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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1955

Page

7

County Groups Now to Sponsor Extension Work

Gov. Phil M. Donnelly signed a bill shifting sponsorship of county agricultural extension work from farm organizations to county advisory committees. The University Board of Curators will appoint county agents with local committee approval. a man or woman will serve on each township committee. Counties will allocate 3,200 to 10,000 dollars annually for extension work, based on county size, aiming to reduce sponsor conflicts. The action was part of 20 measures signed, including higher revenue collector pay and other county and tax provisions.

Phil M. Donnelly Missouri Missouri Farmers Assn Farm Bureau Federation MFA Farm Bureau University Board of Curators The Agricultural College County Farm and Home Extension Agenits Iery Buchanan City Grectc Jasper Sherby Commissioner of Agriculture Jackson County Arvid Gwsley Buchanan County le Rarsé

To Elect Legion Officers Tonight

Noscoe Enloe Poxt No. 5 Amer jeatt Legion meets at 111 Madison St to elect new officers for the coming year. Commander Charles W. Mickey says 12 delegates will go to the district meeting in California, the state convention in St. Louis, and delegates to the 47th national convention in Miami. Officials and candidates for state commander and district vice commanders are expected to attend and participate in the day’s sessions.

Noscoe Enloe Poxt Amer~ Jeatt Legion Madison St Charles W. Mickey California St. Louis Wall Rey TL. Carver Columbia Patrick H. Norton Maplewood Garrett C Crouch Warrensburg Hatin Lerionnsires Elmer W. Kuhlmann St Louis Miami

Stevens named secretary of the Army effective July 21

Ere ing Star reports Robert TL Stevens realigns to the post of secretary of the Army with an effective date of July 21. The notice notes no pending selections of successors. Weather outlook for Jefferson, Missouri Pactis, and surrounding areas includes tonight sleet and Wednesday showers with cool temperatures.

Jefferson Guy Central Missouri Wernesday Kron Gill Vermann Ortol Boonbuit Delierson City

Largest ever dryland terrapin found near Bridal Cave

At Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach Missouri a dryland terrapin described as the largest seen near the Bridal Cave area has been found. Its shell measures 13 inches long and several inches wide. Discoverer Guy Banner, a Cave area employee, made the discovery.

Osage Beach Bridal Cave Lake of the Ozarks Guy Banner

Missouri Jaycees Win Wager in Jaycee Youth Effort

In Atlanta the Missouri Jaycees celebrated a bet won over Iowa Junior Chamber by producing a pie toss at the Excelsior Springs convention. Missouri boasted progress in youth programs with 57 of 75 chapters reporting activity as of last June. A Missouri delegation traveled in about 59 cars, escorted by the state highway patrol. The awards list cited statewide projects and divisions, with Missouri among top finishers in several categories.

Atlanta Wissee Bob Jones Cedar Rapids Towe Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce Alissouri Jaycees John F. Renick Kansas City Excelsior Springs America Bob Jehrine Muscatine Feys Jehring Jones Missouri Missouri Highway Patrol

Boys State delegates named to city offices in Warrensburg

In Warrensburg six Jefferson City area youths out of more than ten Boys State participants were named to city offices including Harold Christian as police judge of Smith, George Stamper to Pershing slice judge, Paul Jefferson City councilman for Pershing, Lees Forsville as councilman at large, and Ray Hentges to councilman at large in Lew. The event saw delegates divided into 10 cities with a state primary underway and voting machines challenged by Kansas City officials.

Warrensburg Jefferson City Harold Christian Jefferson Cty Cit Smith Larry Inter Versailles George Stamper Pershing Pail Aind Mershing Lees Forsvihe Jet Hferson City Target Domphan Ray Hentges iWeffersay City Couhly Kansas City

Two Principals Chosen for City Schools

The Jefferson City Board of Education announced two major elementary assignments. G Q E Thompson of Wallston was elected principal of West School and his wife will serve as principal at Simonset Junior High. Charles Myers of Kirksville was named principal of Southwest School, replacing Amos May who resigned to become principal of Rock Creek School near Kansas City.

Jefferson City Mompson Missour State College Kirksville University of Missouri Wellsville A. L. Crow Myers Northeast Missouri State College Tela Snd Concher Tunht Industrial Arts Noyinger Jefferson Cit Cpa

Atom to Ease Kitchen Drudgery in Postwar Food Push

New York reports that the food industry aims to use atomic science to boost production and cut costs. Leaders of the Grocery Manufacturers Association project automation and new methods to raise output, lower prices, and expand the use of convenience packaged foods. Research and radiation ideas are being explored to improve farming, fight pests, and enhance food processing, with potential benefits and safety considerations under study.

New York Indus Meats Alead Ime Li Bry Grocery Manufacturers of America GMA Pawl S. Willis

Delegates Praise Ike Talk On Geneva Talks Plan

Delegates praised President Eisenhower's Geneva speech as inspiring while near agreement formed between the Soviet Union and Western powers on talks. Dulles Macmillan and Pinay outlined a four to six day summit at Palais des Nations to ease tension and seek disarmament with no cabinet ministers meeting beforehand.

Ike Russia West Geneva San Francisco Mgeneva VM. Matotey Weevern John Foster Dulles Harold Macmillan Antoine Pinay Min- Antony Eden Nikolai Buotesnit Palais Des Nations U.N Council of Foreign Ministers Puttay Ae Turse Developments Cane Ag Sen United States Svork

Jaycees Honored For Farm Activity in Atlanta Meet

Jaycees honored for farm activity as an outstanding service effort. Sueier Cham net of Commerce named one of the best in the United States for lavvulture and conservation at the Atlanta convention. Awards given to groups in cities with 25 001 100 000 population under 1,300 entries nationwide.

