Fly Control Programs Set Up Now in Marion County
Extension Director Richard Freeman says home fly control can cut 60 to 70 percent of flies in Marion County. Focus on cleaning garbage cans and garden refuse. Entomologist Harold Gunderson notes dirty cans as the main breeding site. bury pet droppings to reduce homes for flies. Chemical control includes weekly sprays of Diazinon Malathion or Korlan oil solutions on porches garages and dog kennels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Richard Freeman
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Gunderson
Corn Borer Leaf Damage Check Now for Farmers
Merion County farmers should inspect whorl leaves for corn borer feeding as the moth flight peaks around June 24. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson recommends checking four groups of 25 plants from different field areas bi daily and treating when 75 percent show damage using sprays or granules of DDT endrin or toxaphene.
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Merion County
Richard Freeman
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Gunderson
On Farm Grain Storage Offers Advantages
Merrill L. Rubuck, Marion County ASC chairman, touts on farm grain storage as price supported with increased income and orderly marketing. Loans cover up to 95 percent of storage crib costs and equipment, with 4 percent terms of up to five years, plus reseal payments for corn and sorghum. Also notes USS Lexington speed run record in 72 hours 34 minutes from San Pedro to Honolulu on June 9 1928.
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Merrill L. Robuck
Marion County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
County Asc
Lexington
San Pedro
California
Honolulu
Richland Rustlers Tour 4-H Project Displays and Talks
The Richland Rustlers 4-H club held a June 16 tour starting at 9 00 a.m. visiting homes of Vos Han Eng bers Vande Voort Nollen Eng bers and Van Wyk to view baby beef market swine dairy cattle and lamb projects. A noon weiner roast at Pella Pool Park followed with cotton candy and ice cream. Gene Reisetter spoke after dinner while Morris Vos led the day’s business noting a fair ground cement expense and posters and booth planning. Judith Steenhoek led furniture care color and finishes talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Rustlers
Peter Vos
Alvin
Morrisid
Edward Hane
Larry
James Engbers
Keith Nollen
George Vande Voort
George
Glen
John
van Wyk
Delmar
Pella Pool Park
Gene Reisetter
Mahaska County
Janice
Arlene de Geus
Judith Steenhoek
Spray guidance cited for coin height and chemical labels
A speaker urges spray usage with a tip to keep the nozzle 10 to 12 inches above the tallest coin. The advice highlights checking DDT, endrin, or toxaphene container labels for recommended dosages and application suggestions.
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Son
Gunderson
Lynn Grove Hustlers May Meeting Report
The May gathering of the Lynn Grove Hustlers at Larry Renaud's home had five members and one leader present. An intelligence test provided entertainment, and record books are to be presented at the June meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Robert Renaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Grove Hustlers
Larry Renaud
Robert Renaud
John Wouda
Black Oak and Scott Strivers Tour 4-H Club
On June 19 the Black Oak and Scott Strivers held their annual 4-H club tour with all members participating.
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Black Oak
Scott Strivers
The
Live and Learn Club gathers for projects and wedding news
The Live and Learn Club met at Mrs. Harry Moffet’s home with two leaders present to view boys projects and discuss a family picture. A baby gift was given to Scott Rempe, Mrs Roger Van Kooten joined as a new member, and prize winners were Mrs Anthony Ver Meer and Mrs Moze. Church notices and social visits follow, including Nigeria guest speakers David Fillibus and De Megha Rajah with Hubregate’s Nigeria lecture.
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Harry Moffet
Scott Rempe
Roger van Kooten
Mark de Prenger
Gary Heyveld
Anthony Ver Meer
Moze
Dale Roorda
R. Meinders
Fremont
Wm. A. Veldhuizen and
Meinders
David Fillibus
de Meghha Rajah
Nigeria
First
Christian Reformed Church
U. S
Hubregate
Gene Ferguson
Wright
Frank Terpstra
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Tan Petia Chronicle
Marion County Court House
Board OF Supervisors
Gunder
Morris Vos
Richland Bluebells
Chevy Dealer
Chevy
Biscaynes
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Company
Main Street
Pella, Iowa
Nevis
Lynn Grove
Hustlers
Murphy’s Minerals
Murphy's
Bakker
Rus
Schiebout’s
Lawiak
Whitewall Tire
Ester
Twat
Momawe
Tire Company
Broadway
Edwin Vander Linden
Live and Learn
Moffet Home
First Christian Reformed Church
Wm. de Heer
Leighton
J. G. Newenhouse
James van Wyk
Ronnie
Harrison Township Farm Bureau
Mary Cadwallander
Leo Fox
Neal Newenhouse
J. D. Piknart
Kenneth Malloy
Newton
Lizabeth Newenhouse
Rev. C. Dykema
Crown Point
New Mexico
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