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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
3
Farmers may classify land cultivated for the first time after June 30 as soil conserving if a strong stand of a winter-hardy crop grows by fall check. The change shifts prior idle land rules, requires evidence on nurse crop rates, and notes alfalfa as the only fall-seeded legume likely to survive Iowa winters.
Iowa farmers lag in electrification with only 14.8 percent receiving central station power by end of 1935. Harold Beaty of Iowa State College urges Rural Electrification Act programs and REA loans, noting 30 groups have applied for nearly 8 000 miles of highlines serving about 22 000 customers, with 21 projects tentatively approved and 20 counties forming electrification groups.
Earl C. Smith president of Mains Agricultural association and vice president of the American Farm Bureau will headline the Farm Bureau day program at the Iowa State Fair on Monday August 31 Francis Johnson announced. Smith longtime farm leader active in McNary Haugen opposition and soil conservation act work will speak on a permanent program for agriculture as officials plan a wide Farm Bureau agenda and expect many national leaders to attend.
Merle Doty searched for a missing cow after threshing and found the animal trapped between new and old straw stacks. The cow died after being buried as straw was blown over the stack by threshers. A second item notes unemployment decline in Poland.
Iowa State College agronomists say legume and grass seedings should occur before September 1, even though the farm program extends the window to September 30. They warn that planting after early fall rains risks poor germination and winter survival, and emphasize a weed-free seedbed and moisture. Alfalfa and sweet clover are the recommended late season legumes with hardy varieties like Gamma advised. soil conservation credits apply if a winter-hardy stand exists.
Jones county launches a 1936 agricultural program performance check with a training school for farm reporters on Saturday August 29. County agents and committee members attended a district session in Manchester to prepare for measuring and classifying crop land, documenting farming practices, and mapping each farm with crop details for 1934 and 1935.
Des Moines prepares for the eight day exposition from August 28 to September 4 featuring auto and horse races, rodeo, a thrill circus, Miss Town pageant, light shows, bands, and large 4-H entries. Friday admits all under 16 free for the children's day with a grandstand show.
Jones county will be represented by Helgens Brothers of Monticello and W. R. Martin of Center Junction in the swine division of the National Livestock Show tied to the state fair. Dyzart Brothers of Manchester shipped 20 Belgian horses from Europe, first consignment bought on a trip abroad. Cattle thieves reported at Center Junction. five cattle stolen from C. Stingley’s pasture. sheriff notified. no arrests. Prolific rainfall boosts pasture and bean prospects while some corn fields yield 40 bushels. silos are being filled. The Illinois state fair Grand Champion stallion shown by Holbert Horse Importing Co. of Greeley, Iowa, also prize winner in Belgian mare class.
The 1937 work season faces a national shortage of about 175000 horses and 225000 mules due to neglect to breed mares between 1923 and 1933. Leaflet No 225 outlines hooping needs and costs for farmers, with state by state details and free copies from the Farm Bureau office.
A barn at Harm Helgens farm near Scotch Grove, built in 1897 and measuring 92 by 36 feet, was struck by lightning during a heavy storm Saturday evening. It burned rapidly, housing 75 tons of hay and 450 bushels of oats, with three horses rescued as the Farmers' fire truck from Monticello battled the blaze until early Sunday. Nearby buildings were saved by strong winds and rain.
The article details students moving to Onslow in September and new school occupancy timelines. It notes twenty five women at a Community club gathering hosted by Mrs. Henry Weers, a first post-move meeting, and a restructured program. Multiple local figures attend events, with bands forming under Frank A. Royden and a call for joiners.
Hopkinton hosts harvest home visitors including Mr and Mrs Prank Rorden and daughters of Schoch Grove and Mr and Mrs P C Cramer and son Loren with Pauline of Monticello. Numerous relatives arrive from Washington DC Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Chicago for the event as Dwain Thompson opens a new store and Rev F P Allen plans a visit to Beattie Watch.
The August meeting of the Wom n corps was held in Memorial hall Tuesday afternoon with the charter draped in memory of Augusta Bronson the first charter member. President Mrs. Ida Pealer led routine business.
Nine members and three guests attended a Thursday afternoon social with lunch served by hostesses including Jane Inglis and Mrs. H P Barber. The August Presbyterian Industrial Society meeting will be at the home of the former on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Urban and others visiting relatives nearby.
About thirty relatives gathered Sunday at Carl Brockhohn’s to celebrate Darlene Brockhohn’s second birth anniversary with horseshoe games and convivial visits. Nearby, Earl Benedict hosted relatives August 18 to honor Lola Long and Gay McConaughy’s birthdays with tea, cake, and conversations across Morley and Cass areas.
Gilbert Gorger of Fenne more Wis reported a hit and run at New Hampton Chicka saw county. He said his car struck a bicycle ridden by a small boy who jumped up and said he was not hurt and ran away before Gorger could learn his name.
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