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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

3

Farm Bureau Notes On Soil Conservation Program

Jones County Farm Bureau reports the county allotment committee will mail preliminary base information to individual farmers this week. Farmers are urged to check the official farm details upon receipt and contact township or county committeemen with questions. The annual Cow Testing Association picnic drew over sixty members at the state park with a noon dinner and program led by William Vincent. Floyd Arnold of Iowa State College spoke on testing progress and importance, with Joe Byerly and County Agent Carl Smith also presenting. A sports program and kittenball closed the afternoon.

Sails Conservation Program Soils Conservation Cow Testing Association Association William Vincent Floyd Arnold Dairy Service Iowa State College Arnold Joe Byerly Anamosa Carl Smith

Small Grain Diseases in Iowa and Their Control Bulletin

New extension bulletin on small grain diseases in Iowa has arrived in the county. Copies available to interested individuals at the Farm Bureau office for distribution and study.

Iowa Farm Bureau

Women’s Home project plans Achievement Day at Anamosa

The Women’s Home project committee led by Mrs Harlan Russell met at the Farm Bureau office to finalize plans for the annual Achievement day to be held at the Methodist church in Anamosa on Tuesday June 39. The program will show county women’s nutritional program results demonstrated and exhibited by the Farm Bureau.

Women's Home Project Committee Harlan Russell Home Project Farm Bureau Methodist Church Anamosa

Opening games of 4 H kittenball league show high scores

Early season action in the 4 H kittenball league featured loose defense and many errors. Upcoming games include June 11 Morley versus Madison and Fairview versus Scotch Grove with standings listing Martelle Madison Fairview Morley Scotch Grove Cass Jackson and recent results like Martelle 10 Jackson township 4 and Olin 13 Cass and Castle Grove township 10.

Morley Madison Fairview Scotch Grove Martello Cass Olin Jackson Sir Martelle OWN Martelle Jackson Township Castle Grove Township

New 4 H Meat Identification Contest Announced for 1936

A large packing company sponsors a 1936 meat identification contest open to 4 H boys and girls statewide. Town winners receive a trip to the International Livestock Exposition in December. Contest tasks include naming 30 retail cuts, drawing wholesale cut lines, and a 500 word essay on beef pork or lamb or meat in the diet.

Local Dairy Herds Lead May Test Averages in Monticello

May dairy results show J. E. Ahlrichs herd of Monticello top with 819 pounds milk and 49.7 butterfat per cow while Balster brothers follow at 825 pounds milk and 47 butterfat. May’s top cows include A-327 a Holstein at 2408 pounds milk 91.5 fat and a second Holstein at 2334 pounds milk 88.7 fat. Chicago mail-order firms report postal delays.

J. E. Ahlrichs Monticello Wendell Donnelly Balster Brothers

Farmers May Look For Some Pick Up in Foreign Markets Says C C Davis

Chester C. Davis AAA administrator told farmers and business leaders in Des Moines on June 3 that the nation must restore foreign trade on a two way, mutually beneficial basis. He warned against exclusive or subsidized exports and urged nationwide economic planning to ensure abundance and shared prosperity.

C. C. Davis America Chester C. Davis AAA Des Moines Mr. Davis Pacific Northwest

Weed Control In Class I Payments Expanded Aid

Town farmers may receive Class I payments for controlling noxious weeds under a new AAA provision approved by the state conservation committee. Payouts average about 13.50 per acre, based on soil productivity, with eligibility tied to eradicating listed perennials and preventing seed spread on the farm.

AAA J. W. Merrill Town State College PY Goa

Tax burden hidden in rent and income in Chicayo

The article laments high taxes paid by renters, noting 9435 percent of rent goes to taxes and a fifth to a quarter of income taxes in various forms. It warns the total direct and indirect levy will rise and calls for stronger public protest against hidden taxes.

Chicayo Drovers Mat

Round The Acres Round The Acres by R P H Farmers plow corn near Monticello

In the Castle Grove area and around Monticello farm families report busy dawn field work. Walter Bartels and family plow 80 acres of corn, Francis Messerli expands a barn and adds stanchions, Tom Hogan and Jack Hogan use a new Farmall dish cultivator, and Garrett Bartels buys a team with Steve King.

Castle Grove Trady Monticello Walter Bartels Hoag Bartels Walt Tom Jack Hogan Garrett Bartels Garrett Steve King Ryan Mr. Bartels

Prune Muffins and Corn Sticks Featured With Butter and Milk

The article outlines hot breads served with fresh butter and milk as meal accompaniments. It provides recipes for Prune Muffins and Corn Sticks, plus a Ham Supreme sauce, butter molds, and a note on nutrition. Local social notes follow about Cedar Rapids visitors and community events.

Jn Newburg

Senator Murphy to Speak at Monticello Farm Bureau Picnic

The county Farm Bureau invites all residents to Monticello fair grounds for a July 4 picnic with Senator Louis Murphy as guest speaker. He advocates farmer friendly legislation and soil conservation programs while 4-H clubs and a local baseball game highlight the day. Special music and entertainment are planned with the full program to be announced.

