Kalona Turkey Plant Expansion Planned
Protein Blenders Inc directors were re elected at the annual meeting with Charles Agram as president and Donald Johnson as chairman. The board approved a stock option plan and reported earnings of 126 257 20 for ten months through December with projected 1965 earnings to exceed 159 518. The Kalona Maplecrest Turkey Farms plant will expand about 40 percent to boost service, jobs, and modernization.
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Iowa City
Protein Blenders, Inc
Charles Agram
Cedar Rapids
Donald Johnson
West Branch
C. G. Sleichter
North Liberty
Ronald Jensen
Maurice Glithero
Atlantic
Igram
Maplecrest Turkey Farms
Kalona
Pig Prices May Determine Profits in County Hog Farming
Washington County hog producers should weigh pig quality and early farm management to gauge profits. Emmet Stevermer of Iowa State University urges buying healthy, thrifty, well matched pigs, vaccinated and treated, from a single source to reduce disease risk and improve growth efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Emmet Stevermer
Iowa State University
Stevermer
Christmas Cards Old-Fashioned by Louis Prang
A historical note on 19th century Christmas cards by Louis Prang, noting his 1875 introduction, rise to five million cards yearly by 1881, high art designs, and eventual cessation in 1890 due to cheaper imports. Also mentions modern trends and shifts in Christmas card sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Lajoie
Central Press Association
America
Boston
Louis Prang
Santa
Prang
Dora Wheeler
Germany
Muskrats Clogging Tiles on Farms in Washington County
Farm reports in Washington County detail muskrat damage to tile lines and pond dams. County extension director Jim Frier notes a rising problem due to high muskrat numbers, while Iowa State University wildlife specialist Robert Moorman says counts exceed local marsh and stream capacity, forcing rats to seek winter shelter in tile lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Robert Moorman
Iowa State University
Chester WSCS Fixes Holiday Boxes
The West Chester WSCS met at the Methodist church with about 25 members. A Nativity scene and lighted church both centered worship as boxes of cookies and candies were packed for shut-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
W.S.C.S
Methodist
Joe Bauer
Andre
Clark Bauer
Ted Kelsey
Wayne Nornan
Robert Stevens
Eldin Bauer
John Duvall
John Capper
Frank Kleese
Earl Griggs
Ivan Hahn
John Johnson
Self Rising Flour Expands in Iowa Grocery Aisles
A bakery shortcut, self rising flour, is appearing in some Iowa grocery shelves. Enriched all purpose flour already includes baking powder and salt, blending ingredients to save measuring. Use in most recipes calling for all purpose flour by omitting extra baking powder and salt. Each cup contains 12 teaspoons baking powder and a half teaspoon salt.
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Iowa
Phyllis Olson
Foods and Nutrition Extension
Socialist of
Iowa State University
Family Night at Chester Church Inspires Townwide Praise
WEST CHESTER December events center on a 75 attendee family night at the Methodist Church. MYF groups performed Joy to the World in tableau and song under leaders Marion Timmons and Mrs Andre, with Mrs Lee Mangold and Mrs Edward Slemmons assisting backstage. Upcoming: children’s Christmas program and candlelighting service next Sunday. local families hosted birthday gathering in Crawfordsville. Kincheloe Air Base member Larry Hough to visit. Federated Church Christmas program planned with fellowship hour hosted by Melvin Booth and spouse.
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West Chester
Methodist
Ivan Hahn
Clovee Statler
L.P. Statler
Ted Kelsey
MYF
Marion Timmons
Andre
Lee Mangold
Edwar Slemmons
Children's Department
Harold Griggs
Denny
Dale Engels
Crawfordsville
Rickie Engel
Griggs
Rickie
Kathy
Howard Moore
Ottumwa
Ernest Gee
Gee
Larry Hough
John Hough
Larry
Kincheloe Air Base
Michigan
Federated Church
Bowling league standings and scores reported for Monday
The Men s Bowling Blue Monday League shows Fareway Wilson Clothing Freshwaters Reif Dozers Hy Vee Zieglowsky Builders Yoder Feeds Payne TV in a tight pack with recent results listing Wilson 2570 plus 240 Reif 2310 plus 219 Freshwaters 2637 plus 155 Zieglowsky 2528 plus 174 Fareway 2513 plus 108 Yoder 2195 plus 414 Payne TV 2179 plus 486 Hy Vee 2206 plus 384 High scores crown Freshwaters and Wilson in team series and game with Rex Ray Bob Ryner and Bob Lowe among top individuals. DALLAS UPI The liberal arts college can avoid bankruptcy and raise faculty salaries by cutting courses, Earl J. McGrath told Academic Deans of the Southern States. The alternative is bankruptcy or federal control.
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Fareway
Wilson Clothing
Freshwaters
Reif Dozers
Zieglowsky Builders
Yoder
Payne TV
Wilson
Reif
Zieglowsky
Hy- Vee
Dallas
UPI
Earl J. McGrath
Junior Bowling Results Saturday Scores Snapshot
The Clippers beat Everetts 1689 to 1341 with 273 by Schoonover. Marcia's topped Gambles 1582 to 1332 aided by 126, while Tastee Freez led Sportshop 1666 to 1537 with 36.
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Clippers
Everetts
Schoonover
Marcia’s
Gambles
Phillips
Tastee Freez
Sportshop
Melody Lane-Ettes
Berk's Clippers
Schoonover defeats Clippers in team series
Schoonover wins the team series 2968 to 1689 led by Dixie Potter with 503 in the individual series. Kathy Ballou and Sandy Coffman posted 189 in the individual game while Potter scored 222 and Janet Richards 473 in the series.
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Schoonover
Clippers
Dixie Potter
Janet Richards
Kathy Ballou
Sandy Coffman
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Alexander Graham Bell
Moorman
Cincinnati
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UPID
Ira A. Abrahamson
Ira A. Abrahamson Jr
Archives of Ophthalmology
Lemke Electric Motor Shop
Chester Wscs
Mrs. Nelson Woodford
New York Times
Asbury Park
N. J
Chester
Mrs. Melvin Booth
Kalona Sale Barn, Inc
Kalona, Iowa
George B. Miller
Howard Norton
Temote
Aden
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Washington,owa
Washington Concrete Co
Merry
Stewart
Blue Monday League
Bob Lowe
Bob Ryner
Rex Ray
the Farmers Store
Robert & Vic'a Wead
Keith Wikoff
Raymond Hiller
Vicu
ACP
Imperial Service Station
Frank Bruty
Jim Carey
Max Schrader
Christiandon
Prince of Peace
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