1959 Crop Corn Under Price Support Reaches 530 Million Bushels
The 1959 crop corn placed under price support totals nearly 530 million bushels, second only to 1948’s 550 million. Of this, 447 million were farm stored, 35 million warehouse stored, and 48 million under purchase agreements. Loans on 33 million bushels have been repaid by June end. loans matured August 1 with delivery instructions to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Corn Price Support Set At 1.04 In Jones County
The 1960 crop corn price support in Jones County is set at a minimum 1.04 per bushel. Richard O. Hartwig of the county ASC announced the local rate, based on a national minimum of 1.06. Support runs through May 31, 1961 with maturity July 31, 1961 and includes loans and purchase agreements for harvest time. Corn must grade No 3 or better, meet moisture standards, and have adequate storage.
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Jones County
Richard O. Hartwig
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Hartwig
ASC
Farm Loans Totals Revealed By Farmers Home Admin
Jones Cedar Clinton and Johnson counties received Farmers Home Administration loans totaling 192000 in the year ended June 30 1960. Borrowers repaid 215000 while outstanding loans near 950000. Loans for farm operations totaled 120000 with repayments from corn hogs and milk supporting local trade. County supervisor Daryl L Grove reported 325 farm visits and 450 borrower office calls during the year.
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Jones
Cedar
Clinton
Johnson Counties
Farmers Home Administration
Daryl L. Grove
Grove
Internal Revenue
Jones County Boasts 1 865 Farms in Census Count
A preliminary Bureau of the Census report shows Jones County with 1 865 farms. Total farm land totals 351 133 acres, average 188.3 acres per farm, and total farm value about 83 193 920 dollars. 990 operators own their farms, 231 own part and rent more land, and 639 are tenants. Commercial farming accounts for 1 710 farms in the county.
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Jones County
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Mrs Gadient Undergoes Appélectomy at Monticello Hospital
Mrs Allyn Gadient had an appe lectomy at Monticello hospital Saturday and returned home Monday. Sunday visitors at the Turnis home were Mr and Mrs Verner Harris of Delhi and Mr and Mrs Steve McDonald and family of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyn Gadient
Monticello Hospital
Frank Turnis
Verner Harris
Delhi
Steve McDonald
Monticello
Infant Baptized Robert Leo Ament Grandson of Delmar Couple
Mr and Mrs Dick Guise welcomed an infant son at Delmar on August 2. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Leo Ament and Wilfred attended the baptism naming the child Robert Leo. The Guises also have a son Philip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Ament
Dick Guise
Delmar
Wilfred
Onslow Visitors and Local Calls Highlight Week
William Dunlap spent several days visiting his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Dunlap and accompanied him home Mr and Mrs Robert Meade Las Vegas New Mexico were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs J W Allen The Onslow swimming class of 30 members completed their course at the Anamosa pool Mrs Herschel Loesbe and Matie Harris with Mrs Delbert Mayberry and Wanda Jean Wyoming were Wednesday evening callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Davidson Lost Nation Weekend visits were noted by Anamosa residents including Mrs Mabel Denniston and Mrs Daisy Ruhl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Green
William Hurst
Wyoming
Thelma Houston
Kansas City
Ruth Blood
Anamosa
Harold Overholt
Clinton
Alice Overholt
Howard Green
Onslow
William Dunlap
Fred Dunlap
Robert Meade
Las Vegas
N.M
J. W. Allen
Herschel Loesbe
Matie Harris
Delbert Mayberry
Wanda Jean
Robert Davidson
Lost Nation
Mabel Denniston
Daisy Ruhl
Peter Volk Farm Identified Near Cascade
Three persons identified Mystery Farm No 12 as the Peter Volk farm located 2 1/2 miles south of Cascade. The Volks moved there in March 1959 from Cedar Rapids and now run 305 acres with beef and dairy cattle hogs and 40 Leghorn hens. They have seven children, the farm uses contour farming and includes two ponds for livestock water.
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Mystery Farm No
Peter Volk
Cascade
George Kurt
George Dietiker
John Cook
Monticello
Volks
Catherine A. Weber
Cedar Rapids
Jerry
Joan
Larry
Danny
Paul
Nicky
Raymond
Volk
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Mystery Farm No. 13
R. J.kleineck
Keith Koch
Grace Taylor
Maquoketa
Carl Johnson
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Harry Moore
Mrs
Henry Hinrichs
Amber
Orlie Urban
John Petersen
Mary Powelka
Leslie Meade
California
Harry Paulsen
Linda
Ronald Paulsen
Nick
Ned
John Paulsen
Tina
Susie
Jeffry John
Gene Hanken
Mary
Cindy
Julie
Emil Paulsen
Jens Jensen
Maquoketa Fair
Jones County Fair
Shell Products
Shell Tcp
Shell
Shell Anti
Shell Fuel Oil
Jones County Oil Co
Joe McAleer
Jasper
Katz Sarvace & Auto Parts, Inc
27Th ST
7Th Avs Marion
Doris E. Bailey
Hillis D. Kenny
Prairiemoon Ballroom
Prairieburg
Don Thayer
Pillsbury
America
Mississippi
Missouri
Wall Street
Food and Drug Administration
Farm Policy Council
Minnesota
Pillsburys
Clinton, Iowa
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