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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1942

Page

3

Farm Youth School Honors W Frantz at Iowa program

Wayne Frantz of Martelle a 4 H member representing Jones county at the Iowa State Youth School at Iowa State College was named ex editor of the Farm Youth Echo bi weekly. His editorial Patriotism For America urges citizens to support democracy and national effort. Anamosa 4 H member Willard Hyerly led the boys council as president during the Farm Youth school activities.

Wayne Frantz W. D. Frantz Martelle Jones County Iowa State Iowa State College Farm Youth Éeho Second Town Youth School Wayne Patriotism For America Farm Youth Echo Shoosewelt Willard Hyerly Anamosa The Farm Youth School

New Cash Rent Agreement Set for Farm Leases

County Agent James F. Kearns discusses a new flexible cash rent plan developed with Iowa State College to balance landlord and tenant interests amid wartime conditions. The scheme ties rents to an index of farm price levels, showing example calculations from 1988 to illustrate how rents adjust with rising or falling prices. Further information on leases is available through the county agent.

Clones James F. Kearns Ilowa State College

Cass Rainbow Girls 4-H Club Meets

The Cass Rainbow Girls 4-H club met at the Fred Lubben home with ten members. Berneice Vanda, president, led a program on seams, hair care, temper control, and eyebrows. Games were run by the reception committee. plans for an August 5 Cass Farm Bureau meeting were announced. lunch was served by Eleanor, Jean Rae, and Lois Mae Cole.

Cass Rainbow Girls Cass Farm Bureau Frank Burlingham Eleanor Jean Rae Lois Mae Cole

Ancient Japanese tea types and aging styles described

The passage notes that historically Japanese tea was categorized by year, with over 1,250 varieties. It highlights different packings and seasonings used to create subtly distinct blends, akin to how wine is aged and ordered.

Doctor Shallenberger to Meet Patients in Cedar Rapids and Chicago

Dr. J. F. Shallenberger M D treats chronic diseases and will consult at the Manchester Hotel Glen Charles in Cedar Rapids on August 12 and at Notel Allison on August 26 with monthly return visits. He specializes in stomach liver gall bladder skin heart nerves blood pressure leg ulcers goiter prostate and other chronic diseases. Free booklet available by writing to 1644 W 63rd St Chicago IL.

Manchester Glen-Charles Cedar Rapids Allison 63Rd St Chicago

Soils Meeting at Stanton School in Washington Township

A Stanton school gathering in Washington township addressed pasture improvement. Ray Naylor and Harold Nilson with County Agent James F. Kearns outlined soil conservation district work and farm planning help, urging farmers to form groups for winter planning and to contact commissioners or the county agent.

Soils District Stanton School Washington Township Ray Naylor Harold Nilson SCS James F. Kearns Soil Conservation District Soil Commissioners

Jones County 4-H Boys Judge Livestock Contest

Eleven Jones County 4-H boys with club agent Paul Borglum attended the central city judging contest held Thursday July 80. Classes of Avextock were judged by Jones and Linn county 4-Hers. Scores will select the county champion livestock judge after the Jones County Mail. Attendees included Jay Slater Calvin Glenn Olin Hilly Hintz Raymond Nagel LaVerne Nagel Paul Messerli Loyd Chatterton John Ketelsen Glen Soper LaVerne Soper Robert Shedek.

Jones County Paul Borglum Central City Jones and Linn County Jones County Mail Jay Slater Calvin Glenn Olin Hilly Hintz Raymond Nagel LaVerne Nagel Paul Messerli Monticello

Service Men to Get Boxes of ISC Candy

Dairy clubs will send one pound boxes of Iowa State College Milk and Honey candy to 4-H Dairy Club members serving in U S armed forces. The program parallels the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo and involves Iowa 4-H Dairy Club Show participants, 4-H Bee Club honey providers, and Iowa State College Dairy Industry staff. Address details are requested for mailing the gifts.

Dairy Club Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo United States Iowa State College Iowa Paul W. Borglum Jones County Borglum Farm Bureau Anamosa Lowa State Dairy Association Leowa

Live Trapping Beaver Begins August 1 Across Northwest Iowa

Beavers in many northwest Iowa localities have overpopulated, causing crop damage as they shift to cornfields. State Conservation Commission policy favors live trapping and relocating beavers to suitable communities, where they often settle permanently. The 1942 program starts August 1, mirroring 1941 stocking of about two hundred beavers.

Iowa State Conservation Commission

Judges Named for Jones County Fair Exhibits

County Agent James F. Kearns announced judges for the Jones County Fair August 26 to 29. Edward Snydergaard of Redfield will judge Dairy Calf and Sheep. Carl Oldaen of Iowa Beef Producers Association will judge Baby Beef and Purebred Heifer. Quaife of Iowa State College will judge Purebred and Market Pigs. Thomas Eichhorn of Wyoming will judge Colt group entries. Esther Cation Snydergaard of Redfield will judge Open Class Home Economics. Morris Christy of Tipton will judge Agricultural Exhibits. Gladys Adama of Iowa State College will judge 4-H clothing demonstrations and related exhibits. Judging on Wednesday and Thursday includes 4-H Achievements Day and other entries.

