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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1967
Page
7
Local plant focuses on field seed production and seed variety development. Workforce ranges from about 70 in peak season to 20 in the off season. Don Ellingsworth notes production is behind last year by 50,000 bushels due to unfavorable weather, with 50,000 bushels already in arrears.
Northrup King, a Minneapolis seed company with three Iowa plants and facilities worldwide, started local operations in 1957. Last year it produced 187000 bushels of seed for farmers and distributors and plans to double shelling and processing capacity, add drying bins and bulk storage, and continue cross pollination research with test fields around the county. Supervisory staff in the local commercial department include John Walker and Don Ellingsworth, with Warren Anderson among others.
Northrup King and other industries fuel the community's growth through products and investment. Dean Stanley, Jack Mings, and Myles Engelstad noted in breeding and agronomy roles as Washington celebrates Salute to Industry Week with articles and window displays sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce.
In Rubio, 100 guests attended a post nuptial courtesy for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lankford held at the Rubio Community Building. The couple, recently married at Richland Friends Church, reside in Rubio. Nancy Bodkins of West Chester is the former Mrs. Lankford.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Monday pinochle party at the B and W Party room with four tables in play and lunch served by the hostesses. Local social notes mention visits and moves among residents, Brownie Troop 93 activities at St. Marys School, hospital patients at Mercy, and VFW Auxiliary plans for Christmas boxes.
Cub Scout Pack 233 met on September 25 with new boys and parents, receiving handbooks and knives for graduates Jim Packard, Eddie Tines, Carl Zielstorf, and Joe Porter. Bubbling Bluebirds held October 2 gathering for games and a treasure hunt at Mrs. Dusenbery’s home led by Mrs. Lee Mangold. Camp Fire groups met with craft, jackets, and a Christmas play in progress. Family notes cover baptism in Armington Illinois where sponsors Rick Stewart and Dick Stewart attended.
Sunday dinner guests at the Laverne Farmer and Harold Wenger homes included Francis and Nel lie Farmer, Richard and Kathy Moore, and Keith Farmer among others from Iowa City Glendale and Wayland. Additional gatherings featured visits by Robison Singelton Harbit and other relatives, with weddings showers and clubs noted.
In Keota, Mrs. Minnie Besser of Harper was honored Sunday at Prairie Home for her 97th birthday on October 6. Attendees included Bill McClean, Bill Besser Sr, Larry Streigel, Ed Aller, Clem Adams, Rosa Lie, and others from Harper, Davenport, Atlanta, and Iowa City. Additional visits and family news followed with various relatives and friends mentioned.
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