Jones County Farm Bureau Picnic at State Park
The north and south Jones County Farm Bureau associations plan a joint picnic at Anamosa State Park on June 26. Arrangements were decided at a Tuesday board meeting at the Farm Bureau office. A ball game between the two groups will be a featured event. Alvin Byerly, Jake Streeter, and William Walderbach of Anamosa are arranging the day’s activities.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
Alvin Byerly
Jake Streeter
William Walderbach
Wyoming Township Farm Bureau Meeting Announcement
The Wyoming Township Farm Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of George French Friday evening June 17. A picnic supper will be served at 7. Each family should bring a picnic basket and table service. The program is organized by Mrs. Minta Henderson Mrs. Peter Eichhorn and Mrs. Herman Brunscheen. Members from Madison and Clay townships are invited to attend.
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Wyoming Township Farm Bureau
George French
R. P. Morse
Minta Henderson
Peter Eichhorn
Herman Brunscheen
Madison
Clay
Officials Attend District Weed Meeting in Independence
Jones county board of supervisors members Her man Helgens William Bailey H J Mayberry N C Holst and Henry Shimerda County Auditor George Specht and county weed commissioner H H Freeman attended a district weed meeting in Independence on June 9 called by Dr Curran state secretary of agriculture to discuss the new state weed law and plans for county weed eradication programs Extension specialists from Iowa State College assisted.
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Jones County Board of Supervisors
Herman Helgens
William Bailey
H. J. Mayberry
N. C. Holst
Henry Shimerda
George Specht
H. H. Freeman
Independence
Curran
Iowa State College
REA Lines Energized Connect Rural Areas Promptly
The REA energized lines in the southern county and connects customers as fast as possible. Some farmsteads still lack wiring arrangements or project inspection approval. Manager Beach asks completion of all wiring to avoid delays in current delivery.
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REA
Beach
County meeting on electricity use at Olin High School
REA meeting set for June 28 at Olin High School auditorium to present advice on efficient home and farm electricity use. Washington DC based Rural Electrification Administration representatives will explain appliances and demonstrations. Speakers include D W Teare and Louiean Maner from the utilization division. Edgar Beach organizes the event to share the latest economical farming electricity practices.
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Olin
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, D. C
D. W. Teare
Louiean Maner
Edgar Beach
40 Attend Field Day for Jones County 4-H Baby Beef
More than 40 4-H members and parents attended the Jones county baby beef field day on June 7. The event involved talks on the project, farm visits to Harry Newman Martelle F A Andrews Olin Lorenzen Brothers Peter Sievers Wyoming Pete Eichhorn Albert Benadom and a weight guessing contest with 15 animals. Olin Howie Jr. of Monticello achieved the top score with Carl Oldsen of the Iowa Beef Producers association leading the program assisted by R E Andrews E W Horr and J M Tudor.
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Jones County
Harry Newman
Martelle
F. A. Andrews
Olin
Lorenzen Brothers
Peter Sievers
Wyoming
Pete Eichhorn
Albert Benadom
Olin Howie Jr
Monticello
Carl Oldsen
Iowa Beef Producers Association
R. E. Andrews
E. W. Horr
J. M. Tudor
Birth Of A Baby Film Acclaimed By Doctors
Doctors praise the film Birth of a Baby for its realistic bedside manner. Critics note the medical portrayal aligns with professional standards and the American Committee on Maternal Welfare supports the production set for June 22 to 25 at the Monte theater.
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Hollywood
New York
American Committee On Maternal Welfare
Monte Theater
Legion of Friendly
Men of Medicine
Richard Gordon Actor and TV Sherlock Holmes
Richard Gordon, noted leading man to Ethel Barrymore and Judith Anderson, is described as a veteran theater actor who also played a radio Sherlock Holmes in recent years, a contrast to his unknown medical background.