Jones County Fair James F. Kearns Edward Snydergaard Redfield Carl Oldaen Iowa Beef Producers Association Quaife Atate O Iowa State College Thomas Eichhorn Wyoming Esther Cation Snydergaard Morris Christy Tipton Misa Gladys Adama Girla

New rust resistant oats urge farmers to switch crops

Jones county farmers are urged to obtain seed oats of rust and disease resistant varieties during threshing season. Boone Tama and control strains show yields more than doubling and better quality against rust. Extension Service AAA and other agencies push adoption for the 1943 crop. Farmers exchange old with new strains as hundreds of samples test 35 to 40 pounds per bushel, outperforming older varieties.

Jones County Extension Service AAA

Sand Spring Men Sell Cattle in Chicago

Henry Recker and Vernon Payne traveled to Chicago with two carloads of cattle last week and Recker's cattle led the market. Several local residents and relatives are noted for recent visits and vacations around the Black Hills Yellowstone and Denver areas with multiple mentions of extended family and acquaintances.

Sand Henry Recker Vernon Payne Chicago Recker Edward Cox Dorothy Hetty Anne Wbehrends Howard Traver Ryan Blanche Moser Colesburg Black Hills Yellowstone Denver Cole Dave Wilson Lewis Ireland Hopkinton Ray Chaplin Paul Fred Welter Dubuque Sergi Edwin Craig Camp York Ure Forrest Craig Teo Kermit Fedgar Lovi C.K. Greer EB. Greer Whiladelphia George M. Greer Anaheim Calif C. K. Greer Flerr H.C. Levine Birmingham Kitty Fort. Bragg N. C

Home project leaders plan war era adaptation in Iowa

Iones county leaders meet with Miss Elizabeth Petersen, clothing specialist at Iowa State College, to plan the home project work for the coming year. The main program adapts project activities to support the war effort as men enter service and shortages affect medical care and civil defense. Special township and community training will follow in the fall.

Iones County Elizabeth Petersen Iowa State College Miss Petersen

Auto Fees Rise As Vehicle Charge Revenues Climb

Over the past decade motor vehicle fee collections reached 3.51 billion dollars, an 82 percent increase from the previous decade's totals. The surge reflects growing charges and broader vehicle use impacting public revenue.

Hopkins ton Framed Weddings and Storm Damage Report

Kathryn McElliott Hopkinton wed Bert Loop at St Joseph Marion August 4 with family and civic figures in attendance. Post ceremony reception planned at Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids. Storm lightning caused fires and damage across area including barns, haypoles, windmill, and a new barn under construction.

Hopkinton Kathryn FE. McElliott D. C. McElliott Ryan Bertrand Loop Andrew Loop St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marion T. J. McElliott Harry Pierce Hugh Churchill Bertie Thompson Robert Lyness Masonville Raymond Garrity DeWitt James McElliott Willis Johnston Wasco James Lillis Long Grove Margar Thompson Margie Eden Nolan Bower Wirl James D. McEliot Bran Cedar Rapids 22 John's High State Teachers College Falls Citizens Stave Bank of Hen. J. Forster Hoykirton Deeccr Joseph Sehemmer Cascade Waldeacon J. Keesler Worthington Mra. Joseph Cromley Dacoi Crowley Florence Heims Monticalle St. Paul's School Srabuque Delaware County Frye Gossa Tobin Panis Orexated General Haye Mowington Chicago Siyeraville Poahin ALL Car Company Chcago Tony Corint Paul White River Valley S. B

Richland Center Hosts Sunday Guests

Richland Center residents hosted guests this week with Mr. and Mrs. John Yossi and Delores visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Yaggi for dinner. Bur lington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Cap Buol stayed with Len Buol. Greg Thompson and Arline Arduser visited the Galen Hein home along with Corporal Donald Arduser from Fort Lewis Washington.

Richland Center John Yossi Delores John Yaggi Cap Buol Burlington Len Buol Jim Thompson Galen Hein Arline Arduser Langworthy Hein Corp Donald Arduser Fort Lewis Wash Galen

Wind Storm Hits Local Farms Scattering Shock and Debris

A powerful wind and rain storm damaged farms in the district early Sunday. Windmills toppled on Howard Hicks and Carl Hein properties, sheds were ruined on Len Hein farm, and a corn crib fell at John Schweitzer farm. Visitors from Dubuque and Cedar Rapids joined local residents, with Miss Keitha Ward injured in a prior automobile accident.

Hein Howard Hicks Carl Hein Len Hein John Schweitzer Will Husmann Ryan Carl Schweiter Ruth Olga Cedar Rapids Keitha Ward Mercy Hospital Miss Ward Ruth Schweiter

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