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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
7
Delaware county A S C committee chairman Clifton S Klaus announced 251 642 bushels of corn produced in 1954 were placed under price support before the May 31 deadline. The total fell 341 679 bushels from 1953 559 321 bushels because eligibility depended on farmers meeting their corn allotments.
County A S C committee reports 217 642 bushels in farm stored loans for 1954 versus 559 321 in 1953. Purchase agreements total 34 000 bushels in 1954 vs 34 828 in 1953. Also 131 637 bushels of 1953 corn under reseal and 47 962 bushels of 1952 corn under extended reseal.
Helen M. Tucker county home economist advises freezing strawberry preserves to extend freshness this year. She notes space may be needed but proper sealing preserves flavor and quality for later use.
Miss Tucker explains freezing preserves to retain color and flavor. She outlines washing hulls, using wide mouth jars, preparing juice from smaller berries, cooking, making syrup, sealing in sterilized jars, and storing in the home freezer. Also covers strawberry rhubarb jam and strawberry pineapple combos.
Notice of appointment of L. W. Lovell as executor of the Edward Stutt estate in Jones county Iowa. Creditors urged to pay debts and claimants to present and file with the district court clerk by the date of filing. Dated May 26, 1955. Clerk W. Li. Pearson. Deputy Gertrude Folkerts.
The Community Conservation league of Monticello and All Iowa Conservation council will sponsor Cedar Rapids teacher Ruth Ryan to attend a three week conservation camp near Guthrie Center this summer. Monticello will cover about half of the 72 tuition. The camp at Springbrook state park offers field trips outdoor labs and formal classes taught by visiting conservation experts for five college credits per session. A man has to have courage not to pretend he has it.
A molded gelatin salad centers on American cheese with diced pineapple and cucumber and tomato slices and asparagus spears. Garnished with pimiento strips, it pairs with a mayonnaise celery pepper dressing or serves as a fruit platter with melon balls and cherries.
A vintage recipe for a molded salad using gelatin, pineapple juice and diced pineapple plus shredded American cheese and whipped cream. The mixture includes lemon juice sugar and celery and green pepper seasoned mayonnaise for serving a finishing sauce.
At Ames Friday June 10 Iowa State College awarded degrees to 794 graduates. Ross Stickley of Onslow earned a mechanical engineering degree and John Kuntz of Martelle earned a farm operation certificate. Dr. B. W. Hammer received Doctor of Agriculture and Almon W. Fuller Doctor of Engineering for longtime college service.
Iowa State College extension entomologist Earle Raun urges a season long fly control program. He identifies two vital steps: thorough cleanup to limit breeding and regular insecticide use. Community cooperation is essential for effective relief from flies around homes.
The Health Department outlines a routine against fly breeding. Raun recommends weekly scrubbing and spraying for every garbage can with lindane and paradichlorobenzene. Wrap cans to stay cleaner between cleans, and treat doors and window screens to deter flies for about a week.
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