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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
6
Draager chairman explains 1967 feed grain program provisions amid questions on acreage and sign up. Inquiries note farmers may plant less than previously expected due to new guidelines and industry input.
The Agriculture Department announces new authority to extend feed grain storage and price support measures. Officials say surpluses are being absorbed, with higher year end stocks and farm prices up from last year, ensuring domestic and export needs while safeguarding farmers against market swings. Secretary Orrin Freeman emphasizes equitable storage and protection against emergencies.
John B. Draayst, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, announced that the maturity date for price support loans on 1987 crop grains and soybeans stored in commercial warehouses could be extended if needed. The extension would add to the on farm reseal program, with the Commodity Credit Corporation paying storage costs during the extension and farmers retaining control to pursue sales opportunities in producing areas.
Approximately 180 persons attended the Northwest Town Vocational School annual banquet on May 17 at the Community Building in Sheldon. The event honored 1987 graduates with certificates awarded to Dorothy Vande Weerd, Richard Dykstra, and Karl Hamann, all from Rock Valley, with Jerry Brink of Hospers as master of ceremonies.
Jim Vugteveen, formerly of Rock Valley and now resident of Macomb Illinois, named one of five outstanding local Jaycee Presidents in Ducois state. He was elected local Jaycee President in May 1968 and installed that June. His chapter conducted over 45 community public service projects including Western and Society Horse Shows and Easter Prayer Breakfasts. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy in 1960 and has boosted chapter membership from 61 to 97. The chapter won 3rd place in a Farm Home and Sport Show Ways and Means project.
Driver education classes for Rock Valley Community School run May 20 through August 9 with 1967 registration completed on March 21. About 10 students enrolled. instructors include Stanley Negaard of Rock Valley and James Henrich of Inwood. Cars provided by Hi Way Chevrolet and Dykstra Motor Co. A broker previously acted as a retailer of goods for others.
Local residents traveled to visit relatives and attend events over the weekend. Names include Orville Buffington, G G Vermear, Rudy Drost, Don Kessler, Rosfe Kessler, Bill Hamann, Clifton Moore, John Ranschau, Lee Buckley, Heltvitter, Hugo Bayer, John Kragt, Preston Kragt, David Lee, Will Bahn, Martin on Bonthuis, Glenn Benson, Emory Suter, Vetyl Benson, Walter Schemmer, Harold Otterstein, Clara Green, Sarita Ana, Margaret Reumer, and Hank Williams. Visitors came from Sioux Center, Sioux City, Milwaukee, Sheldon, Sleepy Eye, Hardwick, Denver, Mankato, and Logan. Broom corn is a grass used for brushes and clothes brushes. Cultivate good habits as bad ones grow wild.
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