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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
3
Arthur R. Porter of Iowa State College lists five probable causes for lower Iowa dairy cow production in July to September. They are feed shortages hot weather water neglect and fires. He advises hay or silage if pastures fail and grain for high producing cows. Darkened barns graze at night and fly control aid.
Veneering, an art at least 3,500 years old, appears on fine cabinets and designs. A veneer is a thin leaf of beautifully grained wood applied to cheaper panels. Rosewood satinwood curly maple bird's eye maple walnut and mahogany are commonly used.
The county 4-H boys and girls clubs met at the Farm Bureau office to appoint superintendents for each department and assign roles. Names include Baby Keef Melvin Sievers Wyoming Harry Newman Marie Hetani for general superintendence and specific heads for Warebred beef heifer James McLaughlin Macentico Dairy Loval Byerly Monticello and others with notes on record books and club camp.
Antone Nading reports 240 cows tested in June with an average 754 pounds of milk and 0.5 pounds of butterfat per cow. Claude Latta’s twelve Jerseys led month at 806 pounds milk and 44.3 pounds butterfat. Balster Brothers Monticello with 19 Jerseys second at 42.1 pounds butterfat. FE. C. Newhard had the high cow, a Grade Holstein at 65.8 pounds butterfat. Matt Muller’s second high cow, a Grade Holstein at 64.5 pounds. Nading notes 49 cows produced 40–50 pounds butterfat, 15 between 50–60, eight between 60–70.
Jones county farmers should plant rye now to create fall pasture for pigs and spring forage. Sown after August 1, earlier is better, with 6 pecks per acre. Rye pasture benefits nursing sows and pig growth, and can be broadcast in corn and covered lightly.
Mary Belle Collins hosted a pre nuptial party in Monticello for Miss Eileen Chase of Center Junction who is to wed in August. Neighbors Imogene and Holyce Chase Ruth Hansen and others attended.
John Ketelsen 20, son of Mrs. Freda Ketelsen, Center Junction, was named assistant leader of the Scotch Grove Boys 4-H Club at the July 15 meeting held at LaVern Kuhns. Paul Borglum demonstrated soil testing for limestone needs as members tested home soil. Health program discussed with plans for hospital examinations on July 23.
The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls 4 H club met at Miss Filoise Sutherland s home with twelve members attending. Alice Clark demonstrated sewing on hooks and snaps. Margie Paulsen stressed hand and nail care while Eloise Sutherland showed how to measure a pattern and lay it on fabric. Ruth Clark spoke on flag care and Greta Kuhns explained introductions. Recreation was led by Mrs Leslie Balster.
Harlan Russell a Jones county stockman sold 1300 pound beeves at the Chicago yards, driven from his Anamosa farm, bringing 15.60 per hundredweight. Hog prices reached 14.90 top, with Wednesday hogs at 14.35, near a 20 year high.
Members of the North Jones Dairy Herd Improvement association will gather at the Monticello city park fairgrounds on Sunday August 2 for their annual picnic. A pot luck lunch will be served at noon with a short program planned for the afternoon. All members and friends are invited.
Richland center area social notes detail a shower held Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Doden of Story City with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart Doden and others from Langworthy Willis Vernon and nearby farms. The Yossi home hosted a dinner with John Yaggs family and Cedar Rapids guest Miss Lucille Yossi joining.
County agent James Kearns announced a late summer gardens bulletin available at the Parm Bureau office and sent to all county farmers. It lists July 15 to August 1 as planting dates for celery cabbage turnips kohlrabi winter radishes and string beans to meet rising canning demand.
Oscar Story of Anamosa chairs Jones county Civilian Defense urging rural residents to stay alert for bombing and gas attacks and meet to discuss needed precautions. Lois Tallman talks about First Aid school in Minneapolis. After a brief meeting, members played cards. refreshments served by a local committee.
Miriam Courtney, who has vacationed here for two weeks, returned to Des Moines to resume nurse’s training at Broadlawn hospital. She will complete the course in September. Phyllis Upland of Manchester spent the weekend here with Sally Stanton. Mr and Mrs Ray Price visited Mr and Mrs George Burch in Cedar Rapids Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ted Bulgren from near Charlotte visited relatives here on Saturday.
Iowa State College horticulturist L C Grove warns against cutting iris foliage as it weakens plants and reduces blooms next year. Leave leaves to store food, cut seed pods from peonies and flower stalks from iris, transplant crowded iris in late July to August, divide clumps and replant, with bone meal often beneficial.
County Agent James F. Kearns notes rising farmer worry about weed control after rains. He advises mowing pastures when prevalent weeds are in bloom to curb growth since flowering plants are weakest, while late mowing yields little benefit. Mowing bluegrass now may redirect grazing to previously neglected areas, expanding the usable pasture.
The first one way traffic rule appears in New York City on December 17 1791 linked to a John Street theater performance. The notice asked ladies and gentlemen to instruct coachmen to face their horses east toward the East River to prevent confusion.
Shortage of combines expected this fall plus rising soybean acreage in Jones county 1942 prompts farmers to plan now. Emphasis on oil and fats demand and cooperative neighborhood efforts to solve labor and machinery needs. Contact county war board for help securing a bean combine.
The estimate states that the average motorist consumes 683 gallons of gasoline and 35 quarts of oil per year.
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