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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

4

Jones County Farm Bureau November Holstein Herds Report

The Aminesa Cow Testing group shows Smith and Meade with high herd production in November, averaging cd l pounds of milk and 32.1 pounds of butterfat. Tyner and Mc Govern purebreds follow with 818 pounds of milk and 804 pounds of butterfat. Men's Reformatory Holsteins lead butterfat with 1608 pounds milk and 645 pounds of fat, while another pair produced 1773 pounds of milk and 664 pounds of butterfat.

Aminesa Smith and Meade Tyner McGovern Hiro Men's Reformatory

Farm Management Service Expands for Cedar Valley Farmers

The Cedar Valley Farm Business association redefines its structure and will begin the year January 1, 1937. J. J. Wallace, fieldman and farm management specialist, will be at the Farm Bureau office Monday afternoon and evening December 14 to discuss services with interested farmers. Wallace will visit members at least four times yearly to review records, prepare maps, and aid management. at year end he will analyze records, compute averages, and help identify strong and weak points, with all data kept confidential as the member's property.

Cedar Valley Farm Business Association Jones Linn Benton Buchanan Cedar Counties J. J. Wallace Farm Bureau Wallace Farm Management Association Fieldman

Hog Prices Expected To Stay High Into Next Year

Farmers expect hog prices to remain near the current level for the next ten months as production recovers from drought. Fed erally inspected slaughter for the year ending September 30 1937 is projected at 36 million head, about 20 percent below the five year average but 15 percent above the last two years. Price stability hinges on consumer demand and larger pork supplies.

Farm Bureau Agricultural Economics Department Iowa State College United States

Hale Township elects Miss Irza Ballon as women’s division chair

Miss Irza Ballon was elected chairman of the Hale township Ferry Bureau women’s division at a meeting at Mrs Anna Leyvsen’s home in Clarence. Other leaders include Miss Viola Dethmu Mrs George Slater and Anna Levsen. O T Furst remains chairman of the Hale township Farm Bureau.

Irza Ballon Olin Hale Township Anna Leyvsen Carl M. Levsen Clarence Wis Viola Dethmu George Slater Ann Anna Levsen Myrtle Furst O. T. Furst

Herdsmen Course At Ames Starts January 4

A three months short course at Town State college for herdsmen begins January 4, 1937 and ends March 20. Eligible attendees are boys at least 17 who have completed the eighth grade. The program aims to provide practical training for livestock handling.

Town State College

Short course for livestock feeding and herd management

Brief outline for a program aimed at men with livestock experience but limited time. It offers specialization in beef or dairy cattle and adds studies in farm sanitation buildings equipment mink testing corn crops agriculture journalism and business English. Ames College Iowa.

College Ames Towa

Anamosa Cow Testing Association Annual Meeting Friday

William Vincent, chairman, announces the Anamosa Cow Testing Association annual winter meeting to be held Friday evening December 11 at the Legion hall in Anamosa. A social evening and general roach time are planned for members and their families.

William Vincent Anamosa Cary Testing Association Anamosa Cow Testing Association Legion Hall Anamosa

Corn Loan Papers Arrive At Office

The corn loan forms and necessary papers for sealing corn under the 1937 program arrived at the Farm Bureau office Saturday morning. Sealers in the county are supplied and ready to seal corn immediately. The loan value is fixed at 54 cents per bushel. Corn must be stored on the farm and sealed per Town Warehouse laws. The crib quantity is computed on a basis of 2.5 cubic feet per bushel.

Farm Bureau

Hopkinton Weddings and Local News Mixed In One Column

Local page details multiple Hopkinton events including weddings at St Pauls and in Geneva Illinois, with participants Bernice Opfer and Gene Moulton among others. The writeups note home plans, graduation years, and post ceremony travel, plus community notices on a farm fire, visits, club events, and school activities.

Low Roasting Temperatures Prove More Efficient

Cookery experts from state colleges and the U S Department of Agriculture report experiments at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago showing low temperature roasting saves gas and yields juicier, more evenly cooked roasts. The 450 F roast lost 4 pounds while the 200 F roast lost 144 pounds. the latter was tastier and less messy, despite longer cooking time.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Chicago

Monticello Couple Wed After Shower at K P Hall

The wedding of Miss Caroline Petersen to Howard Remington followed a pre nuptial shower and dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson and others at the K P hall in Monticello. The couple's ceremony occurred Monday at Wayne Lutheran church with a dinner at the bride's parents home. Caroline Petersen is a Onslow High School graduate.

St. Pauls Wi Pedert McNeill C. J. Opfer Hopkinton Bernice M. Opfer Gene Moulton C. R. Moulton Geneva Ill Tage Theia James Milroy Chicago Betty Ross Tea Room Moulton Buck Creek High School Buck Creek Indianapolis Eloyee Allen Fmi Des Moines Tesch H Livingstone Myr. Appleby Moran Porter United State Wil Edga Thomas Edgar Iowa City Kathryn DeShs Cee J. E. Edgar Andarko Okla Harvey Talmadge Midkiff Mount Vernon Jay Boots B. A. Moore Hopkinton Creamery Cedar Rapids Pauline Prahm Monticello Peter Prahm Irma Sanford Ray Sanford Sanford Irving Eilers Donald Serbousek S. G. Thompson Arthur Himebaugh Harry James Elizabeth St. Luk Howard Carol Babs Olin Norman Martens Carol C. H. Nelson Margaret Eilers Monticeno Perems Frank Serbouser Reis Noah Maurice M-Neilly Dreibeibis Lloyd Moats Ry Junetian Hopsintenee Fannie Serbouser Rock Carson Methteburchin Center Perea Vial Swan Dee Dre Mere Ro Smith Caroline Petersen Howard Remington K. P. Hall Wayne Lutheran Church John Petersen Remington Onslow High School Aftarng Lemon

Two Marriages Highlight Onslow Area News

Mr Remington in farm work years before, Ruth Carpenter and George McCalmant wed in Maquoketa with single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Dill. The couple will reside in Wyoming as Mrs McCalmont is a Onslow graduate. Also noted are Farm Bureau and community events across Onslow, Wyoming, Anamosa, and surrounding townships with meetings, picnics, school visits, plays, and social gatherings.