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Richard Gordon
Ethel Barrymore
Judith Anderson
Sherlock Holmes
Adv
AAA Committeemen Study Soil Problems
Jones County AAA township committeemen met at the Anamosa courthouse to review the 1938 program and its economic background. They and their wives then joined Linn and Buchanan officials at Thomas Park for a picnic dinner before touring erosion control work in the Indian Creek watershed north of Marion with soil conservation demonstrations.
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Jones County
AAA
Court House
Anamosa
Linn
Buchanan
Thomas Park
Marion
Indian Creek
Grasses and Legumes Improve Silage Handling Practices
Farmers increasingly silo grasses and legumes to preserve early crops for winter use. Wilt crops to below 70 percent moisture or add 40 to 60 pounds of molasses per ton to curb odors and improve palatability. Chop to about one fourth inch, pack tightly, and keep silo walls airtight to prevent spoilage and odor transfer to milk.
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U.S. Bureau of Dairy Industry
Creeping Jenny Invades Jones County Fields
At the Wyoming township Farm Bureau meeting near Wyo ming, Creeping Jenny or European bindweed was reported infesting fields in Jones County. County Agent Carl Smith said small patches may be treated with chemicals, but costs rise prohibitive for acreages over one acre.
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Jones County
Wyoming Township Farm Bureau
Peter Eichhorn
Wyoming
Carl Smith
May milk and butterfat totals from North Jones Cow Testing
North Jones Cow Testing Association reports 399 cows with net May production averaging 892 pounds of milk and 31.5 pounds of butterfat. High herd owned by J E Ahlrichs Monticello averaged 1 792 pounds of milk and 47.2 butterfat from 16 Jerseys. Claude Latta’s herd led cows with 1 330 pounds milk 74.5 butterfat. Francis Muller’s Holstein cow second high with 1 411 pounds milk and 72 butterfat. Three cows changed hands four culled. Three separators incurred 2 48 loss for the month.
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North Jones
Association
Claude Latta
Francis Muller
May Milk Yields In South Jones CTA Report
The May report shows an association average of 49 pounds milk and 288 pounds butterfat per cow, with 381 cows tested including 42 dry cows. Top herds were Prentice Streeter 1233 pounds milk 40.3 butterfat and W H Finn Son 1125 pounds milk 35.1 butterfat. Top cows No 532 2139 milk 85.6 butterfat and No 422 2924 milk 85.0 butterfat. Both cows belonged to the Men's Reformatory and milking thrice daily. 64 cows produced over 40 pounds of buttermilk. Ten members fed a balanced ration and 13 herds were on pasture. The association has 20 members with 23 total work days.
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Association
Prentice& Streeter
W. H. Finn & Son
Wyoming girls plan 4 H club meeting at Fishwild home
A gathering of girls from Wyoming township to organize a 4 H club met at George Fishwild's residence on Saturday.
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Wyoming Township
George Fishwild
Wyoming Swing Timers 4 H Club Formed in Township
Twelve girls gathered to form a 4 H club in Wyoming with Madison township members eligible. Betty Fishwild was chosen leader. officers elected include Jean Huffman president Mary Jean McDonald vice president June Thomson secretary treasurer Ruth Ann Tompkins press. Members present included Emma Jean Broderson Jeanne Lamey Lois Huffman Bonnie Dennison Lorraine Monk Carmalee S Broderson and Eileen French. The club will meet twice monthly for the rest of summer and study club activities.
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Wyoming
Madison Townships
Betty Fishwild
Jean Huffman
Mary Jean McDonald
June Thomson
Ruth Ann Tompkins
Emma Jean Broderson
Jeanne Lamey
Lois Huffman
Bonnie Dennison
Lorraine Monk
East Echoes Shift in Poultry Market Prices and Production
Western readers learn that eastern poultry production has surged with large-scale marketing, pushing down prices in the Midwest. The piece notes mills of chickens for 3-pound birds at 9 cents a pound and urges regional farmers to scale up to larger roasting chickens or capons to stay profitable.
