Jones County Farm Bureau Report Highlights Year of Progress
Jones County Farm Bureau activities under Mrs. H. E. Stover include monthly meetings, achievement day, and a new Second Year Home Management project. The report notes gains in home management training, 682 women attending, and plans for increased state convention participation. The section also lists milk production and feed-cost data from local herds, with the Men’s Reformatory leading in butterfat and efficiency metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
J. G. Wood
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau
Jones-Linn
Des Moines
Hearst
Wilson
Sam Workman
H. E. Stover
Prentice & Streeter
Schoonover & Oltmanns
Men's Reformatory
Local Committee Names For County Positions
A list of names and posts includes Mrs. Sam Workman as county chairman and Mrs. Harold Hartman as county secretary from Martelle. Others named include Mrs. Jessie Koch publicity chair in Wyoming, and multiple women holding district roles across Anamosa Castle Grove Monticello Scotch Grove Center Junction and Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Workman
Martelle
Harold Hartman
Jessie Koch
Wyoming
A. A. Kromminga
Anamosa
Castle Grove
Clem Liddy
Monticello
Lovell
Wm. Balsiger
Richland
Wm. Reese
Cass
Ray Banford
Scotch Grove
Wayne
L. J. Schlemme
Claude Peet
Fairview
Carl “Ay
Anamosa— Jackson
Truman Stanton
Center Junction
Madison
Bernard Cass
J. C. McConaughy
Martelle—Greenfield
Frank Andrews
Olin
Rome
Irza Ballou
Olin—Hale
M. Bogh
Oxford Junction
Oxford
January 1st herd check prompts cattle performance review
Farmers reflect on year start as they compare herd records and cattle wellbeing across the flock. The piece urges producers to assess gains or declines in milk and weight metrics and plan improvements for the coming season.
Myers to address Iowa Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines
Wm I Myers governor of the Farm Credit administration will speak at the Iowa Farm Bureau federation annual gathering at the Shrine temple January 24 25 and 26 Chas E Hearst president says Myers will share firsthand updates on the new agricultural credit system and farm mortgage refinancing progress Myers became governor on November 17 succeeding Henry Morgenthau Jr since May 27 he has served as deputy governor overseeing federal agricultural credit agencies He previously joined the credit administration from Cornell where he taught since 1914 in cooperative marketing and farm finance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. I. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Shrine Temple
Chas. E. Hearst
Myers
Iowa
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Cornell University
International Education Board
British Isles
Denmmark
Norway
Sweden
Holland
Germany
Mem Ia
Iowa farmers ink sign up queries for corn hog contract
The 1934 corn hog program prompts Jones county farmers to report 1932 and 1933 acreages for various crops and livestock. Details cover grain crops, soybeans, pasture, hay, idle land, wood, lanes, and buildings, plus hog litter production and marketing. county and township recognition planned at the Iowa Farm Bureau convention Jan 24–26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Early Corn Hog Plan Pays Faster With Rider Waiver
Farmers joining the corn hog plan may receive early first payments by signing a rider attached to the contract. The rider allows county allotment adjustments in corn and hog production figures, speeding preliminary acceptance and cash payouts. Accurate production figures speed final approval and payments from Washington.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Cornhog
AAA
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Anamosa Clippings Highlight Local Notes and Changes
Mrs. Georgia Cave visits with her mother Mrs. Walker during Christmas in Anamosa. Citizens Savings Bank gains FDIC insurance up to 2500. Jones county issued 114 marriage licenses in 1933 and saw 20 divorces, with growth post repeal of five day rule. Highway plan foresees 122867 annual deficit coverage and 150867 annual allocation. Reorganization at state reformatory includes Dr. Dolan replacing Dr. Paul and Archie Shaffer succeeding Babe Rees as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Cave
Automobile Department
State House
Des Moines
Walker
Citizens Savings Bank of
Anamosa
Washington, D. C
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jones County
Iowa
State Reformatory
D. D. Paul
H. F. Dolan
C. D. Stout
Funeral Held For Mrs. Michael Kelly Of Hopkinton
Services at St. Luke's church followed by burial in Immaculate Conception cemetery Castle Grove. Mrs. Kelly died Saturday near Hopkinton after a prolonged illness at age 65 66. Survived by husband Michael Kelly and children Mrs. Leo Murphy Worthington and others. Also survived by brothers Michael Hogan Monticello Frank Hogan Manchester William Hogan Hopkinton and sisters Mrs. Miles McDonald Ryan Mrs. Frank Keenan Masonville Mrs. Johannah Smith Hopkinton. Burial attended by priests from Dubuque and nearby parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
