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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1934

Page

2

Jones County 4-H Year in Review and Upcoming Plans

The 4-H year details club growth with 13 clubs and 185 enrolled girls, 172 completing work, and 1600 total meeting attendees. Activities include demonstrations, shoe campaigns, health contests, music memory, and home furnishings projects totaling 586 items valued at 304.12. The report highlights Rally Day, Achievement Day at Monticello fair, and 1934 expectations.

Farm Bureau Esther Pond Extension Service Ames Hale Township Monticello Hanna Sam Ellison

Corn Hog Contract Mailings Reported to Farmers

All corn hog farmers in the county were mailed last week a corn hog contract worksheet blank for supporting evidence form for map of form and directions for filling it. If any farmer failed to get this material he may secure it at the county agent's office.

Questions on corn hog contract rules in Jones county schools

Training schools in Jones county tackle corn hog contract questions. Producers may sign contracts for corn or hogs only under specific rules. eligibility varies with 1932 33 litters and average acreage, and reductions apply when 10 or more acres and more than three litters.

Landford Jones County Secretary of Agriculture Ann Atock-Ahare

Local corn hog program overseen by producers through committees

County and community committees, formed by corn hog producers, will run the signup and contract process under USDA guidance. Temporary groups will educate and collect contracts, then transition to permanent local organizations governing yield appraisal, contract corrections, and county allotments. The county association will oversee campaign spending and approval of contracts. Secretary Wallace praises democratic, people governed control structures as the core of the emergency adjustment effort.

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Adjustment Administration Washington County Corn-Hog Control Association County Association Secretary of Agriculture Wallace

Rainbow club meeting in Wayne township outlines activities

The Rainbow club of Wayne township met at LaVenne Streeter's home with ten members and three visitors. Roll call suggested winter sports. Irene Snyder spoke, Lucille Siebels demonstrated sewing bracks, and Mrs Streeter led a lesson on making sewing boxes. Alta Bramer gave a health talk on avoiding colds. We drew.

Rainbow Club Wayne Township LaVenne Streeter Irene Snyder Lucille Siebels Streeter Alta Bramer

Wyoming community officers installed and society notes

Mrs Lavien Adams installed as officer and officers of the Woman’s Relief corps and G A R in Memorial hall. New roles include Ida Pealers Edith Marshall Kate Anderson Minnie Tasker Janet Robertson Minnis Bender Anna Pankow Pearl Rogers Nellie Atherton Maude Stoffel with Mary Brown to be installed later. Also Keystone lodge officers and Wyoming fire company annual slate announced with Augusta Jones and others noted. A busy week with weddings church talks clubs and school events across Wyoming and nearby towns.

Lavien Adams Miles Wyoming Woman's Relief Corps G. A. R. Post Memorial Hall Ida Pealers Edith Marshall Kate Anderson Minnie Tasker Janet Robertson Minnis Bender Anna Pankow Pearl Rogers Nellie Atherton Maude Stoffel Sarah First Minnie Wilker Lillian Roberts Elsis Bramer Mary Brown M. H. Morse G. W. James Ida Pealer G. H. Goodrick J. W. Thomson Klaud Dick B. G. Milner A. W. Peck George Ireland Henry Bramer George Fishwild W. H. Alden Ivier C. H. Rogers Volunteer Fire Company of Wyoming Shimmer Floyd Barber Anamosa Progressive Woman's Club Isabelle Barber Jones County Edith Mowry O. Henry Bay View Maye Rose Irene Brownell W. &. Roush Chicago Miss Brownell Rose Harriet Cunningham M. E. Church Viola Mader Esther Broderson Bridge Bernice French Alta Ahrendsen George Barclay Lucia May George Schmidt Maquoketa W. B. Scarcliff Alex Inglis Louis Kouba Paul Koch Althea Goodrick Helen Smith Betty Levsen Mary Koch Martello Olin Martelle Center Junction Monticello Chris Anderson Hawthorne Club L. M. Koch Canada William Wilker Lobagola George Herzberger Scarcliff Freda Scarcliff Nona Terhune Myrtle Millsap C. Z. Hanold Margery Sherrill

Center Junction to Enter One Act Play Contest

Center Junction Onslow and Oxford Junction schools will be represented Wednesday evening January 24 in a one act play contest. Ambition will be presented by Center Junction with Junior Alyea and others.

