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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
5
State Conservation Commission data show 16 car deer crashes from December 12, 1953 to February 1, 1954 versus 27 in the prior period, with 1953 totaling 173 crashes and damages around 20 thousand dollars. Officials credit deer herd reduction but warn reports may be incomplete.
The article notes deer travel widely in late fall during breeding season and that this increases the risk of vehicle deer collisions. It emphasizes heightened awareness for drivers as the period sees more encounters and accidents.
The State Conservation Commission announced 1954 fox and coyote trapping schools. Two sessions will be held in March, March 16 at the Carl Larson farm in Wapello County and March 17 at the Lowell Reid farm in Davis County. Sessions run 9 AM to 12 noon and aim to teach trapping techniques to farmers and sportsmen, dispelling the idea that trapping is for experts. Farmers or sportsmen may contact the local officer or write Des Moines for details.
The State Conservation Commission announces seven new officers and transfers of two veterans. New assignments include Roy Downing to Appanoose and Monroe, Harlan Frank to Dubuque, Howard Lovrien to Clinton, Harold Carter to Clarke and Decatur, Guy Kral to Adams and Taylor, Robert Timmerman to Clayton, and Marlowe Ray to Guthrie and Adair counties. Bill Boswell moves to Grundy and Tama, Wes Ashby to Fayette. All changes finalize by March 1.
Stanley C. Nervig of Eagle Grove is named farm forester by the State Conservation Commission effective February 1. After training he will work in a permanent district aiding landowners and farmers in woodland management and assisting sawmill operators and lumbermen with marketing wood products. Nervig is a 1951 Iowa State College graduate who has just completed military service.
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