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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1968

Page

7

Iowa Farm Outlook Shows Soy Crop Above Requirements

Iowa State Extension Economist Bob Wisner says 1968 soy crop prospects point to well above requirements for 1968 69 with November 1 estimates at 1 079 million bushels up 13 million from October. US yields set a record 26.4 bushels per acre while Iowa production reaches about 180.2 million bushels 31.5 bushels per acre on 6 percent larger area.

Bob Wisner Iowa State University Wisner Towa U. S Iowa

Farm policy problem of overcapacity in US agriculture

Iowa State University economists spoke at a December policy workshop near Williamsburg noting that farm overcapacity will persist as the core policy issue. They warned population growth and exports won't rapidly raise farm income, and discussed land consolidation, rural disruption, and limits of current policy amid persistent excess production at support prices.

Iowa State University Colony Village Williamsburg Wallie Ogg Washington County Co. Ext Jim Frier Ogg Eber Eldridge Eldridge U. S

Tested boar sale dates announced

Iowa swine producers will find production-tested boars at five Iowa testing stations this winter. Extension swine specialist Emmett Stevermer lists sales at Ames January 8 and 20 February 7 and 26 New Hampton January 21 February 5 18 March 4 Ida Grove January 16 February 20 Lisbon January 30 February 27 Eagle Grove to be announced later. All sales begin at 1 p.m. in the sales pavilions. The pigs on test are 1968 fall furrowed. Visitors may inspect the pigs at the stations.

Iowa Emmett Stevermer Iowa State University Ames New Hampton Ida Grove Lisbon Eagle Grove Stevermer

Short course for cattle feeders in Iowa City

Washington County cattle feeders can learn the latest research at a two day short course in Iowa City January 15 and 16. Extension officials say the program is profit oriented covering business decisions economics of sites feed preparation and facilities health programs with details from Jim Frier.

Washington County Jim Frier Iowa City Bill Zmolek Iowa State University Zmolek Iowa

Christmas In Song at Keota High School Concert

Keota high school presents Christmas In Song under Patricia Brown on Sunday December 15 at 3 30 p m featuring the Mixed Chorus Girls Glee Club and small groups including the Girls Trio Mixed Quartets and the Swing Group Readings list many solo parts and instrumental contributions by Mary Walker Vicki Norenberg Linda Peiffer and others A reception follows the concert.

Keota Patricia Brown Vicki Norenberg Cathy Wheeler Nancy Lyle Rita Pierce Karen Peiffer Jacque Mayer Mary Walker Sue Pearson Sandy Hammes Collen Jaeger Linda Peiffer Dennis Hawkins Tom Hahn Mary FE. Redlinger Bill McFadden Mike Vincent Cynthia Smith Dana Hahn Steve Helscher Dennis Wheeler Ron Romine Perry Palmer Stan Herr Barb Temple Girls Glee Club the Holy and the Ivy St. Nicholas

Santa to Visit Ainsworth December Twenty First

Ainsworth reports Santa Claus will arrive Saturday afternoon at 1 30 PM December 21. Everyone is invited to see him and talk with him. The item lists local visits, Advent program notes, and social gatherings at the United Methodist Church plus several community residents visiting and hosting others during the holiday season.

Ainsworth Santa Claus Olive Miksch Cecil Miller Wellman Des Moines State Federated Club Art Linkletter Howard Kennedy Lyons Kansas Ronald Hawkins Kennedy’s Ronald Hawkins Floyd Olds Washington

Palmer Anniversary Dinner Prompted Keota Gathering

Keota December 9 Mr and Mrs Harold Harrison of Hanover Illinois entertained Mr and Mrs Jim Palmer and Brenda at dinner at The Willows Saturday evening in observance of Mr and Mrs Palmer s anniversary. Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carol Richardson Randy and Robin were Mr and Mrs Bill Wells Mr and Mrs Bill Andregg and family and Mr and Mrs Bob Hawkins and Nancy.

James Boileau Washington County Hairdressers Association The Willows Washington Carl Hawkins Omaha Nebraska Kenneth Woodruff Moline Illinois Boileaus Burton Wheeler Jim Sexton Silvis Ilinois John Stephens Bloomfield Iowa S. A. Stephens Herb Rich C. A. Thompson David Kleese Kleese George Stout Todd Michael Clarence Richard Tucson Arizona Ainsworth United Methodist Church School George Colthurst Dale Roberts Roberts Charlie Brown Colthurst Ronald Ornduff Willard McCracken William Stout Lawrence Bartman Jim McCreedy Robert Greene Margie Trotter Marlin Owens Gary Stewart Gene Scott Carl Roberts Connie Robertson McCreedy Gene Stephens Jesus Charles Brown Manger W.S.C.S William Bruegge Richard Havel Raymond Lasek Royal Robertson West Chester Keota Harold Harrison Hanover Jim Palmer Brenda the Willows Palmer Carol Richardson Randy Robin Bill Wells Bill Andregg Bob Hawkins Nancy

Churches to participate Vesper service at Kalona

The annual Vesper Service sponsored by local Alpha and Idris Clubs will be held at 3 PM Sunday in the junior high gym. Participating churches include United Christian and Baptist, Holy Trinity Catholic, Kalona United Methodist, Sharon Center United Methodist, Kalona Mennonite, and more with choirs, soloists, and a postlude. The public is invited to attend this Christmas music and message program.

Kalona Alpha and Idris Howard Shrock Robert Hefty James Bross United Christian and Baptist Church John Woodin Jane Hooley Delmar Shaffer Richard Adams Holy Trinity Catholic Church Rita Koening Mary Jo Seclere Kalona United Methodist Church Lambert Neill Keith Ruybalrd Carolers R. L. Hendrickson Clifford Small Janice Hendrickson Sharon Center United Methodist Church Meredith Maas Jr Schrock Kalona Mennonite Church John Eberly Stanley Swartzendruber L. J. Bergthold Scott Netser

Skubal deer hunt and local notices in Avoca area

John and Mrs Skubal traveled to Avoca to hunt at the R H True home and returned by Sunday. They visited Crest View Home in Creston. Ainsworth Fire Depot fought a garage fire at Haskins, saving neighboring buildings. Merry Tea Club hosted Marjorie Wulf’s bridal shower with red and white decor. Miss Wulf to wed Roger Male December 14 at Marion Avenue Church. Trees along Clive Klopfenstein’s road removed for a power line. Lee Hunt and Levi Blanchard helped at Iowa City Veteran's Hospital gift shop. American Legion Auxiliary meets December 17 with 50 cent gift exchange.

Ainsworth John Skubal R. H. True Avoca Skubals Isabelle White Crest View Creston Lee Hunt Levi Blanchard Veteran's Hospital Iowa City

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