Farmers May Sign AAA Plan By May First Deadline
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration sets May 1 as the deadline for North Central farmers to complete and sign plans for the 1939 farm program Inspections for payments begin only after May 1 if farm landlords request participation A large share of region farmers have already signed plans with March activity peaking The North Central states covered include Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri South Dakota and Nebraska NRC-303 forms show signed plans and refusals Nineteen twenty nine farms returned April 14 with 1753 planning to participate and 176 refused Attendance at a county program event includes Mrs Sarah Porter Ellis as guest speaker and judge
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The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
North Central Region
North Central Area
North Central
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Corn Belt
Jones County
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Cold Storage Locker Meeting Planned for April 25
County wide meeting of cold storage locker operators and patrons to be held at the Anamosa courthouse on Tuesday evening April 25 at 8 p.m. Ruth Cessna Extension nutritionist from Iowa State College will discuss frozen food management with the latest state findings. Jones County Farm Bureau organizes. open to all interested in cold storage of fruits vegetables and meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anamosa
Ruth Cessna
Iowa State College
Jones County Farm Bureau
Highway Patrol program at Wyoming Township Farm Bureau meeting
Sergeant Clarence B. Day of the Town Highway Patrol will present a program on state highway patrol work with motion pictures. The session is at the Community Hall in Onslow on Friday evening April 21, with Madison and Clay township Farm Bureau members as guests. L. T. Lorenzen will discuss the status of the AAA program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Townhip Farm Bureau
Clarence B. Day
Town Highway Patrol
State Highway Patrol
Onslow
Madison and
Clay Township
Rural Women's Chorus to Sing at Achievement Day
Mrs. Sam Ellison announces the county rural women's chorus will perform at the county home project achievement day at the Congregational Church Anamosa on April 25. The program also features a style show with township women displaying clothing project results including Shoes Hose and Gloves, Reconditioning the Sewing Machine, and Clothes for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ellison
County Home Project
County Rural Women's Chorus
Congregational
Anamosa
Wool loan opened under AAA act in Des Moines warehouse
County agent Carl Smith reports government wool loans are available through the Commodity Credit Corporation under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. Wool growers may deliver to the Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers' Association warehouse in Des Moines, with immediate loan checks issued after grading and no contract papers.
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Carl Smith
Commodity Credit Corporation
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Smith
C T A Report on South Jones Dairy Averages
The 365 cows in the association produced an average of 813 pounds of milk and 29.3 pounds of butterfat, with 43 dry cows included. Seventy nine cows exceeded 40 pounds of butterfat, including 45 from 40 to 50, 22 from 50 to 60, 9 from 60 to 70, and 3 over 70. The ten high herds list Prentice and Streeter, Men's Reformatory, George Slater, Delbert Mayberry, Jones County Home, Donald Smith, J M Byerly, Monroe and Walderbach, G L Fraseur-2, George and Hanken. The top individual was No. 580 from the Mens Reformatory, averaging 2,635 pounds of milk and 76.4 pounds of butterfat. Dale Wicks, tester.
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Ibs
Prentice & Streeter
Men’s Reformatory
George Slater
Delbert Mayberry
Jones County Home
Donald Smith
J. M. Byerly
Monroe & Walderbach
G. L. Fraseur
George & Hanken
Mens Reformatory
Dale Wicks
4-H Boys Organize in Clay Township
Bill Callahan of Onslow was elected president of the Clay Township 4-H club with Glenn Wasson as vice president and Boyd Chatterton as secretary treasurer. Marion Clark was named adult leader for the club to be called The 4-H Stock Club. Members include Norman French Donald Derga Charles Clark James Hanna Thomas Keating Richard Nims Billy Callahan Boyd Chatterton Herbert Derga Kenneth Heeren Glenn Wasson Jack Orr Galen Wagoner Raymond English and John Aforan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Callahan
Onslow
Clay Township
Glenn Wasson
Boyd Chatterton
Marion Clark
Norman French
Donald Derga
Charles Clark
James Hanna
Thomas Keating
Richard Nims
Billy Callahan
Herbert Derga
Kenneth Heeren
Jack Orr
Galen Wagoner
Raymond English
John Aforan
Cattle Shipments Reach Nine Carloads At Local Station
Nine carloads of cattle were shipped from the local railroad station over the past week. Shippers included George Manter and others, plus Mrs. Mass Pill, Delay Bros., Lawrence Burlage, Joe Keneally, Chris Reiter, Peter Kurt, and Moyey and Meyer. Incoming loads featured two carloads of cattle from Liberal Kansas for Chris Reiter and one car from Hereford Texas for Meyer and Fink. The Farmers Mutual Creamery sent out two cars of butter, and 15 cars of various materials were received for local firms. The shipment was sent to Boston.
