County 4-H Leaders Share Views on Youth Prep for Future
During National 4-H Week three club leaders and three county officers discuss how 4-H builds public speaking, leadership, organization, and practical skills. Leland Alcock, Doneth Ziple, Mrs Burton Stumme, Ivan Epley, David Zwanziger emphasize confidence, responsibility, and civic readiness through farming homemaking and community service. Vander Meer's bakery showcases a Grimms fairy tale display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Stumme
Readlynettes
David Zwanziger
Jackson Beavers
4-H
Birthday gathering and hospital notices in Fredrika area
Sunday social round brings Fredrika residents and relatives to celebrate a birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Gus Brase home with many attendees from Fredrika Waverly New Hampton Tripoli and Arthur Sumner Cedar Rapids. Local hospital updates note Carl Neuendorf at Allen Memorial Waterloo after a stroke and Clyde Jordan at St. Joseph New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Brase
Alvin Hahn
Jake. Timmer
Herman Brase
Lawrence Schortau
Frederika
Roland Brase
Waverly
Elaine Brase
New Hampton
Bert Downs
Hawkeye
Franklin
Carl Neuendorf
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Clyde Jordan
St. Joseph Hospital
Melvin Bergmann
Tripoli
Alvin Bergmann
Hazel Ager
Hazel Bowers
Fred Henz
Fred Benz
Marvin Dancer
Scott
Oren Hiecker
Arthur Aschbrenner
Sumner
Roy Schmudlach
Clarence Huck
Kymn Alan
Huck
Rosenary Bolte
Gloria Alcock
Cedar Rapids
Effie Alcock
Wm. Burrow
Gloria
Local Social and Economic Notes from Pinhook and Sumner
Pinhook residents visit relatives and guests share routines with neighbors including Albert Rieck and son Marlowe, John Fay and Buster Pratt at the Fredericksburg creamery dinner, and Ada McConkey hosting Chester Pals and family. The Figanbaum family reports mumps while Sumner educator Miss Axberg returns to teaching after flu recovery. Farm economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University notes the 1960 61 recession as the fourth and mildest postwar downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rieck
Marlowe
St. Joseph Hospital
New Hampton
John Fay
Buster Pratt
Fredericksburg
Harry Wilson
Sumner
Ada McConkey
Ray Kuethe
Robert Figanbaum
Figanbaum
Robert Poggs
Dale Grahlman
Miss Axberg
Ed Webster
Lucille Dilley
Buster
Pratt
Margaret Kuethe
Chester Pals
Francis Kutish
Iowa State University
Maxfield Farm Bureau Ladies Meet in Denver
Denver notes report a Maxfield Farm Bureau ladies meeting at Mrs. Ray Fairholm’s home. Healthful living talk by Mrs. Emil Leistikow on disease contractibility by humans and an extension course on growing and caring for roses by Mrs. Burton Moeller. Positive social items include births, hospital stays, and visits across Waterloo Cedar Falls Dunkerton and Readlyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxfield Farm Bureau
Ray Fairholm
Emil Leistikow
Burton Moeller
Minnie Coontz
Dear Rapids
Leonard Britzman
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Leigh Gleason
Drivers License Written Exam Failure Rates in 1961
About 29 percent failed the written driver’s license exam in 1961. Of 172 000 test takers, roughly 50 000 did not pass the written portion.
Soybean Price Support Details Are Announced
The Bremer Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County committee said the 1962 soybean price support maintains the farm average acreage of conserving and idle land. The national average support for 1962 soybeans is $2.25 per bushel, continuing the 1961 program. The rule aims to ensure production gains come from acreage changes rather than other factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Eligibility rules for 1962 soybean support program
The text describes requirements for 1962 soybean support tied to land use and crop quality. Soybeans must come from farms maintaining 1959 60 average conserving and idle land, grade No 4 or better, and contain no more than 14 percent moisture.
Loans and purchases on soybeans in 1963 harvest period
Loans and purchase agreements on soybeans will run from harvest time through mid 1963. Maturity is set for May 31 with rate support, discounts for grade and quality differences to be announced later.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leland Alcock
Douglas Rockets
4-H Club
Doneth Ziple
Leroy Gopherettes
Ivan G. Epley
Townline Cowboys
Sharon Dewey
F. M. Root
Optometrist
Main St
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Ken Eyers
Optician
Pinhook
Denver
Luther Stumme
Lesa Pries
Marion Mills
Scholtz Memorial Hospital
Mills
Fred Harms
Louis Wetzlich
Dunkerton
Fairbank
Readlyn
Akona
Altona Crete-Rover
Hasbrouck - Voetmann Lumber Co
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
Kuhrt Ins
Bremer County Mutual Insurance Association
Tripoli, Iowa
Bremer County Mutual Insurant Association
Russell Walther
Sec
W. H. Wobbeking
Pre
Rainbow Premium Plant Food
Tripoli Grain and Feed Phone
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