AAA Soybean Loan Rate Set at 2.04
Washington County farmers were informed by Howard L. Witting that the basic loan rate and purchase price for 1947 crop soybeans grading number 2 or better and containing no more than 11 percent moisture is $2.04 a bushel. Eligibility requires storage in approved farm storage or approved warehouses for loan or purchase programs.
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Washington County
Howard L. Witting
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
U. S
Government urges orderly marketing of soybeans
The Department of Agriculture urges farmers to spread soybean marketing over a longer period to reduce strain on trucking and rail facilities and lessen speculation risk. Under the loan program a storage payment is allowed for beans pledged to the government, with eligible soybeans grading 4 or better and moisture at or below 14 percent qualifying for loans at a reduced rate. Details are available from the county agricultural conservation office, known as the Triple-A office, Mr. Witt-
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Department of Agriculture
County Agricultural Conservation Office
Triple-A” Office
Witt
Dance Frolic with Happy Al and Zelda Scott
A big stage show features local talent and radio stars led by Happy Al Bell and Zelda Scott. The event showcases Al’s comedic dialogue and impersonations and Scott singing on Ranch Revels and the Iowa Barn Dance Frolic, with daily morning broadcasts at 6:45.
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Happy al
Bell
Iowa
Zelda Scott
Shorty Hogan
Busy Bee 4H Club Elects Officers and Welcomes New Members
Beverly Wilson hosted the Busy Bee 4H club meeting with nine members present. Three new members JoE Nen Guy Katheryn and Evelyn Farrier were welcomed. New assistant leader Mrs Melvin Schnicker and leader Mrs Dan Guy attended.
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Beverly Wilson
Joe Nen Guy
Katheryn
Evelyn Farrier
Melvin Schnicker
Dan Guy
Shorty Hogan, One of Radio’s Finest Harmonica Players
Shorty Hogan is described as small but mighty and one of radio's finest harmonica players. The excerpt notes his ability to produce remarkable music from a reed box and his talent for imitating sounds such as a baby crying and a Model T Ford.
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Shorty Hogan
Radio
Shorty
Radio Stars Set for Ainsworth Opportunity Night
WilO Radio announces Opportunity Night in Ainsworth on October 23 and 24 with auditions on the local stage. Winners will perform on W-H-O Iowa Barn program.
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Ainsworth
Wilo Radio
W-H-O
Iowa
Club Officers Elected For New Year In Local Group
Election results named Dorothy Schnicker as president, Doris Guy as vice president, Melva Schnicker as secretary treasurer, Sevilla Nelson as reporter, and Beverly Guy as historian. Members prepared program books and planned nutrition and first aid lesson studies for the year. Next meeting set for November 15 with Sevilla and Donna Nelson assisting.
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Ioran
Ing
Dorothy Schnicker
Doris Guy
Melva Schnicker
Sevilla Nelson
Beverly Guy
Sevilla
Donna Nelson
Family figures in local event noted
The hostess along with her mother Mrs Kyle Wilson and grandmother Mrs Martin Wilson are mentioned in connection with a local social event.
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Kyle Wilson
Martin Wilson
New Waterproof Electric Heating Pad Debuts
A waterproof electric heating pad has been developed and unveiled, promising safer use in wet environments. The device features insulation improvements and a durable exterior to withstand moisture exposure.
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