Do A Best 4-H Club News Highlights May Tea Plans
The Do A Best 4-H club met April 15 at Kathy Smith’s home with President Connie Rossel presiding. Members discussed the service project and a Mother Daughter Tea set for May 14, plus demonstrations on texture mounting picture framing and color coordination. The group planned committees, announced talks on rhythm balance and wall picture fitting, and noted continuing activities including a Red Cross and Cancer Drive.
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Kathy Smith
Connie Rossel
Vickie Mueller
Darlene Mueller
Cathy Kahler
Peggy Juhl
Biz E Bees
Mary Lahmann
Teresa Dettmer
Diane Bull
Nancy Hoppenworth
Marilyn Blume
Marjorie
Susan Carroll
Wapsie Whirlwind
Ruth
Leroy Gopherettes
Kermit Hildahl
Tamara Stufflebeam
Sumner Rest
Betty Figanbaum
Jane Kirchoff
Margaret Kirchmann
Maureen Schoephoerster
Janet
Debra Kuethe
Janet Kuethe
Local Senior Brings Zest for Learning to Penn Course
Oscar Rockhill aged 96 of Larchmont enrolled in a correspondence course at the University of Pennsylvania and earned the top grade of A. He is currently growing a cross between six fruit trees including peach apricot and four plum varieties in a pot and plans to transplant it to an orchard to see what fruit develops.
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Oscar Rockhill
Larchmont
University of Pennsyvania
Best Alfalfa Variety Depends on How You Plan to Use It
County Extension Director Gene Vincent notes that alfalfa variety choice hinges on use. For stands over two years, select wilt resistant types like Vernal Ranger Cody Buffalo Progress WL-202 Pioneer 525. For one to two years, wilt-susceptible Flemish lines suffice. Certified seed is recommended. greens manures favor hardy commons.
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Gene Vincent
Frank Schaller
Vernal
Iowa
Pioneer
Europe
Quote about restraint from humility and knowledge
A brief aphorism urges restraint in anger toward those who know more, noting it is not the other person’s fault. The concise reflection emphasizes humility and avoiding blame when faced with superior understanding.
Education is Learning One New Fact a Day
A brief note states the value of daily learning with a focus on acquiring one new fact each day to build knowledge over time.
Private school bus riders bill passes Iowa House
The Iowa House approved a measure allowing private school pupils to ride public buses by a 66 to 56 vote after four and a half hours of debate. Critics argued taxpayer funds should not subsidize private education, citing duty to pay for choice and potential harm to public schools.
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Citizens For Education Freedom
House
Knittel Confirmed at St Matthew's Lutheran Readlyn
Woodrow Dean and Marvin Wilbert and Terry John Knittel were confirmed at St Matthew's Lutheran in Readlyn with Rev Erich Dornbusch officiating. Reception planned for April 22. Several attendees and dinner gatherings followed at local homes, with many visiting relatives and friends from Waverly Cedar Rapids Evansdale and Waterloo. Courage quote closes the item.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Erich J. Dornbusch
Woodrow Dean
Walter Sauerbrei
Marvin Wilbert
Wilbert Peters
Terry John
Stanley Buhr
Luther League
David
Christena Oberman
Bill expands health regulation and funding debate
A state bill grants the board powers to regulate health areas including food processing and water sources with a proposed two mill property tax hike to fund setup. An amendment for 60 percent voter approval failed, another to cover costs from other sources also failed. Supporters claim tax relief, but many back bills raising the load. The Appropriations Committee favors a larger budget than the governor, raising questions about funding sources.
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Appropriations Committee
Importance of the Important Amid Urgent Matters
A concise reflection on how people often neglect essential tasks while chasing pressing demands. It urges mindful focus on core duties, balancing immediacy with long term goals.
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