Vote planned on Bremer Waverly Law Enforcement Center
Bremer County supervisors ask voters to authorize participation in a joint Law Enforcement Center with the City of Waverly. A special referendum will be held November 6 1973 alongside regular elections to approve the project with no bond issue or tax increase. A four member Public Safety Board selects a fifth member. funds cover about 120000 of an estimated 270000 construction cost.
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Bremer-Waverly
Richard Kemming
Bremer County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Waverly
Bremer County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Civil Defense
Iowa Crime Commission
Bremer-Waverly Public Safety Board
September Bride Mass for Angela Vollmecke on 100th birthday
The Rev. Joseph Vollmecke hosted a thanksgiving at his Calmar home for his mother Mrs. Angela Vollmecke as she nears her 100th birthday this month. Family members including the Rev. Joseph Vollmecke Leo Vollmecke and Dominican sisters Sister Mary Corona Sister Mary Verona and Sister Mary Benetta from Racine Wisconsin supported the celebration.
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Joseph Vollmecke
Calmar
Angela Vollmecke
Leo Volimecke
Mary Corona
Mary Verona
Mary Benetta
Racine
Wisconsin
Special Election Planned in Frederika Iowa on Franchise Question
The Town of Frederika Iowa schedules a special election for September 19 1973 at Town Hall to decide whether to grant an electric franchise to Interstate Power Company Delaware. The measure references Ordinance No 73 4 authorizing a 25 year franchise including construction operation and maintenance of an electric plant and distribution system within Frederika limits. Voting hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time.
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Frederika
Iowa
Interstate Power Company
Delaware Corporation
Bremer
Towa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Dennis Niemeyer
1974 Farm Program Opens More Land For Production
The ASC Committee announces that set-aside requirements will not apply to feed grain and wheat programs in 1974 and farm conserving base eligibility conditions for loans will be suspended. Long-term reserve agreements may be terminated for 1974 by producers, who should first consult their county ASCS office. Existing agreements remain in effect until arrangements are made, and set-aside rules stay in force for the rest of the year.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
ASCS
When Is A Shortage Not A Shortage
A brief note discusses meat supply as a relative concept, contrasting expected pounds with actual availability and demand. It touches on historical context and how scarcity is measured differently over time and measures of output.
Announcement Details for 1974 Crop Programs and Grazing
The committee noted that set aside acreage may be grazed after September 1, but no hay or haulage can be removed until the farmer notifies the ASC office and pays for the crop. Changes aim to free farmers to focus on domestic and export markets with plans for 1974 cropping and marketing. Further program details will be sent from the County ASCS Office.
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ASC
Meat consumption trends show record per capita gains
The Meat Board Report notes consumption in 1973 should be about 20 pounds higher per person than a decade ago, a record level. The industry has supplied more meat for more people over years, not merely keeping up with population growth.
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Meat Board
Rain to water: one inch equals many gallons per acre
Hydrologists of the U S Geological Survey say one inch of rainfall on a full acre equates to about 27 205 gallons of water. This figure reflects how rainfall translates into usable water over a standard land area.
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U. S. Geological Survey
Bremer County 4-H Winners Shine at Iowa State Fair
Bremer County 4-H members earned blue and red ribbons in the Iowa State Fair exhibit classes across four divisions home improvement food and nutrition clothing and science mechanics and arts. Winners include Joyce Wylam Kristi Johnson Janice Dewey Jeanette Rieckenberg Tracy Campbell and Linda Brase among others with blue ribbons for nutrient identification low calorie foods place setting and food preservation display.
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Bremer County
Janet Martin
Joyce Wylam
Waverly
Kristi Johnson
Janesville
Janice Dewey
Jeanette Rieckenberg
Tracy Campbell
Linda Brase
Ionia
Local Rail Route 1 Update Omitted Details
Fragmentary notes from Janesville mention candlesticks and Wa mology with Busching along Route 1. No clear event, date, or official statement emerges from the readable text.
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Janesville
Busching
Route 1
Mology
Red
Baptism Reminder for Kerri Jean at United Church
Infant Kerri Jean was baptized during a Sunday worship service at United Church of Christ. Sponsors included Mrs. M Steege and Mrs. Larry Whyla Schwarze. A reception followed at the Schwarze home for relatives and guests.
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Kerri Jean
Mark Go
United Church of C
Keith Selberg
M Steege
Larry Whyla Schwarze
Warze
Lother
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Dunkerton
Lora Lee Smith
Wayne A. Mager
Leland C. Smith
Donald W. Mager
Tripoli
Miss Smith
Dunkerton High School
Mr. Mager
Wartburg College
Pavelec Construction
Leland C. Johnston
Plainfield
Donna Lee
Roger C. Stumme
Conrad Stumme
Rural Waverly
John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works
F. D. Rewoldt
Per LE
Wieners
Tub
RITZ
Old Milwaukee
OF the Food Center
Harse Twin Pak
Shasta
Pillsbury
Vlasic
Nabisco
Nester
Jack & Jill
Angel Food
Jack& Jill
Oakburn Charcoal
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