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Inet
George Manter
Aneht
Owo
Mairh
Mass "Pill
Delay Bros
Lawrence Burlage
Joe Keneally
Chris Reiter
Peter Kurt
Moyey
Meyer
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Liberal
Kans
Hereford
Tex
Meyer and Fink
Boston
Cattle Sell For $70 At Graham's Auction
Milk cattle brought as high as 70 dollars at Ived Graham's farm sale last week. Chickens sold up to 95 cents each. Machinery and other property also sold at good prices. Bill Null cried the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ived Graham
Bill Null
Variety of Snails in Hawaii Valleys by Distinct Types
A description notes that each valley in Hawaii hosts its own snail variety, with unique characteristics tied to the local environment. The text highlights the diversity of land snails across separate habitats in the islands.
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Hawaii
Around the Acres with an Express Reporter
A field visit reports on spring farming in Jones County Iowa. Sam Schuetz drives a 21 foot disc on Clarence Shaffer’s land while Will Balsiger does dragging. Henry George, aged 83, is highlighted for his long farming life and knowledge of distribution, tariffs, and federal aid. Hans Hoffman comments on returning to field work with the Hicken brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schuetz
Clarence Shaffer
Schuetz
Will Balsiger
Will
Old Man Winter
Henry George
Jones County
Henry
Hans Hoffman
Hicken’ Brothers
Progressive Women's club gathers for poetry lesson and plans
The Progressives and Hawthorne clubs discussed Iowa themes and education with committee rosters announced by Mrs. Elmer Buckingham. Reports covered upcoming federation meetings, a filling station sale, church and homemaker events, and notes on club teas, quilting, and new members.
Rural school bird booklet contest urged by The Express
A call urges every rural school to enter a booklet by June 1 for a chance to win a bird book. The piece notes the Ruby-throated Hummingbird as Iowa’s smallest visitor arriving in May and leaving in September, with vivid coloration and nesting details provided by Ellis A. Hicks of Iowa State College.
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Express Office
Iowa
South
Ellis A. Hicks
Iowa State College
Community notes on church fundraiser and local visits
Mrs. Maggie Close baked 100 pe p kolaches for a two day sale to raise funds for the Presbyterian church redecoration. Attendees included Mrs. C. E. Wherry and families, with visits from Riley Richardson in government service and other regional guests. Events also mention a Royal Neighbor Thimble Bee in Cedar Rapids and a Presbyterian Industrial Society meeting set for April 26 at the Miller home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Close
Kolaches
Actea
Presbyterian Church
Manila
P. I
Harriet
Emma
F. Spellitch
Davenport
Shaffer and
W. G. Morgan
Chicago
Klaud Dick
Ceder Rapids
Henrietta Boquist
Inner
Wyoming
Wyoming Cemetery
Ellsworth
Jerry Newell Maxon
Jud Maxson
Albia
Maxson
Elmer Maxson
Scotch Grove
E. L. Barber
Cedar Rapids
Zella Biglow
Emma Alden
Harry Cook
George Miller
Robert Alden
Parr
Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church
Miller
John, Heasty
Chillicothe
Death of Mrs Lulu Flannagan King Shocks Hopkinton Fans
Mrs Lulu Flannagan King died in Des Moines after a several week illness. Born near Hopkinton on December 25 1492 she was a devout Catholic. She leaves husband ELC King four daughters Helen Dorothy Loretta Eugenia and a grandson. Also four sisters and one brother. Funeral from St Johns Catholic Church Des Moines followed by Glendale Cemetery burial. Local residents and relatives noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Lulu Flannagan King
