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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
5
Extension horticulurist Ben FP Vance reports the 1887 All-America rose selections were announced June 3. Winners include Moribundas, a grandiflora, and one hybrid ten. Lucky Lady, a grandiflora, shows pink petals with a bi-color face and clusters on blooms.
The article notes a rose named Roman Holiday as an orange red floribunda from crosses of Independence and Cirgus seedlings. It describes urn shaped buds opening to 234 to 3 inches across, fully double with 25 to 30 petals and a pronounced tea fragrance varying with soil and plant condition. It mentions All-America Rose Selections and 1987 winners available for fall planting and next spring.
The probate court of Town, Sioux County, announces on June 3 1968 the administratrix was appointed and qualified for the estate of Wayne H McKenney Deceased. Creditors are to present claims with proper authentication to the Clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. Dated June 3 1956. McKenney Administratrix. Attorney for Administratrix. Second publication June 16 1966. 41-24
A county extension home economist advises enlisting older children to prepare luggage before travel. Clean suitcases with a vacuum to remove dust, spot clean linings, air dry in a dry shady spot, and wipe leather cases with saddle soap. Remove old labels and refresh canvas with mild soap.
Fred R. McLain, chairman of the Town Ticultural Stabilization Service State Committee, says the nation uses about 330 billion gallons of water daily. He emphasizes land management to protect reservoirs and fish, urging more conservation funded by programs like ACP and cropland diversions.
The text notes cooperative efforts by farmers and federal state and local governments to protect watersheds and expand recreation areas. County ASCS offices will distribute leaflets at county fairs during 1985. Pamphlets emphasize protecting water supply at its source and watershed work on the farm.
The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America meeting in Grand Rapids will be asked by six lower church bodies to clarify actions of the Presbyterian Assembly and the Plan of Union. They seek permission for churches remaining apart to retain property and pension rights. Three lower judicatories urge rescinding the 1965 racial inclusiveness criterion for denominational funds. A revised liturgy with new forms for Holy Communion Baptism and orders of worship is also planned.
Margaret Durrette Ney, single, conveys to Lawrence Ludwig and wife, Lot 4, Block 3, Hewden? for the sum of 1.00. Transfer recorded in property record brief noting the deed language and grantees.
Mrs. Gertrude Lawler of Gifford was honored at New Providence school for fifty years of teaching in Iowa. Her career began in 1912 in Secor and she has served as second grade teacher in New Providence since 1955 and looks forward to another year.
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