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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
8
Waterloo report notes more than 150 entries for the State Helstein Show on June 30 with many winning first or second place in 12 series of ten. Breeders from Western states compete, aiming for top prizes and state recognition.
Sultry weather after heavy weekend rains helps eastern corn regain healthful color after a yellowish spell. Growth is normal with no major setbacks this month. About two thirds of the crop is expected to reach knee high by July 4, and alfalfa first cutting is unusually heavy.
Report from Indian Creek Watershed details rain easing drought in late season. Farmers saw delayed alfalfa haying and weed control gains as cool spell steadied growth, with corn fields recovering color and vigor. Observations mention grasshopper checks and a generally favorable growing period ahead despite uneven moisture.
A Fayette Township tour organized by local women features an inspection of quilts, furniture, and farm items. Mrs Berths Stucke and Effie Lynthe will lead the group, with several helpers and host homes listed, including Mrs Ray Socens and Mrs Le ct Lesx.
Twelve workers and parents from Ben tom Linn and Town counties attended a southeastern lowe poultry marketing project meeting in Blairstown Monday. W. O. Whitfield extension poultry man explained project objectives and discussed care of poultry during growing and fattening periods.
In Cedar Rapids Monday evening K W Stouder and Ames extension veterinarian Haram led Linn county six teen boys 4-H clubs in session to explain sanitation rules for county fairs and livestock shows Subjects included disease prevention and emergency treatment for livestock injuries and illnesses.
Williamsburg Iowa 4-H delegates Arthur Wallace Lois Madsen Ruth Stoner and Russell Holz join representatives from five Midwest states for the national 4-H camp in Washington DC June 16 to 23. Miss Ella G Louzerren and John S. Qust accompany the group as staff. The tour stops include Gettysburg Philadelphia New York and other cities as part of the trip.
Eight rural choruses from local counties are scheduled to perform in Fairfield on June 30. The event features women-led groups and is supported by the Farm Bureau and local civic organizations.
Adams County REA powers 120 miles of new rural electrification transmission to 300 homes in Adams County. Officials call it the largest REA project to date, with power from Corning Municipal Power Plant designed for 70 percent surplus. Appliance salesmen describe a land office rush as current begins.
Washington county agriculture conservation association reports the final 10 percent payouts on 1936 English River township contracts, totaling 1027 pounds. About $250,000 was distributed to county farmers under the adjustment program, with only a few cases delayed by adjustments or clerical errors.
Ten from Delaware county will travel to Ames for the state 4-H convention. Chaperone Mrs Lawrence Gienapp and Mrs John Rector lead the group of eight girls Delores Cush Lois Allyn June Lyman Arlene Barnhart C Marian Gienapp Amelia Ross Berniece Cocking and Josephine Cush aboard Wednesday.
Palo representatives of a blue grass shipping firm visited the Palo vicinity this week to inspect the crop and arrange harvest. The district has seen several successive years of seed stripped in quantities, prompting the inspection and planning activity.
Lucille Seland of Decorah Winneshiek county has been chosen as continuity reader for the 4-H festival “Foods in American Girlhood” at the state field and Lows Siste college. The festival opens the state convention on Wednesday and features a 1,000-voice mass choir and 1,300 4-H delegates in blue uniforms. The script traces seven historical epochs from Pilgrim to contemporary, with period songs and tableaux directed by Tolbert MacRae and organist Howard Crase, written by Miss Fannie R. Buchanan.
A descriptive piece portrays an evening field of rye over 125 acres stretching east. The text celebrates abundant harvests as a cool wind moves through the green stalks, suggesting beauty beyond urban art.
Iowa orchardists hear warnings from S W Edgecombe Ames extension horticulturist that frequent rains and cool weather have created conditions favorable to apple tree scab. Rex B Conn Linn county agent urges second cover spray within ten days after first, covering all leaf and fruit surfaces, with spray for non bearing and young trees. Two spray formulas provided: lime sulfur with lime arsenate or the Ohio formula lime sulfur with hydrated lime, or Bordeaux mixture as a substitute.
V. Vaniman Chicago regional director for the American Farm Bureau will address Cedar county farmers in a meeting here the evening of June 25. J. M. Reeve and R. D. Wingert lead the local committees in charge of the occasion.
State entomologist Dr. C J Drake says a serious army worm outbreak has hit East Pottawattamie County. A wheat and a corn field near Oakland were partly destroyed. cool weather helps grasshoppers but aids army worms. Farmers should watch low-lying areas at sunset. poison bran is the remedy. Reports similar infestations come from near Sioux City.
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