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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
5
On the Don McMillen farm east of Oelwein a week ago plowing began as corn shoots stood only an inch or two high amid cold wet weather. After tiling the 240 acre family farm, about $5000 worth of drainage work boosted soil conditions. This week corn has grown to six inches, stalks green and sturdy, lifting crop prospects.
Iowa home economist Virema Vaupel returns to the KNEL Today Homemaker broadcast in Waterloo at 10 00 with a timely discussion on wear time homemaking problems. Ten homemakers from the county will be featured as guests in the program sponsored by Invest in Bonds and Stamps for Victory.
The 1945 census shows Fayette county speeding the move to larger farms under war conditions. Average farm size rises to 153 acres from 144 in 1940 and 141 in 1935 with 2,935 farms this year, down from 3,195 in 1935 and 3,109 in 1940. Total farmland declined by 506 acres, with 741 acres actively farmed this year versus 449 in 1935.
The AAA Committee will make payments to farmers under the Beef Production Program as soon as drafts arrive from the Commodity Credit Corporation. Many applications are now on file in the county office. Farmers selling beef cattle weighing 800 lbs or more at not less than 15.85 per cwt to Iowa slaughterers qualify if cattle were raised from birth or owned for 30 days or longer. Cattle sold to slaughterers outside Iowa must fetch the local established price.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Fink hosted the local Farm Bureau at their home where recently released World War II prisoner of war Mr Bergman from Waverly spoke. After the business meeting refreshments were served from home brought baskets.
Community gardens show waste as gardeners fail to harvest spinach and other vegetables. Leaves and rows are left unpicked, suggesting a need for better planning, harvesting habits, and utilization of homegrown produce.
Ada Reading Circle guests gathered Friday at Mrs. Helen Delong’s home with ten members and one guest. President Golda Fullmer led the session after Iowa pride songs and the American Creed. Papers covered Iowa admission to union and history of Harlan Two, and Pioneer Settlers of Maynard with bond facts. July meeting set for Mrs. A. E. Knight’s home with Stella. Maynard news notes include Navy enlistment of Rademaker, visits by Mrs. Zuercher, and confirmations at St Pauls Lutheran. Mrs. Roy Oakes ill. picnic hosted by Arthur Knight for Wilbur Bell family.
Thirty five neighbors relatives and family members gathered at the Schrader home in Maynard to honor Gina Graves and Nick Graves on their parents thirty third anniversary. A 300 game served as entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs. H Oehler and Mrs. Geo Trower for women and Garland Trower and Lester for men. A mock wedding was held and gifts presented. Col Shirley Mae Sanderson returned to Tampa Florida after a twenty day furlough at her parents home. Visitors in from out of town included Mr and Mrs Bernard Decker Branston and Mr and Mrs Gus Wesner Randolla.
Mrs Edward Sanderson was joined by her brother Adolph Lundt and sister Mrs Laura Steffen of Linn Grove in a visit from Sioux Rapids Iowa this past week.
Miss Anna Wilson and Clifford Mosier, carrier, are noted in Fayette social briefs. Miss Hazel Marston of Colum visits from Camp Robinson near Little Rock for a 12 day furlough. she will report to Camp Howie, Texas. Beatrice Bachus of the Nurse Corps is stationed in Fay ette. Lieut Beatrice Bockhus of the U S Navy Reserve has a 12 day leave from a San Diego Naval Hospital and visits Fayette. Rev C J Kuipers to Arlington and Volga City. Mrs Gladys Webb returns home after hospital stay. L J Webb hosts a birthday dinner for Marjorie Ann Webb.
Mrs Delbert Flickinger entertained at a party celebrating her daughter Candy Sue's first birthday. Guests included Adele Gerstenberger and Diane Greve, with other friends and relatives from Cedar Rapids, Sycamore, and Oelwein. Ice cream and cake followed a social afternoon as Adele and Diane were noted for sharing the natal day. Candace will travel to Garrison for relatives and the wedding of Geraldine Flickinger and Capt Hill.
West Union Iowa farmer Joe Schmeker reports eleven sows fed Big Gain Mineral Stock Food have produced ninety seven piglets in six weeks. The sows regain flesh while the piglets grow strong and bright. He asks a salesman to visit for another order. The ad promotes Big Gain Mineral Stock Food for rapid gains and profits.
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