Last call this week for 1968 feed grain signups
The 1968 feed grain signup ends Friday March 15 as farmers rush to enroll in the national farm program. In Iowa signups slowed after early interest, with Washington County showing fewer signers but higher diverted acres than a year ago. State ASC leaders warn a sub 65 percent signup risks adverse future farm policy.
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Washington County
Howard Lins
Ames
Hawkeye
Sioux County
Jaspier
Black Hawk
Henry
Washington
Wayland Crawfordsville
Johnson County
Jasper
Church World Service
Ireland Past Matrons Meet at Kalona Keota
Seventeen members attended the Past Matrons gathering March 6 with Ellen Krause hosting and Virginia Henderson co hosting. Members shared green attire Irish stories and jokes and planned a plant bulb or seed exchange with Mae Herr as hostess. Entertainment featured Celtic crosses Blarney Stone leprechauns and Verla Walters trip to Yucatan. Emerald Rebekah Lodge held a regular session with 18 present Noble Grand Maratha Sanders presiding and pro tempore officers listed. A memorial for Nettie Bishop opened the meeting and announcements noted no Past Noble Grand Circle meeting March 13.
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Verla Walters
Yucatan
St. Patricks
Emerald Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand Maratha
Notable Four Spade Contracts In Identical Play
In a four handed team championship Becker notes a rare deal where bidding and play matched at two tables. Both declarers made four spades despite a single loser in each suit. West's heart lead and careful endplay prevented South from being ruffed out, with West discarding a heart to postpone the inevitable.
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King of Hearts
West
South
Declarer
Recreation plans at Louisa County Home discussed
James N. Bethel will meet Monday March 18 at 7 p.m. in the county extension office at Wapello to plan continuing a recreation program at the Louisa County Home. The meeting is led by Richard Heck of Letts and Charles Eugene Maylone of Muscatine. Bertha M. Letts of Davenport dies at 83 after an extended illness. services held in Davenport with burial at Oakdale Cemetery. Dr. Howard L. Letts, Davenport dentist and longtime Columbus Junction resident, died in 1922.
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COLUMBUS _ JUNCTION
James N. Bethel
Glenwood State Hospital
Louisa County Recreation Pilot Committee
Wapello
Louisa County
Richard Heck
Letts
Charles Eugene Maylone
Muscatine
Louisa County District Court
Neil Grim
Columbus Junction
Bertha M. Letts
Davenport
American Nursing Center
Hill and Fredericks Chapel
Oakdale
Bertha M. Helbig
Howard L. Letts
Dr. Letts
Iowa Farm Outlook on Egg Prices to Rise This Summer
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell says 1967 farm losses due to higher output and lower prices may reverse by summer. egg-type chick hatch in 1967 down, laying flock expected to shrink after spring. spring and early summer prices likely above 1967 levels, with April to June gains. producers paid 17-23 cents for grade A large eggs in February, 22-27 cents under incentive plans, down 4-6 cents from a year ago.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Gene Futrell
Futrell
AMX Sports Car Emphasizes Handling Over Speed
The AMX showcases quick steering, precise response, and easy lane changes, boasting one of the fastest US steering ratios. It notes seating capacity versus population, questions need for more than a two seater, and highlights a roomy rear space for sports gear. A dealer near you can provide a test drive and a copy of The AMX Story.
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House of Representatives
AMX
California
New Hampshire
America
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