Farm Bureau Members Share Prosperity Through Patronage Dividends
Washington County Farm Bureau in the past year reports strong returns from member patronage dividends. The list of recipients includes R Acheson Oregon Township and O W Schmitter Clay among others with checks ranging from under $1 to about $32.40. The note emphasizes membership benefits beyond dollars and cites the national federations as the big beneficiary of paid-up members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
R Acheson
Ainsworth
O. W. Edmitter
Rubio
Washington County Farm Bureau
American Farm Fr Bureau
Wrlts
R. A. Acheson
Oregon Township
W. Schmitter
Clay
Dean Feldman
English River
Stella Latchem
Wash
Ometon
Fli Speidel
Marion
Iown
American Farm Bureau
Electric Fence Proves Successful Demonstration Planned
A new electric fence is sweeping the country for animal confinement. A Jersey bull reportedly tore through regular fences, while the electric wire keeps cattle and pigs within bounds. The system is described as inexpensive and effective for dairy farms and melon patches, with a demonstration planned.
Christmas Suggestion: 1937 Farm Bureau Membership
A Christmas suggestion offers a Farm Bureau membership for 1937 as a gift that brings year long happiness and sound financial value through its support for farming communities and resources.
Home Project Leaders Trained In Dress Design
Miss Mary Wood of Iowa State College Extension Service conducted the first phase of the Home Project for 1950 guiding leaders in Wellman Crawfordsville Brighton and Washington. The study titled Personality in the Complete Costume focuses on Personal Design in Dress with four phases in the series. Leaders will teach local rural homemakers and organizers will provide locations for nearby schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington County
Wellman
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Washington
Miss Wood
Rubber Boots Prove Nuisance for Quick Getaways
Notes suggest rubber boots slow departures and cause nuisance in rapid exits. The casual remark highlights boots as impractical gear for swift movements and suggests alternatives.
Portentous and Pretentious: A Note on Building Language
The text contrasts pretentious and portentous by linking pretentious to showy size and portentous to ominous future expectations, noting the nuanced meaning in architectural description. It emphasizes careful word choice for building criticism.
Business Men Members Appreciated
A county publication thanks business and professional men for their memberships in 1936. The list of names will be published in the next issue during the last week of December. The note urges county residents to visit member firms and meet the contributors.
Rural Electrification Loans Expand Farm Power Access
Rural Electrification Administration loans at 3 percent fund cooperative lines to farms, with cost roughly 1000 per mile and a monthly payment around three dollars. If wholesale electricity is affordable, a future plant could lower county rates. A letter from Engineer Boyd Fisher notes no utility arrangements for Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toanine Agency
R. F. A. Coopcratives
Washington County
R. EE. A
Boyd Fisher
A. B. A. Development
Washington D. C
The Inner Life of a Tower Amid Abundant Surroundings
A fragment hints at inner poverty or deprivation within a life of wealth or plenty. The line suggests tension between outward abundance and inward need, without further concrete details.
County 4-H Awards Thank Washington Chamber of Commerce
Merle Warner and Esther Smith sign a public note of gratitude from the Washington county 4-H Boys and Girls clubs. They thank the Washington Chamber of Commerce for a $100 donation that funded prizes and the A B Carry Son Meat Market for Baby Peel Division prizes. The letter wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Carry Son Meat Market
4 H Achievement Show Prizes Donated Across Washington County
Washington County 4-H members receive cash prizes from the August Achievement Show funded by a state appropriation and gifts from the Chamber of Commerce. The list shows dozens of individual awards to youths and club groups, totaling varied small sums and highlighting prizes helpful for Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington County Farm Bureau
Robert Eekles
Fello. Dart
Cc.c
Jenkin Thea
Richard Weeks
Mavek
Goun Prame
Rewiee Gmi
Richard Birney
Stanley Chabal
Urban Metz
Raymond Weeks
Raymond Sojka
Bertha Fladung
Donald Piaédung
Raymond Whister
Momete Reeth
Ee Nae
Robert Macon
Harry Dye at Pasadena Farm Bureau trip noted
Mr and Mrs Harry Dye of Washington planned to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Pasadena California this week. The county agent prepared passports for visiting delegates and a future article from the Does was planned outlining a plan to check township Farm Bureau programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dye
Pasadena
Washington
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
California
Does
Delinquent Dues Notice From Washington County Farm Bureau
The Washington County Farm Bureau urges all members delinquent on 1936 dues to pay immediately to complete records for retiring officers. The bureau touts outstanding paid-up 1936 membership and asks members to fulfill pledges. Send checks to the Farm Bureau office for receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Office
Poultry Co op Names Manager for Ottumwa Plant
S. J. Robertson has been selected as manager of the southeastern Town Poultry Producers' Marketing Association with plant and headquarters at Ottumwa. He assumed duties December 1 as the cooperative loan is approved and operations begin early next year. Washington County solicitors carry official Farm Bureau identification. Ralph Gibson of Washington is the authorized county dealer with Finney Cross and McAllister as field assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Robertson
Southeastern Town Poultry Producers’ Marketing Association
Ottumwa
Robertson
Lony
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Ralph Gibson
Washington
H. C. Finney
H. J.cross
John McAllister
Mr. Gibson
Learning challenges and main features discussed
The text asks whether each participant had a chance to learn something and whether a main feature challenged members' thinking. It suggests evaluating interactions and ideas but lacks concrete details or outcomes.
