Shower Courtesy For Jo Ann Ross
Shirley Brown and Barbara Etter hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride elect Jo Ann Ross at Shirley Brown's home. Geraldine Bartow attended from Mt. Pleasant along with 28 guests as hints to the groom elect were mailed for the June 3 wedding to J Kenneth Patterson Jr.
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Shirley Brown
Barbara Etter
JoAnn Ross
Geraldine Bartow
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Ross
J. Kenneth Patterson, Jr
Miss Brown
Miss Etter
M. L. Brown
P. L. Etter
Pheasant Population Soars in South Dakota in 1944
South Dakota reports a pheasant population of about 16.7 million in early fall 1944, 44 percent above chicken numbers. Based on 1,200 farmers, the state averages 34 pheasants per 190 acres, or one per three acres, with five counties exceeding one bird per acre: Spink Clark Beadle Miner and Sanborn.
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South Dakota
Spink, Clark, Beadle, Miner
Sanborn
Farm Bureau Publicity News and Suggestions
County Extension Director 8 A Ossian and Ruth I Foster County Home Economist present publicity tips and outreach ideas for the Farm Bureau. The note outlines guidance for communicating with farmers, organizing events, and promoting agricultural programs in the county.
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8. A. Ossian
Ruth I. Foster
Disease control in poultry by litter management
Poultry raisers in the county are advised to use a litter handling method to build chick immunity against coccidiosis. Iowa State College expert W R Whitfield recommends stirring manure daily and adding fresh litter every two days during warm wet periods, while keeping broods confined when ground is damp after rain.
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W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
War time soybean inoculation urged by extension chief
Washington County farmers were urged by 5S. A. Ossian to inoculate all spring sown soybeans, especially on land not repeatedly cropped. Inoculation boosts yields by 10 to 15 percent and helps soil nitrogen, aiding wartime shortages of fats and oils. Commercial inoculants save labor, and orders should be placed early.
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Washington County
A. Ossian
Ossian
May 28 Rally Day for 4iVers in Washington County
Fourteen 4iVers in Washington County plan a May 28 rally day starting at 1 00 p m with a business meeting and program. Thirteen girls clubs will register and compete for top registration by 1 30 p m with awards. The program development committee of eight members holds May sub committees to shape the Extension program for 1945 46 and meet June 1 to draft the work plan for Farm Bureau approval. West Point club featured food production as roll call May 17 with Mary Ann Bauer.
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Washington County
Farm Bureau Board
West Point Club
Mary Ann Bauer
4H Club Plans Rally Day And Scrapbook Displays
Plans for rally day are set as Clover Cloverettes and Cedar Clippers meet on May 2 and May 7 with members making book covers and scrapbooks. Frances Hardy presides. roll calls feature quotes about famous women and home life. Meetings will continue Tuesday evenings through summer with music by Myrna Reeves and guest talks at a May picnic including Richard Stephens and Warren Dare.
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Genevieve van Trump
Clover Cloverettes
Frances Hardy
Raymond Steinbuck
Rubio Merrymakers
Cedar Clippers
Marjorie Gam
Lois Hines
Russia
Myrna Reeves
Clover Seaf Club
Nineilee Anderson
Joyce Gault
Lucille Gault
Twelve Clubs Set for Annual Country Club Competition
Representatives from twelve clubs will participate in a year’s work of country club events this year, reflecting a coordinated schedule across clubs and activities.
Washington County Girl 4H Club Leaders Through the Years
Since 1926 Washington county organized 4H work with 31 homemakers serving on the Girls 4H club committee. The first chairman was Mrs. C. M. Maxwell, followed by a succession of leaders including Isabelle Combs, the present chairwoman. Over 100 homemakers have led clubs, with 4+ year terms held by many, as clubs grew and membership fluctuated from five clubs in 1926 with 56 girls to peaks like 14 clubs in 1988 with 128 girls, and fluctuations through the 1940s and 1945 showing 13 clubs and 147 girls.
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Washington County
C. M. Maxwell
Rennie Dawson
Leslie Gates
E. L. Stewart
Clayde Knupp
Isabelle Combs
W. E. Nicola
Dean Johnson
Brighton
Max Waterhouse
Merle Eckels
John Cherry
Merle Twinam
John Flading
Will Stafford
Art Rathmel
Joe Te Bockhorst
Bertha Klopfenstein
Frances Meacham
C. G. Picken
Walter Kyle
M. Tandy
Golia Miller
Howard Anderson
Harry Stacy
A. L. Duensing
Walter Duval
Washington County Soil Commissioners Meet in Regular Meeting
The Washington County Soil commissioners held their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, reviewing reports and administrative items. No major actions were reported, but attendees discussed ongoing infrastructure tasks and upcoming deadlines.
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Washington County Soil Commissioners
Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices Steady in Active Market
Hogs 5 000 cattle 6 000 sheep 3 000 hogs 5 000 active. Bar rows gilts 149 lbs up at 14.75 ceiling. Sows at 14.00. Cattle 18 000 calves 800 largely fed steer and yearling run. Trade active and steady with bulk 15.50 to 17.50. Top 17.85 weighty steers. yearlings 17.50. heavy heifers 17.15. Wealers scarce 16.50 down. Sheep 3 000 active to steady. good to choice 107 lb ewes. pelts 15.50.
Chicago Produce Market Report May 28
Chicago prices show eggs firm with receipts 21,612 cases and various grades listed. Poultry receipts include 12 trucks with multiple items such as ducks, geese, hens, capons, and turkeys, all noted at firm or specified prices.
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White Rock Springs
Springs
Broiers
Leghorn
Clu
Chicago Grain Table May 28 Open High Low Close
Grain table from Chicago shows Wheat July to Sep figures around 167 to 169 for open and high, Corn values near 118 for several contracts, Oats July around 62, Rye June around 144 to 147 with several subsequent reads, reflecting fluctuating daily settle prices. The data lists multiple months and contract types with mixed decimals and percent signs, indicating a busy trading day.
Oats Mixed and Red Specials in Chicago Cash Grain
Chicago May 26 UP reports cash grain oats trading in mixed 70 and red special lines around 70 with heavy tilt noted in the market.
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Chicago
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