Jones County Farm Bureau Women to Meet at Gillen Hotel
A meeting of Jones County Farm Bureau women’s division officers will be held in the Gillen hotel on Friday. Mrs. Bernard Cass leads the county home project, with county officers township chairmen and publicity chairs in attendance. Special guest Mrs. John Wallace of Williamsburg will attend. Preliminary plans for the annual achievement day will be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Farm Bureau
Gillen Hotel
Bernard Cass
Scotch Grove
John Wallace
Williamsburg
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Albert Mott
J. L. Conwell
Izaak Walton, League
League
Maquoketa
Dorcas
M. E. Miller
Harry Gray
Berean
M. £. Aid Society
W. M. Bissell
Lyle Jenkins
Mrra
W. W. Bronson
Nels Larson
Eagle Grove
Elmer Buckingham
Conmey
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ethel Stingley
Carrie Dreibelbis
Eunice Sanford
Gladys McNeilly
Meta Prahm
Nelle Moses
Rachel Smith
Sanford
Prahm
Maude Duncan
Osage
Duncan
Anne Doran
Cedar Rapids
Daisy Chase
Presbyterian Ladies
Augusta Norris
Myrtle Himebaugh
George McDonald
Margaret Nelson
Ed Duncan
Greenfield Township Hosts All Day Farm Bureau Meeting
The Greenfield township Farm Bureau held an all day meeting at Harry Newman's east of Martelle. Speakers included Harlan Russell and Mrs. L. O. Brokaw on the state convention reports and a Farm and Home short course. Dr Laughlin of Martelle gave a health talk. a one act comedy closed the program. R D Finnigan led in McColm's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Township Farm Bureau
Harry Newman
Martelle
State Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Harlan Russell
L. O. Brokaw
Dr. Laughlin
R. D. Finnigan
R. D. McColm
Greenfield Township
National Farm Institute Highlights Exports and Imports
Jones county representatives attended the National Farm Institute at Fort Des Moines hotel on February 18 and 19. The program featured Cordell Hull and other authorities debating the farmers stake in exports and imports, with speakers including M L Wilson Edward O Neal and Sir Wilmott Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
National Farm Institute
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
W. D. McLaughlin
Jones County Farm Bureau
Don Wherry
Wyoming
Carl Smith
Cordell Hull
Sir Wilmott Lewis
Washington
London Times
M.L. Wilson
Edward O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
January Report Of The Anamosa Cow Testing Association
J Edward Mullers herd of 17 grade Holstein cows averaged 1271 pounds milk and 47.0 pounds butterfat to top the association for the month. J E Ahlrichs herd of 1g grade Jerseys averaged 40.9 pounds butterfat for second high herd. Other herds averaging over 4 pounds butterfat were C C Jones herd of 17 Holsteins with 44.2 pounds and Smith and Meads 12 Holsteins with 41.6 pounds. The association average was 700 pounds milk and 27.2 pounds butterfat. Eleven herds passed this mark while fourteen fell below it. Nine herds received alfalfa while some only straw and silage as roughage. Prentice and Streeter’s herd of 15 cows averaged 39.1 pounds butterfat despite straw and silage. Banastine a registered Holstein owned by Shomont Farm of Monticello was high cow with 1124 pounds milk and 85.0 pounds butterfat on twice a day milking. 148 cows produced 40 pounds or more butterfat in the month. March 15 set for reorganizational meeting. attendees urged. Delbert Mayberry tester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Muller
Association
J. E. Ahlrichs
C. C. Jones
Smith and Mead
Prentice
Streeter
Banastine
Shomont Farm
Monticello
Demand for Farms Rises in FCA Report
A Farm Credit Administration report shows increased farm sales in Iowa and the Midwest during 1937. In Omaha Federal Land Banks sold 677 farms for 4.11 million dollars, up from 458 for 2.69 million the previous year, with many buyers being bona fide farmers aiming to reside and farm. The St Paul area saw 1,072 farms sold last year, up from 881. Demand for family sized properties remains a key driver and signals a positive future for farm ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mid-Western States
Farm Credit Administration
Omaha
St. Paul
Corn Yield Test Bulletin Available at Farm Bureau Office
A newly published bulletin with results from the 1937 Iowa corn yield test is now at the Farm Bureau office for free distribution, announced by Carl Smith county agricultural agent. It covers yield lodging resistance moisture content percent dropped ears and percent damaged kernels for the top 1 331 hybrids and open pollinated strains entered in the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Carl Smith
Hybrids Show Yield Advantage Over Open Pollinated Corn
The best hybrids outyield the top open pollinated corn by about 16.4 percent overall. In drought hit southwestern districts hybrids fared even better, supporting the view hybrids resist dry weather. The test shows both strong and weak hybrids exist and advises buyers to choose well tested hybrids.
