Potatoes Boost Bargains As Uncle Sam Harvests bumper crop
The article notes a spring surplus of 12 million bushels of early potatoes, driving lower prices for families. It explains factors behind the bumper crop including good weather and fertilization, and offers tips for cooking and preserving potatoes plus a few home recipes. It also lists recent visitors and guests in Ames households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peistaes
Jewel Graham
Extension Mutrmerist
Lowe State College
Jones County Auto Accidents Report Shows Low Damage
Iowa Department of Public Safety release dated June 17 notes improving automobile safety as summer arrives. In April there were 2,772 accidents statewide 6,810 drivers and owners involved 32 deaths and 1,154 injuries. District No 12 led by Sgt Leonard Sims reports $135,220 property damage from 247 accidents involving 597 drivers. Scott County recorded $84,830, the district's highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Leonard Sims
Highway Patrol
Scott County
Army Urges Vets Reenlist for New Opportunities
T/Sgt W E Sanders explains veterans can reenlist under updated rules and select duty types. Former service members may join at a non commissioned grade aligned to their skills and length of service with emphasis on technical ability. Opportunities include theater assignments in Europe or Japan, US unit postings for one year, or advancement for prior officers and NCOs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
U. S. Army
Sanders
Japan
11Th Airborne Division
United States
Sgt. Sanders
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at Meeting
Members of the American Legion auxiliary met for installation ceremonies in the auxiliary rooms. Laura Hinrichs conducted the service with Blanche Lambert presenting the Past President’s pin to Antoinette Howie. Officers installed include Marie Vernon as president and Mary Jane Steiner as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Blanche
Lambert
Laura Hinrichs
Ethel Aldrich
Marie Vernon
Matilda Schneider
Catherine Loop
Iane Scott
Mary Jane Steiner
Helen Dunn
Esther Hearn
Lucille White
Antoinette Howie
Matilda Balsiger
Blanche Lambert
Shirley Drury
Augusta Harrie
Doris Shimanek
Carol Kiburz
Shirley Eden
Myrtle Ross
Rosenna Steinford
Selma DeShaw
How To Fight Weeds In 48 Spraying With 2 4 D
The article notes that 2 4 D spraying is a practical weed control for cornfields when done carefully. It advises using low gallonage mist nozzles delivering 5 to 10 gallons per acre, applying at corn heights of 12 to 18 inches, and using per acre dosages of 12 ounce for salt or amine forms or 4 pounds for ester. It warns against overdosing, stresses reading labels, and suggests targeting stubborn weeds like Canada thistle and European bindweed even if it risks some crop injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Sylvester
Fenn State College
Sylvester
Monticello City Council Proceedings 1948 Special Sessions
Monticello Iowa held special sessions May 11 and May 28 1948 with five members present each time. Permits granted for V F W Club and Double D Tavern beer and cigarette sales, adjournments recorded, then a regular meeting adopted a claims resolution listing multiple labor payments and payments to the state permit board and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Counsy
Leonard, Maire, Baty
Shaffer
Cuncil
Leonard
Maire
Eden
Baty
C. F. Zedick
East First Street
Double D Tavern
City of
Oliver Smith
P. RR. Co
Monticello State Bank
Trans- Betate
Cua Kent Dle
Inter- Pel
Ned Boo
Transfer Castle
Transfer Castle l As Neel 1,411.19 Rose Hines
State
Clarence Behrends
Inter- BE
Enoaby
Fred Bartels
George Minnis
Tobias Hanken
Motor Express
Carl Steiner
Walter Bartels
Matthiessen
Aldrich
Wm. Null
Andy Steiner
Fred Aldrich
Thomas Brighton
Robert Moncrief
Leo Staner
John McKeever
Inter
Montcello Iowa Council Meeting Notes and Licenses
Monticello Iowa council meetings detail beer permit grants for Midway Sweet, Holmes Cafe, Lambert Sport Shop, and Hlemmer Tavern for one year. Motion records show Ayes from Leonard Maire Eden Shaffer with several abstentions and adjournment following routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Eggiman
Brooks, O'Connor & Broaudit
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Su Piles Save Hoag Duster Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Reichart Sand & Gravel Co
Ptaab
Monticello Sand and Gravel Co
Roy Like
Gamble Store
Creamery Co
Matthiessen
Fred Aldrich
Wm. Aldrich
Thomas Hrighton
Inaba
Fred Bartels
John Mekeever
Charles Rolls
City Water Works
Town Steel & Tron Works
Reade
R&s
First
Monticello Express
Merle Curry
Eden
Shaffer
Kay Drug Store National Tea Coa
Kurt
Tedrow Sweet Shop
Null
Robert Moncrief
Walter
Bartals
Jeng Olesen, & Sons Co
Anti- Chandler Co
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Kephart
Municipal Equipment Co
Leonard, Maire
Eden, Baty
Shafter
Palmer Drug Store
Westhoff Tavern
Double D
Abs
Maire
V.F.W. Club
Aves
Leonard
Baty
Monty Cafe
Cafe Vew
Halen
Monticelli
Léonard
Inden
Ilaly
Naya
Mariners Mutual Mire Ruck Association
Maeely
Wil
Billy
Newingtanks
Hiden
Aly
Nene
Baden
Crain
Takeen
Iden
Blaty
den Chatconnell
Potterng of
Fay
Huty
Biden
Leonrd
Matre
Shatter
Montcello
Towa
Eonaraire
F Gaty
Tnt
Midway
Lambert Sport Shop
Midway Sweet
Holmes Cafe
Ilemimer Tavern
Piraees
Leonardire
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Graham
U.S
Carlton Landis
Ames
Dick Landis
Don Emory and Son
Cedar Rapids
W. K. Coxsee
E. E. Reed
Alfreda and
Alice
Miami
Fla
Guy Bonwell
Florence Roberts
Ben
Denver
Colo
Marjorie Soenke
E. E. Soenke
Harold
Elisa
Davenport
Norman Grassfield
Bruce and
Max
Waverly
Susan Stuhler
F.S. Stuhler
Susan
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Mavis Clausen of
LeMars
Emma Zimmerman
Jones
State Department
Acci
Clinton
Jackson
Muscatine
Scott
Colonial
Kuriger Brothers
N. Sycamore St
AMO le Furnace Service
Friedman Shelby
Sgt
W. E. Sanders
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs
Dale Adams
Council Proceedings
J. Matthiessen
Rose Hines
C. J. Matthiessen
Sweet Shop
Satet
Monticello Monument Co
Edeh
Ners Aegis Ounell Pon
Dounell
Matthleaseh
Alle Tue Titen
Peaby
J. Matthiesseen
Rose Eines
Candy Shop
Lowa
Vt “Ag Stuhler
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