Farm Machinery Freeze Aimed at Fair Wartime Distribution
The U S department of agriculture froze all farm machinery with dealers to assure fair distribution for wartime farming. A county rationing committee will approve Group A purchases and certify Group B sales, with Group C exempt. Used equipment may be sold without restrictions and deadlines set equipment purchases must occur by October 31, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
L. T. Lorenzen
Jones County War Board
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Department of Agriculture
County Aaa
County War Board
Usda War Board
Special War Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Wayne 4-H Boys Admit New Member
The Wayne 4-H Boys club held its regular meeting at Wesley Siebels home with thirteen members present. Leo Cook, 13, son of Howard Cook, was admitted as a new member. An entertainment committee led by James Kraus and Marvin Englehart was appointed by President Wesley Siebels for the October meeting. After the business session, games followed and lunch was served by Mrs. Carl Siebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne 4-H
Wesley Siebels
Leo Cook
Howard Cook
James Kraus
Marvin Englehart
Carl Siebels
Oxford Junction Man Tops Market at Chicago Stock Yards
Jesse Fields of Oxford Junction sent 35 butcher sows averaging 374 pounds to Chicago for sale. Sows sold without sorting at 13.75 per hundredweight and were transported by KE L White of Lost Nation. A separate consign ment of yearling heifers from G L Lozier’s Onslow feedlots averaged 890 pounds and sold at 14.75 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Chicago
Jesse Fields
Oxford Junction
KE. L. White
Lost Nation
G. L. Lozier
Onslow
Soil Group Organized At Onslow Last Week
A soils meeting to discuss operation and work through the Soil Conservation district was held at the Community building Onslow on Wednesday evening September 16. Ray Naylor district soil commissioner Scotch Grove led the session with Harold Nilsson Marion SCS technician and Oris Randolph Anamosa farm planner assisting. Attendees included Paul Godfrey Wyoming L T Lorenzen Wyoming Ben Feddersen Wyoming George Dusanek Jr Wyoming and R P Overley Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation District
Onslow
Ray Naylor
Scotch Grove
Harold Nilsson
Marion
SCS
Oris Randolph
Anamosa
Paul Godfrey
Wyoming
L. T. Lorenzen
Ben Feddersen
George Dusanek, Jr
R. P. Overley
Use Of Rat Poison Advised To Fight Farm Rat Menace
County Agent James Kearns urges a two step rat control program in Jones County with poison bait and a thorough cleanup of rat refuges. Methods include creosoted floors, rat proofing, and careful bait preparation using Barium Carbonate or Red Squill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
James Kearns
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Farm Truck Certificates Needed After November 15
County Agent James F. Kearns explains a new Office of Defense Transportation order requires farm trucks to obtain certificates of war necessity. The certificate limits mileage and fuel use, must be carried, and may compel leasing or specific operation routes. Tires must pass inspection, and a weekly operations log may be demanded. farm tractors used in field work are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Kearns
Office of Defense Transportation
Detroit
ODT
Office of Price Administration
Segregation Helps Stop Poultry Disease
Pullet flocks head toward production and Jones county poultrymen face disease and parasite risks. Iowa State College extension poultry specialist W M Vernon offers steps to protect flocks this fall including selective culling, housing adjustments, thorough cleaning with rye solution and coal tar disinfectant, and separating pallets from old hens to prevent disease transfer.
