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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1971
Page
7
Snow blocks fields and slows work but does not pause farmers livelihoods. Bonar and Friese say snow tests add digging and herd- bringing tasks, while owners like McConnell juggle hog care, repairs, tax prep, and community duties. Snowmobilers aid chores amid low hog prices.
The Iowa Development Commission catalogs towns in Iowa with 1930s style buildings and isolated mansions to lure film producers. Staff have toured California and met executives like Leonard Freeman to showcase locations in Bettensport, Stone City, and period houses, hoping shoots boost tourism and the state economy.
Sheep specialists advise shearing ewes before lambing with added protections for winter. Ex extension director Jim Frier notes shelter should block icy winds if temperatures stay below freezing. Tom Wickersham says cold weather feeding rises. plan one percent more energy per degree below 20. Lambing occurs indoors, aiding handling and yield.
Washington discusses Daniel Patrick Moynihan's Harvard farewell and a public inquiry into whether his critique of moralism in politics targets crime corruption welfare and national arrogance. The piece questions if Moynihan meant Americans who succeed should aid those who do not and ponders the connection to race and policy.
Sunday afternoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schubal and children Billy Alesia and Nicole Alane called on the Gideon home. Also noted are condolences for Alfred Patterson of Hiawatha Kan and updates on Mrs Milan Thompson and Fred Schroder hospital status.
Mrs. Lida Rowe Wellman reports Blanche Book's return from Dubuque after Christmas with sister Elizabeth Bock. A church potluck at Ashbury Methodist drew 25 members. The Farmland Industries Good Neighbor tour included eight Iowans flying to Mexico City Jan 9 to 12, noting sunny weather and a hard return to Iowa's snow.
Keota faces a long family update as James and Mrs Bell depart for Houston then on to Mexico City Tampico and Lake Charles visiting relatives before returning by February first. The trip follows Mrs Bell's sister and grandparents and includes Me City and Bazile along the way. The page also notes birthdays and Baptismal services for Michaelle Ann Sieren and a Mercy Hospital stay for Mrs Everett Levien.
The second in a two part series for Washington County pork producers, sponsored by County Extension Service, will be held at the Washington YMCA from 9 30 a m to 3 p m Tuesday January 26. Extension Swine Specialist Dr Emmett Stevermer and Swine Veterinarian Dr Les Classick will speak on production costs facility waste handling environmental controls and swine health including MMA baby pig scouts TGE vaccine Bordatella testing and feed additives.
Washington County Extension Service will sponsor a Beef Cattle Feeding and Management meeting on Wednesday January 27 at the Farm Bureau Building West Edge of Washington from 730 to 1000 pm County Extension Director Jim Frier says Speakers include William Zmolek and Mitch Geasler Extension Beef Specialist Iowa State University Topics cover silages new developments in cattle supplements phase feeding nutritional value of damaged corn and feed additives Zmolek will address beef management waste handling pollution control environmental controlled housing and results of crossbreeding research at Iowa State All Washington County beef cattle feeders and cow herd owners are invited to attend
Listing for Stewart and Shearer Attorneys at Law with names Richard A. Stewart and Paul V. Shearer. Includes abstract department contact, Maplewood Manor Nursing Home inquiry note, and Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with phone numbers.
Deeds record shows Hilda Kern transferring Lots 1 and 2 in Block 7 Richmond to Paul David Kern and land in Section 3 7 7 Richmond. Arthur A Miller executor transfers undivided percentage interest in Section 23 746 to Arthur A Miller. Mayme Gibson sells Lot 1 Block 3 Auditor's Sub in Washington to Thomas Palmer Jr and Robert Day.
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