Conservation Comments Highlight Jasper County Donations to Des Moines Zoo
John G. Wilson notes Jasper County families donated animals to the Des Moines Children's Zoo including a pair of peacocks from Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Swallwell and a Shetland mare and foal from Mr. and Mrs. Verne Martin. The piece also covers a past pet skunk bequeathed to find a home and praises county goodwill, Izaak Walton League events, and the Rock Creek Skettes winning the Murray Russell Award at the Walton League clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Children’s Zoo
Des Moines
Wayne Swallwell
Verne Martin
Swallwells
Martins
LeRoy Fleming
Iowa
Izaak Waltons
Murray Russell
Rock Creek
Skettes
Walton League
Russell
Womens
Murray
Public Auction Item List Includes Ford 801 Tractor
A public auction features a four year old Ford 801 tractor with low hours and a Ford 60 inch rotary cutter. Also listed are a straight lift pump jack with electric motor and a three horse electric motor with a truck transmission to drive an elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
John Deere
Ferguson
McCormick
Dearborn
Ford Tractor
Wool program ends December 31 1966
Russell E. Crozier, ASCS County Committee chair, reminds growers the 1966 wool and mohair marketing year ends December 31. Fees depend on completing marketing details by year end, including title transfer and delivery to buyer. Applications for 1966 payments should be filed soon, with a final deadline January 31, 1967. payments likely to begin in April 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel E. Crozier
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASCS
Move Cattle To Market As They Reach Weight
Gene Futrell of Iowa State University advises moving heavier cattle to market as they reach acceptable weight. He notes more steers above 1,100 pounds are entering marketing, delaying sales boosts costs and risks weaker prices. Futures suggest stronger prices later in winter, but delaying marketings could hurt profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Fidence
Futrell
Happy Harmonies 4-H Club elects 1967 officers
Harvey's Happy Harmonies 4-H Club met on Saturday November 12 to choose its 1967 officers. President Donna DeZwarte Vice President Marilyn Weldon Secretary Mary Ben Geery Treasurer Michelle Johnson Historian Mahala Moss Reporter Lerrie Miller. The club plans Christmas caroling on December 10 1966 and will collect cookies or cake to share with neighborhood elderly residents. Reporter Sherril Dewarte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's Happy Harmonies 4-H Club
Donna DeZwarte
Marilyn Weldon
Mary Ben Geery
Michelle Johnson
Mahala Moss
Lerrie Miller
Sherril Dewarte
LPTC 4-H Club Elects Officers at November Meeting
The LPTC 4-H Club met November 7 at the American Legion hall in Pella. Loren Kuiper was named president, Andrea Ver Meer vice president, Barb Kuiper secretary, and Karen Ver Ploeg reporter. Norman Van Zante takes over as leader with Gerald DePenning and Harold Meer as assistants. New members Paul Steinhoek and Vincent Newendorp join. Marion Boat and his son Leon visited. Duane Ver Ploeg and Stan Blom spoke on Soil Agriculture Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LPTC
American Legion Hall
Pella
Loren Kuiper
Andrea Ver Meer
Barb Kuiper
Karen Ver Ploeg
Mike Nollen
Norman van Zante
Gerald DePenning
Harold Meer
Paul Steinhoek
Vincent Newendorp
Marion Boat
Leon
Duane Ver Ploeg
Stan Blom
Soil Agriculture Foundation
Lake Prairie Junior Legion Meets
The Lake Prairie Junior Legion group met Oct 25 1966 with Uncle Mike Nollen showing slides on soil conservation and Mrs Paul Roorda serving lunch. Reporter Linda Ver Heul notes Lynn-Grove Hustlers gathering Nov 14 at the Huyser home with 16 members and 2 leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Nollen
Paul Roorda
Linda Ver Heul
Lynn-Grove Hustlers
Randy
Doyle
Douglas Huyser
Doyle Ver Ploeg
Huyser
Linda Geurts
Lake
Prairie Junior Legion
Junior Legion
Sam’s Hat to be sent to Iowa City for Veterans Day
Plans for a Halloween Party were made. The Halloween Pat was held at the Legion Hall Octo ber 28. Costumes were judged by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Chance. First prize went to Klootwyk. Second prize Pat: ricla Heschke. Booby prize Cindy Van Gorp. Games were played and refreshments were eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Iowa City
The
Legion Hall
Jerry Chance
Klootwyk
Ricla Heschke
Cindy van Gorp
Leighton Happy Hearts Elects Officers at October Meet
The Leighton Happy Hearts gathered at Rev. and Juanita Van Wyk’s home for their October meeting. Officers were elected with Becky Rempe named president and a secretary chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Happy Hearts
Juanita van Wyk
Becky Rempe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County Farm Bureau
Boyd Rankin
Mion County Farm Bureau
Jerry Snethen
Iowa Farm
State Farm Bureau
John G. Wilson
S. C. S. Conservationist
Waterloo
van Dale
Ed van Gilst Leighton
van Gorp Impl
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Eton Road
First House
Elmer de Prenger
Harold DeBruin
Prenger
Soil Conservation Service
Area
Jasper
Happy Harmonies
Sandra Rempe
Janna Bogaard
Rev. van Wyk
Debby DePrenger
Sandy Simmons
Barb Brummel
Pella “Chronicle
Madison Silos
Vander Hart Bros
Chevelle
H. Top
CHEV
Bel-Air
Chev. Biscayne
Rambler
OLDS
DR. P.S
P.B
White Way Auto CO
Pegria
Shea
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