Lime Springs Herald from Lime Springs, Iowa • Page 5

Casually Speaking By Editor HOW FEED COSTS WENT UP IN FIFTEEN YEARS One can read all kinds of Ilg- on the rising costs of commodities and of livestock costs of production. But something that comes to light right here at home may be of more interest. Herman Lidtke. former Old Town miller and feed dealer. came upon some Nov.

1958 feed price lists the other day. and we'd like tn compare them with 1973 prices (15 years later) so you'll know why the farmer has a lot of money invested in his meat animals and dairy animals, whether he sells them now 01 later. Here is how feed prices have soared in the 15-year span: Hog Balancer. 87.00 ----Dairy Balancer, 70.50 Soybean Oil Meal, 69.00 Tankage $103.00 $236 00 $174.00 $240.00 $234.00 -Meat Bone Meal, $100.00 $219.00 Cottonseed Meal, 70.00 $180.00 Herman found a top hog price Lime Theatre LIME SPRINGS, IOWA New Projectors New Sound The Theatre with the Big Shows ADULTS $1 JO AGE 13 THRU H.S $1.00 CHILDREN UNDER 13 50c FRL, MAY 4 5 6 The Best Selling Sdspensd Thriller about C.I.A. and'a Band of Nazis clashing over a list of collaborators.

"Salzburg Connection" Suspense Drama Barry Newman Ann Karlna Keans Maria Karen Jensen 93 Minutes PC for Jan. 1961 of $10.40. while today hogs are in the $54.00 range. And cattle are around $44.00. In the days of the grist mill, a farmer.raised his own feed and had it ground.

Seldom did he buy anything else but salt Later, he'd buy some bran and oil meal to feed livestock that were sick. Nowadays, with the low protein content of locally grown grains, the fanner is obliged to buy manufactured high-protein feeds for feeding for fast finishing of meat animals. This has been coming on gradually for many years, but the recent world-wide search for protein has spotlighted the and shot the price of soybeans to an unheard of price of $5.00 (plus) on. the local market. Top dairy cows have bringing $650 at auction sales.

many young dairy farmers can go into business with a complete herd starting from scratch 7 This is how farming costs are skyrocketing. The farmer handles a lot more money than hi used to, but it's like other things, he only gets a chance to see ihu pictures on larger paper bnN before passing them on to the fellow he buys from. Glad to see our county officers get a pay raise through this legislature. However, I think our smaller counties should- keep watch on the size of the work staff in the county offices and keep this proportionate to the amount of work and population of the county. The spotlight is on Watergate, but we always heard that "all is fair in love and Area Deaths MRS.

FRANK STRATHMAN, 59 Sen-ices for Mrs. Frank Strathman. 59 of Cresco were 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic church with burial in thi Calvary cemetery.

Mrs. Strathman died Friday at the St. Mary's hospital at Rochester, Minn. Conway iuneral home had charge rf arrangements. Mrs.

Strathman is survived by her husband, one son, Frank Maquoketa. three daughters, Mn. Allan Novalf, Ridgeway, Mrs. Paul Nitchels, Mason City and Jlrt. Ron Sebastian, Cresco, 10 grandchildren, her mother, Mrs.

Josephine Posakany. Cresco. two brothers, Paul Posakany, Ventura, and Gerald Posakany, Richland a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Oldscn, San Diego, Ca. TINA HEIOE IS 95 Mrs.

Tina Heide of Crcsco observed her 95th birthday anniversary at the family home in Cresco April 18. A birthday cake presented by Theodore M. Vagts of Crcsco was served. Mrs. Hcide has four children, Mrs.

Gertrude Rassman of Claremont, Mn. Jlrs. Hilda Ferkingstad of Lime Springs, Clarence Hcide of DCS Jloines and Oscar Hcide of Crcsco. Guests from Brownsdale, Preston and Harmony, were present to help hi the celebration. Scouts Demonstrate Knowledge Gained J.

C. Club The J. C. Club met on April 30th at the home of Mrs. Carl Cassidy.

Eleven members were present, and Little Miss Siuanne Schabert was a guest. The "Dial Your President" was given by Add Jones. She selected William 'Howard TafV the 26th President of our United States. Mrs. Virginia Rlpley reviewed the book, "To Race The This was the autobiography of Harold Krents, the inspiring story and testament of a blind boy who became a successful lawyer.