Des Moines
Lulu Flannagan
John ‘Mlannagan
Wheeler
Wis
St. John’s Catholic Church
Yes Moines
Glendale Cemetery
Howard J. Kirkwood
Delhi
Albert, Morgan
Columbus Junction
Randall Morgan
Gearhart
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Jamey Bixby
Sylvan Bixby
Lulu DeShaw
Strawberry Point
Mary
Social News From Iowa Towns and Nearby Visitors
A busy week with visitors and engagements across Iowa City Somers Buck Creek and nearby. Florence Babay from Somers opened her weekend in the Donahue home. Mae Allen Morning Sun sister of Rev F E Allen visited the Allen home. Victor Stead a Charlotte teacher spent the weekend at Buck Creek and was noted for a salary increase. Mrs J Rader was taken to a hospital in Iowa City for an operation and is recovering. Hugh McGladey and family announced the engagement of Ruth McGladey to Raymond Stevenson of John Deere Waterloo. Guests arrived from Delhi Earlville and Delaware for the occasion. A.P. Himebanagh remains hospitalized in Monticello. Mrs Earl Brutsman plans to join the U Go-I-Go club at her home Thursday. Iris Statler of Muscatine spent several days in the Randall Morgan home and Cedar Rapids outings with the Morgan couple. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to meet at A R Stanger home with hostesses Littlefield Heath Gibbs Lamont and Morgan. Mrs Perry Thorpe and daughter Ayla returned from Florida and occupy rooms in the H Le Clerc building. Mr and Mrs A R Stanger in Cedar Rapids to consult on Mr Stanger’s eyes. The Reeves family called Grand Junction for their daughter’s hospital visit. Hila Beth Reeve stays with her parents while attending Monmouth College. Mrs Marshall Neil fractured her right arm. Donald McDonald travels to Oelwein to wire Mr Lipton’s house.
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B. A. Moore
Iowa City
Florence ‘Babay
Somers Openit
Francis Donahue
Miss Bakey
Mae Allen
Morning Sun
F. E. Allen
F. E.allen
Victor Stead
Charlotte
Buck Creek
Stead
John Rader
Hugh McGladey
Ruth
Raymond 'Stevenson
John Deere
Waterloo
Delhi
Earlville
Delaware
A.P. Himebanagh
Monticello
Earl. Brutsman
Leonard Gibbs
Lilian Lamont
Randall Morgan
Perry Thorpe
Ayla
Florida
H. LeClerc
A. R. Stanger
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude
Jefferson
Hila Beth Reeve
H. M. Reeve
Monmouth
Ill
Marshall Neil
Donald McDonald
Oelwein
Lipton
Center Junction News Highlights Local Meetings and Moves
Mrs Johnn McNeilly presided at the Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society gathering with 18 present. Teachers and directors held a business meeting at Mrs J R McNeillys home. Plans for Vacation Bible School were shared. Rev A Alyea attended a Cedar Rapids meeting with his son Harold. Mrs Peter Prahm and Evelyn Courtney named to the program committee. Bert Moats family moved into the Main street brick building. 0 Wap purchased the Moats property planning two houses for personal and rental use. Dare son who
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnn McNeilly
Presbyterian, Ladies’ Missionary ‘Society
J. R. McNeilly
A. Aplan
Peter ‘Prahmi
Evelyn ‘Courtney
Vacauon Bible School
A. Alyea
Pasbytery
Cedar Rapids
Harold
Peter Prahm
Vinton
Pauling
Federated Women’s Clubs of
Onda
Hale
Bert _Moats
Moats
Pr Perty
Dare Son
Local school staff reshuffles and community notes
Re elected Holyce Stingley to sixth grade teaching at Olin Mississippi, and Lucile Livingstone reelected to primary in Maynard. Various community events, dinners, visits, and birthdays across Cedar Rapids to Monticello, Center Junction, and neighboring towns are listed with dates and names. Includes senior play announcement and travel to the New York world’s fair opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyce Stingley
