Iowa 4-H Sets 1948 Membership Goal At 40000
Iowa 4-H aims to exceed 40 000 members during National 4-H Club Week March 1 to 7 with current enrollment over 38 000 and a need of one new member per local club. The 1947 total reached 34 062, led Linn County with 657 members, and featured extensive farm and home economics projects, camps, contests, and community activities statewide.
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Iowa
Hawkeye
P. C. Taff
Agricultural Extension Service
Taff
White House
Truman
Iowa 4-H
Linn County
Clay
Kossuth
Marshall
Dallas
Muscatine
Green
Jasper
Benton
Page
4-H
Repair Farm Machinery for Safety at Lake Farm Fields
County extension director C. Ez. Judd urges farmers to inspect tractors, hitches, wheels, brakes, gears, and fuel lines before spring field work. Well-conditioned equipment reduces accidents, saves time, and prevents fires. keep fuel away from buildings and equip machines with extinguishers and servicing tool holders.
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C. Ez. Judd
Judd
Minnesota Breeders Visit To Inspect Dairy Plant
The Minnesota Valley Breeders Association headquarters in New Prague Minnesota will be visited on Friday February 27 by Winnebago County farmers. The Minnesota cooperative offers artificial insemination services for dairy cattle and invites interested farmers to inspect the plant and learn about the service.
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Minnesota Valley Breeder’s Association
New Prague
Minnesota
Minnesota Association
Minnesota Cooperative
Scrap iron shortage prompts county farmers drive
Winnebago County extension director E Judd reports a current scrap iron and steel shortage with a grim outlook for the coming months. He urges farmers to collect and sell any scrap on their farms to prevent further cuts in steel production. Radios from Philco and Bendix offered at John & Jerry Hardware.
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E. Judd
Winnebago County
Philco
Bendix
John & Jerry Hardware
Local People Attend Farm Institute at Des Moines
Winnebago County residents joined the National Farm Institute in Des Moines February 13 and 14 focusing on Agricultural and World Reconstruction. Speakers included George C. Marshall via telephone, Allen B. Kline, Mrs. Raymond Sayre, Marriner Eccles, Morris B. Sayre, and Wm. S. Dodd. Attendees from Winnebago County were Clark Mechem and spouse of Thompson, E. R. Ostrander of Buffalo Center, and C. E. Judd and spouse of Thompson.
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Winnebago County
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
George C. Marshall
Allen B. Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Raymond Sayre
Associated Country Women of the World
Marriner Eckles
Board of Governors Federal Reserve System
Morris B. Sayre
The
Manufacturing Association
Wm. S. Dodd
Clark Mechem
Thompson
E. R. Ostrander
Wellhouse favored for farm water systems the year
County Extension Director C E Judd says farmers installing electric water systems should favor a wellhouse over a well pit. Iowa State College engineers note wellhouses stay dry and allow pump repair access, while pits drain poorly and risk dampness. Insulation and a 150 watt bulb can keep a wellhouse warm in cold weather with moderate use.
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C. E. Judd
Iowa State College Agri
New Wallpaper Sale At John And Jerrys Store
John and Jerrys advertises a wallpaper sale inviting customers to choose fresh patterns now. The store promotes a range of designs and finishes with emphasis on immediate availability and in store shopping.
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John & Jerrys
Farm Bureau Women hear on world peace and rural programs
Mrs. Grant Johnson, International Relations Chairman, told Thompson County Women’s Committee that world events impact local life and urged education for peace alongside aid. Highlights from the National Farm Institute were reviewed by C B E Judd. Plans for Rural Women's Day and child development talks were discussed, with Alma Jones visiting April 16. Lunch followed, hosted by Mabel Mattison. Next meeting in March will be led by Mrs. John Schaeffer. A Speed Queen electric washer arrived at John & Jerry's.
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Grant Johnson
Thompson
C. BE. Judd
National Farm Institute
Mabel Mattison
Alma Jones
Mattison
John Schaeffer
Lolland
Winnebago County Republicans Seek Key Posts in 1948 Primary
Maurice Monson announces candidacy for Sheriff in the June 7 1948 Republican Primary. Oscar G Narum seeks renomination as County Auditor on June 7 1948. Harmon G Lundberg enters race for Clerk of the District Court in the Republican Primary on June 7 1948.
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Winnebago County
Oscar G. Narum
District Court
Iowa
Harmon G. Lundberg
Nels Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
Nels announces candidacy for the Republican nomination as County Attorney seeking support in the upcoming race. He asks for assistance in any form to aid his campaign.
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Nels
Branstad and Weaver Seek Winnebago County Posts
A political notice urges voters in Winnebago County to support W Branstad for County Attorney and Francis D Weaver for County Recorder in the Republican Primary on June 7, 1948. The ad requests support and remembrance of the candidates.
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W. Branstad
Winnebago County
Francis D. Weaver
Wisconsin primary ballot note for Steinbey June 7 1948
A fragmented message from Winnebago County Nebraska style noting a candidate Steinbey for State Representative on the Republican ticket in the June primary. It references Elving Recorder and asks for continued support based on past record.
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Bago County
Towa
Steinbey
Elving Recorder
Winnebago County
Dune Primar
Klemesrud
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Winnebago Farmers
Farm Institute
Lakota and
Stevens, Iowa
Mack
Lakota
FEM. Thompson
Buffalo Center
Murphy’s
Murphy's
Murphy's Cut
Farm Bureau
Just
John & Jerry’s
Maurice Monson
Winne
AEM Acos
Rock Island Lines
Great States
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
J. D. Farrington
State Dept. of Agriculture
George Harms
Johnson’s Produce
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