Jones County 4-H Livestock Team Heads to State Contest
The Jones County 4-H livestock judging team Alvin Bailey George Fraser Ernst Blohm and Don Meeks left for Des Moines for the state 4-H contest at the Iowa State Fair. Over sixty county teams entered the state contest and competition is expected to be keen. A recent county wheat growers meeting outlined the wheat production control plan and farmers supported joining. Application blanks contracts and signups are available through the county agent with Washington deadline September 15. Another wheat growers meeting is planned for Wyoming in early September for nearby growers.
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Jones County
Des Moines
Alvin Bailey
George Fraser
Ernest Blohm
Don Meeks
Wyoming
Washington
Agriculture report shows varied fruit and crop yields
A Town department of agriculture release presents August 1 fruit condition estimates for apples 48 percent pears 29 percent grapes 73 percent potatoes 43 percent tomatoes 78 percent sweet potatoes 60 percent cantaloupes 79 percent watermelons 75 percent onions 51 percent. It estimates 3.51 million bushels of potatoes from 78 000 acres and 195 000 bushels of sweet potatoes from 3 000 acres. Ten year averages show apples 60 percent peaches 43 percent pears 50 percent grapes 77 percent potatoes 89 percent.
Farm Bureau pushes tax reform plan through Des Moines group
The Town Farm Bureau federation and tax committee led by Francis Johnson plans a militant tax revision. The two fold program seeks millage limit at 1 percent of real property value and a classified transaction tax to replace lost revenue. Speakers Kilne Jeffler and Johnson presented Aug 10 to the state legislative tax revision committee. A county meeting may follow with F B Pandeck invited. Farm Bureau day at the Iowa state fair is set for Aug 28 with Johnson presiding and Cedar Rapids Farm Bureau band opening the program.
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Town Farm Bureau Federation
Francis Johnson
A. B. Kline
Vinton
George Wu. Leffler
Stockport
Farm Bureau
State Federation
Des Moines
State Legislative Committee On
Hotel Fort Des Moines
A. B. Kilne
George W. Jeffler
Brookings Institute
State Fair Board
Federation
Cedar Rapids Farm Bureau Band
Dwight Walker
Mitchellville
John P. Mullen
The
Fair Board
Farm Bureau event features speakers and awards program
The American Farm Bureau federation hosts an afternoon program with a gold medal presentation to a key winner. Club boys and girls participate while Charles E. Hearst presides. The Four Rounders perform at 1 15 and Governor Clyde L. Herring delivers a special address. Additional nationally known speakers will be announced.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Charles E. Hearst
Four Rounders
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Local social list of residents and families
B Clark and many families including Mr and Mrs Frank Sutherland Miss Eloise Sutherland Mr and Mrs Ben Otten Mr and Mrs Fred Otten Mr and Mrs Harry Kuhns Lestus Kuhns Herman Ricklefs Mr and Mrs John Doden Mr and Mrs T R Bohlken and Mrs Henry Harms referenced in a community notice.
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B. Clark
Frank Sutherland
Eloise, Sutherland
Ben Otten
Fred Otten
Harry Kuhns
Lestus Kuhns
Herman Ricklefs
John Doden
T. R. Bohlken
Henry Harms
Social Roundup From Amber to Monticello Fair
A cascade of local visits and gatherings fills a week: Amber and Mrs Mike Martin visit the James Halligan home in Fillmore. John and Ana mosa Bailey guests in Philip Bailey’s home. Grover Preston family and Hazel Frost at James Woodruff home in Marion. Century of Progress attendees include Selena Eden Carl Eden and others. Visitors from Lynor Minnesota, Davenport and Philipsburg also appear in various homes. Downtime includes tonsil surgery for Dorothy Danneman, Ed Edens illness, and a wedding at LeMars for Miss Alvira Toenjes and Paul J. Rading. A 4-H flower arrangement demo is set for Monticello fair. many local families are noted in social and church circles.
