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1970_ Olinger's Job: Tree Farming

Local tnees cut by a seasoned timberman and tree farmer, James Olinger, become native lumber and cardboard boxes.

1970? Four men walk along brush and rocks near Mississippi River

These men are walking in a rip-rap area above Jam 18 at the edge of the Mississippi River. The rocks help prevent erosion along the river bank

1970? John Maddy stands in switchgrass

John Maddy, wearing a hat, plaid shirt and glasses, stands in switchgrass holding some that he is examining

1970? Terrace being pushed over by overflow of water above

This photo shows a terrace damaged by too much water running over it

1970's Commissioner Rex Troute

This is a photo of Rex Troute, Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner from 1968-1974

1970's Commissioners Dwight Stucker and Clyde Sherer sit at a meeting

These two commissioners are probably attending a Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting

1970's Dorothy Davis at typewriter

Dorothy Davis retired in October of 1994 after serving as secretary for 22 years for the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District. This photo shows Dorothy tying a letter and was probably taken in the 1970's

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1970 Yearbook

1970 Yearbook

1970 Yearbook

1970_ Olinger's Job: Tree Farming

1970? Four men walk along brush and rocks near Mississippi River

1970? John Maddy stands in switchgrass

1970? Terrace being pushed over by overflow of water above

1970's Commissioner Rex Troute

1970's Commissioners Dwight Stucker and Clyde Sherer sit at a meeting

1970's Dorothy Davis at typewriter