Livestock Price Outlook and USDA Actions Highlighted
Howard Lins, chairman of the Washington U S County Committee, analyzes how record yields and fewer participants in the Feed Grain Program create a corn oversupply, pushing down hog cattle and egg prices. The USDA outlines 1968 wheat and feed grain programs, reseal proposals, grain storage moves, and purchases to support beef, pork, dairy, and poultry prices, plus Food Stamp expansion and egg production realignment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lins
Washington U S
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lins
United States Department of Agriculture
Food For Freedom
United States
USDA
Chieftain potato cultivar released by Iowa station
Iowa State University researchers and the U S Department of Agriculture have released a new red potato variety named Chieftain. It promises high yield, improved culinary quality, and strong red skin color with fewer browning issues, suitable for northern states and potential in southern trials.
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Iowa
Pontiac
Minnesota
North Dakota
Norland
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Death of Guy Ross at 80 in Rantoul Ill
Guy Ross, about 80, retired farmer and longtime Richland area resident, died suddenly of a heart attack December 9 at his home in Rantoul, Illinois. Funeral services were held December 12 with graveside services in Montezuma, Illinois, on December 14. He was married to Elsie Beyers, who preceded him in death about 18 years ago. Survivors include his present wife, two sons Allen Ross of Lenexa Kansas and Melvin of Douds Iowa, two daughters Mildred Black of California and Louise Snyder of the Philippine Islands, and about fifteen grandchildren. A separate item notes Star Route carrier Bill Sanehex from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids lost a right front wheel on his truck Wednesday night at 10:30 west of Richland, with a six foot deep water hole. Marshal Bill Muenzenmeyer helped locate the wheel. Everett Spanier of Packwood, other Star Route carrier, who makes three trips daily from Ottumwa to Fairfield, was called and hauled the mail to Cedar Rapids before continuing his route.
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Iowa
Mildred Black
Calif
Louise Snyder
Phillipine Islands
Bill Sanehex
Martinsburg
Star
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Richland
Hayes Corner
Bill Muenzenmeyer
Everett Spanier
Packwood
Funeral for Loretta Ford Held in Brooklyn
Mrs Loretta Ford 75 longtime Kalona resident and widow of Lester Ford died recently. Funeral services were held at St Patrick Church Brooklyn with burial there. Survivors include six daughters one son and two brothers. The pre Christmas Youth Choir from United Christian and Baptist church, directed by Mrs John D Woodin, hosted a party at Shakey's Iowa City then caroled for shut ins. Community members gathered for pre holiday meals and visits, with relatives from Kalona and nearby areas attending.
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Kalona
Dean Feldman
Clifford Small
Arlis Niffenegger
Alma Michel
Brooklyn
Loretta Ford
St. Patricks Church
United Christian and Baptist Church
John D. Woodin
Shakey’s
Iowa City
Record of Purchases From Auto Dealers and Riders
On the record several buyers and sellers listed names of persons and items including Ford cars Oldsmobile Chevrolet trucks and a Sachs motorcycle. Names appearing include Marion Appling Crockett Donald Batterson Mildred Bean Jack L Figgins Stanley Bean Patricia Prybil Ralph Melville and Fred Stockett among others.
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Marion Appling Crockett
Ford
Donald Raymond Batterson
Oldsmobile
J & M Feed
Chevrolet
Fred Howard Stockett
Jack Lamont Figgins
Sachs
Stanley Or
Mildred Bean
Carl Or
Patricia Prybil
Chrysler
Ralph Or
Winifred Melville
Farm and Livestock Sales Schedule from Iowa Listings
A compact calendar lists multiple farm and livestock sales in Iowa from December to January. Entries name sale dates, starting times, and locations near Cotter, Ainsworth, Brighton, Salina, Washing ton, Center ville, Franklin Center, Brighton Hwy 78, Wash ington, Wayland, West Chester, Kalona, and other towns. The notice promotes regular weekly and monthly auctions at Wayland, Wapello, Kalona, Columbus Junction, Ollie, and Kalona Livestock facilities.
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Brighton
Salina
Ed Ledger
Drive - In Theatre
Washington
Dale Woodburn
Mecreary Sale Company
Centerville
Iowa
Old
Franklin Center School
H. J. Brenneman
Hwy
Therren
Glenn Fuhr
Wayland Road
Leah Kauffman
West Chester
Harold Walsh
Wayland
George Baker
Kalona
Bush Corner
Joe Christner
Wapello
Highway 61
Towa
Washington Livestock Sales Co
Smylie’s
Columbus Junction
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie Livestock
Lowa
Iowa oats variety tests urge careful selection and seed supply
Frank comments on Iowa State oat variety performance tests covering 23 varieties across 10 locations over five years. Free copies are at the County Extension Office for 1968 feeders, urging attention to disease resistance, standability, test weight, and harvest pullout. Local certified seed sellers offer trusted seed at reasonable prices with high germination.
That Christmas Poinsettia Care Tips from ISU Expert
Iowa State University Horticulturist Ben Vance says poinsettias remain popular at Christmas and with proper care can bloom after the holidays. Keep plants at 60 to 72 degrees away from drafts, provide bright light near a north window, keep soil slightly moist but not waterlogged, and water with warm water daily if needed. For holding over to next year, obtain pamphlet FS 936 from the County Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
8 ft wheel disc Case 4 bar hay rake Dump rake
A compact notice describes an 8 ft wheel disc Case hay rake with 4 bar dump rake features. The item appears in a catalog-like listing for agricultural equipment with emphasis on its wheel disc and rake configuration. No events or owners are named.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bo Jack L. Weigle
Robert FE. Kowalski
Wesley Freel
Funk
Wellman
Wesley
Richard TeBockhorst
Washington, Iowa
Guy Ross
Rantoul, Ill
Mrs
Otto Pfeifer
Jarrard Feed & Supplies
Clarence Jarrard
Clover Blien
Harley Davidson
Leon Sir
Phyllis Jarrard
Ivan Brown
Gilbert Brownelman
Merle Farrier
Mervin G
Relden Jarrard Ward Latcham
Rosscup
Carl Phillips
Mrs. Eugene Way
Kalona Area
Lester Ford
Michel
Grace Tilden
Judy Zinn
Bryan Fry
Deanna
Donna Yoder
Sue Skola
Rodney Mercer
Bob Sattler
Doug Reif
Fred Scott
John F. Woodin
D. G. Sattler
Logan Reif
Jimmy Woodin
L. J. Strickler
Merrill Allbrecht
Leo Grecian
Ervin Grecian
Edwin Grout
Donald Bong
California
Velma_ Spicher
Irma Gingerich
Kenneth King
Greece
King
H. J. Bigelow
Mercy Hospital
Eugene Way
Ivan Burkley
Esther Veggy
Journal
Cotter
Ainsworth Corner
Francis Fullerton
Rod's Service Center
Rodney Davisson
Frank
Lord Jesus
America
Patterson Seed and Supply
Rath Ham
L-W Service Company
Washington and
Wapello Livestock Auction
Hiway
Ington Drive
Poland
Corridale
Old Corridale
Lamb
Ewe Lambs
Corridale Bucks
J.D
Keith Murphy
Mike Orris
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