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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
4
Iowa health officials report at least 16 infantile paralysis cases in the last two months with more expected in August. July shows 15 cases and June one, spread across 14 counties. In 1943 only three cases occurred in the same period. Authorities urge vigilance for fever or health deviations in children and early seeking of care.
The University of Town will award more than 250 degrees at Friday's convocation ending the summer term. President Virgil Hancher will confer degrees with women outnumbering men for the first time. Dr. Thompson Stone will speak, and WSUT will broadcast the ceremony at 8 p.m.
Dubuque and Jones county stockmen Fred Kurt of Farley and George Kurt of Monticello sent Herefords to the Wednesday Chicago market. Twenty head each, averaging 1299 and 1265 pounds, sold together without sorting at 17.90 per hundredweight. This is the year's top price and the highest August level since 1937.
Monticello resident Robert Rynerson is in Mercy hospital with a fractured left arm and cuts after an automobile crash Tuesday. Sheriff Leo J. Eisbach reported his car hit a truck tractor driven by William Vincent of Tipton at the U S highways 62 and 61 intersection in Rockdale.
Automatic watering systems designed for greenhouse use reduce labor by lowering required time and skill for watering plants.
Ball Brothers expert Gladys Kimbrough outlines 13 rules to prevent spoilage in home canning. Emphasizes selecting fresh produce, proper jar use, thorough cleaning, processing methods, and a mandatory fifteen minute boil to kill tasteless odorless toxins.
Gladys Kimbrough Home Service Director for Ball Brothers Co. urges pickle and relish use to brighten rationed meals. She explains brining, spice tying, and vinegar strength, and cautions on cucumber handling to keep brined products firm and flavorful.
A probate notice details a William Rogers will filing in Jones County Iowa with a time for final proof and probate set for the April term. It lists executors and attorneys and notes a hearing for interested parties to appear.
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