Jones County Beef Cattlemen Banquet Set in Oxford Junction
Jones County Farm Bureau plans the second annual Beef Cattlemen banquet at Oxford Junction gym on Wednesday February 12 with 6 30 p m dinner and program featuring Rex Beresford Ames Town State College who will discuss the Outlook for the Beef Cattle Industry. Ticket details and sales through local banks Farm Bureau office or Edgar Beach secretary.
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Jones County
Oxford Junction
Rex Beresford
Town State College
Ames
Beresford
Farm Bureau
Chicago
Association For 1936
Oxford
Annie Oakley
Edgar Beach
Farm Bureau Office
Beef Cattlemen's Association
Farm Bureau Plans County Membership Drive and Dairy Reports
The Farm Bureau board met to organize a countywide membership drive Feb 10 to Feb 29. Reports highlighted top milk herds in Anamosa Cow Testing with Smith and Meade Holsteins averaging 1230 lb milk and 43.7 lb fat, and J E Rhirichs Jerseys at 744 lb milk and 42.3 lb fat. Details on Bangs disease testing and indemnity under federal program were provided by Dr. Neil D. Small with Jones county assistance from Mr. Snell and county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
W. M. George
Farm Bureau
America
AAA
Anamosa
Smith and Meade
Wendell Donnelly
J. E. Rhirichs
Association
Tom Shover
Prentice
Streeter
Monroe
Walderbach
Men’s Reformatory
Jones County
Bang
Neil D. Small
Maquoketa
Snell
Slaughtering of tuberculin reactors discussed
Four Bang's tests may be made on each herd with indemnity privileges.
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Ner
Farmers urged to keep and study farm records in 1935 Jones county
Jones county farmers are urged to summarize and analyze 1935 farm operation figures to benefit from records. Beginners are advised to start now as inventories are taken at year start. Adequate records help tax filings and program planning, with two approved farm business record books available at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Farm Bureau
Home Curing Ham Guides From Iowa State Extension
Iowa State College specialist C. W. McDonald explains curing vs souring in home ham making. Prompt chilling, exact temperatures of 36 to 38 F, and curing methods affect spoilage. Brine or dry cure with specific salt sugar mixes, repacking, smoking, and proper storage are outlined.
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C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Hopkinton Obituaries Mark Losses of Mrs Lucy Pierce and Others
Funeral services for Lucy E. Smith Pierce were held at Larkins funeral home in Hopkinton with Rev. Roy V. Porter presiding. Born 1856, she married D. Clinton Pierce in 1880 and leaves son Hugh Smith Pierce and the extended family. Burial followed in Hopkinton cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Alice Somers of Perry and Fred Leroy French of Union township, with burial plans and surviving relatives listed.
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Larkins
Lucy E. Smith Pierce
Roy V. Porter
Pierce
Caleb Smith
Bay Settlement
Iowa
Minnie Louise Steele
Harry
Eugene
Grace Mary Minehart
Buck Creek
Vivian
Melba Minehart
Alton
Rowan
Verndale
Minn
John
Ola Dayton
Chicago
Belle Tow
Black Capped Chickadee Featured In Monticello Express
This fourth installment previews the black capped chickadee with notes from T G Scott and George Hendrickson on its winter presence in Iowa and its insect diet. The column describes its cheerful song and features bird lore, color details, and related local happenings and notices.
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Monticello Express
Iowa
T. G. Scott
George Hendrickson
Iowan State College
Ames
Busy Hopkinton Community Notes and Winter Snowbound
Local items describe funeral services at Buck Creek for a Brashier Falls resident, news of marriages and visitors in Hopkinton, and social gatherings. Reports cover school closures, CCC and relief work crews shoveling snow, freight train delays, and myriad local movements and visits across Monticello, Farley, and Casade.
Local Social News and Visits From Onslow Residents
Mrs Ella Orr recovering after a stroke and allowed about the house with care from Mrs Elsie Callahan. Ralph Orr of Redding California arrived Friday. William Allen of the U S Navy in San Diego visited last week with Mr and Mrs Sam McCarty. Mrs W A Hicks hosted a birthday party January 27 with prizes in five hundred to Mrs Leonard McKinstry and Mrs Elva Hall. Bridges and card games noted at several gatherings. Fraternity lodge Blazing Star circle in Anamosa had a large Onslow turnout with John T Ames as guest. E A Horton and wife celebrated their 57th anniversary January 29 in Geneva Nebraska. Onslow friendssend greetings to extended families and Cedar Rapids visitor Margaret Lozier.
