Farmers Co op Sales Set Record in 1975 Meeting
The Pella Farmers Cooperative reported a 1975 sales peak of 9,162,671 while member savings dropped to 187,187 as expenses rose. Manager Ernie Engbers announced strong progress toward operating goals at a 400-member annual meeting at Pella Christian High School, with Raymond Newendorp re-elected president and Tudor G. Ver Meer newly joining the board. Richland Bluebells 4-H met at Sanya Terlouw’s house November 15, learning about quilts from Mrs. Gladys Vos and planning prizes for alert members.
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Pella Farmers Cooperative
Ernie Engbers
Pella Christian High School
Raymond Newendorp
Tudor G. Ver Meer
Richland Bluebells
Richland Blue Bells
Sanya Terlouw
Gladys Vos
Sanya
Cheryl Terpstra
Town & Country Estate Planning Course Opens Next Week
Jasper County residents can join a Tuesday start estate planning course held at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Southern Utilities Auditorium Newton. The Jasper County Extension Service sponsors videotaped programs by ISU economist Dr. Neil Hart covering wills probate tax and planning tools. A $1 registration fee covers materials and refreshments.
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Jasper County
Iowa Southern
How Does Your Garden Grow Thanksgiving Note
The writer extols South-Central Iowa soil and climate as ideal for gardens with a long growing season six to seven months. Drought did not prevent productive gardens, water is generally available, and plots near homes are accessible unlike in large cities.
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Iowa
New York
U.S
Pesticide Certification Class Topic For Farmers
Marion County Extension Director George Peisen will speak at the Adult Farmer Evening School on Monday about pesticide certification. One class only, materials ready in March 1976, covering why certification is required, applicator duties, and restricted pesticides including root worm insecticides. The program starts October 1976, at 7 30 p m in Pella High School cafeteria. No class on December 8 due to cancellation of the second session.
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Marion County Extension
George Peisen
Pella Community High School
Three enroll in ISU winter farm program
Three area residents have enrolled in the winter quarter farm operation program at Iowa State University which starts Monday and runs to February 27. They are Loren Dykstra RR 1 Monroe Fred Van Ee RR 1 Otley and Wesley Veenstra RR 1 Sully. The program helps those who cannot attend college year round due to farm responsibilities.
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Iowa State University
Loren Dykstra
Monroe
Fred van Ee
Otley
Wesley Veenstra
Sully
Van Wyk and Sterk Join Marion County Extension Council
Dennis Van Wyk and Dale Sterk were elected by Lake Prairie and Summit Township voters to the Marion County Extension Council. Van Wyk succeeds Don Blom whose four-year term ended due to term limits, while Sterk replaces Howard Duinink. Bernard Reeves of Red Rock Township also serves on the council, which is the governing body of the Marion County Extension Service with two-year staggered terms and a maximum of two concurrent terms.
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Dennis van Wyk
Dale Sterk
Lake Prairie
Summit Township
Marion County Extension Council
van Wyk
Don Blom
Sterk
Howard Duinink
Marion County Extension Service
Bernard Reeves
Red Rock Township
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Newendorp
Tunis T. Verros
Albert G. Tysseling
A.M. Blom
Andrew Terlouw
Pella Farmers Co-op
Chronicle
M. M. “Dock
Schmidt Fully
Ommercia
OLE
Grinnell Livestock Exchange
Ralph Fleener
Office
Kgrn - 1410
Oskaloosa Livestock
Jim McDonough
Dodge
Coronet
Monaco
Tryon Ives Hee Foreas
Ramcharger
Kingma Motors
Pella, Iowa
Sheysler
Swinger
Jasper Co
Ploeg
Hampshires
Waterers
D & D Pump, Inc
Franklin Street
Pella
Tnt
Marion County
Washington
Indianola
Carlisle
Albia Corning
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