Lake construction to anchor Silver Anniversary Tree Farm field days
Franklin Mullen of the Soil Conservation Service announces a 3.5 acre lake to be built during the Crandon Mill Tree Farm Field Days near Ft. Madison Iowa. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System and runs Friday starting 1:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with exhibits, awards, and forestry demonstrations sponsored by multiple Iowa agencies and Crandon Mill Div. Consolidated Packaging Corp.
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Madison
Franklin Mullen
Soil Conservation Service
Donnellson
Crandon Mill
Ft. Madison
Hillcrest
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Des Moines
American Tree Farm System
Crandon Boy Scout
Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Forest Industries Committee
Society of American Foresters
Iowa Tree Farm Committee
Soil Conservation Commissioners & Soil Conservation Service
Cooperative Extension Service
Iowa State University
Lee County Soil Conservation District
Lee County Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation Service
Consolidated Packaging Corp
Mullen
Elm trees should be treated with Bidrin timing guide
Iowa State University extension entomologist Harold Gundersen advises treating elms with Bidrin for Dutch elm disease control when bark beetle pupae appear and stopping as adults emerge. Effective 30 day life, treatment in Ames targets April 24 to May 14, aligned with local bloom cues.
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Iowa State University Extension
Harold Gundersen
Gunderson
Kansas State University
Ames
William Henry Singer Museum in Laren A Painter’s Dutch Tale
American artist William Henry Singer, born in 1869, defied his steel magnate father to pursue painting. After mill work and early exhibitions, he moved from Pittsburgh to Paris then to Laren, Holland, where his home The Wild Swans became a museum holding his works and those of American, French, and Dutch masters. The house now includes a concert hall and exhibit space, preserving his memory.
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Rembrandt
Hals
van Gogh
Netherlands
William Henry Singer
United States
Laren
Amsterdam
Singer
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania
William
Pittsburgh
Singer Sr
Paris
Holland
God
Norway
Iowa Farm Outlook predicts higher cattle on feed and lower prices
Iowa State University outlook analyst Gene Futrell foresees an 13 percent rise in cattle on feed across 32 states to 9.6 million by April 1, with larger May and June marketing and continued heavy slaughter through summer. He notes weights rising, grass fed supplies, and beef facing stiff competition from pork and poultry, likely easing prices to around 26 to 27 for Choice steers by fall.
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North Central
Oklahoma
Texas
Futrell
Chicago
FAST Fellowships in Avian Science at Iowa State
Four to eight Iowa high school juniors will be chosen to spend July 11 to 18 in a new FAST program at Iowa State University. Led by Robert A. Jungk, the fellowship will include genetics nutrition and poultry products technology studies with tours of labs and facilities. Applications are available through county extension offices or Room 201 Kildee Hall Ames Iowa. the Sears Roebuck Foundation funds board room and fees.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Robert A. Jungk
Iowa State
Jungk
Kildee Hall
Ames
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Feeder Cattle Prices Slide As Spring Outlook Darkens
Prices on feeder cattle declined through late April with fed cattle down over $1 per hundredweight from mid March. Despite this, Chicago Choice steer prices in late April stayed about $3 above a year earlier as beef demand supports cow calf markets. Economist Gene Futrell of Iowa State University cites limited beef tonnage gains, by product values, and strong red meat demand as factors. Projections warn of further price drops of $2+ into spring and summer as supply prospects remain soft.
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Chicago
Gene Futrel
Iowa State University
Futrell
Kill weeds along sidewalks with Ammate spray
County Extension Director Jim Frier and Iowa State University botanist E. P. Sylvester urge spraying Ammate weed killer to clear sidewalks drives and cracks. Mix one pound per gallon, apply to moist weeds staying away from trees, and limit to one seasonal treatment due to residual effect.
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Jim Frier
E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State University
Sylvester
Whiskey studied as snake bite remedy by Arizona expert
Dr. Herbert L. Stahnke of Arizona State University investigates alcohol’s effect on snake venom. In rat tests, scotch and vodka reduced deaths, grain alcohol had little impact, tequila and brandy increased fatalities, and stress raised venom lethality. He cautions results may not apply to humans.
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Houston
UPI
Arizona
Herbert L. Stahnke
Arizona State University
Tempe
Stahnke
Cone
Cub Scouts Outing and Church Social Report
Westchester reports a Monday Cub Scouts trip to the Crooked Creek swinging bridge to check Blue Bird houses. Den 3 members led by Marty Johnson held a flag ceremony while Eddie Tinnes and Jay Cram hosted riddles and refreshments.
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Westchester
Crooked Creek
Marty Johnson
Eddie Tinnes
Jay Cram
Federated Church
Marcia Swain
Finland
Iowa
Arthur Peters
Kansas City
Missouri
American Baptist Convention
Charles Fowler
Red Bank
New Jersey
L. C. Schwartz
Ottumwa
Wallace Kinzler
Lloyd Bauer
Mid Prairie Ministerial Association
Prairie Home
Pin oaks May Need Extra Dose of Iron
Iron deficiency may show up in pin oak trees says Jim Frier County Extension Director. Young leaves become dwarfed with dead spots and growth may be retarded. Severe cases can kill trees. Mortar and limestone areas raise risk. Corrective steps include adding iron to soil or spraying iron solution on branches.
