Jones County Farm Bureau 1938 Program and Congressional Replies
The Jones County Farm Bureau announces a 1938 program focusing on resource conservation, parity income, 4-H and rural youth work, community actions, public affairs and organization. Letters from Marvin Jones, Herring, Jacobsen, and Gillette support farm legislation and parity income. officials discuss Farm Bureau measures, drafting in conference, and potential reintroduction of the McAdoo-Richer bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. D. McLaughlin
Seed Directory To Be Issued by Grain Growers
The Iowa Corn and Small Grain association will soon prepare and issue the annual seed directory. Farmers may list seed for sale in the directory free of charge by sending name address and seed details to the Farm Bureau office for forwarding to the Grain Growers' association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Association
Farm Bureau
Grain Growers’ Association
Broadcast for 4-H Girls and Project Leaders
A series of weekly 15 minute broadcasts for farm women and girls in extension music courses was announced. Sponsored by WOI Iowa State College station, the programs air Thursdays 4:15 to 4:30 pm and run through March, focusing on Little Studies in American Music and training for music recognition tests at rally days. The broadcasts aim to provide a family oriented music appreciation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
WOI
Planning Committee Meets in Monticello
The Jones county agricultural planning committee held its first meeting at the Soil Conservation office in Monticello. They plan to study the proposed soil conservation district law and farm tenure methods, with a March 1 report due to the Iowa State Planning Board and USDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Planning Committee
Soil Conservation Office
Monticello
U. S. Department of Agriculture
County Planning Committee
State Planning Board
County Agricultural Planning Committees
Maquoketa
Iowa State Planning Board
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
County Agricultural Planning Committee
County Farm Tenancy Meeting in Anamosa
A county wide meeting for farmers interested in improving farm tenancy will be held at the court house in Anamosa on Monday January 31 at 10 in the morning. Don Wherry from Wyoming and a state committee member will assist, outline objectives, and gather farmers views. All interested farmers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anamosa
W. D. McLaughlin
Jones County Planning Committee
Don Wherry
Wyoming
State Farm Tenancy Committee
Wherry
Congressmen Reply To Farm Bureau Telegram
Four letters from members of Congress respond to a Farm Bureau telegram. The replies address farm policy and allied rural issues, reflecting parliamentary positions and concerns about agricultural legislation. The correspondence outlines support and questions on proposed measures affecting farmers and rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Congress
Scotch Grove 4-H Boys Elect Officers for 1938
At a January 13 meeting in Scotch Grove the 4-H club elected Maynard Kuhns as president, Carl Fagan as vice president, and Paul Fagan as secretary treasurer for 1938. They will meet with the club agent to draft the 1938 program, with the next meeting set for February 16 at 8 p.m. at Alvin Weers home in Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Maynard Kuhns
Carl Fagan
Onslow
Paul Fagan
Scotch Grove Club
Alvin Weers
Center Junction
Young People's Unit Organizes In Jones County
A business session during the young people's short course formed a Jones County Rural Young People's organization. Donald Meeks of Martelle was elected temporary chairman and Evelyn Whitmore of Olin was named temporary secretary. A committee to draft a constitution and by laws was appointed, including Max Specht, Irvin Sievers, Maurice Bonjour, Bessie Carlson, and Rita Koppenhaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People
Jones County
Donald Meeks
Martelle
Evelyn Whitmore
Olin
Max Specht
Monticello
Irvin Sievers
Wyoming
Maurice Bonjour
Bessie Carlson
Anamosa
Rita Koppenhaver
Boyer and Garbo Star in Quest at Niles Theater
Charles Boyer and Garbo appear in Quest at the Niles theater on Wednesday and Thursday January 26 and 27. A committee will meet soon to plan the permanent setup of the organization and a general meeting for Jones County rural young people interested in joining will be called within the next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyer and Garbo
Niles Theater
Jones County
County Wide Party For Rural Young People In Anamosa
