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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
3
Fragmentary field note from Jones County Farm Bureau mentioning a date in September and references to crops and manure with unclear details. Names and specifics are unreadable, rendering a precise report impossible.
Mrs Cass becomes chairman of the township Farm Bureau women’s division succeeding Harlan Russell retiring from the post Mrs H D Smith of Morley elected secretary treasurer succeeding Ray Stivers HL E Stover of Anamosa chosen publicity chairman replacing Liddy of Monticello County township groups reorganize for nutrition project due to begin late October Ruth Cessna extension specialist from State College will lead four day training Oct 27 30 with centers at specified homes in Am r Cass Monticello and other towns
The drought of 1936 appears less severe nationally than 1934 as hay and other feed grain crops offset corn shortages. Farm Bureau reports show 1936 corn output near 1924 levels, with reserves of old corn and oats being drawn down to support feed needs. Projections suggest grain supplies remain robust into 1935 despite rainfall gaps affecting livestock and crops.
Ray Stivers and Olin were re elected township Farm Bureau director at the annual reorganization meeting. Mrs. C A Babcock Anamosa was elected vice chairman and home project chair person. William Reese Olin was named secretary treasurer. Ed Heiserman Monticello gave a talk and the county Farm Bureau program of work for 1937 was presented by the county agent. Twenty two foreign countries were represented at this year’s Commercial fair in Brussels Belgium.
Four-H youths join a local baby beef club as enthusiasm grows. Members learn animal care, show techniques, and compete in upcoming fairs. Leaders note strong participation from area farms and families.
Miss Ruth Sears of Clinton visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Sears over the weekend. Mrs Jane Hanna celebrated her 68th birthday October 13 at home with family. The Streeper family enjoyed a Sunday dinner at Wilfred Streeper’s home in Rock Island. The Presbyterian church welcomed Rev Henry A Schmitt as a candidate pastor. High school freshmen were initiated at a party in the new school building.
Scotch Grove 1 Dr OA Sti meets in the afternoon with Lois Lange presiding for roll call. Dorothy Judy music, Pauline Otten demonstration, and Lois Naylor Kuhns and Ruth Clark leading activities. Topic on girls playing baseball discussed with Marcella Otten and Lois Kuhns presenting affirmative. F W Minn ratings and community club notices, taxes talk, and local social events listed. Funeral notices for Mrs Belle McKean and Mrs John son noted, with connections to Scotch Grove and Monticello communities.
Hopkinton reports on Rev. Davie de Best and others attending a Delaware County church meeting in Manchester. Community members, hospital updates, visitors, and a basketball schedule for the season are noted alongside local club events, church activities, and school figures across Hopkinton.
Fragmentary text references a vice president named Melvin Laihayp and mentions Velma Stary and Rain. The readable lines imply a short notice or column note with unclear context and no definite event or outcome.
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