Delegates Chosen For Jones County 4-H Girls Convention
July 10 to 12 delegates from Jones county 4-H girls clubs will attend the state convention in Des Moines. Abbie Ann Tudor Olin is county president Alice Clark Scotch Grove vice president and Jean Ann Freese Monticello county candidate for state office. Accompanying leaders are Mrs J M Tudor and Mrs Lloyd Robertson. Discussions cover postwar youth roles and world consciousness 4-H history. Special speakers and music help inspire next year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jones County
Abbie Ann Tudor
Olin
Alice Clark
Scotch Grove
Jean Ann Freese
Monticello
J. M. Tudor
Lloyd Robertson
Anamess
Jones County Fair
Robertson
Farm Bureau Calendar Highlights Local 4 H Events
June 26 Olin 4 H Club gathering and June 27 Jackson 4 H Club at Midland School listed. June 28 Clay Farm Bureau event coordinated by Ray Heidemann. Community notices show upcoming agricultural youth activities and local farmer group schedules.
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Olin
Jackson
Midland School
Clay Farm Bureau
Ray Heidemann
Big Gain 42% Poultry Concentrate Boosts Farm Feed
Full feeding of poultry is practical and profitable because rapid growth is generally necessary for economical meat production. The product aims to provide the best protein vitamin and mineral balance to complement farm grain and improve egg production.
Jones County People Attend Meeting at Roosevelt Hotel
The Sixth district Farm Bureau meeting convened at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids on June 15 with A B Kline W B Hamilton and E F Graff among principal speakers. Jones county sent leaders including Harlan Russell Reuel O McColm and C B Jessen along with delegates and directors. The group discussed postwar plans for farm youth returning from military service and a women’s meeting led by Mrs Wall's district committeewoman Irena Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Farm Bureau
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Kline
Town Farm Bureau Federation
W. B. Hamilton
E. F. Graff
Jones County
Harlan Russell
Reuel O. McColm
MecColm
M. J. Cass
Ray A. Naylor
Scotch Grove
George W. Kuehl
C. B. Jessen
Contour farming expands in Jones County acreage surge
Six thousand acres are under contour farming in Jones county with 2000 acres in strips. Cris H Randolph of the soil conservation district reports 170 farmers involved this spring, with 76 who completed plans earlier contributing 1800 acres of contouring and 900 acres of strip cropping in 1944. Electric irons should be available around September per the War Production Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Cris H. Randolph
Soil Conservation District
District
Monticello CCC
Monticello
Harry McQuillen
Andy Kelchen
Francis McNally
Carl Weber
Cascade
Stanley Parker
William Frantz
Dillon Holcomb
Martelle
Leo Thimmes
Mechanicsville
P. K. Pearson
Lisbon
Grover Benischek
William Otten
Russell Lovell
Ete Sieveka
George Phillips
Fred Kuchenbaker
Olin
Brady Brothers
Arthur Stadtmueller
John Uusman
Center Junction
C. H. Batchelder
John Wilson
Lawrence Nolan
Lyle Thompkins
John Mayberry
George Dusanek
Wyoming
Harry Ingwersen
Tom Murray
George Shimerda
Oxford Junction
Otto Lange
Henry Heiken
W. S. Eby
George Kuehl
George Graves
Frank Kiburz
Scotch Grove
Henry Stokes
Bernard
Alvin Mohr
G. K. Ward
Monmouth
Clarence
War Production Board
Conservation Week Planned by Governor Proclaimed
Conservation Week is proclaimed by Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper with the Jones county soil conservation district promoting plans to improve every acre. Ray Naylor chairing the district along with Oris Randolph and staff outline contouring, strip cropping, terraces, drainage, reseeding, grazing management, and woodlands protection to cut flood damage and boost wildlife protection.
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Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Jones County
Court House
Naylor
Board of Commissioners
Clarence Grafft
Olin
William Stanton
Bernard
Wayne County 4-H Tour Visits Amber June 12
Wayne township 4-H club toured Engelbart store in Amber on June 12 led by Mr. Southard and Mr. Jessen. Projects included market litter and pigs, various dairy and garden entries, and poultry. Twenty-six or more attended a picnic at Anamosa state park followed by a kittenball game between men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
4-H
Engelbart
Amber
Mr. Southard
Mr. Jessen
Marvin Engelbart
Galen Engelbart
Gene Cook
Leo Cook
Clifford Jansen
Merle Jansen
Dwight Gerdes
Bob Doden
Galen Helgens
Leroy Siebels
Duroc
Maynard Siebels
Raymond Freese
Poland
China
Dale Martin
Herbert Martin
William Wessels
Harry Wessels
White Rocks
Raymond Harms
Anamosa
Jansen
Helgens
Scotch Grove 4 H Club Reorganized With New Officers
On June 13 the Scotch Grove township 4 H club reorganized with Don Southard and Irving Eilers aid. Officers elected were Arthur Husmann president Neal Paulsen vice president Paul Paulsen secretary treasurer and Jerry Naylor reporter. Eilers named club leader. Fourteen members attended with projects listed including baby beef herds and Hampshire litters.
