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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
3
Wheat allotments for 1940 covering about 35 farms have been established and notices will be sent after the State Committee Representative approves the listing sheets. Parity payment applications for wheat and corn compliance checks are underway with numerous actions and notices issued or pending at the county office.
Members of the Fairview Oriole 4 H club led the Bureau program under Mrs. Lloyd Robertson at the Fairview Township Farm Bureau meeting July 5 in the courthouse community room. Ice cream and cake were served by the girls after the program.
Iowa Holstein Breeders' Association will award a gold watch to the Champion 4-H Holstein club member and a leather show halter to the Champion 4-H Holstein Showman. The prizes aim to encourage members to keep records up to date and to train the heifer for showmanship.
4-H demonstration teams and leaders will meet Thursday July 20 for focused training. Miss Nelle Thompson nutrition specialist from Iowa State College will visit to assist in demonstrations. The final demonstration contest is set for the Jones County Fair in August.
Nic C. Holst, feeder east of Center Junction, shipped 1080 pound cattle to a Chicago market last week Wednesday. The cattle fetched $9.60 per cwt, reflecting market value for the lot.
Ray Kromminga of Monticello bought three registered Jersey cows from the George Gaul estate near Tipton. Each animal is registered with the American Jersey Cattle Club of New York City.
The North Jones Cow Testing Association logged an average of 34.2 pounds butterfat and 813 pounds milk for June, per tester Clarence Ashbrenner. Top ten herds include Shomont Dairy RLA 1355 with 48.33 milk and 83.6 butterfat, and Mullers, Latta, Ahlrichs, Hayden, Smith Meade, Messerli Hasley, and Schmidt Dairy among others. The high cow from Shomont’s Dairy produced 2259 pounds milk and 83.6 butterfat.
4-H boys and girls health contest information notes health blanks sent to local club leaders. Doctors will examine the clubs in July. The county contest to select the champion 4-H boy and girl will be held in early August with the Jones County Fair announcing winners.
Ernest M. Wright of the Iowa State Dairy Association visited the county on July 6 for a pair of dairy club gatherings. The morning session was conducted at the local venue.
To cut the decline in fat production providing cows with shade and feed during July and August reduces the sharp seasonal drop in butterfat. Heat and feed shortage drive declines. shelters help when pasture lacks natural shade. Sudan grass will support cattle to fall, while high producing cows require grain per milk produced.
Scotch Grove notices report the Women's Community club gathering at the Presbyterian church Wednesday July 19 with a 2 PM program on Children's Hobbies including an orchestra piece and piano duets. Committee chairs are listed and a 4-H club formed in Lovell township is noted along with upcoming band concerts in Onslow and Scotch Grove.
The wedding takes place Wednesday evening at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. F. H. Kehren officiating. A reception dance in Monticello follows, with prior showers given. The couple will reside on a farm. Meadon works for L J Hughes.
Verda Anderson daughter of Mrs Elfreda Grapes Manchester wed Wayne Thurm Oneida in a Catholic ceremony at Edgewood officiated by Rev J Hamill. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Hubert MecClintie Manchester. After a California honeymoon they will reside in Oneida. Verda is Manchester High School graduate and has worked for eleven years.
A reader notes the Great Jones County Fair set for August 22 to 25. In other news a motorcycle accident victim has returned home from McDonald hospital. Delhi residents gathered for a Sunday visit as REA wires are installed in the northwest part of the township. J J and W M Delay are rebuilding Sweesy place on the Delaware county line with a brick two story home 26 by 30 feet plus two wings, a new 30 by 70 barn and a 28 by 86 granary with 16 foot posts and planned elevator.
Ursula Hein and George Korman with son Robert of Dubuque visited Henry Wismeier after a Lake of the Woods fishing trip. They reported a thirty-pound musky and about a hundred black bass. Also visiting were Howard Hicks family from Elmhurst and Peggy McCoy Bardill with additional guests at Hein and Buol homes.
Thomas Cashman lost a horse due to heat last Thursday. Phoebe Hiller recovered after several days of illness. Alva Stadtmueller built a new corn crib and granary with an elevator and three horse motor. Elizabeth McLaughlin of Chicago visited her parents. Lightning struck a willow on Fred Caspers farm killing two hogs. Cashman’s wood silo was damaged by wind. Pauline Cramer and Margaret Delacher visited Cedar Rapids. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. George Specht’s in Anamosa. W. R. Cartano recovered after heat exposure. John Haler and C. A. McLaughlin each lost a steer to lightning and will receive $100 from Farmers Mutual Insurance. Jimmy Howie injured.
The pneumonia rate in colder Canadian provinces is lower than in any American state, highlighting a notable health comparison between regions.
A textured local column notes new residents and activities around Onslow. Thomas Jensen’s family and farm workshop gain attention while Bruno Jensen overextends in hot haying. Mrs Martens plans a move and chicken flock. New readers include Frank Rippeton John Petersen and Harold Waggoner with his Arab horse and glass eyes.
Transparent note highlights Galen Waggoner's 800 pound baby beef entry for the upcoming Fair. Mrs A Ames tends to chicks with high success, adding a new Express subscriber. January visit to Mrs F J McNally near Cascade promises fresh strawberries with cream and sugar, frozen to preserve winter supply.
A practical tip suggests using any tall screw top jar to create a airtight container ideal for storing flat silver items. The method emphasizes simplicity and accessibility, enabling better protection against tarnish with common household materials.
A public sale lists 50 head of White Face Western feeder calves Hei fers and steers at the Dyersville Sale Barns on Saturday July nots. Also accepts local cattle consignments and invites bringers to sell stock.
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