Wheat variety plots show low yields from mosaic disease
The 1967 soft wheat test plots yielded an average of 10 bushels per acre across six varieties. Monon and Knox gave higher results at 12 and 19 bushels, while Vermillion, Stadler, Riley, Benhur, and Knox varied with test weights ranging 43 to 56 pounds. The outbreak originated from the south side of the field, affecting early varieties. Monon’s 10 acre plot yielded 30 bushels per acre overall.
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Stadler
Riley
Benhur
Knox
Ray & Robert Ripplemeyer
Valmeyer
Ripplemeyers
Extension Service
Agronomy
University of Illinois
Keep Children Away From Farm Machinery
Parents must prevent accidents by teaching children about farm risks and the proper use of machinery. Children are not at fault. the responsibility lies with guardians to supervise and educate to reduce injuries.
Columbia Edged By Waterloo In 1-0 Softball Game
Columbia dropped its second league game of the season to Waterloo 1-0 on Sunday. Dennis Lutz delivered the only run with a sixth inning double after Lonnie Fults drew a walk. Waterloo pitcher John Hankammer went the distance, while Columbia’s Roessler started and Rehg finished after an arm issue. Columbia had four hits and two errors. Stechmesser had two hits for Columbia. Next Sunday’s All Star game at St Libory means no games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Waterloo
Lonnie Fults
Dennis Lutz
Bob Roessler
Roger Rehg
Butch Hebel
John Hankammer
Freeburg and Cahokia Sweep Two League Games
The Columbia Satellites were defeated by Freeburg 5-2 on Thursday and Cahokia 8-5 on Sunday. Ricketts hit a three run homer for Freeburg in the first inning, Schmidt led Columbia with three of six hits, while Cahokia answered with three runs in each of the first and third innings and two in the seventh. Jay Parker and Carl Landgraf pitched for Columbia and Boland started for Cahokia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Satellites
Freeburg
Cahokia
Ricketts
Columbia
Neil Kuehner
Ken Schmidt
Schmidt
Hankammer Signs With White Sox Prospect Hurler Joins Farm Club
Hankammer John Hankammer a ce hurler from the Gibault Hawks signed with the Chicago White Sox organization and will report to the Sarasota Florida farm club immediately. The bonus was not disclosed but is expected to be substantial after bids from several major league clubs. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hankammer and a 1967 Gibault High School basketball star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hankammer
Gibault Hawks
Chicago White Sox
Sarasota
Florida
Hankammer
Raymond Hankammer
Gibault High School
Belleclair Speedway Hosts Second Midget Auto Program
The St. Louis Auto Racing Association presents a Monday night July 3 program at Belleclair Fairgrounds Speedway Belleville. Time trials at 7 30 p m with racing at 8 30 p m feature a 25 lap main, heat races and trophy dashes. Previous winners Lane Howard House Walters and Chuck Taylor from East Alton are entered along with several Illinois drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleclair Fairgrounds Speedway
Belleville
Chuck Taylor
East Alton
St. Louis Auto Racing Association
Golf League Results Tuesday and Thursday Standings
Tuesday results show Jahr 134 over Austin 150 Kruse 143 over Gallen 149 Woodward 144 over Schmitt 148. Evening honors list Jahr 134 as team net, Woodward low gross 39, Jan son low net 32. Team standings rank Schmitt and Woodward 10, Jahr and Kruse 8, Austin 6, Gallen 0. Thursday results Ghent 140 over Trojahn 157 Gericke 139 over Koblitz 140 Stoeppler 135 over White 143. Sinn low gross 39, Ghent low net 29. Dressel 11, Gericke 10, Stoeppler 10, Ludwig 9, Koblitz 8, White 8, Ghent 6, Trojohn 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jahr
Austin
Kruse
Gallen
Woodward
Schmitt
E. Janson
Ghent
Trojahn
Gericke
Koblitz
Stoeppler
White
Ludwig
Dressel
Sinn
Ed Ghent
Trojohn
Study Shows Results And Support For C OE Programs
A nationwide study by Daniel Yankelovich, Inc. finds nine localities show Office of Economic Opportunity community action programs yielding significant changes for participants and broad leader support. Majorities credit tangible benefits and improved prospects while leaders anticipate continued backing as programs age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Economic Opportunity
Daniel Yankelovich, Inc
CAA
Community Action Agency
Community Action Programs Rated by Local Leaders in Study
A study of thirteen Community Action Agencies across urban and rural areas finds Head Start and neighborhood centers as highly successful, while job training and medical care show limited success. Leaders note improvements in services, housing code enforcement, and use of the poor as sub professionals, with participants tending to larger families and higher per capita costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OEO
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Ohio
Miami
Florida
Hartford
Connecticut
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Salt Lake City
Utah
Tulare County
California
Arkansas
Arvae, Inc
CAA
Tennessee
Tennessee Elk River Development Agency
Frozen Foods Quality Tied to Stable Subzero Temps
Frozen foods must stay at or below zero degrees to preserve quality and nutrition. Fluctuating or rising temperatures degrade texture and value, risking spoilage and reduced food integrity.