A county wide party for rural youth occurred in the Anamosa courthouse community room on Saturday night January 15. Games formed most of the entertainment, followed by a brief business session and refreshments. The entertainment committee included Wilma Kuhns Mary McLaughlin Laura Sinclair Irvin Sievers and refreshment team members were Louise Cook Mildred Meeks Mrs Elwyn May and Nelda Porter. A plan to hold regular social meetings was announced as the group seeks permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Court House
Anamosa
Wilma Kuhns
Scotch Grove
Mary McLaughlin
Monticello
Laura Sinclair
Irvin Sievers
Wyoming
Iowa grain eggs aim for uniform grading nationwide
A government bulletin predicts spring egg prices may rise above 1937 levels with a widening gap as 1938 trends diverge from 1937 if incomes fall. Iowa State College at Ames proposes a grade based egg quality program urging uniform grading by dealers and practices for producers to boost eating quality. The plan, seen as sound, could spread across the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Middle-West
Iowa State College At
Ames
Onslow Community News and Obituary Highlights
Carol Ruth Brokens two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Brokens died at home from heart disease and pneumonia born Monticello December 18 1935 funeral services held with Rev Paul Gutknecht burial in Manchester cemetery. Also PTA meeting notes social events and local town notices including engagements and community club reports. New Junkers transport plane with five compartments and 40 passenger capacity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ruth Brokens
Fred Brokens
Carol
Monticello
Paul T. Gutknecht
Sand Hill
C. R. Smith
Gale Peet
Ruth Tomlinson
Claire Fayram
Harold Jordan
Henry Heeren
Herman Gutzeit
Elva Hall
R. A. Collister
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Collister
Onslow
Ladies’ Guild
Presbyterian Parsonage
Henry A. Schmitt
Henry Koon
Roxie Bullock
Onslow Independents
Globe Trotters
W. K. Kennedy
Texas
Lawrence Broderson
Sunnycrest Sanatorium
Dubuque
John McDonald Hospital
W. H. Orr
David Orr
Clinton
Altrurian Club
George Sears
Fred Scott
A. M. Pottle
The
Christian Endeavor
Norma Pottle
Paul French
Herta Guitzeit
Proper Watering Boosts Winter Hog Gains
Iowa State College notes winter hogs gain more with constant water. Self watering improves intake and feed efficiency, saving feed per 100 pounds gain. Tank heaters and kerosene-heated hog waterers help keep water unfrozen and accessible for pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
Animal Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Mr. Anderson
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Social notes from S Sand Spring area and surrounding towns
A long list of Sunday visits and weekday calls in Sand Spring and nearby communities includes Mr. and Mrs. Dean Morton in Chicago, the Heeren family in Onslow, and many local households. Other items note a birthday reminder at the E Wahl home and various dinners and gatherings at Cascade, Prairieburg, Monticello, Edgewood, and Dubuque areas along with a mention of a 1937 federal tax collection increase of 1.133 billion dollars versus 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Morton
Chicago
John Heeren
Onslow
Heeren
E. Wahl
Mrs. Wahl
Messrs. and Mesdames Cap Arduser
Ray Chaplin
J. L. Batchelder
T. J. Welter
E. H. Cox
Lou King
Glen Eile
W. H. Behrends
Dorothy
Betty
James Alcorn
Edgewood
Justine Gadient
Manchester
Peter Gadient
F. J. Gestel
Louis Nachtman
The
Presbyterian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Iowa
McLaughlin
Marvin Jones
House Agricultural Committee
Mr. McLaughlin
Senate
House
Clyde Herring
W. S. Jacobsen
Farm Bureau Federation
Agricultural Committee
Pope
Conference Committee
Pope McGill
Guy M. Gillette
Frank Priebes
Onslow Mire, W. A. Wishes
Onslow Telephone Company
Elsie Callahan
Soldiers
Marshalltown
Homemakers’ Club
Otto Allen
Leanne Scripture
Ava Bramer
Vera Fayram
Chris Gill
Larkin Club
Dora Martens
Bess Carson
Velma Nielsen
Gill
N. C. Holst
Clay
Oxford
Madison
Nora Workman
Martens
Fred Martens
Carl Tjaden
Wilma Doll
Ed Tjaden
William Doll
L. M. Smith
R. E. Chaplin
Sand Spring
W. A. Hicks
B. L. Wherry
Rochester
E. Horton
Ben
Mike
Ed Paulsen
Herbert Carson
Bobby Rickels
Solo
Holst
Denver
Colo
C. A. Rowe
Rock Island
Ruth Helfrich
Anna Peterson
Tom Edwards
Oxford Junction
George Snyder
Muriel Johnson
John Young
John Jansen
Cecil Koon
L. B. McKinstry
Mary Ellen
Arthur Pottle
Ernie Evers
Everett Edwards
Baldwin
Lois Horton
Leonard Hayes
Polo
Germany
Junkers
San Francisco Cemetery
Delhi
Stanley Bright
Eldon Stevenson
Sacred Heart
South Garryowen
Sacred Heart Girls
Rhomberg’s of
Des Moines
Mary Belle Collins
Marie Schatz
Minnie Heeren
J. J. Lang
Leo Bohlken
Darlene
Castle Grove
C. Stevenson
Florence Helms
Jack McLaughlin
Dave Wilson
Jones County Produce Co
E. J. Farley
Felton Farm
Hampshire
Berkshire
DeLaval
Concord
S.G. Thompson Lee Beebe
Monticello State Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!