July cattle reports bring cautious optimism for feeders
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell notes USDA July cattle data show a 3 percent year over year drop in cattle on feed across 23 major states and a 2 percent cut in planned marketings for July through September. Despite July 1 1977 totals being 14 percent above 1975, the outlook suggests smaller fed slaughter in late 1977 and modest price gains in the fall, with 1978 slaughter expected to dip 6 to 8 percent and steers possibly in the mid to upper $40s.
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Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Futrell
Dear Abby Advice From 1977 Column About Love And Mirrors
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions on love and self image. A divorced woman seeks commitment from a bachelor who shares dogs and evenings, a mirror-obsessed woman questioned, and a widowed heiress facing age perceptions. Abby cautions against pursuing the unstable romance, suggests dignity, and urges discretion.
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Abby
Samson
Not so unusual a name L M Boyd Fawcett
A 1977 column by L M Boyd surveys odd names found in years past and modern quips. It recalls unusual given names like Chlorine Larceny Dewdrop Dinette Set Zippa Blooma Mecca and notes quirky trivia, social observations, and playful misprints across directories and ads.
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L.M. Boyd Fawcett
Fawcett
Chlorine
Larceny
Dewdrop
Dinette Set
Zippa
Blooma
Mecca
West Liberty Fair hosts horse pulling and show acts Friday
Friday July 29 features a horse pulling contest at the West Liberty Fair followed by Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids at 8 p.m. in the amphitheatre. Kalona hosts a horse show with 22 categories at 5 p.m. across from the Kalona Sales Barn. 4-H dog project judging is at 7 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds show barn.
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West Liberty
Flash Cadillac
Washington
Blair House Players
Neil Schaffner
Theatre Museum
Kalona Sales Barn
Washington County Fairgrounds
Ainsworth Lions Club
Ainsworth School
Kalona
Kalona Sales
Brighton City Park
Harris
Peoria
Ill
Conway Twitty
Crystal Gayle
Special County Fair Bulletin Board
Washington City Council
Evening Journal
Stretch Water for Gardening Tips from Iowa State Expert
Mary Beth Costello of Iowa State University offers practical and creative ways to conserve water in gardening. Suggestions include reusing kitchen and defrost water, harvesting dehumidifier and rain runoff, mulching beds, watering at dawn, and ensuring deep roots for drought resilience. Contact county extension for more guidance.
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Mary Beth Costello
Iowa State University
Costello
Hadley Hinshaw reunion set for July 31 at Woolson Friends
Richland notes the 30th annual Hadley-Hinshaw reunion for descendants of Simon and Ruth Keran Hadley. The noon gathering at Woolson Friends church will host about 70 people with Kermit Hinshaw of Richland as president Harold Hadley of Fairfield as vice-president and Mrs Harold Hadley as secretary treasurer.
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Richland
Hadley-Hinshaw
Woolson Friends Church
Simon and
Ruth Keran Hadley
West Health County
Ireland
Chester County
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Indiana
Kermit Hinshaw
Harold Hadley
Fairfield
Professional Directory highlights local attorneys and services
The listings show multiple law firms with partners and offices in Kalona Washington and Fairfield Iowa. Also included are child care services The Children’s House and several health and financial service providers with addresses and phone numbers. Highlights include Anderson & Buffer in Kalona and Stewart & Shearer at 225 West Main.
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William H. Elsasser
Patricia A. Conrad
Earl R. Wood
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Clifford A. Small
Dan A. Guy
William J. Potter
Donald E. Proudfit
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Joseph M. Miller
Joseph Coblentz
Carl K. Colony
Billie J. Nation
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Riverside
Mahlon Schweitzer
Charles V. Sojka
Muller
Northridge
Ada N. Nissley
Omer Ropp
Douglas Paul Bender
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Sharon K. Petrone
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Professional Directory
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North Marion
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Ainsworth
Columbus Junction
Chiropractors
Thomas D. Kauffman
M.L. Tweeton
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Production Credit Association
J.D. Freyenberger
Mgr
Monthru
Helga Burroughs State
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Maplewood Manor Nursing Home
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Optometrist
John W. Lemmon
Cook’s Tfr. Inc
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