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Scotch Grove Township
Don Southard
Irving Eilers
Paul Paulsen
Arthur Husmann
Neal Paulsen
Jerry Naylor
Mr. Eilers
Paulsen
Ralph
John Paulsen
Ronald Paulsen
Harold Eby
Hampshires
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Meets At Hanken Home
The Scotch Grove Farm Bureau gathered June 14 at Louie and Louie Hanken’s home with 63 attendees. Weed control was a key topic with samples shown. John Bodenhofer spoke on Organization. Committees led by Gladys McNeilly and others arranged refreshments and hosts. Shoe repair items will be supplied through June 30 for spring and summer repairs. leather half soles and rubber heels are noted as available in ample supply.
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Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Louie Hanken
John Bodenhofer
Gladys McNeilly
Harm Dirks
Women's Federated Clubs Hold Scotch Grove Meeting
Mrs. R. A. Naylor hosted representatives from twelve county clubs at her Scotch Grove home. Talks by Mrs. L. A. Johnston and Mrs. Naylor covered council reports and fall activities. Tea followed with hostesses from Center Junction. attendees included members from Springville Hale Anamosa Wyoming Onslow and others. A theme urged church cooperation in prayer and thanksgiving on Armistice Day.
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Scotch Grove
R. A. Naylor
Women’s Federated Clubs
L. A. Johnston
Springville
Naylor
Des Moines
Center Junction Women’s Federated Club
W. B. Clark
Scotch Grove Women to Meet June 28 at Clark Home
The Scotch Grove Women's Community club will meet Wednesday afternoon June 28 at the home of Mrs. W. B. Clark with Mrs. Albert Schrader of Anamosa and Mrs. John Zirkelbach as assistant hostesses. A Russian subject and War time Washington will be discussed after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Women’s Community Club
W. B. Clark
Albert Schrader
Anamosa
John Zirkelbach
R. A. Naylor
C. P. Abbott
Washington
John Otten
Greta and
Arlene Kuhns
Scotch Grove Sunshine
Farm Bureau
Louie Hanken
Elmer Ernst, Jr
Green Island
Vernon Stahlberg
Eloise Plueger
McDonald Hospital
F. G. Tyrrell
Joyce
Mary Ann Otten
Pfc
M. Eloise Sutherland
Marines
Jack Naylor
Marine Service
D. W. Hutton
Barbara Hutton
Minneapolis
Minn
California
Pvt
Sherwood J. Naylor
R.D
San Diego
Calif
Barbara Smith
Leslie Balster
Francis Orr Cattle Top Prices At Chicago Yard Sale
A Jones county consignment from Francis Orr sold 24 Aberdeen Angus steers weighing 1229 pounds at Chicago stockyards. Prices reached 17.26 per hundredweight with a Thursday high of 17.60, the year’s peak and a 26 year month high, reflecting strong eastern demand.
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Jones County
Chicago
Francis Orr
Bleeding Preventive Use Found From Creeping Jenny
A study identifies creeping Jenny as a source of medicine that prevents bleeding. Researchers note traditional use and potential active compounds for hemostatic effects. Further testing and clinical trials are planned to confirm efficacy and safety.
Care tips for Treat Kind rayon stockings
Treat Kind rayon stockings gently especially when wet. Remove dirt by washing inside out then right side out. Dip in sudsy water to lift scuffs. Rinse in lukewarm water, roll in towel to remove moisture. Dry thoroughly for about 24 hours.
Bicycle Fatalities and Injuries Reported in 1943
The American Automobile Association survey shows 147 people killed in bicycle accidents across 202 cities in 1943. Sixty six percent were 14 or younger, with 3,408 injured under 14 and 2,482 injured aged 16 or over in 278 cities reporting injuries.
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American Automobile Association
Fertiliser use on pasture expands from 1920 to 1942
Historical data shows fertilizer applied to pastures rose from under 200000 tons on about 2 million acres in 1920 to nearly 1300000 tons on about 11 million acres in 1942.
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Edith Barker
Tolbert MacRae
Iowa State College
Winifred Martin
Farm Bureau Calendar
Shaffer Imp
Iowa
Wayne Two
Scotch Grove Club
Navy
Vss
S. Navy
Mrs. Wilcox
Homestead Credit
Castle Grove
John Messerli
Southard
Jessen
Messerli Farm
United States
ST. Peter’s Parish
Temple Hill, Iowa
Sun
National Rock Wool
Mid-West Insulation Co
1St Ave
S.W
Ame
Buckner
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