Remer County Extension Calendar of Events
Remer County Extension announces a series of events: Sept 7 4-H camp drive steering committee meeting at 8 p m at the County Extension office. Sept 8 It s for the Birds adult home economics lesson at 1 30 p m Tripoli Town Hall. Sept 9 4 H junior cattle feeder marketing day at Bath Packing Co Waterloo. Sept 13 County Boys 4 H annual meeting at 8 p m Tripoli Town Hall.
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Remer County
Tripoli Town Hall
Bath Packing Co
Waterloo
4 H Club News Highlights Jefferson Jills and Maxfield Rangers
Diane Milius opens the Jefferson Jills meeting at her home August 25 with roll call on what members enjoyed most this year. Camp attendees are reimbursed. members work on record books. Carolyn Griese discusses Cooking Frozen Foods. Bonnie Griese on Be a Gracious Hostess. Evonne Heath demonstrates Let's Do Dishes. Ron Milius chosen county office delegate. next meeting at Jerry Dorn's home with a demonstration by Dorn and a Dale Wehling led discussion.
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Diane Milius
Jefferson Jills Club
Diane Millius
Carolyn Griese
Bonnie Griese
Evonne Heath
Maxfield Rangers
Harv
Leslie
Linda
Richard Matthias
Ron Milius
Jerry Dorn
Dale Wehling
Economic Outlook for 1962 from Iowa State Expert
Farm Economist Marvin Skadberg of Iowa State University says the 1962 US economy should continue its recovery with industrial production near prerecession levels, personal income rising, and government spending boosting growth. Unemployment remains around 6.8 percent, with layoffs easing but gradual industrial expansion needed. autumn will reveal if growth accelerates next year.
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America
Marvin Skadberg
Iowa State University
Skadberg
Hog and cattle price outlook capped by market factors
Economist Marvin Skadberg of Iowa State University predicts hog prices may fall to 14.50 to 15.50 this fall with steadier to slightly lower levels through mid October as supply increases. He warns against market panic and urges heavier weights and a normal marketing schedule. Feeder cattle prices are seen easing later this fall amid feed grain program effects, with Western cattlemen predicting only a small fall in prices and improved range conditions supporting herd rebuilding. A separate note mentions Mrs. Fay Shannon rescuing an old Texas cactus from a snow drift.
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Marvin Skadberg
Iowa State University
Skadberg
Turkey
Fay Shannon
Seven gardens and storage tips from Iowa State garden author
A weekly garden column by Gene Vincent notes fall sowing of green manure like winter rye or annual ryegrass to cut erosion and enrich soil for next year. It covers transplanting chrysanthemum, moving budded plants, shading new transplants, and ongoing mum care with spray, water, and light fertilizer. It also advises fall storage preparation for produce, cleaning storage areas, using slatted crates, proper onions and potatoes storage, ventilation, and plastic bag storage for root crops and certain fruits.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Horticulture Dept
Ames
Farmers’ Bulletin
Library Rebuilt After Fire At State University of Iowa
The original library for the College of Medicine at the State University of Iowa was destroyed by fire in 1901. Since then a new library has grown to about 66,700 volumes, reflecting rapid rebuilding and collection expansion.
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College of Medicine
State University of Iowa
Dried Ear Corn Storage for Farmers with Crib Space
Farmers with ample crib space can store dried ear corn by converting existing cribs with natural or heated air drying gear. Costs range 50¢ to $1.25 per bushel, higher than silos, but drying saves field losses and helps in wet harvest years. USDA Leaflet 334 offers detailed guidance. Tobacco grower Van Nutt plants Kentucky Burley in Story City garden. plants two feet tall in June, to be cut and cured in two months.
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Larry van Fossen
Iowa State University
USDA
Tobacco van Nutt
Story City
Kentucky
John Moore honored for 44 years with Iowa highway unit
Gov Norman Erbe presented a certificate to John Moore of Armstrong in acknowledgment of his long service with the Iowa State Highway Commission. Moore has devoted about 44 years to road maintenance and construction work.
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John Moore
Armstrong
Norman Erbe
Iowa State Highway Commission
Moore
Local Gardener Develops Forty Hemerocallis Strains
Mrs. Marie Anderson of Gowrie, a longtime flower enthusiast, houses a vast collection and has developed and registered nearly 40 Hemerocallis strains through her hybridizing efforts.
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Marie Anderson
Gowrie
Soil Sampling Guide From County Extension Office
Gene Vincent urges testing field fertility and outlines how to divide fields into uniform areas by slope color and texture. Sample each area separately and avoid unusual spots. Collect random sub samples at plow depth, mix into a composite, and label containers before sending to local extension offices in Tripoli or Waverly.
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Gene Vincent
Tripoli
U.S.C
Waverly
Tomato Plant Outdoes Others in Bancroft Yard
Mrs. Al Rahe of Bancroft reports a single volunteer tomato plant bearing 100 tomatoes. The plant sprouted from seed dropped last fall and outproduces all her cultivated tomatoes.
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al Rahe
Bancroft
Retiring John Blassie Ends 42 Years of Hardin County Service
John Blassie of Ackley retires after 42 years as Hardin County maintenance man, closing a lengthy public service chapter and leaving a record of endurance and steady work across county facilities.
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John Blassie
Ackley
Hardin County
Research on stuttering at Iowa leads in world study
The State University of Iowa conducts more research on stuttering than any other institution. The university serves as a major source of expanding knowledge in speech disorders and hearing problems worldwide.
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State University of Iowa
Iowa Authors Collection Holds Thousands of Works
The Iowa Authors Collection at the State University of Iowa library contains over 3,300 books by Iowans and about 350 manuscripts used in printing many of these titles.
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Iowa Authors
State University of Iowa Library
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Bremer County
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Robert J. Sassman
Jefferson Jills
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Dad
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F. M. Root
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Main St
Cedar Falls
Cheay
Ken Eyers
Optician
York Researc
Hone
Howard M. White
National Water Well Assn
Adams
Hammond
Flintrote
Hasbrouck-Voermann Lumber Co
Nutrena
Tripoli Grain & Feed
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