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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

7

Farm Progress Here and There

Early corn and cotton looked better this week after rains. Dry days had faded some corn but rains brought a darker green and rapid growth. Cotton that was up mostly escaped damage though some fields show late stands from dry periods. Madison Limestone Morgan Colbert counties all looked good last week. In Madison County the SCS Supervisors held a program with Dr Alexander Nunn speaking on soil and soul conservation and guests toured Chase Nursery.

Madison Limestone Morgan Colbert Madison County SCS Alexander Nunn Progressive Farmer Chase Nursery

Cotton acreage planted goal in valley vote

In a travel through the valley observers note few last year cotton stalks left standing, hoping this signals most cotton acres have been planted. The key point is that allocated cotton acres must be planted to maintain current acreage levels.

Corn Fields Impress Distant Travelers Near Mt Upland

Sunday travel notes describe a drive from Hatton to Moulton with praise for corn fields in the valley. The writer highlights the upland near Mt as among the best seen, conveying a serene, scenic rural impression.

Hatton Moulton

Custom Meat Processing and Hickory Smoke Service

Custom meat processing for hogs and calves. On foot to sliced wrapped and frozen meat ready for freezer. We care and hickory smoke your pot and cook lard. Phone SP 3-726.

Extra Cash Newer Crop

Khrushchev argues meat and butter price rises are needed to avert shortages in the Soviet Union. In Alabama the story shifts to American farmers adopting soybeans as a supplemental cash crop, with about 75 farmers growing them and Shirley Moore expanding his 20 acres to 27. The crop yielded about 173000 dollars last year and is expected to grow.

Hartselle Morgan County H. W. Houston Shirley H. Moore Moore Shirley Moore

Khrushchev Warns Russians of Prices Rise in Kremlin Talk

Khrushchev addressed Soviet citizens in the Kremlin stressing defense funding and resisting imperialist threats while announcing a government decree lifting meat and butter prices by about 30 percent. Butter at $1.80 a pound and sausage $1.15 mark notable increases, with sugar and synthetic cloth prices cut slightly. The leader framed the belt tightening as painful yet necessary, urging Russians to endure without wage raises to offset living costs.

America Russia United Press Memphis Commercial Appeal Robert J. Korengold Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Radio Khrushchev Sovn Kremlin Turkey

New Office Duties Fall On The New Face

As the new face in an office you may inherit odd chores like opening mails watering plants and tidying up You must grin and bear it while it lasts since you won t stay junior forever

Triangle Publications, Inc The Hall Syndicate, Inc

Ten Thousand Grant to St Bernard College

Cullman St Bernard College received a $10,000 grant from the W K Kellogg Foundation to purchase books for the teacher-preparation program. The grant supports about 250 liberal arts colleges with regional accreditation and strong teacher education offerings.

Cullman Brian J. Egan OSB St. Bernard College W. K. Kellogg Foundation Kellogg Foundation

Danville Honors Five Graduates at School Exercises

Danville High School held graduation exercises Friday night with five of 37 graduates receiving awards. Ted Lee won the Junior Fellowship Award and the most outstanding student in FFA award. Joyce Watson received the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Polly Bowling and Margaret Sims earned valedictorian pins. Jackie Mitchell received the salutatorian pin.

Danville Danville High School Ted Lee FFA Joyce Watson DAR Polly Bowling Margaret Sims Jackie Mitchell

Shaving Cheddar for Sauce Instead of Grating

A kitchen tip suggesting thinly shaven cheddar instead of grating when incorporating cheese into a sauce. The method aims for smoother texture and quicker melt, offering an alternative technique for uniform cheese dispersion in hot mixtures.

Chocolate syrup for kids milk a handy mix rule

Two tablespoons of ready made chocolate syrup per cup of milk provides a simple, kid friendly beverage. This quick guideline helps parents tailor sweetness to taste while keeping the preparation fast and straightforward.

Mother and son receive degrees at UA in Alabama

Mrs. Caddie Bell Ballard and her son Joe Ballard were among graduates at the University of Alabama on Sunday. Ballard family members celebrated the degree ceremony as they joined other students earning bachelor and advanced degrees at the Tuscaloosa campus.

Tuscaloosa, Ala Caddie Bell Ballard Joe Ballard University of Alabama

Leftover Meat and Potato Patties Mix

Mix ground leftover cooked meat with mashed potatoes and a slightly beaten egg. Season well and form into patties. Heat and brown the patties in shallow fat.

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