Teaching farm machinery safety to children
Parents should explain the dangers of farm equipment to kids and read about injuries to raise awareness. Be firm about restricting rides on tractors to prevent injuries, even if children may be disappointed. Safety now protects them for later help.
Obituary of Wil son nee McMullin June 14 in Belleville
William Wil son born December 5 1872 Union City Tennessee dies June 14 at Memorial Hospital Belleville after two weeks as a patient. Survived by three daughters Dora Badger Mabel Crawford Mary Frances Andrews and two sons Myria and Leonard in Detroit. Forty two grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Remains in state at Quernheim Funeral Home moved to Barrett Funeral Home Hickman Kentucky. Funeral at W Hickman Baptist Church officiated by Rev S Tripplette. Burial at Brownville Cemetery Hickman Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee McMullin
Memorial Hospital
Belleville
Union City
Tenn
Charles A
Helen (Nee Patterson) Wilson
Monroe County
Oliver
Dora) Badger Sr
Waterloo
Grover
Mabel) Crawford
Columbia
Delbert
Mary Frances) Andrews
Memphis
Myria S
Leonard C
Detroit
Quernheim Funeral Home
Barrett Funeral Home
Hickman
Kentucky
W. Hickman Baptist Church
Rev. S Tripplette
Brownville Cemetery
Bible Class Dinner Meeting At St. Paul UCC
Twenty eight members of the Fidesta Bible Class attended the dinner meeting at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Pastor Rev. Dr. G. A. Friz and Mrs. Friz and student pastor Bill Groenaert were also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidesta Bible
St. Paul
Air Force Announces New Prior Service Enlistment Program
The Air Force unveils a program allowing prior service personnel from any branch to reenlist for a technical school starting July 1. Recruits will be told their chosen school, expected grade, and base assignment before signing. A total of 38 technical schools are available. Information from TSgt Tom Gerstenecker at 1602 West Main Street, Belleville, or AD 5-2760.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Tom Gerstenecker
West Main Street
Belleville
Tom W. Gerstenecker Tsgt
USAF
Summer Reading Program at Library
The Colum bia Public Library runs its 1967 Summer Reading Program with about 85 members. Open to fourth through eighth graders, the theme Read And Be A Bookworm requires five read books and a written report. Reports are judged by a Reading Committee, with awards by grade level at program end in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Public Library
Library Board
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Dixon Springs
Southen
Illinois
Anna
Paducah
Prune Pines
Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc
General Insurance Agency
South Central
Illinois Department
Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc
General Insurance
South Main St
Schiemer
White Sox
Belleclair Speedway
Golf League
Capitol Theatre
Waterloo, Illinois
Kileiller
Metrocolor
Provine
United States
Office of
Norman W. Beck
Superintendent OF Schools
The
Court House
Edgar O. Zimmer
Main Street
F. L. Smith
S. Main Street
Floyd E. Crowder
H. A. Matthews
Optometrist
West Legion
Klein’s
BIBLE
Yulus— Hess
E. L. Rauch
Euchre Club
Frances Laub
Rauch
Margaret Lepp
North Monroe St
Ill
Westinghouse
Harriet McAlary
Norman L. Nold
Orison R. Seibert
Boros
Phoenix
Citrus
Tose
Creative Designs
Salesbooks
Clarion Printing Co
N. Rapp
Columbia, Illinois
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