Atlanta Jefferson City Sueier Chamnet of Commerce United States United States Tinton Chamber of Commerce Leva Javece St. Thony Jaycees Siuthoff

Power and Light to Buy Franklin County Utility

Missouri Power & Light Co of Jefferson City received approval from the State Public Service Commission to purchase a small district utility serving 268 customers in and near Leslie Missouri for 9014. The Segelhorst owners had offered the plant but could not afford needed improvements for growing demand. May Go To Russia Barkley, former vice president, said he is considering visits to Russia this fall to see changes since 1990.

Power and Light Franklin Missouri Power & Light Co Sefferson City Pyttte Service ‘Commission Franklin County Leslie Edwin Martin Segelvhorst Misshini Power Russia Washington Barkley Loft

Brush Factor In Auto Accident Near Westphalia

A two car collision on an Osage County road near Westphalia occurred around 6 50 am. Cla shee Hubn 21 and Clein Veit 47 both of Folk Missouri were driving and estimated damage reached 150 dollars to Hubns car and one acre tract of land. A road spraying project planned near Kingdom City aims to study effectiveness of aerial spraying for pest control with Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station and Forest Service involvement.

State Osage Westphalia Clashee Clein Salem. Mo Cay Clark National SI Veit Joy Adam Iter Jeffersan Cilsui Robert Store Ldo Beazita Agriculture Research Ivice Forest Service Missouri Agricultural Experiment Harris Reeve Station Louisville Nereas Montgomery City Missouri Kingdom City

Spraying Test Planned Wednesday to Kill Undesirable Trees

A plan to use herbicides for removing undesirable hardwoods in mixed hardwood and pine areas is set for Wednesday. The site features stumps three to six feet tall and trees ranging from three to 70 feet, including blackjack oak and black oak, Wickery, and white oak.

Seek Proper Lights On Bicycles Here

Chief Louis G. Rackers urged local youths to equip bicycles with front and rear lights or reflectors. He noted an ordinance requiring lights and reminded riders that riding on sidewalks is prohibited. A recent report of a bicycle without lights near miss prompted the warning. Bicycle licenses are being sold, with envelopes containing red and white reflector tape for holders.

Louis G. Rackers Tikense

Thunderstorms Forecast Across Western States

Weather bulletin notes thunderstorms in western state regions with partial-cloud conditions in Missouri. Forecast expects storms to move from northwest to southwest tonight, with North Missouri anticipating varied evening conditions as summer heat persists in Saint Joseph and Kansas City.

Kansas City Missouri North Missour St. Jouseph Kenens City

Soviet Leader Promises To Help Lower Tension

In Moscow Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin pledged to lower international tension and build confidence ahead of the Big Four talks. He spoke before about 100000 cheering attendees at Dynamo Stadium honoring India's Prime Minister Nehru, who announced Bulganin’s invitation to visit India.

Moscow Nikolai Bulganin Dynamo Stadium India Nehru Bulganin Communist Party Nikita S. Khoushchev Georgi Malenkoys Lazan Kaganovich USN Geneva Soviet Union Bulgunin San Francisco U.N Bulgaria Spiridonavky Palace Kremite

Derby Entrants Plan Rule Session in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Soap Box Derby entrants and peers are invited to a Friday rule and construction Q A session at Chevrolet Office 214 Capital Ave. James Bailey derby chairman says juniors may attend even if not yet registered. registration ends Saturday. Vic Hogenhan heads instruction committee with Don Hiley Jr Jack Jordan Bailey and Rosenhan present.

Jefferson City al Hie Chevrolet Isc BS Capital Ave MME James L. Bailey Derby Weadbine Bailey Tacet I Vic Hogenhan Forter Don Hiley Jr Jack Jordan Bailey Rosenhan Tiley Chevrolet

Miss Noonan Wins Girls State Post

Miss Noonan of Jefferson City area wins a Girls State post as treasurer in Pershing city after a late primary election. Other local delegates such as Miss Carolyn Brady Eldon Miss Dorothy Exnherdt California and Miss Kay Fulton Fulton win city council or county posts amid the nine mayoralty races and party standings.

Reiary Simone Willison Weode College Jeanette Noonan Jeffer Iv Pershing Jefferson City Atlage Carolyn Brady Eldon Jeouncilman Crowder Dorothy Ex

Cole County Social Security payments total over 400000 monthly

Report by Hiram A. Ford shows 4,244 Cole Countians receive 58915 monthly in the Cole County district. Nationwide about 10,500 are on the beneficiary rolls. Through Dec 31, 1935 total paid was 302889 to 8980 people. Since Jan 1 this year 1835 claims processed at an average above 70 weekly. Other counties listed with monthly totals include Audrain 47022, Boone 346,608, Callaway 447?

Corey Hiram A. Ford Jefferson City Social Security Office Ford Focal Cole County Auduiin County Boone Sigaca Callaway Dent Maries Miller Montgomery Osage Phelps Pulaski

Boy Scouts Camp At Pa He Tsi Camp Pa He Tsi Largest Ever

Lip, K. OK. vennsen announce 14 campers attending Camp Pa He Tsi this week from seven troops in the Lake of the Ozarks Council. Jeff City Troops 1 4 6 Slater 41 Lake Ozark 18 Belle Troop 25 Owenn ville Troop 2 Jefferson City Troop 19 Bland Troop 2 attending Sefferson City Troop 2 and others. Robert Buttler is camp director and Jon Cunnynshan is program director.

Lip K. OK. Vennsen Lake of the Ozarks Boy Scouts of America Pa-He- Tsi Jefferean City Slater Lake Ozark Belle and Sefferson City Bland Johnson Robert KE. Butt Lerd Segot Jon Cunnyn-~ Shan Jefferson City

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