Hawkins Herd Of Jerseys Shows Improvement
The Hawkins herd of Jerseys, 26 females and two males, was classified last Saturday morning at the Hawkins farm five miles northwest of Monticello by Dr. M. Salisbury of Ohio State University. Accompanying him was Charles Colvin, Secretary for the American Jersey Cattle Club. The cow base of the herd was rated good plus at age ten, giving an 80 score. other cows varied from good plus to poor.
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Russell K. Hawkins
Jerseys
Hawkins Farm
Monticello
M. Salisbury
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Colvin
American Jersey Cattle Club
Muscatine
Salsbury
Hawkins
Poe
Six Point Program Aims to Stretch Food in Iowa
Iowa communities intensify food conservation to free supplies for relief shipments abroad. Director RL Bliss of the Iowa Agricultural Extension Service outlines a six point program affecting mills and manufacturers, with bonuses for corn and wheat sold to the government and government purchases of oatmeal to boost relief feeding.
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Iowa
RL KL Bliss
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Bliss
Commodity Credit Corporation
Conservation To Be Taught At Ames
The first annual short course in conservation education will be held July 15 to 19 on the campus of Iowa State College. Grover C. Miehe says older 4-H members and leaders involved in promoting conservation among farmers are invited. No registration or tuition fee. Eligible attendees can obtain a tentative program and attendance card from the Farm Bureau office.
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Iowa State College
Grover C. Miehe
Miehe
Farm Bureau
Hospital Plan Returns for Jones County Rural Residents
Jones county farmers and rural residents can enroll in a Blue Cross hospital plan via the county health improvement association from now until June 14. Eligible farm families and workers under 65 in towns of 1500 or fewer with groups of ten or less may join at a moderate cost. policies issued by Mrs. M. J. Cass in Monticello or at the Farm Bureau office in Anamosa.
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Jones County
Blue Cross
Monticello
Purm Bureau
Anamosa
Wayne 4-H Buoys Meet with Busy Session
The Wayne 4 H club held a regular meeting with minutes read and roll call taken. Members present included Marie Cahill Jimmy Hasnain Galen Yelgens Robert Ree Heth Streeper Raymond Harme Jarry Weeseds Dale Mittin Raymond Hinrichs Galen Hamp Dave Rell Helpens Maynard Siebel Chitt Ford Tansen Pu Wright Gerd Cather Engelbart and Robin Hearn. Leader Helens and assistant Ednn Birese attended as press. Ralph Harms was a visitor. Projects and club tour were discussed along with Pruning Proes. Donald Danneman gave a talk before adjournment and lunch was served by Mrs. Soper.
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Wayne
Roll Cal We
Mariee Cahill
Jimmy Hasnain
Galen Yelgens
Robert
Ree Heth Streeper
Raymond Harme
Jarry Weeseds
Dale Mittin
Raymond Hinrichs
Galen Hamp
Daverell Helpens
Maynrad Siebel
Chitford Tansen
Pwwicht Gerd
GS Cather Engelbart
Robin Hearn
Ba Helens
Ednn Birese
Ralph Harms
Atheston
Donald Danneman
Jones County Reading Contest Ends September First
Boys and girls who completed the 1945 46 reading contest should send reports to the Farm Bureau office by school year end to avoid losing book report blanks during vacation. The project remains open until September 1 and readers may continue through summer with books available at the Farm Bureau or township library chairs to bolster Jones County's showing.
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Farm Bureau
Jones County
Harold A Stead Dies Noted Hopkinton Resident
Harold A. Stead a prominent Hopkinton resident died after a long career on a farm and local business. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Hopkinton with burial in Buck Creek cemetery. The obituary notes family ties across several states and relatives, and lists church and community participants. A separate county American Legion Auxiliary meeting elected officers including Mrs. Charles Remtine as president. Memorial Day observances and local anniversary acknowledgments are described, with community members named among attendees and organizers.