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Ella Orr
Elsie Callahan
Ralph Orr
Redding
Calif
William Allen
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Sam McCarty
W. A. Hicks
George Sears
William Fletcher
George Lyon
C. R. Smith
John T. Ames
Tracy
Masons
Henry Moenk
Herman Seehusen
John Jansen
Leonard McKinstry
Onslow
East Cass Residents Visit Earl Benedict Home Friday
East Cass Township residents Mr and Mrs Will Lubben and Mr and Mrs Lon Ehrisman with children James and Ruth spent Friday evening at the Earl Benedict home. Herman Dirks, who has been
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Will Lubben
Lon Ehrisman
James
Ruth
Earl Benedict
Herman Dirks
Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Yossi Home in Richland Center
Richland Center Mrs. John Yossi entertained the Pinochle club at her home last Thursday afternoon with three tables of progressive pinochle. Mrs. George B. Hein scored high for the day and Mrs. Anna Eilers won the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs. Carl Schweiter Mrs. John Schweitzer and Mrs. George B. Hein. Also noted was guest Mrs. Anna Balsiger of Hettinger North Dakota visiting Mr and Mrs. Will Balsiger last week. Mrs. Louis Tellon moved to New residence.
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Harm Dirks
Langworthy
Henry Tjaden
Cass Center
Mr. Tjaden
Robert Balster
Lyle Clark
Baister
John Specht
Alvie Dirks
Milton Rieken
Gilbert Ireland
John Rieken
Milton
Rodney
Carl Brockhohn
Carl Rickless
McDonald Hospital
H. E. Stover
Bessie Carlson
Bobbie
Billie
Forest
Sam Stover
John Walters
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. A. Wallace
Embroidery Dub
Nancy King
F. A. Irish
Astruman Club
C. R. Smith
C. T. Fayram
Ed Paulsen
Ava Bramer
Fred Bramer
Ben Warren
Rebekah
Monticello
Max Davis
CCC
Marion
Jessie ‘Snyder
Jill Harald Overholt
Clinton
de Paulsen
Center Junzon
Russell Chaplin
John Jansen
Lyle Lathrop
Cedar Rapids
George Paulsen
John Yossi
George B. Hein
Anna Eilers
Carl Schweiter
John Schweitzer
Anna Balsiger
Hettinger
North Dakota
Will Balsiger
Louis Tellon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones County Farm Bureau
C. T. A. Report
Bang’s
Farm Records
J. R. Ramey
Paulsen
Lloyd Ballou
Theo
Olin
T. H. Lathropome
Eva. Hal
W. H. Orr
Eliza Orr
Frank Conley
Margaret Kerr
Town City
Edna Wasson
Frank Starry
Merle Hicks
Carl Himebaugh
Ernie Evers
Ely
Alex Hannan
Laverne
Louis Hannan
Lee Hannan
Grace Benedict
W. K. Black
Henry Uhr
Lyle
H. J. Mayberry
Allan Fairbanks
Arthur Fairbanks
Hopkinton
Jean Anderson
South Cambridge
Orville E. Hurd
C. B. Hurd
Santa Ana
Hopkintons
Dave Wilson
W. H. Behrends
Dorothy Lee
J. M. Alcorn
Joe McDonald
John Blaker
Larry
McElmeel
Dyersville
Lester Lang
E. H. Cox
Phyllis
Donna Jeanne
Herbert Cox
Center Junction
Charles Martin
Colesburg
Blanche Moser
John Binker
Arthur Blaker
Gearhart
John Paeheee
Louis Manternach
Cyril Stevenson
Orville Spray
Halstead
Kansas
Miss Gearhart
Farley
George Wallace
Jack
Paul Chaplin
Fred Egger
Clarence Lasche
Manchester
Dickie
B. W. Cox
Lorena
Matt Clement
East
Cass Township
Scotch Grove
Ben Eley
Chester
A. L. Bodenhofer
Frank Story
Monticello State Bank
Richland Center
Earth
Tom Boleyn and
HIS Cowboys
Imperial Garden
Worthington
Morton’s
Miller’s
Pen Aeene
Eoteene Wre Reene Eeesena
Zie
McCormick-Deering
Legion Hall
R. H. Balster Farm Equip
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