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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1961
Page
1
Subscription costs listed for the Titonka Topic with annual prices 2.50 in Kossuth and Titonka territory 3.00 outside. Canada and western countries priced at 3.50. The notice states weekly publication and second class mail amid distribution notes.
A Grace Baptist Church note reports Pastor Dave Walfe urging personal reflection at a short course titled Behold I Stand at the Door. Other items describe Louise Stockwell attending the Advanced School Lunch Short Course in Ames and teachers inviting parental visits to classrooms during subject workshops at The State University of Iowa.
The notice lists monthly programs and work meetings for the American Legion Auxiliary with dates from August to July, naming chairs and hostesses such as Sadie Denton Esther Peterson Bridget Garrett Marie Orthel Cleo Nelson Ethel Reed and Marie Orthel, plus occasions like Columbus Day United Nations Day and Memorial Day with notes to clip and keep for reference. It includes frequent hostesses Kathryn Hamilton Bridget Garrett Irene Peterson and others, and mentions events such as Poppy Days and an installation of officers.
Kos suth County Extension Associate Robert C. Johnson urges 4-H market pig club members to weigh pigs several times during feeding and practice showmanship now. Swine Specialist M. D. Whitaker of Iowa State says weigh pigs at intervals to track growth and estimate show weight. Market pigs should weigh about 200 to 210 pounds at market time. Selling before the show may pay if pigs would exceed this weight.
Whiteker urges not to hold back feed to keep pigs light weight for fair judging. Aim for 200 to 210 pounds on full feed with proper showmanship including tack, feeding, bedding, clipping, trimming, training, brushing, and home washing. Proper prep helps pigs be comfortable and lets the judge notice best traits.
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