Lynn Grove Rockettes Meet and Plans for Des Moines Visit
Society news records the Lynn Grove Rockettes meeting at Marcia De Jong's on June 6 with 12 members answering roll call. Two demonstrations, a talk on window care, health exam plans for June 15, and a Des Moines tour on June 8 plus an all day meeting on June 25 are noted, along with July 11 meeting plans. The June 16 shower for Alda Van Wyngarden and a separate June 6 shower are described with details of guests, gifts, and program, including a mock wedding and a Japanese engagement. The Live and Learn Club met June 16 with planning for a family picnic, cookies for the Veterans Hospital, and contests with winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Grove Rockettes
Marcia de Jong
Sheryl van Rheenen
Helen van Wyk
Ruthanne Ver Woert
Betty de Jong
Des Moines
Sheryl Lynn Wouda
Linda Renaud
Barbara de Penning
Beverly de Jong
Darlene van Wyk
Diana Monsma
Phyllis Monsma
Phyllis
Alda van Wyngarden
Church of
Pella
John Rolffs
Shirley Rooy
Stanley Pethoven
Ronald Swank
Alda
Gerrit Bandstra
Priscilla Ladies’ Aid
Flora and
Joann Swank
Merle Vander Schaaf
Don van Wyngarden
Henry van Wyngarden
John Vande Lune
James Bandstra
Connie van Wyngarden
Live and Learn Club
Dale Roorda
Veterans’ Hospital
Dick van Zee
Gary Heygeld
Henry Rempe
Mark de Prenger
Harold Slings
Petersmas Honored At Homecoming Party
Mr and Mrs Louis Gene Petersma were surprised by relatives on June 17 at the Leighton home of Mr and Mrs Wm Kelderman Jr Gene recently discharged from the Navy after serving mainly at sea A slideshow depicted Korea and Japan Refreshments followed and the honorees received a gift He is re employed at the Maytag factory with wife Betty and daughter Debra. They reside at 610 Peace St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gene Petersma
Wm. Kelderman, Jr
Leighton
Gene
Navy
Korea
Japan
Petersma
Maytag
Betty
Debra Roberta
Peace St
Richland Bluebells 4 H Club Meets at Janet Nollen Home
The Richland Bluebells 4 H Club met June 13 with 13 members, 2 leaders, and 2 visitors. Talks included inventorying furniture and preparing to do the job. Demonstrations on Drawer Dividers and home furnishing tips were given, a 4 H uniform project was approved, and a social planned. Refreshments were served by Janet Nollen and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Bluebells
Janet Nollen
Linda van Zee
Janice de Geus
Alda Pippel
Lynn Grove Rockettes Tour After Des Moines Visit
Twelve members and six mothers traveled to Des Moines on June 8 for a tour of Hiland potato chip, Beatrice Food, Coca Cola factories and the airport. Dinner was in the airport cloud room. Rally Day awarded perfect attendance. Several members and mothers are named among attendees and awardees. Engagement news and club notices follow with upcoming meetings and hostess roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hiland
Beatrice Food Co
Coca-Cola Co
Sheryl van Rheenen
Darlene van Wyk
Ruthanne Ver Woert
Darlene
Helen van Wyk
Marcia de Jong
Phyllis
Diana Monsma
Eleven Marion Co Girls Attend State 4 H Convention
Eleven Marion County 4 H representatives Mrs Howard Core and Marilyn Olson attended the 26th Girls 4 IL Convention in Ames this past week. The main speaker was Dr E E B Le Masters professor of Sociology Beloit College Beloit Wisconsin. He urged the group you family is perhaps the most useful label for the study of democracy. Take advantage of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Core
Marilyn Olson
Ames
E. E B. le Masters
Beloit College
Beloit
Wisconsin
Parable festival highlights 4-H progress and state officers
Friday night at the Signposts in the Wilderness festival a parable linked 4-H progress to national growth and democracy. State officers include Janet Pol sen Cleghorn president May Neville Moville vice president Katheryn Allen Postville secretary-treasurer Janet Jurgeheimer Davenport historian. Marion County 4-H delegates named Sue Johnson Kathy Hollingshead Charlene Gifford Linda Laird Janice Robus Joan Nollen Betty Jo Core Janice Eells Letha Johnson Peggy Clark Marla Butterfield. Charlene Gifford and Linda led at the general session as the first district cooperators signed the latest agreement. Friends in Pella congratulate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Core
Janet Polsen
Cleghorn
May Neville
Moville
Katheryn Allen
Postville
Janet Jugeheimer
Davenport
Marion County
Sue Johnson
Kathy Hollingshead
Charlene Gifford
Linda Laird
Janice Robus
Joan Nollen
Janice Eells
Letha Johnson
Peggy Clark
Marla Butterfield
Secision Group
Linda
Honors Awarded To Clay Barnett For 20 Years Of Service
Clay Barnett soil conservation service farm planner for the Davis County soil district was honored at Wesley Chapel Church west of Bloomfield for 20 years of service. An Agriculture Secretary Ezra Benson signed certificate was presented by Harold Baughman with 40 Bloomfield leaders attending. Barnett helped organize Marion County soils district and devised growth methods for districts across multiple counties.