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Leene Thess
Hopkinton
Stead
Vieter
Vince
Pevertys
Oaster
FE Tabs
Houston
Texas
Leaan
American Legion
America
Elog Starr
Gergidine
Galen Heitz
EJ Starr
Hey Starr
Syarigehead Wanner
Taps
Tabert Hart
Aldine Tella
Farm Bureau Seeks Helped Labor Placement Service
Do you need farm help contact the Farm Bureau office. Nine men have been placed so far this month. Mrs. Smith, farm labor clerk, will assist you and arrange suitable workers.
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Farm Bureau Office
Jones County Farm Calendar June Events
June listings include Oxford Live Wires Club Tour on June 4 and Farm Bureau Board Meeting on June 5. Royal Rangers visit Delmar King’s on June 7 with Castle Grove. Cass Farm Bureau meets at Louis Zimmerman’s on June 7 and Hale Farm Bureau at Luther Inglis’.
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Oxford Live Wires Club
Farm Bureau Board
Castle Grove Royal Rangers
Delmar King’s
Cass Farm Bureau
Louis Zimmerman
Hale Farm Bureau
Luther Inglis
Calves Should Wear Halters For Better Training And Feeding
County extension assistant Grover C. Miehe urges 4 H calf club members to halteryt halter training calves daily to tame and lead them to water. He advises balanced rations, using half barley and half corn, gradual feed changes, plenty of water and salt, and Rotenone for grubs. Keep stalls clean and dry and limit pasture.
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Grover C. Miehe
County Extension
Miehe
Baby Beef Club
Lovell Township Farm Bureau Discusses Recreation and Leisure
The Lovell Farm Bureau met at Irving Hintz's home with Donald Eells of Monti Cello High School faculty to discuss "Recreation and Leisure Time." They highlighted the role of home, school, church, and groups in fostering a fuller community life.
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Lovell Township
Lovell Farm Bureau
Irving Hintz
Donald Eells
Monticello High School
Tall
Plant Dahlias In Late May For Best Growth
Iowa gardeners should plant dahlias from May 15 to June 1 in light soil. Larry Grove of Iowa State College says staking at planting helps support blooms. Plant whole tubers during this period for best results.
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Iowa
Larry Grove
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Dahlias Require Careful Planting and Wind Protection
Instructions note spacing of three feet, proper division of clumps with buds attached to tuber, and emphasize that tubers alone won’t sprout. Also stress that dahlias need protection from wind and hot sun to establish growth.
Gladiolus Planting Window Given For Iowa Growers
Gladiolus planting season is near says Larry Grove Iowa State College horticulturist. Bulbs may be planted from mid May to mid June in southern Iowa and through June in northern Iowa. Planting at two week intervals ensures blooms and crop rotation helps control disease.
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Larry Grove
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Iowa
Struck by Lightning Reflicts Adair Farmer Burns
William F. Kading 70, farmer near Adair, was struck by lightning at a hoghouse doorway. He suffered first second and third degree burns on his left side as flames set his clothes alight but he extinguished them. His condition remains serious. Drowned Mrs Henry Irmiter of Armstrong left her 21 month old son with neighbors while visiting in Fort Dodge.
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William F. Kading
Adair
Henry Irmiter
Armstrong
James
Fort Dodge
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Charles Reggentine
Dasues
Kehoe
Enpd
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Miurras
Biush Peet
Murray
Hopekintsa
Visita
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Mtg
Pera
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Shearer
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Maitibert Seeliisen
Fanmby
Dass Chapman
Tarmin
Roe
Wathleen
Michel Morten
Mies
Abe Wadena
Hee
John Burtack
Lester Lang
South Fork Shop
Jones County Farm Calendar
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
S. M. Hosford
Agt
Ford
C. O. Wells
FT. Worth
Fred J. Kay
Kuriger Brothers
Iowan
Sycamore St
Kent
Farmers Mutual Cry. Co
Pennzoil Childress Motor Co
LAHEY
Goodyear
Clark Bros
San , Ries Et
Iit Yas
Carl Mathson
Palmer Walgreen Drug
Goven, Eddins & CO
la Salle
Chicago
Jim Kidwell
Rey Tay
Dyersville
Anamosa Center
Delhi
Ieburg
Lahey's
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