17 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
The Mayor and Council of Boone Liberty Vernon Township meet to discuss improving fire protection. Trustees and clerks present as inspectors urge action to elevate fire department class to serve town and countryside. current equipment deemed inadequate. Minutes show salaries and listed costs for meetings and insurance as part of the proceedings.
Town board approves payment of numerous bills from the Finance Committee and adopts the 1963 Street Budget. Actions include bills for Renwick Savings Bank sewer revenue, Northwestern Bell telephone service, and payrolls for November. A resolution approving the budget report passes with all ayes, then the meeting adjourns.
In Iowa the black cutworm and western corn rootworm caused major losses to corn across multiple counties. Extension officials note early chemical control helps, but delays reduce effectiveness. reports detail annual losses, treatment areas, and evolving farming practices amid pest pressure.
The first dairy management short course at Galmore City enrolls sixty five participants. Extension workers advise reducing feed costs by constructing economical rations. Iowa State University experts propose a $40 to $50 per ton complete ration using ground corn, soybean meal, salt, and dicalcium phosphate. Substitutions and protein optimization, including urea, can trim costs further. farmers should track current prices and apply appropriate soft insecticides to minimize soil diseases.
County extension agents describe adjusting herd rations with the season, noting adequate protein from pasture in summer and higher corn silage protein content. A pamphlet on milk production ration balancing is available, and the Humboldt-Pocahontas Dairy Short Course will cover dairy housing, equipment, and management practices.
Multiple clubs held Christmas gatherings on December 10 with lunch programs and gift exchanges. Mrs Orville Hoffman and others hosted a 12:30 luncheon for 23 members, while BF. W. Club met at Chub's Cafe in Goldfield for a 12:45 party with 23 members. The Literary Guild met December 7 at the Library Community room for dinner and a program titled Circle of Love. Legion Auxiliary met December 10 for a business meeting, gift exchange, and lunch for 22 attendees. Neighborhoods group met in honor of Etta Bannicks birthday.
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