Shortcourse Program Announced At Iowa State College
Eight Jones county 4-H boys and leaders will attend the annual Boys 4-H short course at Iowa State College December 29 to 31. Notables on the program include Gov Wilson and Bob Feller. Activities cover judging, lectures on farm safety and livestock, with two WOI broadcasts for those at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Jones County
James McLaughlin
Carl Smith
James Kearns
Gen. Wilson
Bob Feller
Dean H. H. Kildee
Finley
Raymond Sayre
Ackworth
State Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Walter Ilsey
Michigan
Dale Newman
Martelle
Leo Levien
Clarence
Marvin Jansen
Anamosa
Jerry Naylor
Scotch Grove
Robert Shedek
Olin
Jay Slater
James Miller
Virtus Lorenzen
Second-County Farm Bureau Dance Benefit
The Farm Bureau sports committee hosts a benefit dance in the Monticello community room at the new municipal building on Friday evening. Proceeds fund the county sports program for the coming year. Hal Foreman orchestra from Cedar Rapids will perform. Tickets are 25 cents. Intermission honors Farm Bureau baseball team and manager Ray Peet for a strong inaugural season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Monticello
Lee Crain
Hal Foreman
Cedar Rapids
Ray Peet
Pasture Improvement Winners Named in Jones County
Lorenzen Brothers Olin were chosen for the top improvement award by the county pasture committee for their gains in permanent pasture yields. Henry Adams Monticello placed second with Reuel McColm Anamosa and Irving Hintz Monticello among high scorers as the Farm Bureau backs a 1941 continuation of the program.
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Lorenzen Brothers
Olin
Jones County
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Adams
Monticello
Reuel McColm
Anamosa
Irving Hintz
The
Farm Bureau
Jack Burke Elected President of Cass 4-H Club
Jack Burke was chosen president of the Cass Boys 4-H Club at a Tuesday meeting held at Donald Ray’s home. Officers elected include LeLand Appleberry as vice president John Stimpson secretary Maynard Marek treasurer and Ray Larson news reporter. The club heard the 4-H Study Quiz by James Kearns and then exchanged gifts played games and had lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burke
Cass Boys
Donald Ray
LeLand Appleberry
John Stimpson
Maynard Marek
Ray Larson
James Kearns
Vernon Ray
Greve Band
Shuehl
Monticello
Walter Eby
Center School
AMAS
Little Folks
Vaneta Hughes
Patricia Cass
Coleen Himebaugh
Bobby Jo Himebaugh
Herbert Husman
Berniece Tobiason
Virginia
June Wright
Jack Naylor
Dean Zirkelbach
W. B. Clark
Rosemary Zirkelbach
Virginia Wright
Will Frantz Heads Greenfield Farm Bureau
Will Frantz elected director of the Greenfield township Farm Bureau east of Martelle in a regular meeting this week. Glenn Brokaw of Mechanicsville was chosen secretary treasurer and Mrs. Don Meeks of Martelle will head the women’s division and serve as vice president. A Christmas party followed at Martelle school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Frantz
Martelie
Greenfield Township
Farm Bureau
Wyoming 4 H Club Discusses Baby Beef and Pig Records
Nine members of the Wyoming Boys 4 H Club met at Peter Brodersen home Monday evening to review baby beef and pig club record books. Club Agent James Kearns administered the 4 H Study Quiz and Christmas gifts were exchanged served by Mrs Matthias Brodersen.
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Wyoming Boys 4
Scotch Grove 4 H Club Elects Officers
Sixteen members met the Scotch Grove 4 H Club Wednesday evening and elected Jack Naylor president Jerry Naylor vice president La Vern Kuhns secretary Kermit Kuhns treasurer John Ketelsen reporter and LaVern Whulins winner of the 4 H Study Quiz An exchange of pits followed by Christmas games The next meeting will be at Paul and Ralph Paulsen home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Jack Naylor
Jerry Naylor
LaVern Kuhns
Kermit Kuhns
John Ketelsen
LaVern Whulins
Paul
Ralph Paulsen
Christmas Guests In Amber Homes
Amber Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hinrichs hosted a birthday gathering with guests including Will and Ruth Dirks, Louie Hagen, Clarence Heren, Lawrence Otten, Albert Harms family, Caroline Bodiker, Louis Rickels, and Jens Broderson. Other visitors and weekend plans featured Mr. and Mrs. Otto Otten, Lawrence Otten, Jack Husman, and the Boland family in Waterville. Donald Wroblewski from Anamosa spends a week with the Hinrichs. Additional families from Willms and Hegens join Emma Zimmerman and daughters, Lester Juilfs, and Paul Arduser.