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Jim Frier
Mothers Day Gatherings Across Eastern Iowa Families
Eastern Iowa association meeting in Iowa City drew attendees Genevieve White Anna Valenta and the FitzSimmons and Williams families. Numerous Mothers Day visits followed at homes in Fairfield Columbus Junction Washington Oskaloosa and Williamsburg with extended kin from Ames Arlington Heights Illinois Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Milwaukee joining for dinners and calls.
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Keota
Eastern Iowa Association
Iowa City
Genevieve White
Anna Valenta
A. I. FitzSimmons
Amy Williams
Keith Kent
Clara Kent
Lester Disney
Wellman
Steven House
Fairfield
Allan Reighard
Frank Aringdale
Columbus Junction
Ed Reed
Junior Merz
Oskaloosa
Jess Page
Prairie Home
Howard Wombacker
Page
Jack Leedom
Bob Yoder
Charles Vincent
Arlington Heights
Illinois
Mullikin Family Hosts Family and Guests in Brighton
May 9 Brighton household centered on Mother's Day dinner with guests including Melvin and Hilma Crest from Douds William Crest and family from Keosauqua and Max Strang and family from Milton Late afternoon visitors included Marilyn Crest and Dean Umphrey from Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Women held a La Sagna dinner May 4 with World Service Project as purpose About 30 attended Committee helpers listed Several local visits and travel updates include Robert Shelangoski returning from Navy service aboard the USS Sangrilla with Cuba time Elmer and Grace Smith visited Mem phis Tennessee relatives and Bob Porter family travel news Charles Leeper of Washington joined Leeper family for Friday supper
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Brighton
Don Mullikin
Melvin Crest
Douds
William Crest
Keosauqua
Max Strang
Milton
Marilyn Crest
Dean Umphrey
Cedar Rapids
Lesle Mullikin
World Service Project
Louise Hodson
Dorothy Frazer
May Marten
Opal Meath
Alice Lowe
Kate Robinson
Leila Mullikin
Carl Johnson
West Chicago
Illinois
Cordelia Whitacre
Clifford Leeper
Claude Dawson
Robert Shelangoski
Garden care for new trees and shrubs after transplanting
Guidance from Iowa State University on protecting newly planted trees and shrubs. Emphasizes consistent moisture without overwatering, weed control with mulch, and wrapping deciduous trunks for 2 to 3 years. Recommends staking or guying for large trees and how to shield bark from wires.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
Mae Spessard Birthday Party at Sunny Haven Home
The Kensington Club honored Mae Spessard on her 95th birthday at Sunny Haven Rest Home in Washington with a Friday party attended by thirteen guests including Mrs. Bobe Kurtz and Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff. Grace Stone baked the cake, refreshments were served, and gifts and cards were given. Several local residents and relatives visited or joined in celebrations over Mother’s Day weekend.
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Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Sunny Haven Rest Home
Mae Spessard
Bobe Kurtz
Moline
Kenneth Ornduff
Hannah Pratt
Wili Dea
Tom Davis
Dea
Ben Fitzgerald
Ornduff
Norval Norris
Bettendorf
John Jenkins
Cotter
Herman Wagenknecht
Joe Wagenknecht
Grinnell
George Witmer
Cedar Rapids
Jim Wagenknecht
Norris
Tenn
Boice Kurtz
Sunny Haven
Washington
Ronnie Ornduff
George Stout Jr
Bob Waters
Scott
Mt. Pleasant
C. A. Thompson
Golia Miller
Harold Booth
Fairfield
Thompson
Jay West
Keokuk
Milburn Spessard
West
Mr. Spessard
Wagenknecht
Dubuque
Henry Wagenknecht
Bill
Rick
Orin Johnson
Crawfordsville
Ethel Zickefoose
Blighteen
George Lord
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U.S
Iowa Farm Outlook
Gene Futrell
Choice
Choice Steers
A. J. Wotruba
Pin
Gingerich Electric
Erwin Koenig Electric
Jim Gingerich
By Hank Ketcham
Eastern Iowa Association Meeting
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Gary Vincent
Robert Vincent
K.L. McGuire
Sam B. Miller
Sam
Myron Yoder
Mike Heisdorffer
Walburga
Harry Heisdorffer
Laurilee Weaver
Galen Weaver
Dean Epperly
Williamsburg
Laverne Weaver
Lowell Weaver
Jeff
Keith Herr
Judy
Red Lyons Inn
Gale Reif
West Chester
Walter Fisher
Mrs. Fisher
Ralph Beliel
Fishers
Harold
Milwaukee
Mullikins
Mrs
Tony Meuth
Navy
U.S.S. Sangrila
Cuba
Robert
Richard Shelangoski
Paul
Grace Smith
Sgt
Inez E. Smith
Memphis, Tennessee
Robert Porter
Verle Porter
Porter
Nepherhills
Florida
Bob Porters
Charles Leeper
C. L. Jennings
New London
Wayland Sales CO. Inc
Wayland, Iowa
Joe Gowey
Glen Baumgartner
Meryle Steele
Orie O'Connor
May Carson
Peg
Ralph Boyd
Will Mincer
Columbus
Grace Saffel
Riverside
Andrew Nester
Sara Whitlock
Arthur Nicholson
Muscatine
Glen Green
Community Feed, Inc
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