Missouri offers up to a million trees for farmer windbreaks
The Missouri Conservation Commission will make about one million trees available to farmers this year. Orders are now being taken through County Extension Offices, with deliveries in spring since fall planting is not advised. Species include Black Locust, Hardy Catalpa, Black Walnut, Green Ash, Olave Orange, and Ponderosa Pine. Hardwood price is $5 per 1000. Pines $4 per 1000. wildlife bundles for pond lots are $2.00.
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Missouri Conservation Commmission
County Extension Office
Rangers 4-H Club Elects Officers at North Eagle School
The Rangers 4-H Club organized Wednesday night November 28 at North Eagle School. Officers elected include Ellis Burns as President Shirley Mae Shiffiett as Vice President Shirley Langdon as Secretary-Treasurer Lorene Cooper as Reporter Nerman Wayne Cooper as Song and Game Leader Wayne Cooper as Sheep Leader Mrs George Shifflett as Clothing Leader Stanley Murrain as Community Leader. The next meeting is set for Friday night December 14 at the voting precinct.
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Rangers 4-H Club
North Eagle School
Ellis Burns
Shirley Mae Shiffiett
Treas
Shirley Langdon
Lorene Cooper
Nerman Wayne Cooper
Stanley Murrain
Wayne Cooper
George Shifflett
Linn County Sets January 21 Livestock Meeting
County wide livestock meeting scheduled for January 21 1946 in Linn County with details on location and program to follow in the newspapers. Community officials urge local farmers to watch for further notices and schedule updates.
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Linn
East Linn Wolf Club formed to boost wolf bounty drive
A group meeting at Brownlee school created the East Linn Wolf Club led by Roy Stone Frank Nickerson and others to raise funds and coordinate wolf eradication. They voted to add 15 to county and state bounties for old wolves and 4 50 for pups and started a 100 fund with Fred Olson treasurer Gerald Johnson and Henry Larson to manage payouts. Linn County 4 H cubs plan reorganizing for 1946 with clubs electing officers by January.
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Mussel Fork
Yellow Creek
Bucklin
Nester
Zrain
Brownlee School
East Linn Wolf Club
Roy Stone
Frank Nickerson
Gerald Johnson
Leslie Baugher
Henry Larson
Fester Wisenhand
Raymond Harrington
Herbert Backman
Roscoe Baugher
Simon Johnson
John Jirmars
John Ritchey
Fred Olson
Fred O'son
Terrace farming and soil erosion relief in the county
Local figures cite 37 200 feet of terraces and multiple soil saving works including 2 Mo. Type dams 2000 feet of waterways 6 settling basins and 5 diversion channels constructed this year. A cooking aside offers turkey math and thawing tips for safer, economical poultry preparation.
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W.R. Ware
Calvin Kiing
Seth Sidebottom
Herb Hoyer
A. E. Ferguson and Son
Ray Kelly
Kenneth McLain
Soaking Meat in Water Loses Juices Warns Cook
A brief note warns that soaking meat in water before cooking causes loss of flavor and juiciness, reducing quality and richness of the finished dish. It emphasizes dry methods to preserve natural juices.
State sales tax receipts set new records for 11 months
State Auditor Forrest Smith announced eleven month sales tax collections through November total 36 458 309 79 dollars. This exceeds all of 1944 by 458 211 84 dollars and November was a record month except for January 1915. He estimates 1945 gross receipts near 40 million with collection costs under 1 1/2 percent. The cost of collection has fallen about one percent since the tax began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Smith
Smith
Coast Guard announces new enlistment policy
The Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington announces new policy effective immediately. Men 17 to 25 may enlist for 2 or 3 years in the Regular Coast Guard while former members up to 30 may re-enlist for 3 4 or 6 years. Lieutenant Mable E. Martin notes same requirements and benefits including cadet exams for ages 17 to 22 and credit for wartime Reservist service in longevity pay and retirement. Interested men may contact the St. Louis Recruiting Office at 508 New Federal Building.
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Coast Guard
Washington, D. C
Regular
Coast
Martin
Coast Guard Academy
New Federal Building
St. Louis
Weekly Weather Review and Home Repair Outlook
Open mild weather dominated the past week with little precipitation and a few light showers. A storm near the Great Lakes caused heavy snow and rain elsewhere. November was dry and mild overall. A Tile Council of America report predicts a major era in home repairs with strong demand and ample financing for remodeling in Missouri and the nation.
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Great Lakes
Mississippi River
New York State
Enly
Tile Council of America
Cormunity
R. EK. Jordan
Sunday Sum Preacher Views on Government and Fish
A dated voice reflects on religious guidance for governance urging prayer over fishing with humorous asides about daily life. It notes a political prediction about insanity cure timelines, domestic anecdotes, a journalized week of daily musings, and a long instructional insert on rat control for poultry farms.
County Faces Big Home Repair Effort in Linn County
Linn County homeowners are expected to spend over 810000 on remodeling and repair work in the next five years. The article notes a strong outlook for 1946 and beyond, detailing the scale of planned home improvements.
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Missouri
Jordan
Linn County
Last Minute Christmas Shopping Hurdles Mentioned
Readers are urged to begin Christmas shopping early due to a merchandise shortage and few new items. Gifts suggested include toilet goods lingerie costume jewelry socks and leather gifts while books appeal to all ages. The article notes a shortage of help adds to the rush and delays.
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Acta
Santa
Chapman Elected Linn County AAA Committee Chairman
Dewey R. Chapman was elected chairman of the Linn County AAA committee to manage the farm program, succeeding Howard T. Wickiter. Other members named include Hubert W. Mason as vice chairman and How ard T. Wickster as third member, with alternates Thomas H. Wade and Wilbur G. Hustead.
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Dewey R. Chapman
AAA
Linn County
Howard T. Wickiter
Hubert W. Mason
Howard T. Wickster
Thomas H. Wade
Wilbur G. Hustead
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June Carroll
Home Dem
Ralph Rogers
Weekly Weather Review
Slalt
Benin
Munday
Mayose
Emmy
Teasday
Ottombeel
Tellen
Janeto
Solomon
Mary
Saterday
Arc
Jake
E. F. Peterson
AAA Committee
Baker
Frank A. Nickerson
Harry M. Carriker
Carl G. Benson
Bucklin, Missouri
Brookfield
Curtis C. Baker
Adams T. Fauss
Lawrence Carey
Grantsville
Joe Dar
Linneus
Hubert Lyons
Purdin
Stanley A. Murrain
Jefferson
Donald M. Sensintaffar
Chester A. Swank
Laclede
Francis L. Fitzpatrick
Marceline
Jean P. Tavor
John D. Wachburn
Benton
Robert W. Shor
Cks
Clyde E. Brinkley
Aven L. Hicks
Browning
Parson Creek
Russell L. Balcom
Roy T. Buckman
Arthur A. McCaghy
Meadville
Don R. Owens, Foirst O. Wolf, Vonnie
Hayes, Bucklin
Enterprise
Ray P. Kelly
J. Edwin Hanman
Wiliam E. Bailey
Jackson
Walter A. Wood
Chester M. Long
Lewis
Chapman, Wheeling
North Salem
Randall N. Minor
Alten L. Abbott
Johnnie Watson
New Boston
Lawrence E. Stover
Francis D. Harwood
Orval D. Pace
Chevrolet
Fern Carter
Auc
Bill Reger
Bibles
Vales
Bill
Browning Drug Co
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