Friday Evening Guests and Family Visits Across Iowa Homes
Local residents hosted relatives and friends from Ellsworth Mina Leota and Orange City. Visitors joined gatherings in Rock Rapids Park for Dr Joe Brower’s Iowa City tribute while other groups helped move Gerrit Mouw family to a Lake Park area farm.
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Henry Broestler
Harm Meester
Ed Broestler
Ellsworth
Mina
Joe A. Horn
Bonnie
Jake “de Jong
Leota
Minnesota
John Humme
Martin Beer
Henry Broescher
Martin Kruger
Focheyedan
Bob den Hartog
Brenda
Anne M. Bomgaars
Bert Smit
Orange City
Donald Dunnick
Marian Vagts
Rock Rapids Park
Joe Brower
Iowa City
Win Mouw
Frank de Jong
Harris
Gerrit Mouw
Spencer
Lake Park
Iowa
Josie Kuyper
Donald de Graaff
Bellflower
Calif
Wm Klaassen
Henry Heusinkveld Sr
Steve Vanders Brink
John Haspers
Glen Salmon
Tony Smit
Danvers
Minn
Mec
Ring’ Smit
John Grooters
Peter Rol
Clifford Johnson
Sheldon
Joe van Velzen
Harry Abma
Holland, Mich
Bert Kruger
Little Rock
Klaassen
John Vander Maten
San Diego
Henry Auberg Sr
Denver
Colo
Auberg
Richard Auberg
Ernest Olson
Bruce McConaghie
Kathleen
Long Beach
Mattie Peelen
Paul Vande Hoef Sr
Wm Humme
Wm Hoffman
Carmel Reformed Church
John Groot
Colestonna
Jake van Bat
Hull
Peter Baartman
Wm Vagts
Lewis Heitritter
Ronnie
Merwin
Art Uittenbogaard
Paul M. Vande Hoef Jr
Gerald Calsbeek
Sioux Center
Marion Verrips
John Vander Haar
Dwight Vander Haar
Howard Lake
LV. Grooters
Henry Houtsma
George
Verron van Ommeren
Paul Schroeder
John van Roekel
Arie Ver Steeg
Harold
Monroe
South Dakota
George Tott
Sibley
Bill Voss
John Hanson
Minneapolis
Henry Auberg Jr
Otto Rowenhorst
Ed Unruh
Sioux Falls
Robert Dethmers
Judy
Linda
Henry van Veldhuizen
Bert Engelsman
Sy Kampstra
Ray Brockhouse
Peter Herwynen
Jake Zlielander
Ray Rohlfs
Joel
Ronald Kuyper
Kuyper
Sheldon Park
Richard Bierma
Harriet Doorenbos
Lois Doorenbos
Willis Klenwolte Rink
Sanborn
Peter J. Vis
Dick Doorenbos
Peter Lietstra
Gritter
Rock Valley Park
Hildred Dykstra
Edwin Bernissee
Rodger
Joe van Velgen
John Slykhuis
Polly
Joan
Donna
Noreen Bell
Geneva Baartman
Schut
Redwood Falls
L. W. Moret
Henry L. Moret
Myron Klienwolterink
Mr Klienwolterink
Real Estate Listings Near Boyden Iowa With Improvements
Real estate catalog shows 10 60 80 160 320 acre parcels with improvements and 80 acres without improvements plus a 20 by 20 tenant house near Boyden Iowa. S. G. Vanden Brink is listed in Boyden. Braids Gone At Eldora Suzanne Cote cut her 38 inch braids for first barber visit since age three. At Adel Masonic Lodge celebrated its 100th birthday. Brom Hatchery in Pella reported hot conditions. A kerosene barrel between two buildings burned with black smoke.
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Boyden
Iowa
S. G. Vanden Brink
Eldora
Suzanne Cote
Pella
Legion Meets Monday July 2 At Legion Hall
The American Legion will hold a meeting Monday July 2 at 8 p m in the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend. Hosts for the event are George Riemers Earl Horn and George Horn.
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Legion
American Legion
Legion Hall
George Riemers
Earl Horn
George Horn
Excess Vitamin A Harmful to Dogs in Vet Studies
Veterinary experiments show that very high doses of vitamin A cause weight loss poor appetite and other undesirable changes in dogs. Researchers caution against overdosing pets and advise following veterinary guidelines for vitamin A supplementation.
Farmers told to keep dogs away from DDT treated plots
Veterinarians report that farmers who dust orchards or crops with DDT to kill insects should restrict dog access to those areas to prevent exposure and potential health risks.
