Iowa Farm Outlook Indicates Slower Economic Growth
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell notes a slowing in the six year uptrend in U S economic activity since 1961 with mixed signals. GNP for early 1967 shows no real output gain while factory orders and inventories edge up, but employment remains strong and government spending could stabilize the economy if Vietnam actions stay steady.
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U. S
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Economist
Futrell
Homes change with seasons and accidents rise
The Council on Family Health notes seasonal shifts in home accidents as warm weather prompts ladders and painting while families store winter clothes and clean out hidden dirt. Adults should take extra care for themselves and children as conditions change.
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New York
UPI
Council On Family Health
May 2 Closing Out Auction and May 6 Sales in Iowa
May 2 closing out Sprague antique shop on Main Street in Keota Iowa starts at 10 00 a m Eunice and Isaac Sprague May 6 public sales of used lumber 9 miles NW of Columbus Junction 2 miles NW of Gladwin and 7 miles east of Lone Tree starts at 1 00 p m Lee Rienier May 6 consignment auction at Eddie Edwards property across from the Grade School in Brighton Iowa starts at 1 00 p m Eddie Edwards Auction Service Sale every Wednesday at Smylies Livestock Market Columbus Junction Iowa Sale every Monday at Wayland Iowa starts at noon Livestock sale every Tuesday at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Sales every Tuesday at Wapello Livestock Auction on Highway 61 at Wapello Iowa Livestock sale Hogs only every Wednesday veal sheep and cattle every Thursday Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa established by the drug industry as a public service to promote home safety and family health points out precautions for summer prep Never store solvents in soft drink or milk bottles After mothproofing closets lock the closet Small children may try to eat moth balls After completing carpentry pick up nails wire shavings nuts bolts and debris Do not leave open windows unattended if children are present Check ladder rungs and rails for cracks and ensure it is solid before climbing Minor injuries will occur during summer prep Read label three times to avoid error and keep medicines out of reach after use.
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Sprague
Main Street
Keota
Iowa
Eunice
Isaac Sprague
Columbus Junction
Gladwin
Lone Tree
Lee Rienier
Eddie Edward
Brighton
Eddie Edwards
Smylie’s
Wayland
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Wapello
Highway 61
Kalona
Community groups meet in Keota homes
April 26 reports two Keota clubs meeting at members homes. Hopewell Sewing Club with ten members and four guests held a flower and bulb exchange. Rosie Pepper to host May meeting. Rolling Green Club had fourteen members, eighteen children and two guests. entertainment featured animal drawings by Katherine Hahn and Diana Sheets. Vada Hahn received a birthday gift from a secret sister. May basket favors served with refreshments. Other notes mention visits and travel of local residents and upcoming May 16 meeting.
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Ann McCrabb
Katherine Hahn
Vada Hahn
Diana Sheets
David Wright
Charlie Conklin
Cliff Conklins
Keota
Arlo Conklin
Conklins
Mt. Clemons
Michigan
Mexico
Gladys Green
Elizabeth Clark
Mason City
Bill Renee
Floyd Stephens
Don Bruere
Kenny Lathrop
Oskaloosa
Hi Bower
Joey Lathrop
Ceeey
Boyd Trier
Rockford
Ill
Farm prices fall 1 percent in April as costs rise
UPI report from Washington notes eight straight months of price declines for farm goods. April 15 prices show eggs hogs and wholesale milk down while lettuce and cattle prices rise. Farm production costs also increased slighty, keeping parity lower than a year ago.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Baseball Diamond Inspired Summer Hairdo Debuts
Hairdressers unveil a summer look shaped like a slender diamond with curved bases representing a baseball diamond. The style sits close to the face and neck to retain the form, with large pastel flowers and Trifari head trimmings attached to a comb for dramatic placement at the ears.
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National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Kitchen Fun and From-Scratch Cookies Ham Loaf and More
A playful kitchen theme runs through a vintage recipe snippet featuring Brown Sugar Cookies, Ham Loaf, and Asparagus elegante. Instructions mix classic steps with tips like using fresh lemon juice and baking times. The text touts simple, hearty dishes and a cheerful, homey approach to cooking.
Washington County corn and soybean contests planned
Washington County farmers can enter Iowa Master Corn and Soybean Growers Contests with extension support for high yield high profit corn and new high profit high yield soybean contests. Entry closes July 25 with an $8 fee. fields must meet minimum sizes and be supervised. outcomes include past high yield of 146 bu per acre and $86 profit per acre with many aiming for $100.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension Service
Frier
Iowa
Hospital Admissions And Discharges List
On the record Admitted Saturday Mrs Jennie Lauder man Washington medical Mrs Myrtle Long Washington medical Mrs Fred Stigers Washington medical Dr Vernon Elgin Washington medical Mrs Mary Stephens Washington medical Yesterday Mrs Walter Hyde Brighton medical Frank Hesseltine Brighton medical Mrs Edith Castell Washington medical Dismissed Yesterday Mrs Lester Wor ley Washington L W Pickard East Pleasant Plain Today Mrs Minnie Van Meter Washington Mrs Mae Smith Washington
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Jennie Lauderman
Washington
Myrtle Long
Fred Stigers
Vernon Elgin
Mary Stephens
Walter Hyde
Brighton
Frank Hesseltine
Edith Castell
Lester Worley
L. W. Pickard
East Pleasant Plain
Minnie van Meter
Mae Smith
Young Democrats hear Schmidhauser at county meeting
Washington county Young Democrats welcomed John R. Schmidhauser, University of Iowa political science professor and former First District Congressman, at the fairgrounds in Washington Iowa. He urged open discussion to test policies and warned that stress periods demand free exchange of ideas, noting the Democrats’ appeal to youth. Delegates from Mid Prairie, Highland and Washington schools attended.
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Washington County
John R. Schmidhauser
Washington
Iowa
Schmidhauser
University of Iowa
Democratic Party
Mid - Prairie
Highland
Ancient ruins draw Mexican and foreign tourists
Foreign travelers boost archeological sites in Mexico, with 11 000 sites listed in the Catalog of Tourist Attractions. The catalog serves laymen and researchers, offering geography history and folklore, while scholars continue studying ruins of bygone civilizations.
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Mexico City
UPI
Government
Department of Tourism
Greece
Orient
Middle East
Recliners with new lighter lines and bold wall coverings
A report highlights a lighter line of recliners with adjustable positions and a rocker option, plus new flocked wall coverings featuring animal print designs by The United Wallpaper Co. Also noted are portable paper jewelry pieces and a shift in archeological tourism toward authentic reproductions and accessible sites in Mexico.
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Kenmar Manufacturing Co
E. Palestine
Ohio
United Wallpaper Co
S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago
Til
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