Ruth Carpenter Leon Carpenter Onslow George McCalmant W. Be, McCalmant Wyoming Maquoketa HW. OH. Dill Meneke Ruth Shepherd Lyle Tompkins John Mayberry County Farm Bureau Anamosa Olive Green Clinton George Overholt Presbyterian Missionary Society George Sears Harriet Lamey Walter Siam James Whitcomb Riley Hikely Mary E. F. Paulsen Memorial Hall Nellie Morey Albert Tompkins Avelda Arlington S. Oak Dr. Hutton Lee Hanson A. A. Kromminga Anamesa Eva Courtright Rockwell City Henry Reade Lloyd Preston C. A. Reade Waverly H. B. Scothorn William Raynor Monticello Hale Madison Scotch Grove Oxford Mary Babcock S. G. Hutton B. E. Rhinehart

Thanksgiving guests and local market report in Anamosa

The Anamosa area notes Thanksgiving visits by J. Hanken and family and other relatives. Mrs. Stahlberg shows improvement after major surgery at McDonald hospital. Local sales report includes White Giant pullets at 76 cents, corn at 1.07 per bushel, oats at 57 cents, hay 14.30 per ton, cows to 67, heifers 29, and farm implements sold. Community notices mention upcoming Sunbeam mission, Farm Bureau meeting, and Women’s Community Club luncheon with Christmas-themed roll call.

J. H. Hanken Wilma Louie Hanken Wilim Hanker Jor Anamosa John Stahlberg McDonald Hospital Roy Streets Twin City Idaho Harry Kuhns Richard Hanken Betty John H. Hanken Presbyterian Church Sunbeam Mission Harm Dirks Anamosa Farm Bureau Charles Michels Onslow Dale Mill Road Frank Kiburz D. O. Sinclair Women's Community Club Frank Royden

Cascade News Briefs From Cascade California Area

Sharon Ehriinger recovering after a fall from a moving car on Thanksgiving evening. Concussion and forehead laceration treated with stitches. Mrs T J Lane and Mrs T C Barrett mentioned in local notes. Alberta Lees RN wed Charles J Rees November 9 at Rosedale California, to reside in Anaheim California.

Sharon Ehriinger Genle Lawrence Ehriinger P. M. Dahlem Ivan Dahlem T. J. Lane Waterloo T. C. Barrett East Cascada Alberta Lees R. N Charles J. Rees Rosedale Calif Anaheim Rees Mgr Fred Lees Cascade California

Residents and visitors share weekend calls in S Sand Spring

Mrs Charilea Stevenson returns to Peoria Tr after a visit with sister Mrs James Bowen. Mr and Mrs Cap Arduser and Jerome Baum visit the J L Batchelder home. Herman Welter Cascade visitors. Fred Tobin and Neal of Worthington visit Roy Slauson and more weekend calls noted in Monticello and Williamsburg areas.

V. C. Duggan Peoria James Bowen Cap Arduser Jerome Baum J. L. Batchelder Herman Welter Cascade Fred Tobin Son Neal Worthington Fred Weler Ann Clement Monticello S. Clement Ed Slauson Williamsburg Roy Slauson John Albany Ernest Wahl J. L. Bateh Fred Welter Frank Wieneke James Rowan Myr Herbert Cox Dickie Center Junction E. H. Cox Glenn Ellers Charles Stevenson Tom Murray Hopkinton

Community visits and gatherings across area towns

Local residents from Cascade Center Junction Hopkinton Monticello and Cas sende visit friends and relatives in homes across the week. The note also mentions the wolf spider Lucosa Scutulata carrying up to 150 young on its back per Nature Magazine.

Lucosa Scutulata Nature Magazine

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Jones County Farm Bureau Hale Women Cow Testing Association George Harper Mr. Joseph Harvey Manuel Hur Wilcoxs Prahm Tals Mertha Heiken Venina Fer Sk Folwie Tata Jive Amd Schrarder Jor MeNegily Hae Arnold Avland Presbyterian Sreastle School Myre Ros Robbie Myra Thomson Thy Dereibibis Jin W. A. Hicks Carpenter-McCalmant Dr. Newton Mabel Schrader Irene Schraoe Nester Sinclair Opal Sinclair Esther Sinclair Angmosna D. G. Sinclair Charilea Stevenson FBI Ghost Town Gold Mickey Mouse SUN Mon Serenadin Stuart Erwinn Betty Furness Mrpuauic J. Matthiessen Donald Frank Wiencke Cassende Os Eel von Yz TS de Laval Balster’s Ec Erie Oy PY Ager Alae Ahaa Farmers Implement Company John Deere Cedar St Philco Maytag Washers Philco Radios Skelgas House Quaker Burnoil First’ S Electrical Service Iowa
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