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Clay Barnett
Iowa
Bloomfield
Davis County
Barnett
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Des Moines Register
Soil Conservation Service
Wesley Chapel
Ezra Benson
Harold Baughman
Ward
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Don Harris
Ralph Baker
Vern Randolph
Barnett Farms
Marion
Warren
Jasper
Keokuk
Kaska
Story
Polk Countie
More Storage Space Needed for Grain in Iowa
Dwight Meyer of the Iowa ASC reports a need for 20 million bushels of extra on farm storage for 1955 grain under price support. The state committee aims to expand on farm storage and possibly add warehouse capacity in the right locations. Managers should check with county ASC offices on space needs. Current price supported grain includes 91,458,000 bushels of 1954 corn and 57 million bushels of 1952 and 1953 corn resealed totaling 148% million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Meyer
Iowa
ASC
Iowa State College
Meyer
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Corn borers spray guidance and local observations
Farmers discuss corn borers and corn shrow forms with spray timing for June 1926 in south and central Iowa. Some have sprayed and report satisfactory kill while noting additional corn shrow pests in whorls and urging contact with vocational agriculture instructors for identification and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boot
Sully
Gunderson
Iowa
Rearing Pullets In Confinement May Pay Very Well
Iowa poultryman Robert McVicker of Iowa State College highlights advantages of confinement rearing for pullets over range methods. Benefits include disease control, predator protection, sun protection via vitamin D in feed, and significant labor savings. He notes range remains viable for growers with substantial range investment or farm-wide fit, but many Iowa producers face disease, labor, or shelter costs pushing them toward confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert McVicker
Iowa State College
Packing Silage to Prevent Mold and Livestock Losses
A brief note urges better silage practices to cut mold risk and protect livestock. It highlights that proper packing reduces spoilage and potential losses from mold among farm animals.
Silage Preparation Advice From Dr Herrick At Town State College
Dr John B Herrick extension veterinarian warns season demands thorough packing to remove air pockets. About fifteen mold types appear in silage but rarely poison cattle. a red mold can. If silage is moldy feed small amounts at first with ample good silage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Herrick
Town State College
Herrick
Evaporated Milk Made Simple for Drinks and Recipes
For drinking or recipes requiring milk, mix evaporated milk with the same volume of water. A quick stir with a spoon blends the concentrated milk and water immediately.
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Petersmas
Lynn
Grove Rockettes
TOU
A. Haverkamp
Abe Roorda
Alice Toom
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Meeting
Ladies’ Aid
Lois Saylor
Hattie van Cleave
Queene Cox
Birthday Club
Berniece van Zee
Thelma van Hemert
West Market Park
Marion Co
Maest
Max and
Helena Slaughter
Twest
Carol Shaw
Milmeyer
Clarion
Dead
Mhonard
West Linn
Ore
Don Aker
Hildale
Carol Koch
Waterloo
Ramona Gale
Sioux City
Roger Linn
Correctionville
Marvin Polzien
Wall Lake
Arlen Asher
Chariton
Fgoodrich
Aeldy
McVicker
Curtiss
G.W.C
Betty Coenena
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