Bremer County Extension Calendar of Events
October 22 Bremer County Dairy Promoters Meeting at the Extension Office in Tripoli at 8 30 p m. October 27 4 H Skating Party at Rollerdrome Cedar Falls 7 30 10 30 p m. October 27 Fairboard Meeting at Carvers Waverly 7 00 p m. October 27 29 Extension Staff at Annual Extension Conference. November 5 Extension Council Meeting at Extension Office 8 00 p m.
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Bremer County
Tripoli
Cedar Falls
Fairboard
Carvers
Waverly
Extension Council
Trunks of Young Shade Trees Need Protection From Winter Weather
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance warns that sun and cold can cause frost cracks in young shade trees, especially maples. Wrap trunks from ground to first scaffold branch using tree wrap, aluminum foil, burlap, or multiple newspaper layers. Mulch perennials now to prevent winter damage, and prepare strawberry beds with winter mulch for next year’s yields.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Ames
Iowa
Do R Best 4 H Club Holds October Meeting and Hayride
The Do R Best 4 H Club met October 4 at Carl Bahlman home to plan a hayride on October 11 with a 7 30 gathering and a wiener roast in Juhls woods afterward. Susan Juhl gave a makeup talk on First Aid In Furniture as Clover Power pins and records were handed in.
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Do R Best
Susan Juhl
Pala
Biz E Bees
Kay Rathbone
Lori Chapin
Sue Zander
Mary Hoppenworth
Corrine
Debbie Towne
Maxfield
Merry Maids
4-H Club
Marlene Matthias
Klinger Church
Judy Poock
Bonnie Hesse
Knits masquerade as fabrics debut with new looks
Marilyn's Memos notes fashion knit trends for the year with textures that mimic corduroy satin and metallics. New blends include Harlow Cloth and frosty knits while Quiana debuts in lingerie offering luster, drape, breathability and easy pleating. Despite higher nylon costs, prices for intimate wear should remain consumer-friendly.
Soldier Nuss Leaves Waterloo Airport for Viet Nam Tour
Fredericka SP 4 Michael J. Nuss departed Waterloo Airport Thursday evening heading to Washington for a six month Vietnam tour after spending the preceding month with his parents.
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Michael J. Nuss
Waterloo
Washington
Viet Nam
Michael
October Crop Report Shows Little Change in Feed Grain Outlook
Iowa State University extension economist Bob Wisner notes the USDA October crop report shows minimal shifts from last month and last year. Total feed grain production for 1969 is about 168 million tons with a near steady corn crop near 4.35 billion bushels and a sorghum rise of about 3 percent.
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Iowa State University
Bob Wisner
USDA
Wisner
Corn
Corn Belt
Missouri
Iowa
Controversy Over Largest Helianthus Sunflower Shrinks to Iowa Claim
The debate over this year’s biggest sunflowers centers on a plant likely grown in Monticello, Iowa, near Lester Monks, with an 18 inch bloom. In Persia, Marilyn Ryan reports a 17 inch specimen as another contender.
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Lester Monks
Monticello
Iowa
Persia
Marilyn Ryan
Community Social Notes Highlight Rural Iowa Visits
Numerous families from Sumner Nashua New Hampton and Waterloo gathered for dinners visits and anniversaries across Iowa. Attendees included Ernest Nuss Arnold Smith Juhl Engert Specht and Brase with extended kin at Hillcrest Sumner Waverly Denver and Charles City events. A hospital mention notes a fall and arm injury for Mrs O Connor amid Centennial celebrations in Charles City.
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Ernest Nuss
Merlin
Viet Nam
Arnold Jaschen
Jerry
Darla
Dave Jaschen
Kenneth Rieck
Sumner
Collette Schachts
United Methodist Church
Rochester
Minnesota
Alfred Specht
Milton Meyer
William Burrow
Dale Shires
Paul Magnall
Tripoli
Clair
Bruce Rausch
Iowa City
Arlie Rausch
J. C. Hassman
Clarence Zipse
New Hampton
Jim Hassman
Chas. Sells
New Hartford
Esther Ochman
Elinor Fitzpatrick
Waverly
Walt Sells
Keith Carroll
Jerry Brase
Timothy
Mabel McGee
Cedar Falls
Hazel Ager
Jimmy Figanbaum
States
Ruben Engert
Paul Engert
Elmer Buchholz Jr
Howard Floyd
Vivian Hogshead
Wilbert Tiedt
Honor
J. Ruehs
Frederick Sell
Arnold Smith
Alma Huffman
Nashua
Winnefred Smith
Carl Schwemm
Wayne Bravener
Charles Thoms
Tracy
Betty Tornedo
Richard Niesen
Waterloo
Merlin Whiteside
Emil Schmudlach
Mike Juhl
Kenneth Bahlmann
Annette
Clarence Kobliska
Ricky
Alta Vista
Rachel Long
New Hamp
August Schumacher
L. W. Bockhaus
Laverne Buss
Denver
Roy Steege
Ray Buchholz
Ronnie
Barry
Harold Hyde
Virgil Schwake
Pay Engert
Trpoli
Jerry Tiedt
Ruben Epgert
Ruth
Harold O'Conner
Pancake Day Draws Thousands to Parkersburg Event
The Pancake Day event in Parkersburg attracted 1800 attendees this month with more than 4000 pancakes served. Sponsored annually by the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Parkersburg
The
Chamber of Commerce
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