Center Junction Onslow Oxford Junction Alyea

Local Arts and School News Highlight Jan Little Events

Cast lists include Yee Stingley Wynonna Kleineck Ruth Hansen and Maurice McNeilly in Luncheon for Six and more at Onslow. County contests set for Jan 25 Martelle and Feb 1 Monticello. Honor roll lists and activities from Center Junction High School and various clubs, plus community meetings and local movements in Anamosa, Marion, and surrounding towns.

Local Band to Meet Mrs Mc Neilly on Thursday

Band will meet with Mrs. M. J. Mc Neilly on Thursday February 1. George McDonald and Peter Prahm attended a Masonic meeting in Monticello Monday night. Auction sale at Center Junction Saturday January 27 at 1 o clock. The late Mrs. Tomlinsons household goods include tables range chairs beds cup boards rugs desk dressers stands some walnut pieces one team work horses one Fordson tractor cash terms John Livingstone auctioneer Adv

M. J. McNeilly George McDonald Peter Prahm Monticello Center Junction

Onslow Community Notes and Local Events

Onslow residents hosted Mr and Mrs John A Peterson at their east of town home Sunday as the Pet ersons prepare to move to a farm near Olin. Socials, church events, school activities, and visits populate a wide собирай of local life across Onslow this week including basketball losses, neat programs, and varied visits.

Cascade Fire Threatens Home Near Fillmore

The Cascade Fire endangered Leo J. Francois's farm home near Fillmore on Wednesday afternoon with chimney sparks blamed as the cause. A bucket brigade formed by the family and friends fought the flames until Cascade firemen arrived. Water damage was extensive. Cyril J. Hayes returned home from Finley hospital in Dubuque after breaking his left leg and right heel weeks ago from a fall on a 15 foot bridge. Senator Howard C. Baldwin spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. C. D. Baldwin and returned to Des Moines. Mrs. T. J. Lane and others visited M. E. Barrett in Oxford Junction. The Rosary society of St. Martin's church held a card party last Friday with prizes for bridge and five hundred. Thomas Conlin and Bernice O'Brien visited Dubuque on Saturday. Miss Viola Sahill returned home after two weeks with her sister in Dubuque.