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Scotch Grove
George Warner
Cedar Rapids
Linden Cemetery
Wilbur Sweesy
Leo
Mason City
Will Johnson
Hopkinton
Sweesy
Presbyterian Church
G. J. Hughes
Stella
Mrs. Johnson
George
Rocklyn
Wash
Della Sutherland
Monticello
Edith Bebee
Lois Conley
Herman Lange
Otto Powlishta
Powlishta
Wisconsin
Henry Holub
Castle Grove
Roy Wright
Donald Tobiasons
John Stahlberg
R. W. Brady
Martelie
D. O
Clifton Abbott
Hedwick
Abbott
A. Nichols
Ethel Courtney
Center Junction
Tumbl-Inn
D. O. Sinclair
Kitty Callahan
L. B. Callahan
M. M. Sinclair
Laura
Esther Sinclair
Stahlberg
Streeper
Forrest Craig
Hazel Craig
Clarence Taylor
Olin
Chicago
Anamosa
Onslow
Lois Kuhns
Selena Otten
Mike Martin
James Halligan
Fillmore
John Bailey
Philip Bailey
Grover Preston
Leone
Hazel Frost
James Woodruth
Marion
Selena Eden
Carl Eden
John Grant
Loraine Thuman
Otto Danneman and Sons
Donald and Dale
Laura Rickels
Ruth Rickels
Donald Rickels
Harry Aires Louie Herren
Rhiny Siebels
Clifford Leidall
Lynor
Minn
Ben Englehart
Louis Helgens
Arthur Carlsen
Familly
Camanche
Will Zimmerman
Alva Gerdes
Will Reeve
Philipsburg
Mattie Vaughn
Harry Englehart
Richard
Davenport
J. E. Duncan
John Freese
Henry Folkers
Tobias Freese
Harm Folkers
Fancy Prairie
Dorothy Danneman
Mercy Hospital
Ed Eden
Herman Folkers
George Siebels
Shirley
Julia Toenjes
Rex Helken
Alvira Toenjes
Paul J. Rading
LeMars
Johny Toenjes
Amber
Pete Cosmo
Lloyd Robertson
Evelyn Stivers
Alberta Voorhies
Wise Owl
Antioch
Antioch Church
Spoersick
Genevieve Streeter
Attorneys at Law a Soaoealle precised sri a rer renee ay
The fragmentary text mentions lawyers and a possible legal matter though details are unclear. It does not provide definite names, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a fuller item.
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Soaoealle
Sri
Rer
Renee Ay
Calice and spiaison mach meri of the fire.
An unclear fragment mentions Calice and a spiaison related to a fire event with unreadable context and no verifiable details.
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Calice
Spiaison Mach Meri
Monticello High School Plans Tuition Cuts and New PT Director
The plan reduces monthly tuition to nine dollars for high school pupils and five dollars for grades one to eight. Francis Mertens is named the new physical training director with a master’s in physical education from the University of Iowa. He played school sports in Davenport and football at Iowa and will teach all sports.
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Francis Mertens
Lows “University
Davenport
Iowa
Miss Elizabeth Wallis Named Vocal Instructor at School
Miss Elizabeth Wallis will lead the schools vocal work and teach typing. She brings years of experience in musical organizations and previously directed Mount Vernon pupils who won honors in state contests.
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Mount Vernon
Monticello High School Sets High Academic Standard
Monticello High School maintains very high scholastic standards and prepares pupils for college. It belongs to the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges the National Scholastic Honor Society and the National Athletic Honorary Society. The school offers a wide variety of subjects to meet major life objectives.
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Monticello High School
The
North Central Association Secondary Schools and Colleges
National Scholastic Honor Society
National Athletic Honorary Society
Extracurriculars Build Diverse Student Talents
The extract curricular department offers dramatics athletics literary and science clubs Latin societies and other groups to develop varied pupil interests and strengthen social life.
Fine School Building Highlights Modern Facilities
The building, erected in 1923, is among the best constructed and equipped. It houses twenty three well trained teachers and a modern gymnasium on the first floor. Adjacent to the school is a spacious playground area.
Course Choices Expanded For Pupils This Year
Courses offered span commercial agricultural normal training and college prep. Pupils may choose most subjects with algebra geometry and physics as electives. Both boys and girls are encouraged to pursue courses suited to their interests and abilities. This marks the first year such freedom in selection is allowed.
Monticello School Band Organized by Frank Royden in 1931
The Monticello School Band organized in 1931 by Frank Royden has been active in school programs, stunts, and athletic games. The high school orchestra is praised as one of the finest in the state and last year won first place in sub district and district music contests, competing with three other orchestras in the state contest.
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Monticello
Frank Royden
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Bee Keepers
F. B. Pandeck
Keokuk
Friendly Home
Midland School
Jackson Township
Nellie Straesslin
Mabel Dirks
Qlén
Morley
N. J. Renkin
Mra
Orla Bailey
N. J. and
Elkader
Ben Wilson
Willis Miller
Dols, Wilson
Maquoketa
Questa
Eugene Bailey
N. J
Marion Bailey
Doris Wilson
Deen
Metiare
Attorneys At Law
George Albery
Monticello’s
MR. Merten
Elizabeth Wallis
Miss Wallis
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