Bremer County Extension Calendar of Events
Aug 8 Entry day home economics exhibits Bremer County 4 H Fair Waverly Aug 9 Entry day agricultural exhibits judging clothing exhibits Bremer County 4 H Fair Waverly Teen hop for 4 H and FFA members 730 p m Fairgrounds Waverly Aug 10 Bremer County 4 H Fair judging of clothing exhibits sheep beef swine field crops vegetable garden poultry rabbits and miscellaneous entries also dress revue judging dress revue calf and pig scrambles Aug 11 Bremer County 4 H Fair tractor pulling contest junior horse and pony show open horse show Aug 12 Bremer County 4 H Fair home economics demonstrations dairy judging live stock parade variety show Aug 13 Bremer County 4 H Fair market livestock sale 10 a m
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Waverly
FFA
Fairgrounds
4 H Club News Highlights From July and August Meetings
Readlynettes and Doug las Rockets 4 H clubs report July meetings at member homes with plans for August projects painting fair boards and preparing exhibits. Talks cover prevention of bloats protein needs for pigs pruning fruit trees. Dress Revue results tallied with awards for Tens N Teens and other divisions. Long-time Rebekah jewels awarded to Stewart members. pins earned by several members.
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Douglas Rockets
Keith Heffernan
Arlen Boeckmann
Roger Kerr
Antony Kingery
Ray Dietz
Steve Kerr
Gary Schnurstein
Marilyn Beam
Judy Feuchtwanger
Cecelia Kingery
Lyle Ormston
Roger White
Sharon Biermann
Gene Vincent
Robert Schmidt
The
Red Cross
Nancy Burrow
Rebekah
Stuart
Jessie Russell
Belle Sidebottom
Mayme Eversall
Gertrude Nolte
Lillian Kirlin
Dora Brinton
Trucker Injured As Gravel Truck Plunges Off Embankment
Anthony J. Miller of Harlan, age 50, sustained head cuts and a sprained neck after the gravel truck he drove careened down a 25 foot embankment west of Audubon. He was treated for injuries.
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Anthony J. Miller
Harlan
Audubon
Cattle market outlook dims as U S feed on the rise
Extension director reports no price upside likely as July 1 cattle on feed rise 11 percent nationwide and 13 percent in the corn belt. Beef production expected to stay high into fall, dampening fed cattle prices though rapid early July gains fade to a steadier level. Farmers may avoid finishing to heavy weights to curb feed costs.
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Francis Kutish
Iowa State University
United States
Corn Belt
Outdoor Chefs Share Tips for Barbecue Season
Outdoor chefs discuss grilling and roasting basics for beef and pork, noting thick one inch steaks like sirloin T-bone and rib are best for broiling, while round and chuck are braised. Rotisserie favors boneless roasts such as beef rib eye and rolled rump. pork chops, ribs, ham, bacon and lamb chops also suit the grill. Plan generous servings with bone in about three fourths to one pound per person.
Quail Prospects Appear to Be Best in 10 Years
The State Conservation Commission said favorable weather could yield the best quail season in a decade. Quail in the primary range have nest success and are rebounding from a harsh 1960 winter. A long nesting season has boosted numbers, prompting officials to predict one of the state’s best seasons yet and urging hunters to scout, train dogs, and refine shooting.
Looking at Life as It Used to Be 1908 Snapshot
A July 23 1908 look back notes Fred Prestien residing at John Prestien's home during his daughter's absence Emma Prestien and Lula Heine visiting Alice North Dakota Mrs A Stelyvenson. Local storms kill six head of cattle. Buhr residence near town nearing completion with 15 rooms and furnace heating. John Fink's boat capsized at Sweet's lake while fishing. Historical prices: eggs 15c butter 25c potatoes 70c veal 4 5 dollars hides 4 5c chickens 7 8c hogs 6 6 30 cents corn 70c.
