Gunderson's Steps To Fight Corn Borers In Marion County
Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson outlines a DDT based control plan for corn borers. Begin when corn reaches 18 to 20 inches, sample 3 groups of 10 plants, and act if an average of 15 egg masses per group is reached. Apply 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of actual DDT per acre, with a second application 7 to 10 days later if 50 white egg masses per 100 plants remain. Use tractor mounted sprayers or dust methods, ensuring thorough coverage while avoiding drift. adjust nozzle concentration to target whorls.
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Marion County
Harold Gunderson
Towa State College Extension
Three Killers Best for Use in Home Garden
Harold Gunderson of Iowa Site College entomologist ranks the big three garden insecticides as rotenone nicotine sulfate and DDT. DDT is cheap and effective but not for cucumbers melons squash heads of cabbage lettuces and similar veggies. Rotenone best for cucumbers melons squash cabbage early heads and greens. Nicotine sulfate can control plant lice and red spider but follow label directions for best results.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa Site College
Gunderson
Driving Not Safer in Marion County in April
State Department of Public Safety releases April accident records showing 32 traffic deaths and 1,154 injuries statewide. In Patrol District 1 there were 9 deaths and property damage of 322,400 from 1,482 drivers and owners. Polk County posted 141,675 in damage, while Marion County recorded 14,315 in damage from 18 accidents involving 48 drivers and owners.
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State Department of Publicafety
Set
Kiar C. Faber
Polk County
Marion County
Volunteers Named to Aid Blue Cross Enrollment in Mahaska Co
Mahaska County Health Improvement Association leaders meet at Farm Bureau Office in Oskaloosa on Friday June 11 to select township counselors for Blue Cross enrollment. Appointees include Scott Township Mrs Otto Brummel and Mrs Wm Van Maanen. Black Oak Township Mrs Clarence Den Adel and Mrs Ray De Rens. White Oak Township Mrs Bert Vander Wilt and Mrs Robert Vande Pol. Richland Township Gerrit Rus. South Madison Township Mrs Herman Hasselman. The program marks the fourth year of Blue Cross coverage for employed residents under 65 outside Oskaloosa, with benefits and increased room allowance from $4 to $8 per day.
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Mahaska County Health Improvement Association
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa
Blue Cross
Scott Township
Otto Brummel
Wm. van Maanen
Black Oak Township
Clarence den Adel
Ray de Rens
White Oak Township
Bert Vander Wilt
Robert Vande Pol
Richland
Gerrit Rus
South Madison Township
Herman Hasselman
Mahaska County
Flock Owners Learn That Management is Key to Increased Egg Production
Iowa State College extension poultryman W. R. Whitfield notes 17 years of flock cooperation show doubled to 160 percent gains in egg output across 10 high producing flocks since 1980. Improved management, lighting, ventilation, insulation, and steady feeding cut losses and boost production. records, confinement, and selective breeding underpin ongoing gains for Iowa poultrymen.
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W. R. Whitfield
Extension
Iowa State College
Iowa
Whitfield
Membership Applications Due by July 10
Applications for membership should be in the Mahaska County Farm Bureau office by July 10. For further information contact Mrs. Evans or Lois Denburger, secretary, Mahaska County HIA at the Farm Bureau office, or any township counselors above.
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Mahaska County
Farm Bureau
Evans
Lois Denburger
Mahaska County Hia
Ames Short Courses Attract Nearly Twelve Thousand
Iowa State College reports 11,703 people attended short courses during the year ending May 21, an increase of 4,005 from 1946 47. Farm and Home Week drew 2,100, the top single event, followed by campus agronomy field days totaling 1,225 attendees.
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Iowa State College
R. M. Visquain
Iowa cities favored for new industries surveyed
The Iowa Development Commission's industrial promotion division mailed a comprehensive questionnaire last week to gather a detailed picture of all Iowa cities favorable to attracting new industries. The survey seeks data on locations, resources, workforce, and incentives to guide coordinated economic development efforts across the state.
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Iowa
Industrial Promotion Division
Iowa Development Commission
Pella Public Library Usage and Budget Report
The Carnegie-Viersen Library for the year ending March 31, 1948, reports total circulation of 4 This exceeds the prior year and equals ten books per city resident. Adult circulation was 56 percent fiction, 44 percent nonfic tion, with juvenile circulation at 16,067. Rural schools borrowed many volumes as 18 rural teachers arranged supplementary reading. Beginning volumes numbered 12,454. 578 added, 305 withdrawn, net gain 278, total 12,727. Repairs totaled 1911 books. Available funds from taxes and desk receipts were 8116.54, operating expenses 2590.64, under one dollar per capita, cost per book 9.75 cents. Books cost 991.83, periodicals 152.75. Evelyn Dansen appointed full time assistant librarian starting June 1. The ALA promotes Four Year Goals for libraries, including adequate staffing and diverse services. Per capita minimum incomes cited: 2.00 to 2.25 to 1.50 for varying service levels. Additional religious titles noted. (Continued on Page 10).
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Carnegie-Viersen
Board of ‘Trustees
Pella
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