Sorghum Proves Good Dry Weather Crop for Iowa Farmers
Extension agronomist Ed Dyas of Iowa State College notes strong interest in grain and forage sorghum as a dry weather crop, especially where corn suffered drought losses. Varieties vary by region, with Reliance and Norghum preferred in the north and Midland Martin Redbine 60 Combine Kafir 60 in central and southern areas. Seed should be treated to prevent kernel smut and rot. overtreatment risk exists. Warm soil is needed, delaying planting about 10 days to two weeks after corn in most areas. seed depth 1 to 1½ inches. Plant spacing about 2 to 4 inches between plants.
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Towa
Ed Dyas
Towa State College
Dyas
Northern
Central
Iowa
Sorghum Planting Tips From Corn Equipment Notes
Field germination at 50 percent of lab results. Space seeds 1 to 2 inches in row. High germinating seed needs 6 to 10 pounds per acre in corn width rows. Sorghum can be planted with corn planters with or without furrow openers and listers. Small celled corn plates may work. Sorghum seed grows slower early. weed control before planting is essential. Cultivation and weed control follow corn practices.
4-H Judging Workout Saturday May 28
Marion County 4-H members and leaders are urged to attend a Livestock Judging Workout on Saturday morning May 28. Projects fitted by club members will be used as classes in swine sheep beef and dairy cattle. Attendees depart the County Extension Office at 8 30 a m and return by 12 noon.
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Marion County
Russell Event Marks Miss Clara Whitten’s 100th Birthday
At Russell, Miss Clara Whitten recently observed her 100th birthday with family and neighbors gathering to celebrate the milestone. The event highlighted a long life of community involvement and personal milestones.
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Russell
Clara Whitten
Woman’s May 7 Open House Marks Russell Community History
A resident born near Toledo Ohio celebrated May 7 with an open house. She arrived in Iowa at a young age in a covered wagon and has lived in the Russell community since then.
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Toledo
Ohio
Iowa
Russell
Living Levels Vary Widely in Iowa Across Rural Areas
Iowa State College economists report wide disparities in rural living levels. Northern regions with dairying and livestock income show higher living standards than crop-heavy areas, while the southern and southeast regions closely tie living to crop output. The study notes variability across counties and farming types.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
M Belt
Men in Service Do Not Need Hunting, Fishing Licenses
The attorney general’s office says the United States remains at war in Korea, so service members are not required to hold hunting or fishing licenses. Iowa law exempts military members in time of war from license requirements, clarifying GI sportsmen status.
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United States
Korea
Conservation Commission
Bruce Stiles
G. I
Kent Emery
Iowa
U.S
Stray Bullet Fatally Wounds Radcliff Farmer’s Death
A stray .22 bullet struck Arnold Schultz, 84, a Radcliff farmer, as he tended chores. The wound did not prove fatal, but the incident caused serious injury before he survived.
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Arnold Schultz
Radcliff
Vacation Bible School to Start at Leighton Monday
Leighton Ebenezer Reformed church will host Bible school for children three years old and up from May 30 to June. Classes run 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m except May 30 first day from 8 30 to 9 30. Community members invited.
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Leighton
Two Injured in Car Truck Crash West of Otley
Two persons were injured in a Saturday May 21 auto truck collision on Primary 163 about one mile west of Otley. Norman Havel 24 of Washington driving a 1963 Chevrolet rear ended a 1949 Ford hog truck driven by Charles Mayer 32 of Riceville. Havel suffered facial cuts and a leg injury to a passenger Eugene. Both were treated by a Monroe doctor and released. Joann Heck, another passenger, had no injuries. The truck box sills were sprung and the auto sustained about $100 in damages. Loren Jarman Marion county sheriff investigated.
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Otley
Chevrolet
Norman Havel
Washington
Charles Mayer
Riceville
Havel
Eugene
Monroe
Joann Heck
Loren Jarman
Marion County
Knoxville Express
Towans Set 2631 Cancer Memorial Funds in Iowa
Living memorials funded by friends and relatives honor nine Marion county deaths as of Memorial Day, per New Horizons. The magazine notes 140 monthly memorial funds, totaling 2631 departed Iowans, support cancer research and education. Memorials can be started by writing to New Horizons in Mason City, with gifts acknowledged to the bereaved family.
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Marion County
New Horizons
Iowa
Free Cancer Magazine
Mason City
Book of Iowa
New Horizor
Inn of the American Gincer Cockery
Baby Parade winner Richard Vander Veer in Tulip Time
Richard Vander Veer three weeks old led the Vander Veer family entry in Pella’s Tulip Time Baby Parade. Kenneth Vander Veer, fresh from four years in the navy, arrived with his wife and son at his parents’ home on Washington Street. Grandmother Vander Veer sewed a Dutch costume. Other participants included Mildred and Bob Ish’s daughters and Linda Marsh and Susan Marsh siblings in the family photo.
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Pella
Richard Vander Veer
Kenneth Vander Veer
Kenneth
Navy
California
C. Vander Veer
Washington St
Vander Veer
Richard
Vander Veers
Mildred
Bob Ish
Villisca
Iowa
Davenport
Memorials Listed for Marion District Names
The document lists memorials across North and South Marion. North Marion mentions two memorials for Mrs. D. W. Van Gorp and Mrs. C. J. Van Gorp. South Marion records seven memorials including Irene Mott Mr. R. A. Weston Dr. E. Butterfield Dr. James W. Coles C. Pearl Adams Ruth Mundinger and John Cooper.
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North Marion- 2
D. W. van Gorp
C. J. van Gorp
South Marion
Irene Mott
R. A. Weston
Butterfield
James W. Coles
C. Pearl Adams
Ruth Mundinger
John Cooper
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Sam Schmidt
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J .Wayne Rosendeal
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