Memorial Day Weekend Travelers From Pella Area
The segment lists numerous residents and relatives from Pella Iowa and surrounding areas on Memorial Day and weekends. Names include Marjean Gosselink Elliot Tanis Al De Wild Vern Wielard Eleanor Vander Wilt Mary Engbers Art Kuyr Merle Vander Schaal Gerald Kaldenberg and Gerald Idenberg among others. Visitors traveled to Boone Fort Ridley Grand Rapids Memphis and Des Moines while others celebrated with family weekends and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjean Gosselink
Lake Ahquabi Indianala
Elliot Tanis
al de Wild
Theffice
Central College
Vern Wielard
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Eleanor Vander Wilt
Vernoot
Mary Engbers
Art Kuyr
Ledges Park
Boone
Iowa
Sara Mae van Maaren
Lloyd Vander Streek
Ralph Dykstr
South da
Jennie de Kock
Oskaloosa
James Booy
Melvin Dahlin
Harry Braam
Darlene
Glen Cowell
Tommy Fisher
Tommy Chambers
Clarena Dinges
William von Jr
W. C. Horton
Jim Pace
Art Sneller
Jake Sneller
Cheryl
Chandler
Harold Goeing
Mukwonago
Wisconsin
Homer Six
Isis Weldon
Grace Slykhuis
Gerrit Slykhuis
New Sharon
Mond
Paul Power
Brick Power
Korea
Garold Wright
Waukesha
Laverne Sanders
Ottumwa
Clyde Wright
Irene Heimatra
Hartwick
Vennett Block
Case Hall
University
Schippers
Route
Pella
Town
Florence
Monmouth
Ill
Jean Ver Ploeg
Waxster
Lennox
Tower
Herman Sneller
Sneller
Legion
Mea
Sadie Wink
G. R. van Dyke
Connie den Hartog
Paul Jacobs
Riverview Park
Des Moin
Tunie Paltzer
Des Moines
Gerald McClain
Knoxville
Edward Olivier
Adel
Peter van Worden
Holland
W. A. Butt
Mark
Shirley
Jack van Rees
Homer Cameron
Maryland
Lambert Nieuwland
Vernon Vance
Peoria
Lila Dickerson
Bloomfield
Chris Durham
John O’brien
Mary Lou Lucas
Illinois
Harold Durham
Clarence Vander Veer
Will Verploegh
Tingley
Charley Benscoter
P. L. van Rees
Arie van Rees
Murry Goemart
Bloat Link Found Between Saponin in Alfalfa and Cattle
Marion County farmers learn saponin content in forage relates to bloat in cattle. Extension official Seebach notes foam from saponins may trap gas in the rumen, with detergents potentially reducing foam. Three cautions offered include grazing patterns, delaying alfalfa access until early bloom, and giving dry seed before pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
County Extension
Dale C. Seebach
Knoxville
Seebach
Floyd Arnold
Town State College
Arnold
Wisconsin
Iowa Seeds Certification List Expands to 70 Varieties
More than 70 varieties across 11 crops are listed as eligible for seed certification by the Iowa Crop Improvement Association. Corn dominates with nearly 50 commercial crosses. other certified crops include oats, barley, winter wheat, soybeans, bromes, and reed canary grass. Potatoes recognized by origin are also eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Crop Improvement Association
Iowa
Joe L. Robinson
Iowa State College Agronomist
Ad- Lincoln
Clark
Robinson
Amana Colony story shows shift to capitalism in Iowan issue
A magazine feature highlights the Amana Society's move from communism to capitalism since 1932. It notes stock values, valued craft industries, and the Amana refrigeration business reaching 20 million dollars annually. The colony's land, farms, and timber holdings support 10 500 to 25 000 acres with medical care for members and paid prices for non members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Iowa
Amana Society
Chinery
Islanders and Cemeteries Shape Unusual Issue
The article highlights divisions between members and non-members echoing into cemeteries and landscapes. It outlines four colonies, previews Ama ast glimpses, and notes challenges converting communal kitchen recipes for families while visiting Ami homes old and remodeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carri
Iowa Wheat Price Support Rates Set for 1954 Crop
The 1954 Iowa wheat price support rates will range from 2.26 to 2.34 per bushel by county, based on class grade and quality, totaling 90 percent of parity and matching 1953 levels. Marion County's basic rate is 2.26, per ASC chair Paul E. Brown. Eligibility requires compliance with the 1954 wheat acreage allotment. Loans and purchase agreements will back the price support through harvest into 1955, maturing March 31, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marion County
Paul E. Brown
ASC
Feed crop support rates announced for 1954 parity
The text notes Marion County oats at 74, barley at $1.17 and flax, with national average support for 1954 corn at 90 percent of parity or $1.62 per shel, two cents above 1953. Soybeans receive 80 percent of parity or $2.23 per bushel. County rates for corn and soybeans are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Amish Settlement Begun in Bloomfield Township
Peter Miller, among the first Amish settlers in Davis County, purchased a tract in Bloomfield Township on April 1, 1854, marking the early establishment of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Miller
Davis County
Bloomfield
Liberal Prizes in 4 H and FFA at Iowa State Fair
More than 33000 in cash will be awarded to Iowa farm youths with 4 H and FFA entries at the Centennial Iowa State Fair August 28 to September 6. Premiums total nearly 27000 for 4 H events and over 6700 for FFA, both up from last year. Baby Beeves lead 4 H with 6455 for brite beeves, other awards include beef heifers 3607 and dairy heifers 4410. FFA tops with pig premiums 2815, lambs 1610 and dairy heifers 940. Secretary Cunningham says premiums and details are available through County Extension directors and Vocational Agriculture instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
FFA
Lloyd B. Cunningham
Poultry Course Offers Breeding Feeding and Testing Training
Phillips leads poultry specialists through breeding and feeding phases while laboratory sessions cover flock management and pullorum testing control. Students passing the practical written exam gain authorization cards for official hatchery plans under the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Classes run at the Poultry Farm six blocks south of campus with mail-in registration and dormitory requests due by June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Poultry Department
Iowa State College
Poultrymen to Attend Annual School at ISC
The Flock Selection and Pullorum Testing School begins June 15 at Iowa State College. It targets poultry breeders hatcherymen and staff. R E Phillips head of Poultry Husbandry calls the training practical and requires no prior poultry science knowledge. The staff and extension poultrymen will cover practical management and housing aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
R. E. Phillips
Sigourney couple marks 56th wedding anniversary
SGTH Mr and Mrs Del Fry of Sigour ney celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. They were married in Sigourney in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Fry
Sigourney
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