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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

3

Jones County Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting

Arrangements completed for the Jones County Farm Bureau meeting in Anamosa High School auditorium on December 17 at 3. Reports from committees and county officers will be heard. L. T. Larenten will report on the 1934 program and outline the 1935 plan. New township directors and a county chorus will be presented. membership payments urged before year end.

Jones County Farm Fbureau Hi School Anamosa L. T. Larenten Com-Bat Township Farm Bureau Sherman Maxon Iowa Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Nashville Tenn State Farm Bureau AAA Farm Bureau Iowa

Dairy herd nutrition trends lift spirits as butterfat rises

The November butterfat average reached 20.3 pounds with October at 20.2 as cows freshen. Corn alone is costly. a balanced ration using 6 lb corn cob meal 3 lb bran and 1 lb soybean meal costs $1.19 per cwt delivering 10.6 cents per pound protein. High producers include John H. Smith herd and Pansy the Holstein, with several individuals over 70 pounds butterfat. Delbert Mayberry, tester.

John H. Smith Men's Reformatory Star Tom Shaver Delbert Mayberry

Cedar Valley Farm Business association annual meeting notes

The Cedar Rapids gathering drew a large crowd for an program on current topics in farming. L G Allbaugh Ames extension economist led a talk on adjusting farm business to 1935 conditions. Carl Anderson Sam Rieke and Harry Reiss shared insights from hog cattle and dairy operations. M L Mosher Illinois University spoke on lessons from Illinois farmers to increase profits.

Cedar Valley Farm Business Association Cedar Rapids L. G. Allbaugh Ames Carl Anderson Sam Rieke Harry Reiss Farm Business Association M. L. Mosher Illnois University Illinois

Fourth Anniversary Scotch Grove 4 H Club Meeting

The Scotch Grove Future Farmers 4 H club met at Dick Naylor's home for the regular monthly 1935 meeting. Officers elected include Robert Stickley president Arling Hughes vice president Dick Naylor secretary treasurer Carl Fagan reporter and program committee members Stickley Kuhns Naylor. Maynard Kuhns summarized 1934. Next meeting at Myron Evans January 17.

Scotch Grove Future Farmers Dick Naylor Robert Stickley Arling Hughes Carl Fagan LaVern Kuhns Maynard Kuhns Myron Evans

Production Credit Associations Expand Small Farm Loans in 1935

Production Credit associations extend low cost short term credit to farmers across the Eighth district including Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. They operate without profit at 5 percent interest with stock voting rights and aim to support equipment fertilizer and livestock production loans to 3,700 farmers in 1934 totaling over 50 million dollars. The Davenport Albert headquarters oversee Jones county activities with Carroll as secretary and P B Daly Anamosa on the board.

Towa Nebraskan South Dakota Wyoming Farm Credit Administration of Omaha Farm Credit Administration Jones County Davenport Albert Carroll Masonic Temple P. B. Daly Anamosa

Anamosa Wherry Anniversary Dinner Highlighted by Family

Mr and Mrs Bert Wherry celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with an at home dinner hosted by their son Wilfred Wherry and wife. LeRoy Skeels sustained a broken leg when a trailer tongue struck him while moving a trailer at the old station. A council vote approved 4000 dollars in refunding bonds bearing three percent interest to replace outstanding primary road bonds from 1929. A. W. Zimmerman and a deputy assisted in escorting Frank Moore to Watertown after his capture here for a Milwaukee hold up. Moore’s car was traced from George Clark, West Anamosa, who helped reveal the escape. An English biologist reports tear fluid can destroy bacteria.

Bert Wherry Wilfred Wherry LeRoy Skeels A. W. Zimmerman Watertown Wis Anamosa Frank Moore Wisconsin Moore Milwaukee George Clark West Anamosa Clark Main Street George DeSoto Robert Fahry

Farming Sale Highlights and Local Community Notes

A farmer sold milk cows and beef stock at Peter Bahaces farm, with several steers and ewes fetching prices. the record lists multiple animals and prices. The article then covers Dec meetings, club activities, and civic events including a town council session approving PWA labor for a winter skating rink and notes on local social clubs, gatherings, and forthcoming Christmas programs featuring residents such as Mrs. Klaud Dick, Mrs. Hattie Myers, and Mrs. Nellie Atherton.

Pridas Peter Bahaces Soka Thiaselas Janes Betty 7 Deat Rodersan Fuarceine Bergberger Helen Mohr Usher Lois Reba Rachard Brownell Dexter Jauncion Wyoming Montienio Center Jumq PWA Bear Creek Progressive Woman's Club Nellie Atherton Klaud Dick W. L. Middleton Italy Elias Anderson Chilren

Castle Grove Farm Bureau Social and 1935 Outlook Meeting

The Castle Grove Farm Bureau hosted a social gathering with officers, spouses, and numerous members from Castle Grove and surrounding areas. Attendees discussed 1935 agricultural outlook, baby beef venture results, 4 H club exhibits, and the Jones County Fair placements. The meeting noted quarantine relief, hospital updates, hog transport to Chicago, winter weather, and a Cross Red Seal drive totaling 32 memberships and $38.50 in contributions. Christmas seals praised for reducing Iowa deaths by half and financing health education.