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Jones County
W. M. Vernon
Iowa State College Extension
District extension agents meet to plan feeding program
County Agent James F. Kearns and Club Agent Paul W. Borglum attended a district extension agents meeting to discuss feeding program plans outlined by the extension service. Henry Eichling, district extension agent, led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Kearns
Paul W. Borglum
Extension Service
Henry Eichling
Nomination Committee Named for Jones County Farm Bureau
Harold Deischer of Monticello Jones County Farm Bureau president announced the nominating committee to nominate county officers elected at the annual Jones County Farm Bureau meeting on October 12. Clarence Grafft of Olin was appointed chairman with Don Wherry of Wyoming and Marion Clark of Anamosa as other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold — Deischer
Monticello
Jones County Farm Bureau
Clarence Grafft
Olin
Don Wherry
Wyoming
Marion Clark
Anamosa
Hanna Director Elected at Clay Township Farm Bureau Meeting
John C. Hanna of Onslow was elected township Farm Bureau director at the Clay township meeting held Thursday evening September 17 at the Clair Fayram home. Other officers elected include Mrs. Clair Fayram home project chairwoman Mrs. Alva Streeper secretary and treasurer. Reuel O. McColm and M. J. Cass discussed the Farm Bureau drive and annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hanna
Onslow
Clay Township
Clair Fayram
Alva Streeper
Reuel O. McColm
M. J. Cass
Powell Talks At Rural Youth Meeting On News Uncovering
Tom Powell editor of the Anamosa Journal spoke at the Jones County Rural Youth meeting in the courthouse about how news stories break and how information is uncovered. He urged readers to weigh editor biases and discount propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Tom Powell
Anamosa Journal
Jones County
Winifred Martin
Rural Sociology Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Lois Tallman
Anamosa
Pedestrian deaths linked to traffic violations and unsafe acts
Analysis shows over two thirds of pedestrians killed were implicated in traffic law violations or engaged in clearly unsafe behavior, highlighting risky conduct as a major factor in fatalities.
Rules For Fire Prevention Week In Jones County
Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 10 highlighted for Jones County farmers due to material curtailment. County Agent James F. Kearns notes a bulletin will aid farmers in checking fire hazards. Ten rules urge家庭s to inspect chimneys, stove pipes, roofs, lightning rods, haymow heat, attic clutter, flammables, fuels, electrical safety, and prepare ladders and water for firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
James F. Kearns
August Monk Buys Morrissey Farm
J G Dykema reports the sale of 200 acres of the Morr sey farm in Jones county to August H Monk of Anamosa. Brokers Albert Doyle and W H Ray arranged the deal for $80 per acre. The tract lies 5 miles east of Anamosa and is now run by Steve Wheelock and Fred Wroblewski. Possession transfers March 1 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dykema
Manchester
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Morrissey
Jones County
August H. Monk
Anamosa
Albert Doyle
W. H. Ray
Cedar Rapids
Steve Wheelock
Fred Wroblewski
Monk
Hessian Fly Free Seeding Dates for Jones County
Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College urges safe seeding after September 22 to prevent Hessian fly outbreaks amid wet conditions. The fall brood can devastate wheat if fields are planted too early, requiring 100 percent community cooperation for effective control and reduced next spring infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Pest Control Advice for Preventing Spring Infestations
The article advises keeping crops above ground to prevent pest egg laying, avoiding fall infestations and heavy brood next spring. It recommends destroying volunteer wheat and preparing a good seedbed as additional control measures.
Scotch Grove 4-H Boys Have Weiner Roast
The Scotch Grove 4-H Boys club held a weiner roast with their regular meeting on Wednesday September 16 at the home of Paul Ernest and Ralph Paulen. Twelve members attended and plans for refreshments for the Scotch Grove Farm Bureau meeting on September 30 were discussed with the 4-H boys in charge. Mrs Paulsen provided lunch after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Paul Ernest
Ralph Paulen
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
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Lorenzen
Wayne
Bolson
Farmer’s Mutual Creamery Company
Fred Lehman
U.S. Treasury Dept
Hanna
Clay Farm Bureau
Duroc Sale
Roscoe P. Wilson Coggon
Jay Kane
Yours Truly
Shaffer
C. W. Shaffer
Greedy
Mrs. Greedy
Pearl Harbor
Red Cross
America
Uncle Sam
THE
August Monk
Morrissey Farm
C. J. Hess’ Sale
Poland
China
Worthington, Iowa
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