Bremer County Extension Calendar of Events
Nov 21 Sumner township extension election at City Hall Sumner 8 pm Nov 22 4-H home economics leaders fall organization meeting 1 30 pm Tripoli Town Hall Washington township election State Bank Lounge Waverly 8 pm Nov 25 County 4-H skating party Rollerdrome Cedar Falls 730 pm Nov 26 4-H Chicago award trip winners meeting County Extension office Tripoli 730 pm
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Sumner
Tripoli Town Hall
Washington Township
State Bank
Waverly
County
Cedar Falls
Chicago
Tripoli
4-H CLUB NEWS AND MEETINGS IN NOVEMBER 1963
The Jefferson Superiors met at St. Paul United Church of Christ on November 11 1963 with 18 members 22 parents and 10 visitors for Family Night. A Christmas gift exchange was planned for December and fair checks were distributed. Leon Hutchison joined as a member. Movies of the fair at Waverly were shown by Mr Oltrogge. David Foelske spoke on his National Dairy Cattle Congress entry and Roger Foelske on his trip to Iowa State University Ames. The Dutiful Daughters met at Lorene and Joyce Trautman for a November meeting focusing on a Christmas party gift exchange and a 1.00 gift. officers and corsage committee were appointed. installation planned with Sara Thoms as installing officer. The meeting closed with 4-H songs. TNT 4-H elected officers led by President Sharon Brase and VP Joyce Dooly. secretary Mary Bergman. treasurer Mary Bergman. historian Marsha Bull. reporter Kendra Nordman. Six members answered roll call with talks on breakfast and table setting.
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Jefferson Superiors
St. Paul
Towa State University
Ames
Kenneth Hesse
Lorene
Joyce Trautman
Sharon Kohagen
Catherine Schrage
Mary Lou Harnisch
Sandra Clausing
Charissa Schrage
Sara Thoms
TNT
TNT 4-H Club
Sharon Brase
Joyce Dooly
Mary Bergman
Marsha Bull
Kendra Nordman
Janet Dietz
Garden traits and flowers column tips on storing dahlias
County Extension Director Gene Vincent presents a Weekly Garden note with ex extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance of Iowa State University advising after freezing weather to dig dahlias. Cut tops to three or four inches, shake soil without washing, and dry roots in a warm dry room before boxing them for storage.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
New junior leader named for Maxfield Rangers 4-H Club
Reporter Gary Heinemann notes November 11 meeting at Tom Sickles home with 13 members and 2 leaders. Kenneth Foelske voted in as junior leader after years in the club. Larry Steege presided. Loren Foelske spoke on raising a dairy calf at low cost. Gift exchange planned for Christmas party. Next meeting December 18 at Gary Heinemann’s home with Gary Heinemann and Darrell Meyer leading demonstrations.
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Maxfield Rangers
Tom Sickles
Kenneth Foelske
Larry Steege
Loren Foelske
Gladiolus Storage Tips From ISU Extension
Old bulletin from the Tripoli Leader advises root and bulb storage using sawdust vermiculite or peat and dry materials. It covers treating gladiolus corms with dust containing DDT and fungicides, storage in open containers at 35 to 45 degrees, and references PD-38 for more on diseases and prevention.
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ISU
Octobers 93rd Birthday for Mrs Pauline Boles
Mrs Pauline Boles of Oceyedan celebrated her 93rd birthday in October. She remains spry and active, crocheting rugs as a hobby and tending her vegetable and flower garden during the summer months.
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Pauline Boles
Grain stocks fall toward desirable levels in 1964 outlook
Iowa State economist William Uhrig notes feed grain, wheat and soybeans on hand near the 1964 desirable stock goals. Corn remains dominant in carryover with trade and export demand expected to push prices higher. wheat carryover around 1.2 billion bushels could drop to 725 if Russian demand materializes. soybeans at 15.1 million bushels with prices sensitive to small shifts in supply and demand as farmers delay selling.
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William Uhrig
Towa State University
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Uhrig
October Strawberries at Melrose Patch Yield
Mrs. Tom McCarty tended a Melrose strawberry patch in late October, producing about six quarts of fruit during the last week of the month.
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Tom McCarty
Melrose
Giant pumpkin raised in patch by Mr Connolly
A giant pumpkin was grown by Mr Connolly in a garden patch. The short note records the horticultural effort and the presence of a large fruit in the field.
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Mr. Connolly
The
Indipedent Item Described By Weight and Height
A southeast part of Indepen d It weighs 66 pounds at 11 inches high.
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Independ
Machinery Auction Tons Of Tractors And Implements
A complete catalog of well kept farming gear including AC WC and Case tractors, a New Holland PTO baler, a 4-row rotary hoe, a 6A combine, corn planters and cultivators, manure loaders, mowers, wind rowers, rakes, wagons, binders, spreaders, a silo filler, grinders, and more. Auctioneer notes all items have been housed and maintained in top condition.
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New Idea
Bradley
Idea
McCormick
Household and farm implements sale listing items
A long catalog of household goods and extensive farming equipment is listed. Items include enamel wood kitchen range electric Frigidaire range, dining set, sofa, rockers, wash tubs, lamps, dishes, and garden hose. Miscellaneous offerings cover hay equipment, hog houses, feeders, grain auger, motors, barrels, tools, tarpaulins, welder, drill, scales, fence gear, ladders, and many smaller items. Many smaller items are noted as too numerous to mention.
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H.p
German Shepherd Spayed Female Farm Dog for Adoption
Spayed female German Shepherd, four years old, very well behaved and good disposition. Suitable as a farm dog, experienced with livestock and outdoor work. Quiet indoors, trained, affectionate, and protective. seeks a loyal home with space and routine.
Sale Terms For Farm Loan Service Clerked By Waltee Caesar
Sale clerked by Waltee Caesar for Farm Loan Service. All sums are 58,0907m. one fourth over may be purchased with set down and balance paid monthly up to 18 months. Elements day of sale.
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Waltee Casear
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