Dangers of Pesticide Dust for Pets and Cattle Health
Dogs running loose in DDT dusted terrain may have difficulty breathing watery eyes and head and neck swelling. Horses and ponies should be vaccinated against sleeping sickness before warm weather brings mosquitoes. Warm medicines may harm pets more than parasites if animals are weakened.
1957 Cars Set to Shake Up Auto Scene
1957 cars bring lower bodies and smaller wheels for smoother rides. Glassy thin posts, comfortable interiors, swivel seats, and powerful motors become standard even on lower-priced models. Gadgets include hi fi phonographs pint sized radios electric door locks and built in sanders for ice. Radical luxuries may include disc brakes fuel injection and air cushion suspensions.
The Highway Story of Three Cars and a Tragic Crash
A patrolman recounts a three part accident built from signals a tail light and following distance. A man fails to signal a left turn, another has no tail light, and a third follows too closely. The resulting crash kills a three year old passenger.
Sioux County farmers launch cloud seeding drive to save crops
Sioux County banks join a Water Resources Development Corp of Denver plan led by Irving P. Krick to seed clouds by June 30. Farmers pay five cents per acre via banks with a three cent maximum per acre total cost for participating counties and a five cent charge for nonparticipants. Local meetings and bank pledges follow.
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Sioux County
Water Resources Development Corporation of Denver
Irving P. Krick
Farm Journal
Sioux County Bankers Association
Sioux Center
Don’t Get Gypped On Home Improvement Scams
Homeowners are warned about aggressive sales pitches offering shoddy or overpriced home improvements. Do not trust government endorsements or trial offers. Avoid using your home for neighborhood demonstrations or cash-back incentives. Read all papers, avoid signing blanks, and ensure work completes per contract.
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Changing Times
Kiplinger Magazine
Kings Servants Meet at Mary Lou Manning Home
The Kings Servants gathered June 11 at Mary Lou Manning's home with 11 members answering Roll Call Why Keep My Expense Account Book. Mary Lou Manning spoke on The Use of A Cleaning Kit and Audrey Kooiker on Good Grooming and Facial Skin Care. Sharon Middle demonstrated How to Make a Dusting Mit.
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Kings
Mary Lou Manning
Audrey Kooiker
Sharon Middle
Sharon van Sloten
Patsy Postma
Farm economist outlines remedies for low hog prices
Geoffrey Shepherd of Iowa State College identifies demand factors driving low pork prices and proposes two remedies. He argues producers should focus on lean, meaty pork desired by consumers and adopt complementary strategies to boost demand and stabilize prices.
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Geoffrey Shepherd
Iowa State College
Shepherd
Hog Market Thoughts From Farm Expositor Shepherd
Shepherd argues pork demand declines as jobs shift urban and beef, poultry rise. He notes farm share fell from 35 percent in 1910 to 13.5 percent now, urban beef demand higher, and pork consumption lower outside farming regions. He cautions prices depend on feed supplies and possible land use shifts to roughage to curb hog production.
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Shepherd
Farming costs steady overall with mixed price shifts
Hiemstra notes total spending on farming items remains near last year. Seed feed and feeder livestock costs dip while many other expenses rise. Real estate taxes up 6 percent and expected higher. Since 1940 farm production expenses up 232 percent, driven partly by increased machinery and fertilizer purchases.
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Hiemstra
Iowa economist predicts high costs and tax rebate aid
An Iowa State College economist forecasts sustained high production costs and notes that upcoming contract talks between steel and labor will affect farm machinery prices. He sees immediate farmer relief from the 2 percent federal gasoline tax rebate.
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Iowa State College
Farm costs rise 1 percent in 1955 versus 1954
Iowa State College economist Steve Hiemstra reports United States farmers faced a 1 percent rise in production costs in 1955 from 1954. A 6 percent fall in feed spending helped keep totals in check while farm income dropped 11 percent. He notes Corn Belt incomes stayed higher for cash grain farms amid weak livestock prices.
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United States
Steve Hiemstra
Iowa State College
Hiemstra
Heimstra
Corn Belt
Iowa Spring Pig Crop Down 13 Percent in 1956
Iowa reporting service notes a 13 percent drop in the spring pig crop from 1955 with ongoing 12 percent fall farrowing decline. The June survey records 12,281,000 pigs farrowed in spring, below the 1945-54 ten year average of 12,594,000.
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Lowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Post Office Department
Dei Abald
Livestock markets show heat on price drop and steady demand
Last week temperatures near 100 degrees accompanied active livestock trading. Western calves moved to market while veal calves reached a ten year low. Dairy cows sold well, stock cattle held firm with price discipline. Pigs feeding steady, sows and hogs steady. Hay buyers eyeing loads for future needs.
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Adel
Masonic Lodge
Trix
Warren Betten
By Bob Hullihan
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Service Sal
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