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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

3

Jones County 4 H club activities Planned for June

Jones County Farm Bureau outlines a busy June schedule for 4-H and boys and girls clubs including tours in Martello Olin Wyoming Scotch Grove and Hickory Grove Castle Grove and events in Monticello Ames and Rome township. Monthly milk production reports show gains with high cow A-225 yielding 2722 pounds milk and 92.5 pounds butterfat.

Jones County Martello Olin Wyoming Scotch Grove Hickory Grove Castle Grove Monticello Edwin Wilcox Chris Petersen Delbert Mayberry

Second cover spray urged for apple worms in Jones County

Extension service cautions a second spray about two weeks after the first to control first brood codling moths in Jones County apples. Moth activity began around May 7 with a peak late May to early June. peak worm entry expected June 10 to 16 in central Town. Lead arsenate spray recommended with hydrated lime mix. fungicide options discussed. Plans for July 4 Farm Bureau event outlined. reports of chinch bugs and insect-control efforts noted across the county.

Jones County Tora State College Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Ames Iowa Central Town H. Nichols Mgr Nichols Nichol Jonesay Iowa State College

Chinch bug bulletin aids Jones county farmers

The Farm Bureau bulletin by Drake Decker and Worthington explains chinch bug habits and control measures to help farmers fight the pest. It urges vigilance in Jones county and readiness to act when needed, noting the insect’s costly impact. The Commodity Credit Corporation allows partial loan payments on sealed corn for feeding, with overseen releases and resealing.

Farm Bureau O. J. Drake G. G. Decker A. D. Worthington America Jones County Commodity Credit Corpotion

Home Demonstration Radio Hare set on 48 stations

A new monthly radio feature titled Home Demonstration Radio Hare will air nationally starting June 6 at 11 30 a m on 48 stations. The USDA Extension Service collaborates with state extensions and other partners to provide home economics and farm homemaking guidance to farm women and families. The program will mix practical home improvement health safety and small income living standards with a musical segment. Also included is news on Corn Hog contracts with new rules allowing planting corn for fodder on non contracted acres and restrictions on harvesting excess corn as grain. County agents list emergency crop options with dates and seeding rates including soybeans sorghum Sudan rape sunflowers buckwheat and more.

Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture State Extension Service Nailoral Broadcasting Company Radio Service Washington L. T. Lorenzen Farm Bureau Carl Smith Sudan

Renominated County Candidates Amid Low Primary Turnout

In last week's primary, all present county candidates were renominated despite a very small vote cast. The report notes funeral details for Mrs. Mary Cline Wis Heid and lists local residents attending services and visiting relatives in Hopkinton and nearby towns.

Mary Cline Wis Pervy Charse A.a. Soule Hopkinton Harris Visttine Ft Hopkinton Wohasen Onario Oraton Carl Lies Taney Parkide David S. de Best de Best Kenneth Boots Town City Mia Judius Garhel Bebe Bebe, Dd Criebel Bellevue Cary Uaicarter Gwadais Myre John Heitz Ateyoo R. V. Porter Kaleecsa Marearet MS. Porter Lane Swoman Ralph Lubbock Clldran CeGar Rapids R.A. Wallace W. Fergisonson Pant LT. Wilson Keoku Z Don Wilbur Wilson Roy Jeffries Waukon

Hopkinton Visitors and Local Socials Report

Leonard Bixler of Morley and Albert Edgar with Andrew Patton of Chicago visited Hopkinton relatives. Grace Allen returns from Beaver Falls and will vacation with her parents. Helen Mackintosh visits from Grand Rapids while teaching there. Lelia Morrow comes from Charles City. Donald Johnston returns from Iowa State University. Leu Cox visits Lois Marolf. Benneske couple host in Noo Talmadge home. Maurice Talmadge and wife visit Kingsley kin in Fairchild Wisconsin with Mrs Homer Kringberg. Ibid bridge club plans a campus picnic. Missionary society meets at Mrs Nancy King's home Wednesday afternoon.

