DDT ban pushes Iowa farmers toward dangerous organophosphates
Iowa farmers face a pesticide dilemma as DDT is banned. Organophosphates, though environmentally safer, pose higher human risk and cost more than DDT. Experts warn about literacy and application issues, while substitutes like Aldrin and pheromones are studied but not yet ready for broad use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Graham
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Lawrence Brown
Brown
Stephan Ryan
Iowa State University
Ames
Ryan
Iowa Poison Control Center
James Dunphy
Iowa State University Extension
National Environmental Protection Agency
Lowa
Dunphy
Manufacturing Chemists Association
May Breakfast Highlights Alpha Club Activities
Alpha Club gathered at Mrs. Ike Yoder's home on May 14 for a breakfast with 24 members and a new member Mrs. David Miller. A coloring contest for third graders themed Drugs and Health awarded Ruth Holman first, Julia Miller second, Jimmy Speas third. Reports covered county convention awards, reading milestones, and upcoming year committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Way Salona
Alpha Club
Ike Yoder
A.A. Jackson
Mahlon Leichty
Irvin Grout
Meredith Maas Jr
Calvin Hickman
Vnew
David Miller
Ruth Holman
Julia Miller
Jimmy Speas
Hickman
Home Life Department
Hlv. Beck
Ivan Alt
V.D. Hochstetler
Charles Corpman
Roger Miller
Gilbert Christianson
Warren Schaefer
Lf.w.c. News
Corpman
John Strain
Harold Peterseim
Grout
Jackson
Hochstetler
Anton Uleh
Charles Smith
Beckegislation
John Wood
Lester
Classified Advertising Drives More for Call 653-2191
Classifieds offer multiple services and placements. call 653-2191 to place an ad today. Local readers are urged to contact the listed number for assistance and options.
Red Cross Swim Program Registration Clarified
The Washington County Chapter states registration at the pool will not be accepted due to increased disaster duties. Donations with registration are appreciated but not required, and participation remains independent of any contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
American Red Cross
Addres
Washington Municipal Pool
Red Cross
Eastern Star May meeting detailed with officers and activities
Crawfordsville May 12 The regular Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple featured officer introductions with Conductress Ruth and Martha stations held by Gladys Thomas Arlene Fletcher and Alberta Rhea. Poems were read for Mother's Day and Friendship night invites noted alongside refreshment plans and member activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Waters
Crawfordsville
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Betty Davis
Ruth and
Martha
Gladys Thomas
Arlene Fletcher
Alberta Rhea
Davis
Robert Howell
Vernon Fletcher
Dick Kaufman
Bruce
Neil
Clinton
Mount St. Clare College
Iris Kaufman
Brenda Palmer Honored in Linen and Bridal Showers
Miss Brenda Palmer was honored at a linen shower on April 27 1973 at 2 p.m. at Atlantic Town in Nancy Parkins apartment. Linda Schmidt and Nancy Parkins hosted. Gifts were opened with help from the bride’s niece. Special guests included her mother Mrs Omer Palmer sister-in-law Mrs Terry Palmer and her niece Cathy Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sievert Keota
Brenda Palmer
Linda Schmidt
Nancy Parkins
Atlantic Town
Nancy
Miss Palmer
Cathy Palmer
Omer Palmer
Terry Palmer
Ladies of
The
United Church of Christ of Atlantic
Jackie Hood
Jackie
Brenda
Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Hood
Riverside church school plan proposed for June
Riverside residents report Mother's Day gatherings and weekend visits. Trinity United Methodist plans a church school from June 4 to June 8 and asks attendees to contact Mrs. Lester Kenney for materials. Members and guests share birthdays, travel from Davenport East Moline Iowa City and Missouri, and enjoy local events and city trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Kiene Riverside
Robert Thomann
Stephen Thomann
Mike Thomann
Michelle
Davenport
Richard Thomann
East Moline
Mike Schrieber
Iowa City
Theresa Thomann
Alan Mapel
Whiteman Ap.b
Missouri
Thomann
Trinity United Methodist
Lester Kenney
Maynard Strabala
Bill Horner
Sophia Kueneman
Harold Sueneman
Ainsworth
Highland High School Jr
Gary Wehmeyer
Weeping Water
Nebraska
Relph Schnoebelen
Riverside
Lamont Dann
V.F.W. Post
Fairfield
Moss
Verne Kueneman
George Hora
Heidi
Arthur Hora
Arthur Horn
Leona Kenney
Rene Roe
Elda Proctor
Elwood
Moscow
Robert Dawn
Rich Simon
Robert Simon
Russell Simon
Mildred Cray
Wayne
Glenn Cray
Washington
Amos Mellinger
Kalona
Lindquist
Zouch
Weed Park
Muscatine
Sifr
Butch Lemley
Walt Lemley
Local motorists settle fines and one dropping of charges
These motorists paid fines in the justice of the peace court: Donald L. Gugel of Kalona ten dollars for speeding Gary G Gooch of Davenport thirteen dollars for speeding Lonnie L. Brock of Washington ten dollars for a stop light violation William Horning of Washington ten dollars for speeding Charges against Carl Greiner of Washington were dropped after his truck incident Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnes
Justice of the Peace Court
Donald L. Gugel
Kalona
Gary G. Gooch
Davenport
Lonnie L. Brock
Washington
William Horning
Carl Greiner
Government clamps on lead in U S paints
Federal rule linked to paint crusade bans lead from most new industrial paint effective Jan 1 1973 lowering other metals and prompting price rises and limited color ranges. Sherwin Williams cites metal content testing and hospitals plan mass screenings to detect exposure in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roz Liston
UPI
New York
New York City
Richard Scott
Sherwin-Williams
Scott
New York Health and Hospitals Corp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reber
Peterseim
Smith
Schaefer
Strain
James Shalla
Leichty
Daryl Oldfield
Maas Jr
Vernon Stagner
LE. Grady
Larry Griffiths
Shalla
Alt
Christianson
Stagner
Roland Kammerer
Mel Strain
August Diekman
Ralph Russell
Nellie Fink
Mae Nicholson
Ethel Steele
Avis Busby
Mae Jones
Mary Salladay
Switzerland
Nelson D. Miller
W.J. Logan
Alva Gingerich
Eastern Star
Phyllis Graber
Edith Roth
Norma Rodgers
Linda Plank
Pansy Hill
Harold Spangler
Jean Frauenholz
Barbara Hill
West Burlington
Waco
Richard
Sherry) Hesseltine
Avon
Marshal Rose
Alice White
Florence White
Alice
Jim Jewell
Charlotte Jewell
Roy Montague
NEMSA
Kirksville
Terri Jewell Cupp
Larry Wilson
Jim Wilson
Nendell Wilson
Ivan Wilson
Larry
Peggy Mickins
Cedar Rapids
F.H Larson
Swedesburg
Willis Graber
Wayland
Larsons
Larson
Europe
Graber
Plan Riverside Church School
U.S
Take
America
Wolf's Flower Shop
Merurai RC Botsers
Household Loan Department
EL Las
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