Mothers and Daughters Attend 4 H Luncheon
One hundred twenty four mothers and daughters attended the first Jones county 4 H mother daughter luncheon at the Methodist church in Anamosa on February 19. The program, led by Mrs. Harold Hartman, featured readings, songs, and talks about the fruits of 4 H, with Miss Nellie V. Morey among special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Harold Hartman
A. R. Embree
Rita Koppenhaver
A. O. Benadom
Little
Nell
Castle Grove
J. W. Streeter
Wilma Kuhns
Raymond Sorensen
Margaret Deischer
Joyce Porter
Theo Ballou
Lucille Embree
Contrary
Elizabeth Murfield
Roy Joslin
Rome
Cedar County
Jackson
Fairview
J. E. Porter
Washington
Nellie V. Morey
Harriet Cunningham
B. D. Heiken
W. B.clark
B.C. Gotsch
W. D. McLaughlin
Will Hay
Green
Carl R. Smith
Ray Sorensen
Wayne Rainbow
Jackson Wise Owl
Fortune Finders
Busy Bees of Clay
Greenfield Good Luck
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Fairview Orioles
Rome Tru Hearts
Hale Blue Bells
Olin Ship Ahoy Club
Olin 4-H Boys To Meet March Second
The Olin Boys 4-H club will meet at the high school in Olin on March 2. A discussion on pig club problems will be led by the club agent and a program will be presented by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Wyoming Boys' Club Meets February 21
The Wyoming Boys' 4-H club held its regular monthly meeting in the schoolhouse on February 21 Enrollment was taken for purebred sow and litter and market otter clubs and farrowing time problems were discussed A committee was appointed to complete the balance of the 1938 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Morley 4-H Boys Club Meets at Smith Home
The Morley 4-H Boys Club met February 22 at H. D. Smith's home. The program focused on securing enrolments in the pure bred and market litter clubs and discussing farrowing time challenges led by the county club agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
H. D. Smith
Farm Water System Meetings Planned by Beaty
Harold Beaty extension agricultural engineer from Town State college will discuss low cost farm water systems in two meetings. The first is Tuesday March 1 at 1 PM in Onslow community hall and the second at 7 30 PM in Olin high school. Sponsored by Jones county Farm Bureau, the meetings are open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euss
Beaty
Farm Bureau
Harold Beaty
Town State College
Onslow
Olin
Jones County Farm Bureau
Wyoming and area residents on passage of time in 1938
A stream of social notes records visits and movements in Wyoming and nearby towns. Mrs. Peter Sievers hosts a women’s lesson on wall hangings, weddings and anniversaries are noted, and several residents move, travel or attend events from Center Junction to Monticello and Olin.
County Weed Meeting Outlines State Noxious Weed Law
Thirty two farmers attended a county meeting at Anamosa court house led by E P Sylvester Iowa State College extension plant pathologist. He described primary and secondary noxious weeds state distribution and control methods and explained the new weed law changes including creation of a state botanist office and county or township weed commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Secretary of Agriculture
Keep hens, keep production despite price drops
Frank Priebe urges farmers to hold onto laying flocks amid low egg prices. He cites Indiana cases of large hen sales and government poultry data, arguing that selling reduces egg supply and harms future profits. He advises feeding and maintaining flocks to maximize egg output.
Local clubs and community notices highlight March events
Center Junction and area clubs map plans for a March 2 high school party and March 16 officer elections. Readers hear updates on member activities, guest visits, and social functions, plus a run of illness and local sports results from the middle of the week.
