months after storage. Frequent Marion County showers hindered hay harvesting, signaling caution for ensiled bales and potential spoilage risk.
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Richard Freeman
Marion County
Hay heating in barns tips for safe handling
Farmers are urged to watch hay for vapor, odors, or heat. If temperature stays under 120 degrees there is no immediate danger. Rising 10 to 20 degrees in two hours or reaching 180 degrees requires moving hay and alerting fire services. Use a plank to walk, avoid staying in the barn, and break hotspots by cutting through from wall to wall. CO2 can temporarily cool hot spots.
Dog Kills 200 Chicks at Grinnell Farm
While the Paran Pedersons were away a dog entered the chicken house in Grinnell and killed over 200 young chicks, with only a few escaping. The incident highlights farmyard predator risks and animal care concerns.
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Paran Pederson’s
Grinnell
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