People of South Africa described by Dr. Hoffman
Dr. M J Hoffman details South Africa’s people, languages, and social structure from his December 1951 visit. He explains Afrikaner and English identities, Afrikaans as an official language, and the role of non whites including tribal natives, colored communities, Indians in sugar farming, Malays in Cape Town, and Chinese.
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M. J. Hoffman
South Africa
Palmietfontein
Johannesburg
Princess Margueriet
Royal Dutch Airlines
Ander
Newfoundland
Prestwick
Scotland
Amsterdam
Rome
England
Jan van Riebeeck
Cape Town
Agriculture and Industry in South Africa Overview
Agriculture remains South Africa's major industry, reflecting the country's vast size and diverse climate. Wide variations in rainfall and temperature shape farming across regions and drive production patterns.
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South Africa
South Africa Agriculture Looms Large In Postwar Outlook
A detailed survey notes vast acreages in corn, wheat, and dairy across the Cape and Transvaal. It highlights beef and dairy revenues, wool, citrus, and sugar, plus the pivotal role of water management, irrigation schemes, and foreign capital to turn arid lands into productive farms.
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Transvaal
Cape Province
Florida
Natal
Ter
Sixteen Named to Foreign Mission Field by Synod
Sixteen young people were consecrated as new foreign missionaries of the Reformed Church in America during the General Synod meeting. They head to India Japan Arabia and Africa with Dr Paul Harrison delivering the charge. The group brings total missionaries to 184 the highest in church history.
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Reformed Church In
America
General Synod of the Church
India
Japan
Arabia
Africa
Paul Harrison
Berea
Kentucky
Harrison
Kentucky Mountains
United States
Canada
Netherlands
Reformed Church
Board of Home Missions
Jacob Prins
Prins
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
James Z. Nettinga
Pasadena
California
Ifornia
American Bible Society of New York
Henry A. Poppen
Amoy
China
General Synod
Samuel M. Zwemer
Cairo
Egypt
Contouring Boosts Yields and Cuts Farming Costs
Iowa State agronomist M A Anderson says contour farming greatly reduces soil erosion on slopes above 2 to 3 percent, can raise corn yields by about 7 bushels per acre, soybeans by 2, oats by 5, and lowers operating costs through fuel savings and less wear on machines. Contoured fields also feature waterways to manage runoff and sustain better stands.
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M. A. Anderson
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
Towa
Anderson
Iowa
Frances Van Maanen Candidate for State 4-H Office
Frances Van Maanen an 18 year old from Leighton is named one of eight candidates for state 4 H Girls State office by Eldon J Haas county extension director. Her nomination cites 4 H record leadership and school church activities. The June 18 21 convention at Iowa State College Ames will elect four officers. Frances has held local club offices county president in 1951 and received multiple county and state honors for her work across furnishing clothing foods and nutrition projects.
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Frances van Maanen
Leighton
Eldon J. Haas
Frances
Will van Maanen
Iowa State College
Ames
Mahaska County
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Central College
New Brunswick Seminary of the Reformed Church
Joffman
Union of South Africa
Mahatma Ghandi
Homecote Protecote
Mitt
Homecote
OAL
Akry
Grocker
South Afre Malhtyeatenn
W.P
Co-Op Lumber Yard
Scott U
Ford
Chevrolet
Hudson
Dodge
Plymouth
Chrysler
de Soto
International
Pella
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