Field Day at Clarinda Explores Soil Rotation and Feed Research
A full day event will study rotation practices and fertilizer effects for Taylor County and nearby soils at the USDA Erosion Farm west of Clarinda on Highway 2. Raymond Sneed notes demonstrations include fattening steers on alfalfa and bromegrass pastures versus other feeds, in collaboration with Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station and the Soil Conservation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
USDAY
Clarinda
Highway No. 2
Raymond Sneed
Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gay Maidens Club Holds Rally Day Preparations
Over several weeks the Gay Maidens Club held two special meetings and a regular session at homes of leaders and members including Mrs. Bob Judy Shirley Burns and the Wintermute sisters. Rain shortened Rally Day attendance but Elinor Sharp was elected county officer and members planned Home Efficiency Projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Maidens Club
Bob Judy
Shirley Burns
Louise
Helen Wintermute
Elinor Sharp
Victory 4-Hers Meet at Goudie Home
Victory 4-Hers held a June 6 regular meeting at Beverly Goudie’s home with thirteen members present plus two leaders and two mothers. Demonstrations included How to Partition a Drawer by Marilyn Park and Making a LOCAL Raymond Schneider and Cecil Streebin hauled and baled hay on 70 acres from June 11 to 15 with 3 men and Streebin’s 12 year old son assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Goudie
Marilyn Park
Raymond Schneider
Cecil Streebin
Streebin
Forage Crop Varieties Legumes
Grimm Alfalfa first winter hardy alfalfa but wilt disease cut its value. Cossack Alfalfa yields well and winter hardy, not wilt resistant. Ladak Alfalfa strong yield and cold resistance, wilt resistant more than Grimm. Ranger Alfalfa five-line synthetic, wilt resistant, limited seed. Buffalo Alfalfa wilt resistant, greater winter hardiness, seed not yet commercial. Birdsfoot Trefoil promising for grass mix, European native, seed sold limited at about two dollars per pound in southern Iowa.
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South Dakota
Siberia
India
Turkestan
Nebraska Experiment Station
Kansas Experiment Station
Kansas
Europe
Iowa
Shoe Rack by Gretchen Timber Lake
Mrs. Novinger spoke on writing and endorsing checks. Songs were practiced for Rally Day and other topics were discussed. Refreshments were served. A special meeting was planned for June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Timberlake
Novinger
Pals for Friendship meet at Twila Welch home
The Pals for Friendship 4-H Club met June 14 at Twila Welch's home with nine members present. Dorothy Smith led devotions, Mary Ann Dittmer described a dusting item, Twila Welch gave etiquette tips, Mary Jo Cochran and Mary Northrup provided entertainment, and two guests—Mary Alice Campain and Gwendolyn Tully—attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twila Welch
Dorothy Smith
Mary Ann Dittmer
Mary Jo Cochran
Mary Northrup
Mary Alice Campain
Gwendolyn Tully
Clayton Cloverleaf Club Meeting and Skating Party
Nine members and both leaders gathered at Jean and Bette Corliss's home on June 6 for a business meeting including demonstrations on Knife and Spice Racks and Kitchen Drawer Partitioning. Presentations covered grooming and posture, music for Rally Day, and refreshments. A skating party followed on June 14 with the Gay Maidens unable to attend due to threatening waters but all else enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Bette Corliss
Clarice Osburn
Jerry Trumbo
Lula Mae Book
Jean Corliss
Clayton Cloverleaf Club
Waters
Record of Hay Harvest and Storage Amid Modern Methods
A 1774 to 80 bale output is noted with 519 bales stacked 520 hauled over a mile to a barn and 735 placed in surrounding barns. Two slides and two tractors hauled hay, marking a remarkable, efficient use of machinery and methods in a short period.
Bromegrass Varieties and Iowa Seed Details
The article outlines several bromegrass varieties including Fischer Lincoln Achenbach and Canadian types, noting their origins, vigor, heat resistance, and suitability for Iowa and dairy pastures. It mentions price signals for Ladine Clover seed and local display at Roy Herbert’s garden near the court house.
