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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1937

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Jones County Farm Bureau plans 1938 program

The Jones County Farm Bureau committee met at the Farm Bureau office on Wednesday to draft the 1938 program with district extension agent Henry Ejch Ying from Iowa State College assisting. The plan will go to the bureau board for approval then be shared at township and the county meeting. Committee members include W. D. McLaughlin, W. B. Clark, Glenn G. Sones, Mrs. Bernard Cass, Mrs. Harold Hartman, Ed Helgens, Louis Lorenzen, and A. B. White.

Jones County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Henry Ejch- Ying Iowa State College Farm Bureau Board of Directors County Farm Bureau W. D. McLaughlin W. B. Clark Glenn G. Sones Bernard Cass Harold Hartman Ed Helgens Louis Lorenzen A. B. White

Anamosa Cow Testing Association September Report

The Anamosa Cow Testing Association lists 524 cows averaging 492 pounds of milk and 19.2 pounds of butterfat for September under official tester Delbert Mayberry. J. M. Byerly’s 16 grade Guernseys lead with 804 pounds of milk and 34.6 butterfat, while the Men’s Reformatory herd of 104 Holsteins averaged 902 pounds of milk and 30.3 butterfat.

Anamosa Cow Testing Association Delbert Mayberry J. M. Byerly Men’s Reformatory

Jones County 4-H Father-Son Banquet Planned

The Jones County 4-H father and son banquet will be held Thursday evening October 21 at 7 15 p m in Mar tello. The program theme is Big Round Up with acts by Dale Newman W D Mc Laughlin Delbert Grafft J S Quist Edwin Andrews Carl R Smith Irvin Sievers and Ed Helgens along with guest introductions and officer elections. Tickets are available through 4-H club leaders or the Farm Bureau office.

Jones County Martello Dale Newman W. D. McLaughlin Jones County Farm Bureau Delbert Grafft J. S. Quist Arelle High Edwin Andrews Carl R. Smith Irvin Sievers Ed Helgens Jones County Boys County Boys

Four Jones county men appointed to 1938 Warehouse Board

Four Jones county farmers were named to the county warehouse board to oversee the corn loan program for the coming year. Appointments were made by Dr. Curran secretary of agriculture and include Clarence McLaughlin Monticello S G Thompson Center Junction P B Daly Amber and Wm Stanton Jr Bernard. The first board meeting occurred at the Farm Bureau office Monday evening with plans for the year outlined.

Jones County County Warehouse Board Dr. Curran Secretary of Agriculture Clarence McLaughlin Monticello S. G. Thompson Center Junction P. B. Daly Amber Wm. Stanton Jr Bernard Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau to Present Witnesses at Sioux City Hearing

Iowa Farm Bureau leaders plan to present witnesses at a three day hearing in Sioux City on October 18 19 and 20. Francis Johnson says witnesses will be chosen to reflect state regions and farming types. Farmers are urged to submit written statements to their congressmen and the committee.

Farm Bureau Iowa Agricultural Committee Sioux City Francis Johnson Johnson Congress Harrington American Farm Bureau Roosevelt

Farm programs 1938 need action and clear time

The speaker argues that delayed implementation of farm programs into January or February 1938 will leave farmers little time to plan and learn new legislation. This hinders administration and the act’s effectiveness in its first year, and a fair chance to demonstrate value should be provided.

Jones County Council of Christian Education Holds 72nd Convention

About 100 Sunday school workers attended the 72nd annual convention of the Jones County Council of Christian Education held at Center Junction's two churches. Officers elected include President Mrs. A. R. Embree and secretary Mrs. Pard Miller with multiple vice presidents. Awards went to the Anamosa Methodist Sunday school for largest turnout from the greatest distance. The next event is the Older Boys and Girls conference at Monticello on November 2.

Jones County Council of Christian Education Center Junction A. R. Embree Mechanicsville Pard Miller Anamosa J. W. Streets H. E. Irons Olin F. P. Stuhler Monticello Earl Peet Martelie W. B. Clark Scotch Grove Delco Yount

Special Services At The Reformed Church

Mrs F W Leich president of the Woman's Missionary society will speak at the Reformed church Tuesday morning at 10 30 and again at 2 00 in the afternoon Members of missionary societies of Maquoketa and Zwingle will attend The public is invited to attend these services open to men and women.