Leonard Bixler Morley Hopkinton Albert Edgar Andrew Patton Chicago J. ©. Edgar Mr Patton Raymond Joseph Grace Allen Beaver Falls Beaver College Miss Allen N. O. Talmadge Ibid Bridge Chil The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Nancy King

Center Junction 4-H Club Girls Host Afternoon Tea

Center Junction Madison's Merry Maids 4-H club entertained mothers and guests with a vocal duet and talks on grooming and sewing. Refreshments were served by the hostess and club girls.

Scotch Grove Chuidrens Day Program At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Sunday School held its Children Day program with Mable Oliva as Mother and Mrs Shabins leading roles. Several junior class members received diplomas advancing from primary to junior class amid stage roles by a long list of local children and teachers.

Presbyterian Sungy Senoc Mernias Mascat Udi Ties Tal Mabel Oliva Backe Ayers Giten Huth Clark Naylor Viewita Gour Meais Maxine Lange June Jehs Ruth Anne Zirkelbach E Clark Joyee Otten Lois Nay- Wrigat Imozene Mates Lange Mary Ann @t Paris

Hendrix Scotch Revue at Great Jones County Fair 1934

A vivid description of the Hendrix Scotch Revue featuring Lad and Five Lassies in native costumes. The performance includes songs sword dances Hyland fiings and bagpipes drums and snare, offering a welcome outdoor entertainment with a classic Scottish flair. The troupe appears at the Great Jones County Fair in August 1934.

Jones County

Local Graduates Reach Promotions in Scotch Grove Class

Joyce Olsen June Henrichs Ruth Anne Zirkelbach and Imogene Moats promoted as part of the junior class advancing to the intermediate level. Raymond Naylor Jr also earned a diploma after completing the course. The ceremony featured a prayer and singing, followed by a dinner at Mrs. W. B. Clark’s.

Joyce Olsen June Henrichs Ruth Anne Zirkelbach Imogene Moats Jack Naylor Ruth Clark Pauline Otten Maxine Lanze Virginian Wright Laurel Naylor Dean Zirkelbach Raymond Naylor Jr W. B. Clark Amy Zirkelbach Carol Naylor Serena Otten Dorothy Otten Rosemary Zirkelbach Constance Naylor Marcella Otten Geraldine Wright Roberta Clark Sam Dreibelbis Ryland Dreibelbis Milwaukee H. H. Carson Carson W. F. Carson Iowa City W. S. Webster Jacob Leeseckamp Scotch Grove Ethel Courtney Evelyn Miriam George Courtney Center Junction Abbott and Nichols Fonticelio Hign Font Seoivh Grove Laura Sinclair Anamosa County Farm Bureau Fred Graham Mays Mary Oltman Lillie Irving Eller Sanford Bert Kiburz Juark Monticello Orlie Loomis Earlville W. B. Clary

Freight Agent Amber Rogers Departs After Father’s Illness

Amber Bruce Rogers the local freight agent was summoned to Des Moines last week due to his father’s serious illness and died Friday at a Des Moines hospital after months of complex diseases. Relief agent Ralston filled his post during the absence. Several local families hosted and visited over the weekend including Helgens, Seehusen, Danneman, Siebers, Zimmerman, Levien, Bailey, Poppe, Otten, Collman, and others. Julia Toenies of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with Rev J P Willis.

Bruce Rogers Des Moines Ralston Rogers Herman Helgens Jack Seehusen Luella Center Junction Ed Helgens Galen Otto Danneman George Siebers W. J. Zimmerman Willis Margaret Levien Aledo Ill Gene Bailey Harm Helgens Henry Poppe Fred H. Otten Tena Collman Monticello Harvey Siebels Herman Zimmerman Will Ricklefs Adolph Schoon Henry Ricklefs Lawrence Schoon Fairview Julia Toenies Cedar Rapids J. P. Willis Alva Gerdes

