Quadruplet calves born on Roorda farm draw crowd near Fairmount
On May 2 on the Robere Roorda farm west of Fairmount, four calves, two males and two females, were born to a cow that struggled with milk. Neighbors and a local veterinarian attended a lively party as the family described the rare birth. The Roordas rent a 157 acre farm with modern facilities and rotations keeping soil fertile. Edward and Rob Roorda run nearby operations, including cattle and hogs. Carolyn Roorda studies Home Economics, Elmer oversees a flock of sheep, and Mrs. Roorda participates in a farm bureau group under Extension Service. The farm lies in Maines Township, Jasper County, with Mahaska County election notices following.
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Mr. and Furs
Robere Roorda
Fairmount
Kip
Roorda
Pella
Bea
Monroe
Elmer Ray
Maple Grove School
Roordas
Robscorn
Edward Roorda
Dora Kuiper
John Kuiper
Ella
Ver Meer
Carolyn
Elmer
Roor
Farm Bureau
Maines Township
Jasper County
Roorda farm shown as fertile with four calves on Shorthorn
The Vones of Runnells report ten people in the Roorda household and praise their home. Neighbors are impressed by the property described as top quality. The farm is described as fertile with four calves from one Shorthorn cow, supported by completed pictures.
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Runnells
Roorda
Las
Roorda Farm
Golden Palomino Pony Mare Sets World Record Sale Price
A golden palomino Shetland pony mare with a baby colt sold for 2200 dollars at Albia, a world record for ponies. Mr and Mrs Alan Karns and their Humeston daughter bought the pair.
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Albia
Alan Karns
Humeston
Conservation Dept Urges Safe Boating This Summer
The State Conservation Commission urged boaters and fishermen to exercise caution in summer water sports to cut drownings. Officials cited dangerous practices such as overloading boats, using motors too large for vessels, and swimming away from capsized boats. They advised never leaving an overturned boat as it can still float with people clinging to the sides.
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State Conservation Commission
Commission
Conservation Camp for Teachers Opens at Springbrook Park
The State Teachers' Conservation Camp at Springbrook State Park offers scholarships to qualified teachers. Three camp versions will be held June 26 and July 7, with full graduate credits in forestry soil and conservation studies. Information available from the Science Department of Iowa State Teachers' College and local conservation officers.
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Springbrook State Park
Soil Conservation Conservation
Science Department
Iowa State Teachers’ College
State Conservation Officers
Start Elections for Co. Ag. Council in Mahaska County
In Mahaska County elections begin today to form a county agricultural council under the new county agricultural extension districts plan. The council will supervise the extension program and represent the region's farming community.
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Co. Ag
Mahaska Co
State 4-H Clubs To Meet in Ames
Iowa State College will host two annual state 4 H gatherings in June attracting nearly 3 000 members and leaders. The State 4 H Girls Convention runs June 15 through 18 with over 1 400 delegates from home economy and related clubs plus adult leaders. Local project club delegates will attend the Boys 4 H Club Short Course.
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Iowa State College
Agricultural Project
Gathering of 1400 Leaders to Learn Home Economics
June 21 to 23 crowds about 1,400 members and adult leaders expected. Programs for both meetings aim to acquaint delegates with the latest home economics and agricultural information and provide inspiration for leadership responsibilities.
Words Fight Cancer in Iowa Group Campaign
The Iowa division of the American Cancer Society led a broad program to show cancer is curable, distributing 2,600,000 pamphlets and other free materials to the public last year. Education aims to save about a third of Iowa’s cancer victims.
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Iowa
American Cancer Society
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American Motors
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Moines Register
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