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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
3
The Jones County Farm Bureau met at Pete Eichhorn’s home to discuss the Iowa weed law and control methods. Attendees reported cultural practices, crop rotation, summer fallow and chemical use, and noted Creeping Jennie in the county. They urged immediate locating and an intensive eradication campaign.
M. G. Wilson of the U S Department of Agriculture called at the Jones county Farm Bureau office on Tuesday to review records and reports. Accompanied by Henry Hichling the 6th district extension agent from Ames he took copies of the Jones County Farm Bureau Program of Work township year books 4 H Club programs and Junior Farm Bureau yearly program. He commended the Farm Bureau officers directors and committees for a well balanced county program.
The Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric cooperative purchased a new service truck this week. The half ton pickup, painted bright red, bears the cooperative name on each door.
A second cover spray is necessary to control apple scab due to ideal weather. Include lead arsenate for codling moth control. Mix 11% quarts liquid lime sulfur or 14 to 2 pounds dry form, 214 pounds hydrated lime, and 144 pounds lead arsenate per 50 gallons of water and cover all leaves and fruit. Apply by June 6.
Warns readers to avoid poison ivy during spring and summer in Iowa. Describes ivy identification, habitat, and the risk of contact. Recommends soap and hot water promptly, avoid scrubbing, and seek medical advice when exposed.
Holstein breeders from Jones County and six nearby counties plan the annual district Holstein show and picnic at the West Liberty fairgrounds on June 10. First and second place winners qualify for the state Holstein show at Waterloo on June 30 with Dr C J Cannon of Iowa State College judging. Committee head is George Fraisure of Tipton with George Mueller of Lone Tree and W K Smith of Davenport assisting.
The event intends to gather top Holsteins in the district to showcase herd quality and proper type, spark interest in the breed, and give exhibitors a chance to gain experience and network.
U S import value of agricultural products from Canada fell to 4 763 645 in the first quarter of 1938 from 27 431 849 in early 1937 with declines in grains cattle and dairy products. Exports to Canada nearly matched 1937 first quarter levels though certain concession items rose to 6 413 433.
Carl Oldham Iowa Beef Producers field secretary visits Jones county June 7 to inspect 4 H baby beef feeders and aid in judging fitting show ing care and management. Demonstrations occur in multiple sections with discussions on beef club work and invitations for observers. Farm Bureau office provides information.
The Wyoming Boys' club met at Peter Eichhorn's home Friday evening May 27 to judge two classes of baby beef calves fed by John and Richard Eichhorn. A discussion of placings followed with all boys participating. Perfect scores were earned by Melvin Sievers and John Eichhorn.
Elmer C. Storm of Jones county reports success crossing Shorthorn cows with a Hereford bull to produce beef calves. He sold 15 steers averaging 1330 pounds at 9.70 per cwt and nine heifers averaging 1140 pounds at 9.10 per cwt on the Chicago market. He notes milk from cows supports calf and hog feeding via skim milk and cream sale, with most stock raised on home feeds. Mr. Storm's Wyoming farm near Wyoming.
Frank Priebe notes a cool moist spring across Kansas and warns hot weather will shrink egg freshness. Candle users report freshness loss in hot dry air, so start extra care now by cooling eggs immediately to maintain quality during rising temperatures.
A Vienna visit is noted for Leni Riefenstahl who won this year’s film prize for her Olympic film of last year. The article says she is Adolf Hitler’s preferred filmmaker and rumors say she would become his wife if he marries.
A produce house worker explains proper egg cooling and handling to keep eggs fresh. She gathers eggs four to five times daily, cools them by storing spread out in a cool basement overnight, then places them in the case the next morning.
The piece describes a practical hideaway room using monochromatic color schemes with dark floors and selective bright accents as a private retreat. It also notes early June fruit prices and peach and egg price trends, plus butter production outlook and local wedding and community notices in Hopkinton.
Miss Helen Boegel daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Boegel Clinton and D Berkey Smith son of Mrs Mabel Smith Sioux City were married Sunday afternoon May 8 at Burst Presbyterian church Rev Edward W Stimson officiated.
Merly of Minneapolis and Foster Chambers of Los Angeles plan a June 25 wedding at University Methodist church. Chambers taught at John Muir junior high in Burbank after attending Lenox college. Gertrude Reeve returns from Elkader and will work this summer in a Colorado Springs music store. Mary Zeuch Irene Kreiss and Beadle Kreiss visit Keosauqua relatives. Johnsons and Ruth join Lenox baccalaureate attendees.
Mrs. Harriet Lorton dies prompting funeral in Elkader with E H Cox family and others traveling to Montgomery City Missouri for interment. Additional relatives and friends from Sand Spring Center Junction Edgewood Waterloo Prairieburg and nearby towns are listed with visitations and dinners following the services.
Mrs H W Graybill and son Vergle visited the EB H Cox home Monday evening. Stanley Bright and family spent Sunday at George Bright home near Anamosa. Lester Lang of Onslow stayed at Dave Wilson’s Saturday. Betty Wilson returned home after two weeks there. Fred Welter visited J L Batchelder home Friday evening. Perry DeShaw Louis Smith and others spent Thursday in Dubuque. Wayne Grayhill and John with Mrs H W Grayhill of Ryan spent Sunday with E H Cox. Henry Elben and John visited Stanley Bright home Sunday. George Arduser of Delhi visited J L Batchelder Sunday afternoon.
Clarence Hosford spent Memorial Day in Oxford Junction. A J Beranek of near Prairieburg was a Monday caller. Mr and Mrs Grant Eller of Anamosa visited Harvey Heiken. Castle Grove people visited the May festival in Anamosa last week. Charles Field of Monticello will be guest of Clarence Hosford Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Castle Grove farm bureau will meet Friday evening with Dr J H Fraser of Monticello on tuberculosis and F C Cramer on a farm topic. Refreshments will be served.
Mary Ether and daughter were mentioned along with Mrs E J Noble of Monti cello County Agent Carl Smith and others as visitors in the vicinity. Mr and Mrs B M Hosford greeted by Dubuque acquaintances while Maude Rebeirand and daughter Fern were also in town.
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