Delicious refreshments 'were served by our hostess and Club will have the final meeting of -the year on Monday, May 14th at the home of Jlrs. Edwin Price. Hope regards problems, small or large, as opportunities. JONES MARKET Thursday Friday Saturday MEAT SPECIALS HAM LOAF MIX PORK ROAST RIB MINCED HAM GROCERIES Blue Ribbon Oleo 4 Ibs. $1 Yosemite Peaches size Edon Towels 2 rolls 33c Navy Beans 2 Ibs.

39c Cookies, assorted 3 pkgs $1 A. 6. Potato Chips 45c FROZEN FOODS French Fries 2 Ibs 35c Associated Ice Cream gal. 69c Boy Scout Troop 121 of Lime Springs presented a demonstration of work accomplished at the Methodist Church Monday night Scoutmaster Marvin Arnpriester welcomed the parents and guests. Senior Patrol Leader David Ihns called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance, the oath and promise-, given by the Scouts in unison.

Eagle Patrol presented the hu- (gmorous skit, "Looking for a Panther Patrol gave a semaphore demonstration, eaeh Scout nagging two letters of the scout motto, "Be Members of Eagle Patrol gave a first demonstration of various bandages. Kelly Thomas gave a talk on poison ivy treatment. John Opat demonstrated making a first aid kit Perry Thomas told how to treat shock or fainting. Tom Davis demonstrated applying a tonrnlquct. Charles Hughes, Brian JIunkel and Rex Tibbals demonstrated emergency stretcher and carries.

Parents were asked to guess what various Scouts were doing in pantomime. Scouts acting out the parts were JIark DeRuiter, Byron Roeslcr, James Kitchen, Jlitch Smith, and Bryee Mensink. Plans for Camp It was announced by Scoutmaster Arnpricstcr that the Troop will attend Camp Ingawanis June 17-23, at a cost of $25 per scout The Troop will pay the $5 registration fee. At least five fathers will be needed to stay a day each with the boys at camp. There arc 22 Scouts in the Troop.

Arnie DeRuiter is the Asst. Scoutmaster. The troop has five boys eligible for Order of the Arrow, and two can be elects ed for induction at Camp: David Ihns explained the Order of Arrow ordeals of initiation. David lacks only four merit badges to qualify for Eagle Scout, the highest rank. Scout dues are 25c per month.

A Troop Campout is being planned for Friday night at Echo Valley, At the next meeting Jlonday the Scouts will work on the Citizenship In the Nation merit badge. L-0 Mixed Chorus Wins Two A's and The L-O Mixed chorus partici- in the District I Large Group Contest in Chatfield last Saturday. They sang two prc- pared songs for three judges two A and one rat- Ings. The judges were Lloyd Hansen of Faribault High, Rich- WilJard Johnson of Rochester J.L-. The re was no sight-reading for this year.

hear this fine choir their Spring Vocal Blinks Valley Drug SPRING VALLEY, MINN. Convalescent Aids Department Wtlk.ri Wheel chilrt CinM for Sickroom Rentaii en Many Ph. 346-7472 ENGAGEMENTS The St. Joseph's Catholic church will be the setting for the marriage July 28 of Miss Elaine Marie Jlilz and David Lee Mayo. She is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles M. Milz, time Springs and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayo, Jackson Junction.

The bride-elect is employed at the Methodist Hospital at Rochester, Mn. Mr. Mayo is emplojcd by the Kitchens of Sara Lee At New Hampton. Mr. and Mrs.

Howanl H. Hare of Trempcaleau, announce the engagement of their daughter Bonita May and Slcphen V. Bigalk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vin- cenl Bigalk of Cresco.

The ceremony will take place May 2C at 2 p.m. in the St. Bartholomew's church at Trempcaleau. Miss Hare and Mr. Bigalk are both cm- ployed at St.

Paul, Minn. SEEK NAMES OF KOREAN VETERANS; TO THANK THEM The Republic of Korea is seeking names of American military veterans who served in Korea since August, 1945, to thank them for helping Korea gain its thank them for helping Korea gain its freedom. Korea veterans are asked to send their name and current address, dates of service in Korea, military unit and rank to Korean Light, P. O. Box 36, Santa Barbara, Calif.