Yee Stingley Wynonna Kleineck Ruth Hansen Maurice McNeilly Onslow Martha Easter Ruth Sears William Easter Gordon Paul Dolores Hanna Herman Lightfoot Oxford Junction Mary Welty Stanley Coon Alfred Trinky Eileen Kotilinek Pearl Allen Fred Harms Albert Hromik Anamosa Martelle Wyoming Monticello Center Junction High School Junior Alyen Winona Kleineck Merlin Dreibelbis Thelma Husman Nelda Davis Wanda McDonald Imogene Chase Jean McNeilly Dwayne Stickley Miriam Courtney Luella Seehusen Elizabeth James Mildred Meade Holyce Stingley Lloyd Moats Eileen Chase Robert Alye Grace Thompson Lucy Dodge Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Goodrick Monty Ida McDonald Mason City Mabel Perryman Miss Perryman St. Joseph Hospital Marion C. M. Holst Ben Heiken Jimmy Gill Alfred Erickson Clayton Polk County Wisconsin Mr. Erickson Iowa Erickson Herbert Cox Sand Spring Cox Batchelder Rebekah Lodge Belle Dodson Carol Frazer Thompson's Independents Baldwin Independents Howard Forter Center Junction Johnson Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Pauline Burmeister Pauline Serbousek DeKalb Ilee A. C. Long S. W. Clark Harry Stingley Ed Duncan Mercy Hospital Wil Presbyterian Ladies John A. Peterson Peterson Olin Lee Hansen L. McKinstry Alvina Paulsen Maquoketa Jennie Hamilton Vassar House A. J. Hamilton Hamilton Harold Overholt Gordon Hall Martha Easler Max Lamey Sioux City Harriet Lamey Lydia Lyons Ada Jones Hale Barnes John Provan Provan Frank Johnston Fred Heasty Marshalltown Eleanor Kennedy J. Pickner Kennedy John Strong Hans Thomson William Welch Oklahoma J. R. Macaulay Macaulay Ethel Ko Ethel Koon Samara Smith Annie Rooney Daisy Bell Ra Ra Boom de Rae Club Mrs. Philena Koon Ruth Fayram Old Town Old Kentucky Rufus Lindy C. R. Smith Lisbon Jessie McMaster Minard Stout Supt. Irons Harold Dean Gress Dorothy Leo J. Francois Fillmore Wenesday Cascade Cyril J. Hayes Finley Hospital Dubuque Howard C. Baldwin C. D. Baldwin Des Moines T. J. Lane Marjorie A. L. Morrison M. E. Barrett Rosary Society of St. Martin’s Church Main Street David Donovan John Becker John Patterson Helen McClure Thomas Conlin Bernice O'Brien Viola Sahil Raymond J. Connolly Lane A. J. Faber Marybelle Marguerite Freeman Daylon Hardin William Koster Worthington T. ©. Barrett Mancforte Lane Dubuqque John R. Lane, Jr R. J. Lane Walter Hunter William McGovern Paul J. Becker Clarence Smith Hopkinton Louis Dandl George A. Wassenaar Cascade Commercial Club Durkin Charles Rabenhberg Community Church American Legion Auxiliary Legion Legion Rooms Leo Till J. H. Weber Pharmacy Board Leo Lees N. J. Hoffman Thomas McGovern Edward J. Phillips Tacoma Wash Henry Noonan Raymond Noonan Berly Phillips Mr. Phillips Tom Phillips M. F. Barrett Doris Supple R. N Castle Grove Margaret McNally Victor Maire Mesdames George Lauser Ann Pettinger Henry Koster Joe Garrity Laura May F. W. Less Carrie Margaret Till Cascade Lodge No. 127 A. F A. M Cascade Chapter The Eastern Star J. L. Faber George Craft J. JL. Faber Charles Macomber Clara Bevan O. J. Winters Birdena Hawkins Joseph Faber Marshall Bertha Beard Ae Oo J. Winters Adah Julia Craft Ruth C. H. Macomber Esther Will Moore Martha Grace Ramona Barrett L. F. Barrett Thomas Flannigan Flannigan Oliva Lane Bridge Club West Cascade Clifford Cody Thomas J. Conlin James H. Devaney Imelda Devaney Knights of Columbus Farm Bureau Margaret Neiers Annette Petersen Extension Department Ames

Cascade News Notes Social and Community Events

A long list of Cascade area social calls and visits highlights a weekend of hospitality. Residents from Dubuque Maquoketa and Cascade attend dinners meetings and quilting bees while the Cascade Masonic and Eastern Star install officers. The region mourns Edward J. Phillips and reports farm sale results, local entertainment, and community programs at the Farm Bureau nutrition lesson.

Local Education Notes Highlight Community Dinners and Weddings

Readable fragments show plans for company dinners weddings and festive events in cade and Whitewater townships. Future lessons next year will cover sewing and nutrition topics with ongoing community activities.

Cade Whitewater

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Jones County Farm Bureau Florence Wehling Frieda Mortensen Judge Rutherford New York City 1. O. O. F. Hall Montcello Rutherford I. O. O. F. Hall Mrs. Tomlinsa Clark Chase Oliver CASH John Livingston Irving Hintz Monticello, Iowa Hi-Bred Corn Company Grimes Miller's Hershey Japan
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