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Amber
Henry Hinrichs
Hinrichs
Will Dirks
Clarence
Ruth
Louie Hagen
Clarence Herren
Lawrence Otten
Albert Harms
Caroline Bodiker
Louis Rickels
Jens Broderson
Otto Otten
Leonard
Herman Zimmerme
Henry E. Dirks
Longmont
Colo
Mary Dirks
Amber Presbyterian Chrch
Wayne Zion Lutheran Choir
W. R. Zimmerman
Herman Zimmerman
John Rickels
Leo Bohlken
John Eden
Louis Bohlken
Fort Des Moines
J. D. Bohlken
Donald Danneman
Ames
Otto Danneman
Richard Dirks
Herman Zimmer Man
Henry Che
Monticelto
Will Black and Son
George H. Schoon
Amber School
W. J. Zimmerman
Willis
F. H. Otten
Haye Schoon
George Schoon
Ben Englehart
Carl Schoon
Hamily
Rex Reuter
Farm Women Plan Achievements In 1941 Jones County
Jones county farm women meet at Anamosa to plan achievement day and prioritise health facilities schools and libraries alongside the clothing project. Led by Mrs. Sarah Porter Ellis the session outlined exhibits and sub project plans with 29 attendees and many local leaders from Anamosa Monticello Wyoming Olin Martelle Onslow and Amber.
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Jones County
Court House
Anamosa
Sarah Porter Ellis
Iowa State College
Elizabeth Petersen
S. H. Ellison
Martello
Kelsey Hanna
E. J. Schnier
Monticello
Frank Byerly
Wyoming
J. W. Morse
Ernest von Sprecken
J. E. Porter
C. H. Myers
Lee Crain
Olin
J. H. Rickels
Ed L. Helgens
Julia Toenjes
Amber
Herman Helgens
Henry Sievers
Ray Morning
Harold Larson
Henry Uhr
A. Ray Fairbanks
Arthur Engelking
W. D. McLaughlin
Florence Wherry
Onslow
Clarence Reade
Merle Meeks
Martelle
Mildred Harms
Local Christmas gatherings and family visits noted
Various households hosted Christmas activities and visits over the weekend including dinners, caroling outings by Wayne Zion Lutheran choir, and a church Christmas program at Amber Presbyterian. Families mentioned include Zimmermen Rickles Dirks Schoon and associated relatives and friends.
Hopkinton Welcomes New Doctor Dr Piper
Dr and Mrs Mark M Piper and family from Rochester Ind arrived in Hopkinton with house goods and office equipment they will occupy the W C Lux house temporarily. The Hammon tavern operators moved into the Bolsiger building office space after selling. Christmas parties and new officers round out community activity as schools close for vacation and teachers head home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Mark M. Piper
Rochester
Ind
W. C. Lux
Hammon
Piper
Bolsiger
Grace Hucker
Friendly Bible Class
Wm. McNeil
Kate Dolley
A. C. Martin
J. W. Downs
A. K. Cramer
Hopkinton Public Schools
Lenox College
W. C. DeShaw
Kill Kare Club
Irene Zeuch
Sibley
Mary Elizabeth Gearhart
Denver
Coro
Gertrude Reeve
Detroit
Mich
Margaret Porter
Winnetka, Ill
Margaret Grittia
Carmel
Francis de Best
Bristol
Carol Leitz
Hawarden
Kenneth Boots
Wapello
William Ferguson
Baxter
Hughes Stroke Strains Scotch Grove Community
G J Hughes is gravely ill at his Scotch Grove Township home after a Friday yard stroke. Family and friends from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Marion Monticello Elkader and Center Junction gather as care is provided and prayers said for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Hughes
Scotch Grove Township
Scotch Grove
Robert Norris
Center Junction
Hughes
L. J. Hughes
A. G. Bohlken
John McDonald Hospital
Montivello
Seatch Grove Women's Community Club
Gondy Cafe
L. A. Oltman
Montbelio
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Leo Teghtnever
Tda Grove
Leo
Earlville
Iowa
Town Department of Agriculture
McNeill’s Hardware
Jones
Cass 4-H Boys’ Club
Scotch Grove Boys
Farm Bureau and Extension Service
W. E. Tuetken
Monticello, Iowa
Federal Land Bank
Ae TM Pyres Pane
National Farm Loan Associations
Harold B. McTavish
Sec’y Treas
Third Ave
Cedar Rapida
Montiello
Mili
E. H. Huibregtse
Russell Lux
Russell Jr
Clifford
Wilfred Kenny
Paul Gillilan
Miami
Fla
Eric Witherspoon
Decatur
Ill
Avalon
Elsie Mae Wright
Roy Porter
Bethany
Wright
Doran Flannagan
Frank Irish Jr
Howard Reeder
Chicago
J. D. McAllister
McAllister
H. C. Hallawa
Margaret Griffith
E. E. Griffith
William Garvin
J. D. Smith
Herbie
Westrom and His Orchestra
Elmer Ernst
Arend Balster Stores
Express
Childress Motor Company
Ford
Ashcraft Corp
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