83102. They will receive a personalized letter of thanks from the Korean government as part of Korea's commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the armistice between The Republic of Korea and Communist North Korea this July. Peter Kang, executive vice president of Korean Light, said his nonprofit foundation is coordinating the nationwide search for the Korean veterans. "More than 5 million Americans served in Korea over the past 25 years," Kang said. "The Korean government is anxious to express its gratitude to those who helped Korea gain its Kang said the Republic of Korea, in addition to the letter of thanks, would provide the Korea veterans with information on the remarkable progress made in that country over the past 20 years.

Special low cost group tours to the Republic of Korea are being for veterans and their families who wish to visit Korea, Kang said. Mrs. Larry Swcnson of Le Roy is enjoying a visit from her Australian "pen pal" of many years Mrs. Margaret Chcswcll of Sydney Australia, who arrived by air Friday at Rochester. This Chcswe second visit witn Mrs.

Swcnson. Her husband is on a business trip to Germany Mrs. Chesvvell is visiting here this week. BB FFA Members Receive Awards at Banquet Ten members of the Le Roy- Oslrander chapter of the FFA and their advisors rode a Ron Peters-guided bus to the District 1C FFA banquet which was held at High School last Thursday night. April 26.

A fine dinner was served preceding the program, which consisted of the presentation of various awards, plus the installation of next year's District 16 officers. Those in atlenJance from Le Roy were: Robin and Neil Hanks, Donna Hindi, Diane Rergan Nancy Nolle. Gary Nolle, Arlynn Ness, Paul Bait, Rodney Bait, Rick Roc, and Advisor Mr. Schauflcr. The local chapter picked up a share of the awards given that night, and they are as follows: General Livestock place learn) Arlyn Ness LIME SPRINGS.

IA. HERALD Thursday, May 3, 1973 Jim Nelson Meats Judging 10th place team) Rick Roe Robyn Hanks Annie Schott Nancy Nolle Poultry Judging (2nd place team) Robin Hanks (8th place individual) Neil Hanks (5th place individual) Nancy Nolle Gary Nolle Individual Creed Speaking Ed Dahl (4th place) Individual Job Interview Tom Hindi (2nd place) Ag Mechanics (4th place team) Gary Nolle (9th place individual) Rick Gnmahan Todd Slockdale District 16 In-School Achievement Awards Arlynn Ness (Bronze Award) Nancy Nolle (Bronze Award; Robin Hanks (Bronze Award) Paul Batt (Silver Award) See Us For 12x16-Portable BIdgs. Hay Bunks Stockade Panels Tubular Gates -10' to 16' Heavy 3-Tab, Seal-Down Shingles Wrought Iron Railings Eave Troughs Spgs. Lumber Co. HARVEY MOLDT, Mgr.

Phono 566-2281 Lime Springs, Iowa Thursday Friday Saturday Official Food Stamp Redemption Center LARGE BATH SIZE SAFEGUARD SOAP bar 19c RAGU SPAGHETTI SAUCE jar 39c COLDEN'S HALF HALF pt. 31c GOLDEN FIRM BANANAS Ib. IQc FARM HOUSE CHIPS twin pak 45c LIQUID JOY 32 oz. HUSO 49c WELCH'S FROZEN GRAPE JUICE 6 oz. can 29c NORTHERN BATHROOM TISSUE 4 rolls 45c FRISKIES DOG FOOD 25 Ib.

bag $3.19 SUNSHINE ALL FLAVORS ICE CREAM gal. 65c Valuable Coupon I ROBIN HOOD FLOUR i 1 offer to a family 25 Ib. bag $2.59 I LIME SPRINGS LOCKER 1 Coupon Expires 5 GOLDEN'S ALL FLAVORS ICE CREAM 5-qt. tub $1.79 THE LAST WEEK With $3.00 purehaw Stainless Steel TEASPOON 19o "iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii! Valuable Coupon TOILET TISSUE CHARMIN 4 rolls 43c LIME SPRINGS LOCKER Coupon Expires May 5 SAUSAGE BOLOGNA MAKING LARD RENDERING ADDBD CURING SMOKING HBW LIVESTOCK PICK UP DAILY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NOON SLAUGHTERING--Every Day DAILY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NOON CUTTING, WRAPPING, FREEZING DOUDLB WRAP INTERLEAVING FOR FAJTTBR THAWINd UME SPRINGS ICE CREAM -We have the BEST tor LESS. Walton's Home Freezer Locker Serv.

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