H. E. Stingley
Olin
Miss. Stingley
Lucile Livingstone
J. W. Livingstone
Iowa City
Center Junction
Maynard
T. E. Stanton
Bronsons
New York City
A. D. Serbousek
Dorothy Dreibelbis
Audrey Serbousek
Betty Lou McDonald
Cedar Rapids
Fred Preas
Carrie
Phillip Bailey
Edith Weir
Amber
Wyoming
Bernard Cass
Scotch Grove
W. Clark
Catherine Thompson
Cornell
Mount Vernon
S. G. Thompson
S. L. McCammon
Henry McCammon
Central City
Pauline Prahm
Vinton
Peter Prahm
John Livingstone
Dwight Mather
Lowell
Iowa ‘City
Delano Sanford
Castle Grove Meeting Plans For Achievement Day
Castle Grove farm bureau women met in Anamosa to finalize plans for achievement day. Several locals including F Cramer and Mrs Gee attended. upcoming events feature an unhernent program and a Friday April 28 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
F. C. Cramer
Gee
A. Rickels
J. E
Ahlrichs
EJ. Schnier
A. Ray Fair‘banks
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
Ben Eiben
McDonald
Albert McDonald
Hazel Green
Castle Grove
Prairieburg area social circle notes and gatherings
Sunday gatherings and visits populate the Prairieburg area as families and neighbors share meals and celebrate occasions. A Presbyterian ladies aid event near Monvi cello draws about sixty six attendees while relatives from Cedar Rapids Monticello and Oyersville join dinners and calls at multiple homes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarah Porter Ellis
Home Project
Extension Service
Ellis
Atend
Highway Patrol
Wyoming Township
F. B
Rural Women’s Chorus
South Jones C. T. A. Report
Graham
Express
HE. C. Nagel
E. C
Nagel
Maquoketa
Progressive
Everett Vrooman
Laura Smith
Hawthorne Club
H. W. Farnham
Mildred Cunning
W. M. Bissell
G. H. Herzberger
C. A. First
Clarence Huston
Midland Homemakers Club
George Ireland
Howard Day
Harriet Alden
Sue Myers
W. B. Curry
L. M. Sherrill
Methodist Aid Society
Alden
Sotiety
M. E. Miller
Anainosa
Firwergen Wits
la Vivid
Lesaon Wat
Chingee
Ronald Holta
Ioe
Rebekah Rodeo
Dearings
Forrest Button
Onslow Lodge
East Ridge Club
George Fishwild
Otto Blume
Fast Ridge Club
Fishwild
Arthur Manwiller
Kyle Poole
Elmer, Egenhouse
Nellie Atherton
Rock Gardens
Elmer
Everready Club
Ernest Sieveka
Mrg
O. E. Wherry
Migs Lepta Wherry
J. “Hansen
Betty
Vem Od Hoeren
Watson
Gordon-Van Tyne
Ilinois
Ted Bulgren
Preston
Henry ‘Miller
Ida
William Bohler
N. C. Holst
R. Rohwedder
Harry Levsen
Oin
Paul. Schuetz
John ‘H. Hanken
Harm Dirks
B. D. Heiken
George, Dirks
F. Arthur de Bote
Soil Conservation Committee
Mary Esther McLaughlin
Coe College
Gladys Helman
Sioux City
Harry Boots
William Ehlts
M. Hosford
Olin Howie Jr
Lanne
Lawrence Hahshes
Kenneth, Hosford
Ronald
Pauli’ Heyer
Ofanchester
S. M
Montgomery
Hodgson
Rand
A. Deischar
L. I. Baister
Gordon
Asor Pn
Perry DeShaw
Bert DeShaw
W. W.blanchard
Prairieburg
W. H. Behrends
Cox
Will Lang
Glen Eiler
Monvi ¥Cello
Louis ‘Weber
C. C. Stevenson
Donna Sandhagen
Elmer Kviren
J. Stevenson
Clifford Arauscr Ane
J.L. Basshelder
Belire
Susaday
Andy Smit
Ee Clade’ Millox
Richelder
Hohe
Rimer Timmes
Oyersvill c
Learn Berlin
Monticiello
Clement
Stanley Brighton
James Maverly
Apoca
Atlas Eloi
Sper
Te Gharles
Moat
Selgibors
Bate
Lo King
Roe
Glen Hiler
Ro Slauson
Walter
Ray Chapin
Caphades Dorina
Sahdhsher
Siinay
Pittsburgh
Watersparh
Tésw
McNeill Hardware
Charles Greenberg
Second Street
S. E
Cedar
Rhode
Island
New Hampshire
Russell E. Lux
Hopkinton, Iowa
McCormick-Deering
McCormick -Deering
McCormick- Deering
Shaffer
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