Michael Kelly
A. Landoldt
Frances
William
Michael Hogan
Monticello
Frank Hogan
Manchester
William P. Hogan
Hopkinton
Miles McDonald
Ry~an
Frank Keenan
Masonville
Johannah Smith
Thomas
John
Malachi
Simon
Immaculate Conception
Castle Grove
Wm. Holub
Dubuque
Frs
Dunn
Ashbury
Kelly
St. John's Catholic Church
Coggen
J. Jd. Clune
Stephen J. Kucera
Prairieburg
Calvary Cemetery
Stephen King
James Flanagan
Philip Trainor
Bernard MccAreavy
John Mc
Elizabeth Holub
William Kehoe
James Conner
John Feldmann
Coggon
Anna Simmons
Hiller Knapp
Cascade
Gilbert, Eldon
Everett Knott
Fred Bohlken
Edward Bohren
K. D. Sanders
Jennie Crosby
Lura
Chester Watters
Chicago
Coggan
Alvina Holub
Victor Holub
Anamosa
Paul Wear
Noted residents remembered in community notes
The column honors a long list of local figures including pallbearers John Betts Rudolph Reggentine James Kehoe N. E. Loomis Lloyd Burdick and A J Miller. It recalls church events New Year dinners and meetings at Covennanter and Presbyterian churches with officers elected for Sabbath school and social gatherings at the W J Kirkwood and Kensington clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Betts
Rudolph Reggentine
James Kehoe
N. E. Loomis
Lloyd Burdick
A. J. Miller
Covennanter Church
Raymond Joseph
Wil Edgar
Willian Ferenson
Doris
Gertrude Benter
Cedar Rapiis
F.C. Reeve
Elsie Rees
Helene Smith
Helen Downs
Mos Gladys Bolen
Ventura Dillon
Doran Brite
David Johnston
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Northwestern
Des Moines Register
Mason City
Leo M. Sweesy
Jacob E. Decker and Sons Packing Company
Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sweesy
Wilbur Sweesy
W. S. Johnston
Hopkinton
Esther Smith
Cascade
Mary Gudenhauf
Clare Wilson
Charles Crawford
Robert McBride
John McQuary
Avalon
Jean Ripple
New Hampton
Mabel Biiney
Marybelle
Chicago
Aletha Rizer
Manchester
Edna Marley
Winthrop
Dorthea Moore
Dubuque
Ruth Johnston
Buck Creek
DeEtta Humphrey
Odys Moore
G. P. Forrest
John Charles
A. P. Himebaugh
Board of Supervisors
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Delaware County
Vivian Dunlap
Duluth
Delbert Harper
Paul Johnston
Dubuque University
Donald Smith
WMT
Waterloo
Clarke
Lenox Junior College
Wisconsin
Iown
Alfred Pierce
Grace Smith
Prairieburg Resident Hugh Leonard Dies at 70
Hugh Leonard, 70, died at his home north of Prairieburg after two months of illness. Born June 22, 1856 in Kingston Ontario, he moved with his family to Jones and later Linn counties. He married Jessie Keegan in 1888 at Belmont Catholic church and leaves four children, a brother, and a World War I veteran son who died in France. Leonard was a respected farmer and devout Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Leonard
Prairieburg
Chris
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
United States
Jones County
Linn County
Charles McAreavy
Mae
Emmet
Leona
Brothe
Patrick Leonard
Hopkinton
Hubert
France
4-H Club January Meeting at Fairbanks Home
East Cass Township Cass 4-H gathered at Willis and Donald Fairbanks for January. Ten members attended with leader Fred Heiken. Fred Kromminga led Castle Grove 4-H in the same note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Couple Celebrates Twenty-Ninth Anniversary At Uhr Home
Relatives and friends gathered Thursday evening at the Henry Uhr residence to honor Mr and Mrs Henry Uhr on their twenty ninth wedding anniversary. The group enjoyed playboards and games followed by refreshments. The couple extends best wishes as the wife undertakes a second operation when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Uhr
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Farm Bureau
Home Project Report
Home Project
Farm Bureau Federation Convention
van Besine
George
Mercy Hospital
William Byerly
Clair Conklin
Davenport
C. O. Rowley
Donald Dolan
Don Hennessey
John Dolan
John Walker
Lucile
Albert
Central City
Kenneth Sanders
Josie Keegan
Ryan
Patrick Stevens
George Knott
Gilbert
Eldon
Everett
Roy Crosby
Auamosa
Rachel Keegan
Ann Henderson
Joe Walker
John Banton Timber
Sylvia Wilmutt
Waubeek
Roy Walmott
Milo Kaliban
Merry Makers Club
Mesdames Marie McEvoy
Mary McDowell
Sarah Carr
Edward Riley
Mary Jones
Vera Richards
Alle Mangold
Edward Zumbach
Fred LeClerc
Mayme Trefz
Jean Kocn
Madge Carr
Mayo Morrissey
Blanche Wangold
Irene Holub
Betty
Frank Eiler
Co. O. Rowley
E. J. Patnode
Ladies of the Altar Society
Josie Brennen
Clara Boyle
Floyd Mitchell
Sylvia Wilmott
Leone Walmott
Waubeez
John Coons
Marion
Jack Aldrien
Aldrich
Antone Lawrence
LoRee Gillan
Lyle Clark
John Gerdes
Frank Burlingham
Robert Darrow
Viva
Will Pirst
Ellen Mae
Will Marshall
Lester Fairbanks
Fred Poppe
Emil Poppe
Henry Poppe
Henry Kray
Henry Ortgies
John H. Kray
Kray
East
Cass Township
E.C. Ricklefs
Ferndell
Omar
Pettijohn’s Breakfast Food
la Johnston
Ee Ferndell
Arshmallow c
Campbell's
Cheerio
Wyandotte
White King
Selex
Chipso
Danneman
Amber
Hampshire
Danneman & Osterkamp L. P. Waddick, Audt
Monticello State Bark
Clerk
Reiger
Gestel
McCormick
Grant
L., P. Waddick, Aud
Eilers
Monticello State Bank
Sun
Mon
All Souls
Cedar Rapids
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