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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
3
The Jones County Farm Bureau explains the Tenant Purchase program details and applicant criteria. Loans totaling about 7 000 are available across 700 counties with a 40 year term at 3 percent interest.
A large turnout packed Castle Grove township Farm Bureau at Schoolhouse No 2 Friday evening with 70 residents enjoying a 4-H program led by Mrs. Forrest Deischer and Fred Kromminga. Highlights included soil testing by the boys club, a girls' state 4-H convention report by Helen McLaughlin, a one act play, and Castle Grove Band performances. Refreshments followed, funds benefiting the clubs, and the next meeting was postponed to September 1 due to a county fair.
The 274 cows on test produced an average 676 pounds of milk and 24.6 pounds of butterfat for July. Top five herds by production were Tyler & McGovern, Byerly, Jones, Delbert Mayberry, and Finn & Son with milk and butterfat totals listed. the highest individual was J M Byerly with 1209 pounds of milk and 3.1 pounds butterfat.
M F Thomson of Jones county shipped 19 steers on the Chicago market that sold at 9 85 per cwt. The Buol Estate Monticello sent 24 head weighing about 1320 pounds each, bringing 10 per cwt. Both consignments show strong demand for feeder cattle.
A registered Guernsey animal named Moss Rose Climax 273882 has been sold by R. E. Shoate to Clare Aitchison of Monticello. The transfer is acknowledged by the American Guernsey Cattle Club based in Petersborough, New Hampshire.
The All-Iowa Fair at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids expands with 17 booked features including the State Dairy show Ernie Young Follies International and International auto races. Over 1000 cattle expected with more than 325000 spent to enhance comfort and enjoyment during August 18 18.
Dean Newman 17 of Martelle named one of four Iowa 4 H boys chosen for the Danforth Foundation Camp at Camp Miniwanca Shelby Michigan August 14 to 27. He has led Jones County 4 H and competed in Livestock Judging Horse Judging and Livestock Loss Prevention events. The trip includes Bert Baker Kenneth Bragh Vernon Kehl Harold Sherman and others.
Four 4-H youth teams arranged for the Kittenhall tournament with first rounds at 11:00 p.m. Saturday August 5 and finals at 11:00 o'clock at the Farm Bureau Sports Festival in Monticello August 10. A county team will be chosen to represent at Ames September 9.
A rental notice announces available accommodation and invites prospective tenants to inquire. The ad highlights the unit, location details, and contact method to arrange viewing and application.
Vocational Agriculture students led by instructor Donald Walker analyzed six potato test plots on Gene Walker’s land with C L Fitch from the state college. Experiments tested seed piece size spacing depth planting varieties and fertilizer effects noting early plantings yield better results and Red Warbas Cobblers top performers. Zirkelbach plots produced the heaviest yields while sod planting hindered most plots except one exception.
The Happy Helpers of Lovell township met at Lillian Freese's home for their third gathering. Helen Mardorf spoke on table etiquette and chaired the session on courtesy while Betty Adams discussed social manners and Lillian Freese demonstrated proper sitting and standing positions. Several members attended with Gertrude Ortgies, Alfreda Ortgies, and Kathleen Adams absent. The next meeting will be hosted by Helen Mardorf with Mrs. John Freese attending as a guest.
The finals of the 4-H health contest will be held Monday afternoon at 1 00 p m in the Mercy Hospital at Anamosa to select the healthiest 4-H club member and girl in Jones County. The top scorer over 15 will be examined for state fair eligibility and the highest scoring boy and girl will be announced at the Jones County Fair.
Mayo Tolman vital statistics director urges parents sending children to school this fall to obtain birth registration notifications. If missing, write the state health department vital statistics division with the child’s name and birth details to avoid last minute delay.
Catherine de Medici born 1519 died 1589 queen to Henry II had four sons three crowned king of France during her life Francis II reigned 1559 to 1560 Charles IX 1560 to 1574 and Henry III 1574 to 1589 The piece also notes transatlantic distances from London Liverpool and Southampton to New York with miles listed for each route.
Frank Priebe notes eggs graded for sale offer $1.00 to $1.50 per case more than straight run prices. He warns against careless handling in back rooms and stores, urging fresh eggs from the farm and better display practices to boost consumption.
The article notes that buyers seek better eyes and that egg producers who clean, cool, and sell eggs promptly can gain a cash return. Small gains per case add up, making proper egg handling worthwhile for growers.
An Express Reporter notes attractive farms along county trunk roads near Monticello. Descriptions include Ernie Schnier and John Fehner homes, A. M. Black screened porch, and busy threshing on Tom Stimpson’s 33 acre oat field with 17 workers. Raymond Mackhart yielded 61 bushels on 17 acres. Alferts builds a 36 by 48 by 28 stock and hay barn with first floor 3 feet below grade.
The Sand Spring softball team defeated Rapids Welding of Marion Sunday afternoon 1-0 in a likely record fast game. Johnson pitched a one hitter while the Rapids pitcher allowed three. Niles of Anamosa beat Creamery 8 in seven innings to tie for second in the Monticello league.
Mrs D O Sinclair leads a guest night for the Presbyterian Women Missionary society in Monticello with hostesses serving guests. Music at services featured Lorel Deane Jones Alice Clark and a piano duet. August services are canceled. A band concert is planned in Onslow and a weekly Scotch Grove concert follows. Visitors from Monticello Cedar Rapids Anamosa Center Junction Atkins and Elkader appear among community notices. The 4 H club meets with Mayeda Weers and new members join. The fair cottage cheese project and health exams are announced.
A Wayne Lutheran church congregational meeting was held Sunday afternoon to decide on needed improvements for the church in the near future. A suspicious man canvassed homes east of town last Sunday and Monday. the sheriff was informed but the culprit remains at large. Gloria Stadtmueller of Cass Township visited her grandmother Mrs J C Balater for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Paul Paulsen and family and Mrs May Himebaugh visited C B Carson home in Hopkinton on Sunday. Paulsen’s daughters Kathleen and Ruth joined them for the return trip.
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