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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
6
Homemakers attending tomato canning demonstrations share techniques and tips at county Farm Bureau meetings. Local instructors guide steps from selecting ripe fruit to processing each batch, highlighting safety and preservation methods for home gardens.
A compiled roster names city officials including assessor and health officer, plus council members and library staff. The notice then details mixed train arrivals and departures, local buses with routes to Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Chicago, and fare points with ticket outlets at Winga's Cafe and the local depot.
The extension program expanded from 1869 beginnings at Iowa State College through 1940s with full time county home economists. By 1918 forty one counties had agents. by 1943 Washington County joined with Ruth Foster. Last year 51,751 farm families participated, about a quarter of Iowa farm families.
Bee Line Taxi No 3 Golden State Limited receive a 2 26 a m call. No 11 Southwest Express GR0S yn0 exists 4 00 p m. No 43 California daily regular stop Eastbound 3 15 p m No 44 California daily regular stops 4 18 a m No 4 Golden State Limited GGNF ce ce 6 20 a m Note No 3 stops Washington for sleeping car passengers Kansas City and beyond No 43 stops Washington for coach passengers Kansas City and beyond No 4 stops to discharge California passengers only.
S LEMMON and JOHN W LEMMON are listed at East Side Square for visual training. The brief entry notes the program or session focused on visual skills.
County officers listed include County Attorney Stan Kiesey County Auditor R Noonan County Clerk R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn County Welfare John Owen Mra Director wo Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W E Howell County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W S Kyle and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District Superintendent M M Schell Principal Ethel McCreedy School Board members Marion George C P Weldin Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No 26 A M A M Regular meeting First Friday each month Merle BR Green W M A W Yard Secretary
Eleven year old Ralph Knotek of Jackson township Four-H club won the second national Duroc picture judging contest held in January. He scored 525 to lead among 4479 entries, with Harold A. Klepinger of Ohio second at 522.5. Ralph, son of Mr and Mrs John Knotek, has grown up with Durocs and manages litters from the Knotek Brothers herd including one market and two purebred entries this year.
Ruth Foster summarizes Harold Gunderson on using five percent DDT oil spray for interior insect control. Dry DDT powders work on some pests but should not be mixed with water unless labeled. Spraying requires a three percent gallon pressure sprayer or brush application. small fly sprayers are deemed inadequate.
The text discusses spraying methods for insects including silverfish and moths, precautions with DDT oil, and safety tips. It covers a Washington County Farm Bureau leader’s farming and community roles. It also notes Iowa Farm Bureau opposition to a 25 percent freight rate hike proposed by the American Railroads and a planned Interstate Commerce Commission hearing, plus local social events and visits at Midland Airport.
William Gamon farms 160 acres in Cedar township and 80 in Marion township and argues large machinery saves time and money. He repairs machinery himself using a second hand welder, shows how a broken baler part was fixed in 45 minutes, and explains his setup with a combine, baler, corn picker, and a four row planter to speed work across fields. He hauls machinery 15 miles with a big truck to reduce wear and tear.
Ora Stump has most of his corn planted this year. Neighbors planted corn before the rain and market activity includes a cattle purchase from Kansas City. Local residents and shoppers, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maas and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyers, are noted with several social calls and farm trades amid May activities.
In CRAWFORESVILLE on May 6 Mrs Rose Moorhead and Mrs Hazel Moorhead hosted the Wednesday Study club at Mrs Hazel Moorheads home. Roll call cited outstanding citizens. The program on Training Citizens was discussed with articles on What about Japanese Americans and Every home a Basic Training of Good Citizenship reviewed by Margaret Davidson and Elsie Belle Jones. Edith Ferguson assisted with refreshments. Club's Guest Day Mrs Lillian Maxwell was host.
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