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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1969

Page

7

Iowa Farm Outlook Sees Slight Gain in 1969 Grain Crop

Iowa State University extension economist Bob Wisner says total feed grain production for 1969 is forecast at 168 million tons, up less than 1 percent from 1968, with corn output only slightly above September estimates and a 4.35 billion bushel crop overall. He notes a near-record 1967 crop, larger sorghum, and harvest progress across the Corn Belt as prices may ease while carryover dips modestly.

Iowa State University Bob Wisner USDA Wisner Missouri Iowa

Winter injury endangers evergreen trees and windbreaks

Washington county extension director Jim Frier says winter drying is the main threat to evergreens. Iowa State Extension’s Ed Grafton notes costly losses in windbreaks and home plantings. Advice includes fall watering, deep mulch, fertile soil, and a single annual fertilizer of 10-6-4 or 8-5-3.

Evergreens Jim Frier Washington County Ed Grafton Iowa State University Grafton

Area Television Listings Card

Television schedule lists 6:00 Land of Giants 7:00 FBI 8:09 Movie 10:30 News 11:15 Movie showing. Addresses entertainment blocks with a movie at 8:09 and news at 10:30. No further details provided about titles or stations.

Merv Griffin Playboy Hogan's Woc FBI Hitchcock Andy Williams Adam Iowa Disney Bill Cosby Ed Sullivan Leslie Agegabs Land of Giants ECRG Oral Roberts George Fantastic Bullwinkle Discovery Directions Laredo Max Gomer Pyle Dr. Max

Royal Neighbors meet in Keota Keota Iowa Oct 16

Members of Almeta Camp of Royal Neighbors met at Mrs Leonard Sonday home with visitor Mrs Harold Teets of Anaheim California. Other attendees included Mrs Elmer Waller from Wellman Camp. Mrs Ferne Wimmer presided, recorder Mrs Maxine Carris read minutes.

Ferne Wimmer Maxine Carris Boyd Sanders Larry Sanders Iowa City Teets Royal Neighbor Camp California Dorothy Chambers

Mid Prairie District Outlines November Conferences and Education Week

Mid Prairie District schedules elementary Parent Teacher Conferences for November 7 with 15 minute slots. junior and senior high students get a day off while teachers revise curriculum. Southeast District Future Teachers of America met October 11 in Mediapolis with 24 members and one guest. The theme Turmoil in Education featured speakers Father Kevin Coughlin and Supt. Thomas Dunsmoor. a Drake sophomore Lonnie Yoder joined a panel. Suzanne Yoder and Mike Beck were named district officers and parliamentary candidate. Science consultant S S Statler led curriculum development talks at the Keokuk County Institute with science teachers. Maytag’s Emmett F Butler spoke on The Challenge of Change. Education Week runs November 9–15 with an open house at Mid Prairie High November 10 at 7:30 p.m.. junior high open house postponed until new building occupancy. Elementary conferences on November 7 invite all district adults to visit schools.

Mid - Prairie Future Teachers of America Mediapolis Kevin Coughlin Davenport Thomas B. Dunsmoor Davis County Lonnie Yoder Drake Suzanne Yoder Mike Beck Hall Mr. Statler FTA Keokuk County Teacher’s Institute Statler Dallas Texas Emmett F. Butler Maytag Company Newton Mid Prairie Mid - Prairie District

Winterize Your Garden Plants Protection Tips for Trees and Strawberries

Extension horticulturist Ben Vance advises wrapping trunks of young shade trees to prevent frost cracks from sudden temperature drops. Hard maples are especially at risk. Mulch perennials to guard crowns and roots. hold off until frost reaches ground. Strawberries need winter mulch to protect fruit buds and roots. guidance ends with ordering FS-995 from Iowa State.

Ben Vance Iowa State University Vance Ames Iowa

Missionary Rally draws 100 women in Kalona

About one hundred women from the area attended the Fall Missionary Rally of the American Baptist Women of the South eastern Association of Iowa held at the United Christian and Baptist church in Kalona. Mrs. Logan Reif presided, with Miss Alice Griffin guest missionary from the Philippines, and a program including state happenings by Mrs. Vance Lucas of Bedford, music by local groups, and a noon luncheon at the Kolonial Town House.

Kalona American Baptist Women Southeastern Association of Iowa United Christian and Baptist Church Logan Reif Vance Lucas Bedford Alice Griffin Philippines Kolonial Town House John D. Woodin Richard Adams Woodin Levi W. Miller Alberquerque N. M Joas Miller Fannie Alvin L. Miller Millers Cedar Rapids Wayne Miller Decatur Edwin L. Yoder Miller Neal Paul H. Miller Richard Miller Belle Davis Mena Marsh Washington Vernon Hartzler Colorado Herb Harzler Kalona Rebekah Lodge Wellman Rebekahs Philip Preston Kay Kaalberg Larry Plank Charles Smith L. J. Strickler George V. Fry Rose Sleichter Jack Guengerich R. H. Peterseim Order Wellman Lodge Lewis Belcher Judy Enfield Jo- Anne McDonald Eugene Way Disciple Churches of Iowa The Christian Conference

Trust and Ads in a Fellaw's Dilemma

A quirky note about reliability, urging scrutiny of both a mother’s word and the want ads, hinting at hidden truths behind everyday promises and the need for caution in choosing what to trust.

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