F. W. Leich Woman's Missionary Society of General Synod Evangelical and Reformed Church Reformed Church Missionary Societies Maquoketa and Zwingle

Seed Samples Early to Ease Next Spring

Dr. R H Porter Iowa State College urges Jones county farmers to send seed samples now to ease January March backlog. He notes high January February March intake strains staff and space. Farmers should mail red clover sweet clover timothy soybeans wheat oats barley rye and corn early fall. Farm Bureau office offers mailing assistance.

Jones County R. H. Porter Iowa State Dr. Porter Farm Bureau

Silage Recommended For Sheep Feeding By Agents

County agricultural agent endorses Gorn silage for sheep in fattening and winter feeding for ewes to lamb in spring. Iowa State College extension animal husbandman cautions limiting ewes to 2 3 pounds daily and advises combining with legume hay and grain. Avoid moldy or frozen silage and sour or acidic silage as risks to sheep health.

C. W. McDonald Iowa State College

Beef Cattlemen Tour Set for October 21

Fourth annual Beef Cattle tour planned for Thursday October 21 starting at the Hans Ketelsen farm east of Hale at 10 AM. Rex Beresford extension specialist from Town State college will discuss feeding management and beef cattle outlook with a noon lunch at Onslow Community hall. Afternoon stop at C M Holst farm features a weight guessing contest with a cigar prize from the Farm Bureau. Sponsored by Jones County Beef Cattlemen's association with Farm Bureau.

Hans Ketelsen Hale Rex Beresford Town State College Mr. Beresford Onslow Beresford C. M. Holst Farm Farm Bureau Jones County Beef Cattlemen's Association The

Poultry Industry Seeks Greater College Research Support

Frank Priebe reports on a Chicago meeting of deans and poultry officials. Industry leaders cited U.S. production figures and urged agricultural colleges to expand poultry products departments and fund research to improve egg and meat quality. Heaton urged stronger links between colleges and producers.

Middle Western Agricultural Colleges Chicago E. B. Heaton United States O. A. Hawke Poultry Tribune Heaton

Good Fall Growth Helps Pasture Following Year

Iowa State College reports show pastures left with a strong fall growth build root reserves, yielding more feed next spring. Mount Pleasant experiments confirm heavy late grazing reduces next season’s yield, while current moisture shortages in Iowa justify moving livestock off short pastures and feeding grain.

H. D. Hughes Iowa State College Mount Pleasant Iowa Y. Cannon Town State Cllege

Walnut teen named 4-H Style Queen at state fair

16 year old Earl E Hass of Walnut Town wins 4-H Style Queen after beating 24 county entries. Her brown wool skirt red yellow plaid waist and two tone shoes highlight a seven year club career. She will represent 16,000 4-H girls at the National 4-H Style Revue in Chicago December 1 with an all expense trip from Chicago Mail Order Company. Last year Eileen Wehrheim of Eagle Grove was state entry and blue ribbon winner.

Earl E. Hass Walnut Town Chicago Eileen Wehrheim Eagle Grove

Dairy Herd Grain Mix Suggested by Dr Cannon

Dr Cannon recommends a grain mix for the dairy herd using 4 parts ground corn, 4 parts ground oats to 1 part cracked soybeans or oilmeal. This mix is advised alongside silage and hay or with hay alone if silage is unavailable.

Cannon

Contour furrowing plow boosts Iowa pasture yields

Iowa farmers using the new contour furrowing plow report higher pasture production through soil and moisture conservation. Developed at Marion with Iowa State College input, it creates sod preserving furrows, reduces runoff, and forms smooth 9 inch ridges that hold rainfall effectively.

Iowa Frank H. Mendell Soil Conservation Service Marion E. V. Collins Iowa State College Moreton Project CCC Eldora Maquoketa McGregor

Plow Boosts Erosion Control on Iowa Pastures

A new standard tractor plow is estimated to plow about 10 acres per day. Early observations show this method can save soil and water on sloping pastures. Iowa has over 11 million acres in pasture guiding erosion concerns from overgrazing and rainfall runoff.

