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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1932
Page
6
Jones County Farm Bureau reports months of effort to aid farmers facing mortgage pressure. A state Agricultural Credit Council will oversee county mediators to negotiate between debtors and creditors, with plans for lower interest, reduced foreclosures, and cooperative tax measures.
The Jones county 4-H club launches a statewide membership drive with a November enrollment focus. In the past year 385 youths joined locally and Iowa’s statewide tally reached 27034. Projects include baby beef market pig dairy calf sow and litter lamb poultry corn and fertilizer for boys and second year home furnishing for girls.
A rural column notes forthcoming road layouts to serve new gas stations amid high fuel costs. It recalls corn prices, compares past a dollar per bushel with today, and discusses rent and interest sliding scales adopted by loan companies and renters as a fair response. A farmer trades $30 worth of coal for a load, estimating he would need over 300 bushels of corn to cover debts.
The report details a school program with "A Welcome" and "An Enchanted Forest" performances by pupils, followed by readings, songs, and dialogues. A plate supper, candy sales, and a fortune teller accompanied the event. Several locals visited Troy Mills and Dubuque, with attendees including Bridge McCusker and teachers Gladys Hosford and Stella Black.
A follow up meeting for districts six and eight on year extension coursework was held October 26 led by Miss Anna Heiken. Nine women attended. School No. 3 pupils assisted by outside talent staged a fine program at the school house with a plate supper concluding. The Castle Grove farm bureau met Friday with community singing and a dialogue by No. 2 pupils. Harry Newman urged voters to elect pro agricultural reps. County agent Hudson spoke on organization, limestone contracts, and freight-rate issues. Officers elected include Fred Kromminga president and E F Burr secretary. Hog cholera reported on L A Ehrisman’s farm. Halloween program by No. 2 followed.
Cascade winners at the K of C bridge tourney were Mrs E D Hogan first, Mrs John Patterson second, and Mrs M F Kurt consolation. Cascade Women's Club met with host Mrs Ethlyn Edwards. program included roll call on mispronounced words, music, current events by Mrs Frances Baldwin, and a book review. A birthday surprise for Miss Caroline Till featured bridge and five hundred with prizes to Adeline Strong and Irene Takes. A turkey shoot at Kauder range drew 400 attendees with John Wagner of East Dubuque winning eight turkeys. upcoming shoots planned by the American Legion and Cascade gun club.
Onslow Mrs. Margaret Lozier and relatives visit Cedar Rapids relatives while several townsfolk attend meetings and services. The Gloom Chasers host a masquerade dance, and church groups plan Guild and Astrurian meetings. A homecoming at Cornell College and a junior class play, Yimmie Yonson's Yob, are announced with cast lists and musical features.
East Cass Township residents attended a Fremont school program hosted Monday evening. The report notes local families visiting, attending clubs, a corn husking contest, home talent plays, and a Halloween program at Cass No 6 school.
Miss Elsa Prult celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a large gathering at her home on Saturday evening. The event featured many card games and prizes, cafeteria style supper, and numerous gifts for the guest of honor.
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