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E. O. Fischer
Shenandoah
Iowa
Lincoln
Nebraska
Fischer
Achenbach Brothers
Washington County
Kansas
Fischer and
Dreath
Minnesota
Roy Herbert
Court House
Louise Wintermute and Hubert Hensley Attend State Conservation Camp
Louise Wintermute of Gay Maidens and Hubert Hensley of Jackson Boys Club represented Taylor County at the State Conservation Camp in Boone from June 13 to 16. They reported enjoying their time with 4-H Girls at Rally Day and shared positive experiences from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wintermute
Gay Maidens
Hubert Hensley
Jackson Boys Club
Taylor County
Boone
Louise
Camp friendships form new ties for delegates
The light of camp fostered new friendships among Ring Gold Union T and Madison County delegates. The Jackson boys plan Hubert's club talk on lessons and enjoyment from camp at an upcoming meeting.
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Ringgold
Union T
Madison County
Jackson
Hubert
Jackson Ladies Reupholster Chairs
The Jackson town ship ladies met at Forest Grove Church for a follow up workshop on reupholstering. Mrs Dewey Hensley worked on her husband s favorite chair while the group tied springs padded and completed the reupholstering by day s end. Mrs Doyle Henry showed an impressive over stuffed chair and anticipation is noted for its completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Forest Grove
Dewey Hensley
Bernice
Sheridan Couple in Courtship Spotlight
Sheridan residents Cleo Haun and Jimmy Aldrich appear in a social column noting their companionship and public appearances with their circle. The brief mentions their involvement in local events and common circle with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Haun i
Jimmy Aldrich
Sheridan
Local Notes On Visits and Housing Around Towns
A roundup of social updates from area families. Roy Aldrich vacationed in Minnesota with fishing trips. Celia Clary rents living quarters at Cora Caudle home. Herbert Bond and family visited Wm Martin's in Bedford. Dickie Stalling visits grandparents in Barnard. Jerry Anders visits grandparents Bert and family in Waterloo. The Haley and Combs families along with Orpha Wooden and James Dryer attended a Sheridan Mount Ayr reunion. Eddie Girling works on a basement in Sheridan and plans a new home on land bought from June and [unclear] Parman. R T Kirby of Gallatin guests of Jess Straight. Mrs John Snyder and five daughters visit relatives in Corning. John Liamison and son vacation in Adams Nebraska with Ethyl Scott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Roy Aldrich
St. Joseph
Minnesota
Celia Clary
Cora Caudle
Herbert Bond
Wm. Martin
Bedford
Dickie T. Stalling
Barnard
Jerry Anders
Waterloo
Bert Anders
Jess Haley
Leland
Duane Combs
Orpha Wooden
James Dryer
Sheridan
Mount Ayr
South Sheridan
Eddie Girling
June Parman
R. T. Kirby
Gallatin
Jess Straight
John Snyder
Corning
Charley Surplus
John Liamison
Adams
Nebraska
Ethyl Scott
L. W. Curry
Notice of Administration for Alonzo Kemery Estate
On June 18 1946 Roy D Kemery was appointed administrator of the estate of Alonzo Kemery deceased in Taylor County Iowa All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them to the District Court for allowance Attorney A Elton Jensen handles the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D
District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Alonze
Kemery
Sais County
Paul E. Clark
Holly L. Clark
A. Elton Jensen
Executrix Named for Paul E. Clark Estate in Iowa
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appoints Holly L. Clark executrix of the will and estate of Paul E. Clark deceased. Creditors must present claims authenticated for court allowance. Dated June 7 1946. Attorney A Elton Jensen handles the matter.
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Farm Bureau
The
Motor Club of
Main Street
Davenport
AAA
United States
Canada
Mexico
Council Bluffs
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Italy
Roy D. Kemery
Sesies
A. Elton Jensen, Atty
America
Salvation Army
Hewaiian Islands
Alaska
Evangelines
Red Shield
Armed Forces
USC
Leagues of Mercy
Lay Woman’s Organization
Christian Fellowship
Lifers Club
International Salvation Army
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