Iowa Cattlemen Tour Highlights Beef Industry Spread
A study tour by Iowa Development Commission and Iowa State University Extension Service surveyed 80 Iowa cattlemen observing ranches Western feedlots and marketing. They noted large western operations near Scottsbluff and Greeley, the Forbes Ranch in Wyoming, and Safeway distribution in San Francisco, with comments on improving Iowa feedlots, grading, costs, and competition. Local observers urged better accounting, market awareness, and use of corn stalks and cobs to lower costs while expanding Iowa cow herds and sustaining profitable cattle feeding despite western advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Development Commission
Iowa State University Extension Service
Iowa
Kern County Land Company
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Forbes Ranch
Sheridan
Wyoming
Safeway Company
San Francisco
Tejon Ranch
Bakersfield
California
Imperi
Los Angeles
Greeley
Colorado
Washington County
Bill Zmolek
ISU
Missouri River
Iowa State University
Willard Euler
Stanwood
Sally Forbes
Eiler
Hampton
Leonard Berghoefer
Towa
Oakville
John Schrock
Schrock
Marion Faust
Newton
Faust
USDA
Towans
Creston
Don Jones
Jones
Week of Prayer plans at Crawfordsville Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church with 23 members and one child. The group discussed the Week of Prayer and Self-Denial for late October, reported on the Sweetland Fall Seminar, and began plans for the October 22 Football Dinner. Mrs. George Canott received a surprise birthday tribute and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Cleo Fletcher
Harvey Thomas
Sweetland
John Hamil
George Canott
Max Mitchell
Florence Henss
Legion Auxiliary and church groups hold meetings in Wellman area
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall for the season’s first all day gathering with Mrs. Mae Marek presiding. Attendees discussed district conference takeaways, hospital and Annie Wittenmeyer Home work, and a Viet Nam veteran eligibility amendment. UNICEF donation approved and Veterans Day supper planned. Also reported: Alter and Rosary Society met in St. Joseph's Hall with officers elected and upcoming spaghetti supper. Several locals mentioned for hospital stays, visits, and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellman
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mae Marek
Ruth Page
Washington County
Mea Marek
Fort Madison
Veterans Hospital
Annie Wittenmeyer
Davenport
Marie van Dorn
National American Legion
Viet Nam
Legion
Unicef
Alter and Rosary Society
St. Joseph's Hall
Catholic Church
Comm
Howard Durian
Lawrence Romine
Cy Mescher
Harold Brenneman
St. Joseph’s Hall
Same
Pather Manning
Williard Patterson
Ivan Redlinger
Ralph Brinzham
Wayland Honors Charlie Sayles at Family Dinner
Mrs. Omer C. Boshart hosted a co operative dinner for cousin Charlie Sayles 88 of St. Louis in Wayland on October 12. Guests included numerous Sayles cousins and local residents. Sayles plans to visit West Liberty after his stay. Mary J. Roth, daughter of Dan D. Roths, completed Air Force Nurse orientation at Sheppard AFB and will join Travel S V B to California. Delta Alpha Mennonite class met for sewing, covered dish, and Bible study. many locals attended. Ben J. Roth had surgery October 12 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Omer C. Boshart
Charlie Sayles
St. Louis
Clara Wenger
Edith Boshart
Jim Boshart
Lyle Zehr
Allen Wenger
Alvin Allen
Leslie Icher
Besse Allen
F Airfield
Bill Boshart
Washington
Sayle
West Liberty
Mary J. Roth
Dan D. Roths
Rt. 2
U. S. Air Force
Shepphard A. F. B
Texas
California
Military Airlift Command
Miss Roth
Mercy School of Nursing
Iona Ity
Delta Alpha
Mennonite Church
Allen Fever
Jake Graber
Omer Rothers
Mabel Roth
Thurone Myer
J. L. Henss
CC. Wyse
Milton Roth
Allen’ Hertig
Jax’ Kauffman
Charlie Davison
Laurence Shaffer
Kenneth Peterson
Everett Hileman
Adame Tschantz
Ben J. Roth
Mercy Hospital
Arthur Wyse
Journal, Washington, Iowa Tuesday, Ort, bhy 1906 7
Washington Iowa newspaper entry from a Tuesday edition in 1906 noting local updates and notices. Includes brief community items, names, and prices typical of a small town periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
City patient recovering after back surgery at Mercy Hospital
A patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa is recovering well after back surgery, having been treated for nearly four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Iowa
Prayer study and Legion women meetings at Ainsworth
Ainsworth notices report United Presbyterian Women meeting on Thursday with Mrs John Skubal and co hostess Mrs Merle Yolton. Proclaimed Week of Prayer read. Missionary report and Fellowship of the Least Coin given. Auction planned for Home Building Fund. Legion Auxiliary to meet Oct 18 at 7 30 PM at local hall with Volunteer School orientation set for Oct 27. Local visits noted by Harold Meisure and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Women
John Skubal
Merle Yolton
Jude Kilgore
President Johnson
Max White
Robert Megdelsen
South East
Koehler
Robert 3Erot
Skulbal
United Presbyterian Home Building Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Martha Jups
Hospi
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Vivian
Betty Hamil
Smith
Canott
Society
Allen Conrad
Ivor Davis
Wellman Legion
Goderik
Waith Y
Amuer
Gaylord Elliott
Scott
Wappella
Gideon Yoder
University Hospital
Iowa City
Jim Mattison
Keota
Ollie Schachner
Edith Wade
Anna
Pine Craft Branch
Everette Plecker
Wellman Cleaners
Richard Freel
Oak Park Illinois
Harvey Freel
Isreal Wiles
Anna Fehlberg
Ezra Wittmer
C. L. Jennings
New London
Ainsworth U.P
C. A. Thompson
Veteran's Hospital
American Legion Club
Harold Meiuire
la Verne
Okla
Milord
Wilford
James Mercedy
Gerald Megcelsen
Kaye Smith
Terry Reod
Jackson
Orrin Johnson
Cora McKee
Oring
Wilkinson Ironstone
Lily of the Valley Ironstone
Phoenix
Kelvinator
Singer
McGuffey
Osgood Readet
Owen Roth
Jim Soukup
Cash Peoples Savings Bank
Merritt E. Booth
St. P.M
Stewart and Shearer
West Main Street
Richard A. Stewart
Ernest L. Booth
Chester A. Miller
Ike Yoder
Mace Motor CO
North Iowa Ave
Uy Ward
Washington, Ows
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