Monticello Library Yearly Use Report Highlights Activity
Monticello Public Library closed its year March 31 after 301 days of operation. It reports 850 registered borrowers including 127 new, 516 volumes added, 348 withdrawn leaving 10 203 volumes. Four newspapers and 52 magazines circulate well among homes and schools. Mr Jones Meets the Master tops circulation. New books include Round the Bend and The Church of Our Fathers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Roberts
Monticello
Mr. Jones
Peter Marshall
Nevil Shute
Tom Cutter
Persian Gulf
Tom
Sophie Kerr
Church of Our Fathers
Roland Bainton
Marjorie Medary
Onslow Guild Hosts April Christian Service Meeting
Onslow Mrs Clarence Doll Mrs Daryl Jansen and Mrs Carroll Smola hosted the April Christian Service Guild meeting in church parlors. D J Wasson led the program. Plans were made for the annual May breakfast May 1 with a plate lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keating
Christ the King
Loras College
Dubuque
St. Peter’s Church
Temple Hill
Keating
Florence Wherry
Henry Holmes
E. P. Hall
Anamosa
Billy Barnts
Alburnett
Charles Barnts
Earl Edwards
Ralph Edwards
Emeline
Isaac Edwards
George Paulsen
Felix Ickala
Deer River
Minn
Donald
Daryl
John Jansen
American Legion Auxiliary
Garrett Juilfs
Frank Byerly
South
Ernie Buresh
Marshalltown
Allen Schnoor
Maquoketa
Satur
Spraying DDT Boosts Corn Yields Across Iowa Fields
Farmers treating 216 fields averaged a 12.5 bushel per acre gain with DDT against corn borers, at $4.50 per acre cost. Two applications yielded more than one, and higher gallonage sometimes improved results. Average net profit was $14.25 per acre based on $1.50 per bushel corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Iowa State College Extension Service
Details From Local Residents and Addresses
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Hanna occupy a residence formerly vacated by the Gene Dennison family. Mr and Mrs Harold Jordan were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Virl Stirsky in Cedar Rapids. The present address of Arvin Welch is Cp Arvin D Welch 1701st-Sup Sad Box 3768 Great Falls AFB Great Falls Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heeren
Jimmy Hanna
Gene. Dennison
Eeee
Harold Jordan
Virl Stirsky
Cedar ‘Rapids
Arvin Welch
Arvin D. Welch
Great Falls
A.F.B
Montana
George Graham Celebrates 50 Years With Wapelio Masonic Lodge
George Graham marks a half century of membership in the Masonic lodge at Wapelio, celebrating 50 years of service and affiliation with the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapelio
George Graham
Masonic Lodge
Dormant Spray Best for Weeds in Brush Therapy
Iowa State College extension botanist J P Sylvester says dormant spraying before buds swell offers easier coverage, less drift risk, and a longer season. He advises a 50 50 mix of 2 4 D and 2 4 5 T at about 2 lb active per acre with oil carrier, and to spray to run off for full ground line coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Sylvester
Effective herbicide mix targets common Iowa brush
The 50-50 blend of 2 4-D and 2 4-T shows efficacy against many brush species in Iowa. Elm oak hickory plum box elder hackberry osage orange hazel brush sumac and poison ivy are listed as examples. The note mentions fuel oil aiding application. The first Sunday comic section dates to 1893 in the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
New York World
Road Vacation Notice in Jones County Iowa 1961
The County Auditor declares a proposed highway vacation in Jones County based on a viewing by a Commissioner. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by noon June 12, 1961, with County Auditor Je Specht. The route touches land owned by James Clark Raymond McMahon Frank Curran estate and ends on the Maquoketa river south bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Tson
Said County
Maquoketa River
James Clark
Raymond McMahon
Frank Curran
Auditors Office
Specht
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alva Zimmerman
Prop
UA Ee
Wemnes
Aan
Monticello Imp. & Truck CO
Landner
Monument CO
Monticello Public Library
Helen Daringer
Debbie
Greengate
Topsy
Elizabeth Headley
Diane
Shooting Star Farm
Anne Molloy
Ray Bethers
Rebecca Cardill
Sanford Tousey
Bertha Parker
Susan
Kathryn Hitte
T-Bone
Clare Newberry
Rau
Sealy
Fisher Furniture
Aera
Ray Kreeb
Mgr
Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency
Gulflex
Moena’s
Gulf Service
Hehmry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Buick
RoapMaster
McLaughlin Motor Company
Cedar Street
Monticello, Iowa
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