Cold Resistance by Hybrid Corn
A spring test by the Farm Crops Section of the Town Agricultural Experiment Station compared open-pollinated corn with hybrid varieties to gauge cold tolerance. Planted March 24 under identical conditions, open-pollinated crops matured from 7 percent to under 1 percent, while hybrid corn showed a 93 percent success rate, indicating clear superiority in cold resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Crops
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Club Agent Sought to Support 4-H Work
County agents are stretched thin with growing duties and reduced federal funding. Efforts continue to recruit a full time club agent, with hope a neighboring county may loan a half time agent to assist local 4-H youth programs.
Libe Corn Proves Phosphated Soil Pays Farmer Big Return
Earle Libe's farm near Washington demonstrates high yields from phosphated soil. In 1918 he applied 1000 pounds per acre of ground rock phosphate to bluegrass pasture, then corn on the field produced about 48 bushels per acre with strong roots and drought resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Organization
Libe
Tennessee
Tribute to Retiring Washington County Farm Bureau Officers
A tribute to retiring Washington County Farm Bureau officers President Joe Knotek Vice President Wade Gardner Secretary J Boyd Dill and Treasurer Earl L Smith. The message notes the high standards set and urges successors to uphold duty and integrity in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knotek Wade Gardner J
Boyd Dill
Earl J. Smith
Joe Knotek
Wade Gardner
Sec
Tary J. Boyd Dill
Trea Urer
Earl L. Smith
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J. N. Phillips
Royd Dill
Franklin
I. L. Colthurst
Oregon
Jay Baxter
Toppan Johnson
Lime Creek
H. L. Brinton
T. N. Beenblossom
J. W. Rich
Crawford
Howell Davis
J. C
Cannon
Everett Stewart
Jackson
Tennis Hunter
A. E. Acheson
Homer CC
Birney
Wayne Norman
Merle Warner
Everett Swift
Vince Marek
H. T. Carris
Dutch Creek
L. W. Bermel
Marion Stransky
T. R. Anderson
Cedar
Tra
Mé&sch
Charles Kennedy
W. Bermel
Ington County Farm Bureau
Crawford English River
Highland
Lime Creek Seventy-Six
Wm. J. Roudabush
Winifred Gerdes
Homer Birney
Joe EB. Wright
Cloyd Knapp
Esther Smith
John Luithly
Edward R, Rees
William Zager
Leslie Gates
William McGinnis Lieyd Foster
KB. M. Tandy
Ed Hotle H. C, Finney -Cland Flynn
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
4-F
Chamber of Commerce
President County
Harry Whittaker
Robert McLaughlin
Frances McCoy
Mae Cleo MeLogy
Nascsava
Eae
Eliabeth Dea
Alvin Hern
Ace-Dia
Marion Timmins
Eleanor Maas
Dean Weg
Haiccnna
Rosalie Combs
Aviene
Hedek
Csuna
Osncinnune
Bobby Keyser
Jenn “Wrinch
Cnscinadoe
Roses Mie
Charles Atkinson
Frances Stewart
Mabel Finney
Louise Fishburn
Davida Fisher J
Woulssicket
Florence Kyle
Happy Helpers
Northern Star
Maplecrest
Tr-C
Jacksonites
Washington Headliners
An Ee
Happy Hustlers
Frelish River Hustlers
Pie Ee
Jolv Jokers
AED
Catcacenne
Jone Garena
Usw
Gladys Turnipseed
Jerus
Harley Hardin
Seventy-Six
Township
A. C. Gingerich
Raymond Raines
John Winga
Howard Stewart
Ear L. Smith
Clayde Knupp
Francis R. Feltz
Feldman Bros
A. L. Duensing
C. J. Wolfe
H. M. Croendycke
Clay Schaeffer & Anderson
Farm Bureau ‘Office
Earle Libe
Timothy
Paul
The
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Great American Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Chicago
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