Farm Bureau Louis Murphy Fair Grounds Monticello Senator Murphy Congress Murphy

Onslow Remembers Pioneer Myron Walters Passes

Myron Walters longtime Onslow resident and Janes county pioneer died Friday June 5 at his daughter’s home in Dike He was born October 24 1853 and married Mary Emaritus Tippett on March 10 1875 Their Golden Wedding was celebrated in 1925 and five of six children survive Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev J J Hoffman and Rev Pro Van in charge Several relatives and out of town visitors attended including Walters family members and friends from Maquoketa Wyoming Center Junction and Emeline.

M. B. Walters Onslow Janes County Pete Henningsen Dike Myron Bartlet Myron Walters Mariette Bull Walters Mary Emaritus Tippett R. . Walters Mount Vernon W. N. Walters Stanwood Pearl Walters Waterloo Ada Henning Hen Sybil Smith Washington, D. C Howard Walters Watters J. R. Kennedy Georgeauisen George Sears E. Horton Peter Paulsen J. G. Michaels Hal Walker Marco Walker Maquoketa Art Peck August Hansen Wyoming Gus Drebelbis Center Junction Will Ralston Emeline Frances Burdick Donald Longmont Colorado Clara Chaplin Carl Stahlberg Scotch Grove Pauline Shaffer Paul Smith Yellowstone Park W. E. Bates Cody, Wye Fred Bramer Marion Louella Nielsen Glidell Edwards Bellevue Alva Edwards Baby R. E. Collister Arthur Barlow Cedar Rapids Vera Paul Spokane Wash W. K. Kennedy Marvin Hanwardson C. S. Fayram Ralph Bone Monticello Uest Leo Poulks Frida Mercy Hospital Anamosa Howard Warriner Chicago August Cramer Presbyterian Church Provan S. G. Hutton William Ritenour Defiance Hill Mgr Max Hamilton Melvin Spencer Charlotte G. Hutton Vern Paul Coe College

Center Junction Observes Children's Day at Presbyterian

Center Junction reports a Sunday morning service at 11 with the title Joys of Junetime featuring a full program of choir readings recitations and songs led by A. Alyea and Rev. A Alyea. The evening notes include details of local club meetings and a community family reunion.

Richland Center Social Visits and Illness Report

Gottlieb Schneider and Mrs Bertha Bell of Dubuque visited the Clem Liddy and George B Hein homes last Thursday. Mrs Carl Kiesel and Mr and Mrs Henry Conrad of Dubuque spent last Thursday at the homes of George B Hein, Mr and Mrs John Reichart and son Robert of Springfield Missouri, and their daughter Mrs Frank Buck and daughter of Chicago, last Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Forrest Ely. Miss Reichart is ill from a fall with a fractured hip and rests as well as could be expected. The Reicharts also called on friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs John Fluckiger of Monticello and all their children and families enjoyed a river picnic last Sunday with Monticello guests, plus Mr and Mrs Harley Bulgren of Center Junction and Mr and Mrs Walderbach. Calcium carbide, known for acetylene lighting motorcycles, is nearly as effective as gasoline for propelling modern cars, per two engineers who have experimented in Genoa Italy.

Cedar Rapids Ariel Romick Traer Himebaugh James Livingstone Alyea Iowa State College Ames Donald Johnston Marble Rock W. Cox Lorene Cox Des Moines Irving Eller Lou King Hopkinton George Burch Lou Ahraken Frank Dawes Ray Price Ernest Goldsmith Lloyd Clinton Clinton Business College EF. J. Burr Walker M. J J. R. McNeilly Dean Mallicoat Wyoming Charles Suett Bob Monticello Leland Robins Ed Duncan Joyce Jones Hamburg Pauline Prahm E. H. DeShaw Ersel Price Taush Adams Lavern Carson John Carson Elmer Schrader Elmeree Harry Chase Holyce Rance Brady Martello F. L. Serbousek C. H. Nelson Donna Jefferson Wis Harold Courtier Miss Pinkley L. A Carl Lazare Centerville Pangburn Ben Heiken Presbyterian Church A. Apland A. Alyea Ruth Ann Serbousek Ruth McNelly Mary Eleanor Dreibelbis Ruth Ann Serb Lucile Livingstone Jean McNeilly Audra Serbousek Oliver Martin Helyce Chase Mary Ellen Andrews Robert Harold Alyea Rey. A. Alyes Paul Smith Dorothy Dreibelbis Marie Serbousex Catherine Thompson Madison Merry Maids Maxine Moats Roscall Luella Seehusen Charlotte Rickels Ruth Eiler Samara Smith B. W. Cox Cox Harriet Cox D. Chamberlain Dubuque Harriet Lorton Elkader Donna Lee E. H. Cox Bertha Baxter Sand Spring Blanche Mosher Pay Kauffman Colesburg Herbert Cox Center Junction E. L. Tomlinson F. L. Himebaugh Andrew McDonald Norman Martens Arnold Apland Peter Prahm EB. L. Tomlinson Norman Johnson Ray Bohler Willis Martin Lyman Moats Bonita Chicago Glenn Owatonna Minn Gottlieb Schneider Bertha Bell Clem Liddy George B. Hein Crrl F. Kiesel Henry Conrad John Reichart Springfield Frank Buck Forrest Ely Margaret Reichart Reichart Harley Bulgren Walderbach

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