Corn Planting Advances Despite Cold Weather Highs
A long Iowa report notes warm spells spurring early corn planting before frost and snow cut losses, with Kansas wheat losses up to 60 percent of the 1966 crop. Wyoming Montana the Dakotas Colorado Nebraska also hit by spring snows. Seed breeders tout cold testing to endure low soils. April plantings exceed prior years as plowing leads, herbicides and new insecticidesaid. Farmers push toward mid May finish while ISU warns yields drop about one bushel per acre per day after May 15.
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Iowa
Kansas
Wyoming
Montana
Dakotas
Colorado
Nebraska
ISU
Odebolt
Washington County
Ames Field Day Highlights Iowa Farm Advances
Hank Ketcham notes growing popularity of modern farming methods at the 1130 Ag Engineering Field Day near Ames last Friday. Four state Quad-State events near Madison, South Dakota will demo wheel track planting, disc behind, strip tillage and rotary tillers to save trips, time and money. Iowa farmers compare seedbed prep costs per acre and labor needs, with 1880s corn production time dropping from 180 hours to about 10 hours per hundred bushels, predicting further gains by 1980. At Cedar Rapids, 2,000 FFA members attended the 38th annual conference. James Richardson of Clarion named Iowa Star Farmer, with other district stars and numerous Iowa Farmer’s Degree and Proficiency award recipients listed among area winners.
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Iowa
Madison
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Merle Hillson
Extension Agronomist
Cedar Rapids
FFA
Wong
James Richardson
Clarion
Iowa Star Farmer
H. Wayne Chelf
West Liberty
Dan DeGreef
Newton
Phil Specht
Monticello
Ed Wiederstein
Audubon
Dave Stopsack
Hartley
Gale Kindred
Osceola
Fred Eggiman
Roger Lantzky
Sumner
Don Baack
Williamsburg
Jim Bowie
Dave Kissell
Fairfield
Belle Plaine
Iowa Falls
Manchester
Crocks visit new grandson in family notes
Florence Augustine writes of Easter week visits in Hardscrabble. Mr and Mrs Ernest Crock visited their new grandson Bryan James son of Bernard Crock. Various calls pass between neighbors including the Wehr Bowen Gordon and Hardy families and attendance at a My Fair Lady performance.
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Florence Augestine
Ernest Crock
Bryan James
Bernard Crock
Jim Reed
Ray Wehr
Aligh Hites
James C. Bowen
Bowen
Miss Hites
Richard Stewart
Gail Niffenegger
Dale Dawn
Joe Te Bockhorst
Emil Burrichter
Washington
D. O. Augustine
Glenn Ladehoff
Glenada
Michael
Bill Hardy
Debbie Crock
Dale Dann
My Fair Lady
Attends convention of Royal Neighbors
Mrs. Wade Page attended a Royal Neighbors Convention in Marshalltown as a delegate from the Wellman Organization. Several local residents hosted visits and gatherings in Wellman, Kalona, and nearby towns with friends and relatives, marking a busy weekend social scene.
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Wellman
Wade Page
Marshalltown
Royal Neighbors
Wilbur Geyer
Raymond Geyer
Iowa City
Charley Webster
James Wagamon
Oxford
Harold Ross
Elizabeth Bock
Dubuque
Blanche Bock
Jim Howard
Baltimore
Maryland
Lewis Yoder
Kalona
Josie Yoder
Kolonial Town House
Howard
California
Rick
Washington
Gene Bash
Lena Bontrager
Emma Webster
Mid-Prairie Band Earns High Rating at State Contest
Mid-Prairie High School Concert Band earned a superior I rating at the state high school music contest in Montezuma on April 23. It was their second state appearance and first I rating, one of four bands to place I. The Girls Glee Club also scored II, with both groups set to perform at May concert. public urged to attend. Voice of Beethoven: David McCallum voices Beethoven in ABC-TV’s Saga of Western Man.
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Mid-Prairie
Montezuma
Mid- Prairie
Williamsburg
Iowa Valley
New accompaniments for vegetables from Iowa State expert
Jewel Graham ex extension nutritionist at Iowa State University offers simple ways to perk up vegetables with small amounts of dried herbs and spices. She suggests specific pairings like lima beans with savory marjoram or tayme and beets with allspice or cloves, plus a note to add seasonings just before serving to avoid overcooking.
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Jewel Graham
Iowa State University
Ames
Lee Henry Jr named Assistant soil commissioner KEOTA
Lee Henry Jr appointed assistant Soil District Commissioner by Keokuk County Soil Conservation District to a one year term representing the southeast part. Resident of Clear Creek township south of Keota, he has worked on soil and water conservation since becoming a cooperator in 1956. Leonard Bayliss of Keota was appointed as assistant commissioner last fall. The Federated Church Women met at the church with World Service program and films. Emerald Rebekah lodge attendees listed. Tre V. F. W. Auxiliary met. officers elected: Pauline Cady presiding, Winifred Porter, Flora Lee, Irene Baughman, Marie Hahn, Ethel Aller, Elsie Greiner, Ferne Wimmer, Florence Sheetz. District Convention May 14 at Oskaloosa. delegates Irene Baughman, Elsie Greiner, Frona Cady. alternates Ethel Aller, Mary Sorden, Florence Sheetz. Department Convention in Des Moines June 24-26 delegates Irene Baughman, Frona Cady. alternates Elsie Greiner, Ethel Aller. Irene Baughman served refreshments. Auxiliary to meet evenings in summer.
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Keota
Lee Henry Jr
Keokuk County
Soil Conseration District
Henry
Clear Creek Township
Leonard Bayliss
Federated Church
Alice George
World Service
Emerald Rebekah Lodge
Wellman Rebekahs
Pearl Mound
Erma Hess
Verne Dill
Mary Ellen Detweiler
Marlene Staubaugh
Irene Baughman
Mabel Bandy
Pat Mound Tre
Pauline Cady
Winifred Porter, Jr
Flora Lee
Marie Hahn
Ethel Aller
Elsie Greiner
Ferne Wimmer
Florence Sheetz
Oskaloosa
Frona Cady
Mary Sorden
Des Moines
Irene
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