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Henry Hay
Emma Prestien
Lula Heine
Alice
N. D
A. Stelyvenson
H. A.buhr
Sweet’s Lake
John Fink
Butler county REA seeks 100 mile line franchise
Twenty five years ago on July 27 1938 Butler county REA planned a franchise for building about 100 miles of electric line in Bremer county this year. The Plainfield News launched its first issue last week serving Plainfield area. Historical prices showed eggs 21c per dozen heavy hens 14c Leghorn hens 11c heavy Rock springs 16c Leghorn broilers 14c good hogs 9.55 Packers 7.65 veal calves 3 to 8 dollars.
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Butler County Rea
Bremer County
Plainfield News
Plainfield
Rock Springs
Ten Years Ago Highlights in Tripoli Area
Ten years ago in July 1953 Tripoli and Bremer County items include the marriage of Barbara Hesse and William Seelhammer at Grace Lutheran church Tripoli performed by Rev Goetz. A car hit a cow on Highway 3 near Bremer Fayette line, a fire destroyed a barn on Arnold Strottmann farm, and Farmers Produce Co plans a coffee lounge for employees. St Matthew's Lutheran Readlyn marked Rev Dornbusch 25 years in ministry. Ted Olmstead to coach Tripoli High boys basketball and teach science. Janet Chapin and Clifford Joens wed Nashua at Little Brown church. Street resurfacing in Tripoli progresses in a $12,000 project. County Conservation Board named five supervisors M Bennett Readlyn Theo Stahlhut Sumner James Miller Plainfield Robert Hickle Waverly. A heifer donated by St Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church.
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Barbara Jane Hesse
August Hesse
William Seelhammer
Henry Seelhammer
Grace Lutheran Church
Tripoli
William F. Goetz
E. L. Dancer
Bremer Fayette County
Arnold Strottmann
Farmers Produce Co
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Erich L. Dornbusch
Ted Olmstead
Shell Rock
Lyman Chapin
Janet
Clifford Joens
Esther Joens
Waverly
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Bremer County
Garden care tips to protect shade trees from mower damage
County Extension Director Gene Vincent offers advice in a weekly garden column on preventing mower damage to tree trunks. He recommends a grass barrier around trunks, vertical aluminum strips, or planting annual flowers. mulch or gravel barriers also work, and damaged bark should be treated with wound dressing.
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Gene Vincent
Heifers to Aid Overseas Needy Families
The United Church of Christ will give 65 heifers to overseas needy families this summer as part of a relief effort. Local congregations coordinate the distribution and accompanying support.
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United Church of Christ
Marriage at St Peter's Lutheran Greene
One year ago on July 21 Garnetta Ann Nielsen and Phil Mark Snyder were married at St Peter's Lutheran Greene in a candlelight double ring ceremony. Rev. I J Devies officiated. The couple's parents are Nielsen of Greene and Snyder of Tripoli. Mrs Ruth Woodcock began a 16 day bus trip to the World's Fair in Seattle. Mrs Esther Bock had major surgery at Allen Memorial Waterloo. Mrs Ray Fink of Tripoli was named substitute clerk in the local postal system by postmaster Ray H Fink.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Greene
Garnetta Ann Nielsen
Phil Mark Snyder
Harold H. Nielsen
J. M. Snyder
Tripoli
I. J. Devies
Ruth Woodcock
Seattle
Esther Bock
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Ray Fink
Ray H. Fink
Onion storage and curing tips for long keeping
Advice on harvesting, curing, and storing onions to extend shelf life. After tops dry, pull and spread onions in a dry shady area for about a week, then trim tops to about 1 inch. Remove soft necks or immature onions. Store in a dark dry place at around 40 degrees F or slightly lower. some varieties like Bermudas do not store well no matter the method.
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Bermudas
Planting Tips For Onions And Peonies For Fall
Garden advisory notes storage onions and recommends storage types. It marks September as best for planting dormant peony roots and suggests checking with local centers or nurseries, placing orders early to ensure arrival for early September planting.
Henry Y Pri Ends Long Service At White Bank South English
Henry Y Pri resigns as vice president of the White Bank in South English after years of service. The abrupt change prompts a review of leadership as the bank reorganizes. Pri is noted for long tenure and community involvement.
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Henry Y. Pri
White Bank
South English
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