Iowa

Center Junction society plans chicken pie supper

Mrs Capitola Courtney hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid in a postponed gathering at her home with Mrs Howard Leech presiding Plans were made for a church basement chicken pie supper on Thursday Oct 14 Committees were named including Kitchen and Table groups and an annual officer slate was elected led by President Mrs Lucy Dodge and Secretary Mrs Robert Mead Retiring President Mrs Estella Stingley ends an eight year term The note also covers Rally Day activities and multiple social visits across Center Junction and surrounding areas.

Capitola Courtney Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Howard Leech Mabel Tomlinson John Carson William Bohler Will Hansen Courtney Kent Moats Belle Watson Cliff McDonald R. E. Beall Mary Wilcox Lucy Dodge Blanche Mead Robert Mead Estella Stingley Society Carrie Preas

Weekend Socials In Wayne And Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs John Husman and children were Sunday guests in Charles Henrichs home Wayne Mrs John Livingstone visited her aunt Mrs John McMurrin at Anamosa Saturday Mr and Mrs R Wessels attended wedding anniversary of Bodeker parents Amber Sunday Mr and Mrs G H Heiken and family Manchester were Sunday guests in B D Heiken home Week end visitors The Misses Reta Noah Imogene Chase and Evelyn Courtney Lenox college Hopkinton spent the week end here with home folks Mr and Mrs Henry Heeren and family Onslow were supper guests in O O Watson home Sunday Frank McNeilly Springville and his son Glen Spokane Wash

Presbyterian Church Little Stars Phyllis Upland Hansetta Hinrichsen Roberta Johnson Glen Heideman Busy Bees Bonnie Apland Bonita Hinrichsen Don McDonald John Joe Stanton Doris Livingstone Pauline Alyea Mary Eleanor Dreibelbis Joan Serbousek Lois Livingstone Russel Norris Loyals Hollyce Chase Ruth McNeilly J. N. Smith Presbyterian Ladies Frank Dawes George McDonald L. A. Dreibelbis J. R. McNeilly G. Thompson Cornell College Mount Vernon Merlin Dreibelbis Jean McNeilly Catherine Thompson Cornell R. E. Beall Paul N. Smith Jack Barbara Anamosa T. E. Stanton Paul Smith John Husman Khildren Charles Henrichs Wayne John Livingstone John McMurrin R. Wessels Bodeker Amber G. H. Heiken Manchester B. D Reta Noah Imogene Chase Evelyn Courtney Lenox College Hopkinton Henry Heeren Onslow O. O. Watson Frank McNeilly Springville Glen Spokane Wash

Community Visitors and Calls Across Nearby Homes

The record shows residents Irene and Clara Bodeker visiting the Am ber area on Friday. Mrs Lucy Dodge plans to return from Boulder Colorado this week. Ted Scnittfer and son from Anamosa joined E R Young for a weekend visit. Frank McNeilly from Springville called on Ed Duncan and J F Livingstone Sunday. Mrs John Thompson from Monticello and daughter Margaret from Chicago were Sunday guests of 8 G Thompson. Mrs Will Hansen made brief calls in Maquoketa Monday.

Buell Griffeth Beem New York City Earl Pulver Anamosa Ellen McDonald Iowa City W. H. Chamberlain Cleveland Ohio George McDonald H. &. Stingley Holace Estella Stingley Cedar Falls B. A. South Kansas City South Helen Stingley Center Junction McCord Stingleys S. G. Thompson W. K. Moats George Moats Monticello W. B. Cox Donald McCrary Edwin Miller Fort Dodge W. P. Lyon Taiku Korea Presbyterian Church Lyon Iowa Burlington George Ward Hattie Arthur Ed Holub Wyoming C. M. Holst Charles Anderson Moline Vera A. Carter Winnipeg Canada F. D. Sutherland W. Clark John Alexander Bethany Hospital Chicago Grace Gilcrist Grace Wessels Topeka Kansas Ehane Beall Will Hansen Lisbon Buell Miller J. F. Livingstone Ed Duncan Irene Clara Bodeker Amber R. Wessels Lucy Dodge Boulder Colorado Ted Scchnittfer E. R. Young Frank McNeilly Springville

Fact vs. Theory in America and Attitudes Toward Royalty

The Creston News Advertiser reflects on equality versus reverence for royalty, noting skepticism of class in America. It contrasts the ideal of equality with observed fascination for the great and near great among people.

Creston News-Advertiser America

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