Hicks Visit and Farm Tenancy Transfers in Richland Center
The Hicks of Elmhurst Illinois spent a weekend with the Hein couple. They have leased their farm to Aldrich who will assume possession March 1. Tenants Schneiter will move to the Ike Schneider farm near the county line. Various local residents traveled or visited around Cedar Falls Anamosa Dubuque Monticello and Chicago. State funds in 1937 allocated to school highway and road districts totaled 10 296 463 20 592 927 and 10 296 463 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. Hicks
Elmhurst
George B. Hein
Mary Ellen Wismeier
Jane Schrader
Miles
Harry Trilk
Donald
Billy
Buddy Bell
Leona Berwick
Dubuque
Paul Marugg
Billy Trilk
John Schweitzer
Janana
Ana
Texas Public School
4-H Mother and Daughter Luncheon Attended at Anamosa
Mrs D O Sinclair and many local families attended a county wide 4 H mother and daughter luncheon in Anamosa last Saturday. Henry Michels family plans move near Amber this week and A B Nichols of Center Junction stays with C P Abbott a few days. John Hanken farm sale planned Wednesday with Hanken family moving to a new farm near Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sievers
Wyoming
Edna Ahraken
Chilocco
Oklahoma
John Ahraken
Ethel Courtney
Center Junction
D. O. Sinclair
Henry Ahraken
Vernon
Joyce Lange
Center School
Alma Fadley
Elmer Bailey
Monticello
Scotch Grove
M. M. Sinclair
Laura Sinclair
L. F. Hutton
Frank Ellwood
John McDonald Hospital
Alvin Weers
Louis Hanken
Stanwood
Carl Zimmerman
Joan
Marvin
John Reuter
John Stahlberg
Cedar Rapids
Earl Lehman
Lorna Mae
Roy Streets
Tom Streets
Monmouth
Marion Clark
Nora Streets
Onslow
Emma Behnken
Jake Bentz
Olin
Bentz
Pioneer Music
Hedden
F. D. Sinclair
Presbyterian Aid Society
Paul Darting
Wilton Junction
Margaret—Rolkart
Henry Stadtmueller
L. E. Moats
Kenneth
Delhi
Inver Moats
Guttenburg
Henry Kammerman
John Alyea
Bobby Mead
C. H. Neilson
McDonald Hospital
John Gray Jr
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
J. L. Serbousek
David
Herbert Cox
John Seehusen
Buck Creek
Delaware
Catherine Thompson
S. G. Thompson
The
Aletheans
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
H. J. Dirks
O. O. Watson
Ed Duncan
T. E. Stanton
R. D. Sanford
Maquoketa
G. Thompson
Fulton
Ill
Mary Thompson
John Alexander
Springville
Frank Himebaugh
Roscoe Easterly
Ray Sanford
Farm Women's Project
H. E. Stingley
Jack
Peter Prahm
Ricka Hyde
Earlville
Cox
Stingley
Frederick Blake
Dean Foote
Robert Sylvester
Milwaukee
Wis
Harry Chase
Eileen
Imogene
Holyce
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Sunny
Glen Platner
Davenport
John Carson
Fred Kempf
Boone
J. N. Smith
Lyman Thompson
Scott McDonald
Walter Decious
Lydia Decious
Ray Bohler
John Letze
George Burch
Ray Price
Wyoming and
Grace Mead
Mabel Tomlinson
Hazel Frost
G. Rowley
C. M. Holst
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ernest Rohwedder
N. C
Will Serbousek
Corwin Anderson
Rock Island
W. B. Clark
Bernard Cass
Arnold Jacobs
Lorraine
Ruth Clark
Wilma Kuhns
Eloise Kuhns
Weers
Mayeda
June Henrichs
Henry Michels
Amber
Clifton P. Abbott
A. B. Nichols
C. P. Abbott
John Hanken
Hanken
Wilma Hanken
John Fraser
Rev A B Soule remembered in Wyoming obituary notice
Mrs Jessie Koch Ward reported the death of Rev A B Soule at his Wild Rose Wisconsin home. He served as pastor of the M E church in Wyoming from October 1927 to October 1929. Norma Lou Barber and Eileen French hosted a seventh and eighth grade valentine party at Mr and Mrs Robert Barber home with prizes awarded to several girls.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anamosa Cow Testing Association
Delbert Mayberry
FCA
Morley Boys
Iiner Bucham
T. J. van Dyke
Dora Thomsen
August Thomsen
E. F. Rohwedder
Meinhardt Thomsen
Lloyd Ireland
Somerset
Chris Hansen
Rollo Lucksteadt
Henry Bramer
Cory Club
Lester French
Robert Barber
Gerald Mader
Norris Luckstead
Here
Luckstead's
Madison
Clay
Washington Townships
Nora Workman
Robert Serb
Woman's Relief Corps
Chris Eichhorn
Mary Jean McDonald
J. W. Waite
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Bert Tourtellot
Port Arthur
Ontario
Canada
Florida
Mi. Tourtellet
Frances Franks
M. M. Franks
Lisbon
Irene Brownell
R. N
Chicago
Neil Tasker
Mary Brownell
Miss Brownell
R. M. Heasty
Clinton
Mrs. Heasty
Frank Priebes
Letter Point
Indiana
Richland Center
Ursula Hein
Mrs
Jessie Koch
Empire Ballroom
Manchester
Carl Nebbe and His
Pat
Rie
Br Samael
Eclipse Lumber CO
BIG Ten
John L. Griffith
Great American Athletic Authority, Et of
Athletic
Beiley Vy
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