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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1969
Page
7
Certification states truth to best knowledge by Stan Kiesey secretary of the board of education. Clara S. Gilbert notary public seals sworn before me on July 18, 1969.
A regional survey discusses heavy rains and floods across the West and Iowa crops, river dam breaks near Wheatland Wyoming, and escalating cattle prices. It highlights Murray Grey cattle as a new breed import effort, crossbreeding, and feeder calf markets, plus cookout promotion and beef industry marketing. It notes Iowa events including the National Beef Show in Cedar Rapids and a Cow Calf Roundup in Ames, with experts from ISU and industry leaders detailing beef performance and crossbreeding insights.
Hank Keteham notes producers push for meat inclusion in growing cookout trend. The piece congratulates Dr. John Herrick of ISU, born in Sheffield, elected president of the American Veterinary Medical Association at the national meeting in Minneapolis. Also mentioned are the National Hampshire Meat Hog Conference in Des Moines with many Iowans participating and ongoing County Fairs including Louisa County Fair at Columbus Junction July 24-27.
The Rev and Mrs John McKune depart for Yucaipa Calif after visiting Ida McKune and siblings Har ry Bessie Edwards Hattie Nebel Beulah Askea. Mrs Stanley Leach hosts luncheon for Patricia Sheetz ahead of August 15 Glendale Calif wedding to Tenny Bagley. Dennis Donaldson and family announce Kimberly Lynn born July 20 at 7 lb 12 oz. grandparents cited. Horak family visiting Riverside and Washington relatives during stay in Ottumwa area.
Weekly livestock sale column lists events across Kalona Ke lona and surrounding towns. Kalona Community Auction occurs on the second Tuesday monthly, Wapello Livestock Sales holds sales on Tuesday, Ollie Livestock Exchange runs sales each Tuesday and Wednesday, Smylizs Livestock Auction in Columbus Junction hosts a hog only sale on Wednesday and other cattle sales on Thursday, Kelona Sales Barn and Wayland schedule Monday noon sales, plus Friday sales at Washington Livestock Sales Co.
Livingston area professionals listed include Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South Ave B 653-2147. Morrison Morrison Lloyd 211 West Washington 653-5431. John C Owen 119 West Washington South Side Square 653-2874. Stewart Shearer Abstract Dept West Main 653-2159. Dr M L Tweeton 108 North Marion 653-2351. Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota 636-3400. Dr P L Etter Osteopathic Physician 653-3303. Closed all day Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
Production Credit Association schedules monthly business hours Friday 8 to 5 at 210 North Iowa Washington Iowa Melvin Schneider serves as manager in charge of the local office and its services
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