Local gatherings mark anniversaries and visits across towns

Dwight Helgens and family joined a Sunday picnic at Pictured Rocks for the fourth wedding anniversary of both Helgens and Gerdes couples. Cedar Rapids visitors Ray McGovern spent the day with Cletus Boland and Rose Mary Deeny and Joan Deeny planned Cedar Rapids days. Fort Dodge guests Brainard Phelan and McCarville attended a picnic, while Ann Boland hosted a birthday dinner for Joan Deeny with Wanda, Shirley, John Siebels, Ethel Bailey, Beverly Boland. Carl Michel of Amann traveled to Illinois after visiting here. Bernell Dress and Fred Tebo visited Iowa City to see Tebo’s hospitalized father. Ben Herren hosted Will, George, Henry Harris, Louie Hagen, and Carl Folkers at North English. A group including Lena Englehart and multiple Schoon and Englebart families gathered to celebrate Mrs. Englebart’s birthday.

Madison Merry Maids Paul Smith Jean McNelly Luella Seehusen Evelyn Courtney Jean McNeilly Holace Stingley Omaha Neb Carl Reuter Arthur Riedel Esther Prull Leroy Dirks Mercy Hospital Anamosa Dirks Naylor House Elsie Laura Holst Plymouth Ames Town State College Ryland Dreibelbis Jefferson Wis L. A Promise City Allan Fairbanks Otto Riedel Patsy Ann J. W. Livingstone S. N. Smith Chidren J. N. Smith C. C. Overly Wyoming J. P. Living Stone J. L. Serbousek Joan R. J. Klein- Tok Marion Earl DeShaw Monticello Petar Prahim Jane Dale Dodee Kenneth Serbouse J B. Seehusen Chicago Peter Praia Henry Hanken Anamesa Hanken J.P Lie Invsteny Undey Calless Dwight Louie Helgens Lorna Pictured Rocks Helgens Gerdes Ray McGovern Cedar Rapids Cletus Boland Rosemary Joan Deeny Waucoma Cedar Rapida Brainard Dan Phelan B. H. McC Ann Boland Wanda Shirley John Siebels Ethel Jean Bailey Rosemary Deeny Beverly Ann Boland Carl Michel Amann Illinois Bernell Dress Fred Tebo Iowa City Mr. Tebo Will Ben Englebart Mrs. Englebart

Community Visits Reported in Local Notes

Richland Center Gottlieb Schneider of Dubuque visited the George B Hein home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Roy Sackett and son Martin and John Yossi spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ted Reiners at Sand Springs. Dr Seward White of Olin spent Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs George B Hein.

Gottlieb Schneider Dubuque George B. Hein Roy Sackett Martin John Yossi Ted Reiners Sand Springs Seward White Olin

Real Estate Transfers in Jones County May 25 31

Listings show Ruby E Peasler and husband and Oliver Anderson transferring to Ida May Ramsay a lot in Green's addition with specified block and lot measurements. A second conveyance from Peter N Hosch and wife to Mrs Catherine Weber details a 41% acre tract with road access rights and cross‑tract rights for a 40 acre parcel.

Jones County Ruby Ethel Peasler Hus Oliver Anderson Ida May Ramsay Green Peter N. Hosch Catherine Weber Se &E Igen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jones County Farm Bureau Jackson Tru-Hearts Tru-Hearts 4-H Club Rome Township Anamosa C. T. A Association Tom Shover J. Edward Muller Monroe & Walderback Prentice & Streeter Farm Bureau Picnies Piente Falr S.M. Yosford George Sweet WD. Ape Laughlin Fred Heiken Carl Simith J. CG. Cae Conaurhy Max Wortman Norman Clark Wiliam Balsiger J. H. Perrine Chinch Bugs Homemakers Esther Sinclair Helen Holst Caroline Kiburz Mildred Coden May Himebaugh Leslie Himebaugh Bernice Kuen Wilton Junction Paul Darting Amber Arend Balster van Camp Aeroxon Richland Center Mre Randle First Street J. J. Locher Jennie M. Rundle L. P. Waddick Monticello, Iowa
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