S. M. Hosford Jorwa County Farm Bureau Ivett Mid. Wa Carl Smith Annweta W. B. Mocksae Eon Tan Cheenfield Wey Maralid Harruman Gan Sams Palkview Ate Ang Mie Ray Stivers Amt Wea Jackson Wow Mesken Madison Will Bassiger Fate Yossi Richland Mye Lanshin Caste Mabel Kehoe Qladys Hasford Manderlle Caste Grove Farm Bureau E. F. Burr W. D. McLaughlin Clarence Hosford Paul Gerd»s Castle Grove Jones County Fair Paul Behrends Eldon Burt Dale Lange Smith Jones County L. Lorenzen Wyoming William Stanton Center Junction L. Ortgies John Corcoran John McDonald Walter Bartels C.W. Zimmerman Chicago Olin Howie Jr Mercury A. E. Laude Jacobs Emmetsburg Red Cross C. A. McLaughlin George Rickels Henry Stadtmueller George Balster Max Specht Fred

Christmas preparations and local events in Hopkinton

Hopkinton works to have the Christmas tree up and lights in place by next Saturday as merchants receive holiday goods daily. Local residents Mr and Mrs Joe Kirkwood of Perry visited for Thanksgiving, then returned home by train due to snowy roads.

Smith Ayla Thorpe Bertha Kirkwood Mona Trafton Alan LeClerc Dale Clark

Winter Glow coal ads and home repair tips in Monticello paper

A playful Monticello page advertises Winter Glow coal with prompt delivery and mentions cracked windows fixes. It promotes storm windows and remodeling under the National Housing Act, urging readers to plan early for spring work and extending Christmas wishes.

Local Notes From Hopkinton and Anamosa District

Har old Larson to move from Anamosa to Hopkinton to run the station. Rising Sun lodge No. 187 elected Co. T. Smith as worshipful master for the coming year with B. A. Moore, Ray Chaplin, H. L. Main, and A. Martin filling other posts. People travel to Florida, visit relatives, and care for new births. Ibid bridge club hosts at Mrs. Julius Gerlick home. Lenox junior college plays Tipton junior college in Hopkinton. Hopkinton high hosts Monticello high in Monticello. Burdick's Aces post two wins, defeating Edgewood 39 to 34 and Springville by a large margin.

Harold Larson Anamosa Hopkinton Rising Sun Lodge Masonic Hall Co. T. Smith B. A. Moore Ray Chaplin H. L. Main A. ©. Martin Harrison Appleby Florida Harold Mary Zeuch George L. P. Guthrie Russell Troy Mills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jones County Farm Bureau Minachort Charles Ob Hearst Biowan Smee al Yeats Parm Iran Anamosa C. T. A Scotch Grove Boys’ Club New Bulletin Production Credit Association Eureka Wreming Bay View C. J. Ingwersen Lena Shimerda M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society Hattie Myers William Wilker Gerald Mader John von Sprecken Ernest Reitz Gordon Marshall Robert Barber Fred Westphal Henry Westphal Sr Peter Fredericksen Gus von Sprecken Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church W. G. Wherry Louise Leysen Roy Overley C. B. Shaffer Nelson Brownell M. E Memorial Hall Albert Tompkins Azilda Brookings S. C C. B W. O. Shaffer Harriet Shaffer Hawthorne Club E. L. Millsap Gladys Marshall Dora Thomson Vera Tompkins Madge Millsap Virginia Elaine Scarcliit June Thomsen Doris Day Eleanor Martyn Herzberger Dora Thomsen H. Groening Mobile Ala Grace Vrooman Hale District Federation Dubuque Phyllis Steele Donald Wes Lumir Andy Miller White Hughes EL Bl. Mills L. M. Koch Clinton Noble Grand Circle H. Rogers Greve Kromminga Randall Morgan Joan Diane Monticello Lenox College O.P.R.A Kenneth Boots Ray Hodgson Mr. Hodgson Methodists Jones County Oil Company Third and Locust St. Anthony J. R. Barron Mike Huntly North Wine Jof Wit West End Frank Ferring Helmer Crosley Suters Heller Towit Rosmere Family Congdon and Battles Belmore Dale Blackbird Glenrock BUD Suter Nticello State Bank Ideal TLIC Deere Lh.c. Gang Hayes Deering Oxford John Deere McCormick
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