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Middle West
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Vary Menu With Meat Sundries
Home economist Inez S Williamson explains why varying meat sundries like liver heart brains and sweetbreads can add flavor and nutrition. Liver is highlighted for anemia treatment and may be broiled fried braised or made into loaf croquettes or patties. Hearts can be braised or roasted and stuffed. Brains and sweetbreads are pre cooked then fried creamed or broiled. Kidney varieties are noted but details incomplete.
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Inez S. Willson
Mrs E Roland Harriman Recreates 1884 World Record Ride
Society trotting enthusiast Mrs. E Roland Harriman is pictured aboard the high wheeled sulky pulled by Jay Eye Lee as Goshen track simulates an 1884 world record run of 2:10 in Goshen New York.
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E. Roland Harriman
Jay Eye Lee
Goshen
N. Y
Question Box on Farm Allotments and Payments Responses
The Monticello Express prints an Iowa State AAA Q and A explaining farm allotment rules. Topics include combining tracts for corn allotment, soil depleting payments, oats and alfalfa rent, wheat plowing limits, and soil-building payments for seeding changes.
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Lam
The Four Kinds Of Parental Love In Child Rearing
The article outlines four parental love styles including smothering love that traps a child, silent undemonstrative love often unseen by the child, unconscious rejection where the child is unwanted, and finally tolerant open love that treats the child as an equal and values them as an interesting person.
Strawberry Season Kettle Preserves Recipe Tips
Home grown berries are ideal for preserving. Iowa State extension nutritionists offer two strawberry preserve methods with precise sugar to berry ratios and steps. Both finish by sealing hot in glass jars with optional lemon juice added during boiling.
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Iowa State College
Gravy science: fat flour mix and cold liquid tips
Nelle Thompson, former extension nutritionist at Iowa State College, explains gravy science. Use 2 tablespoons fat per cup, 1 to 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 cup milk or diluted broth. Blend fat and flour first to prevent lumps, add liquid cool, stir constantly, cook to remove raw starch taste, and consider browned flour for stronger flavor.
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Nelle Thompson
Iowa State College
Skeleton found in bluff near Jefferson on Tom Thomas farm
Bob Booth and Albert Dozier uncovered a bluff section near Jefferson in Greene County containing a grave with a skull and upper skeleton of a woman about 60. A doctor dated the bones at roughly 150 years old along with clam shells and charcoal. The remains were reburied at the site.
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Bob Booth
Albert Dozier
Jefferson
Greene County
Tom Thomas
Surprise organ gift spoiled by visiting pastor
Rev. Claude R. Cook of the Carroll Methodist church walked in and found strangers installing a pipe organ. The gift from congregants was meant as a surprise for the pastor, but his unexpected arrival spoiled the plan.
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Claude R. Cook
Methodist
Carroll
Carroll County
Balancing Love and Worldly Riches for a Happy Child
Guidance on keeping a child happy and secure while allowing access to the broader world. Encourages nurturing love and care without denying rewarding experiences, aiming for a well rounded upbringing.
Sacred Lily of India Plant Near Goldfield Grows Tall
Mrs B W McElhinny of Goldfield Wright county reports a rare sacred lily of India a cac tus plant depicted in Ripley Believe It or Not. The Iowa specimen reaches four and a half feet tall and emits a strong odor explained by legend as resulting from human touch. The term Eurasian is noted as describing a child of Hindu and Portuguese parentage.
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B. W. McElhinny
Goldfield
Wright County
India
Ripley
Iowa
Saya
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Jones County Farm Bureau
Creeping Jenny
CTA
South Jones
Monticello Express
Iowa State Aaa
Timothy
Homemaker
Plymouths
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
McCormick-Deering
McCormick - Deering
Shaffer
Lowa
Balson
Farmers Mutual Creamery Coo
Fred Lehman
Union Bus Depot
Goudy
Agency
America
Meadows Washer
Meadows
Lovell
H.p
Electric Shop
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