Balanced soil nutrients key to high corn yields says Purdue agronomist
Purdue agronomist Howard Lathrope warns that corn thrives only with a balance of nitrogen phosphate and potash plus active organic matter. In tests at Davies County Indiana overfeeding nitrogen reduced growth as potash became limiting, underscoring the need for balanced fertilization and soil biology in crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lathrope
Purdue University Agronomist
Charles Schenck
Davies County
Indiana
Lathrope
Entertaining New Year’s Eve at Prohel Family Home
The Louis Prohel family hosted a pot luck New Year’s Eve supper with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer and grandson Jimmy Hasenyager, R. L. Mahr, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Thomas and family, Viola Morgan, Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas Pekin, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Meyer and family, James Bowley Green Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer and son Bruce, and Patty Risen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Prohel
Harry Meyer
Wayne Meyer
Harold Meyer
Jimmy Hasenyager
R. L. Mahr
Laurence Thomas
Viola Morgan
Peoria
Richard Thomas
Pekin
Raymond Meyer
James Bowley
Green Valley
Clarence Meyer
Bruce
Patty Risen
Buffet Dinner and Pinochle Night at Kerr Home
A 6:30 buffet dinner and evening of pinochle were enjoyed by friends hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Christine Johnson at the W. L. Kerr home Monday evening. A traveling prize at the pinochle tables went to Mrs. Johnson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Meyer Harold Meyer Dan Jenkins Kenny Monroe Charles Beebe Johnny Fischer Mr. R. L. Mahr and Joseph Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Kerr
Kerr
Christine Johnson
Son Arvin
Johnson
Melvin Meyer
Harold Meyer
Dan Jenkins
Kenny Monroe
Charles Beebe
Johnny Fischer
R. L. Mahr
Joseph Hobbs
RNA Member Seeks Home Office Helper in Oak Leaf Camp
A member of Oak Leaf Camp No. 4 is urged to contact Mrs. Madelyn Meyer to fill the Recorder role at the camp. The position must be filled as soon as possible and duties would be performed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.N.A
Oak Leaf Camp No. 4
Madelyn Meyer
Miss Anna Gripp Attends Pekin Funeral
Miss Anna Gripp traveled to Pekin Monday for the funeral of Helio Rust. He was a cousin of Misses Anna and Theresa Gripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gripp
Pekin
Helio Rust
Mr. Rust
Anna and
Theresa Gripp
New Subscribers and Renewals List
A roster of new subscribers and renewals includes Nelson Meyer, Mrs. Frank Rankin, Herbert Becker, Roy C. Cogdal Balsan of Lake Wisconsin, Roy C. Cogdal-Balsam of Iowa, and Mrs. C. W. Lowe Davenport Iowa. The item records names and locations in a local subscription ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rankin Herbert Becker
R.R . Roy C. Cogdal
Balsan Lake
Wisconsin
Roy C. Cogdal
Balsam, Iowa
C. W. Lowe
Davenport, Iowa
Illinois State Normal to Offer Extension Courses for Teachers
Illinois State Normal University will start extension courses for teachers in January across 18 centers statewide. Mason County meets January 14 at Mason City High School Room 12 5 00 p m Natural Science E220 with Dr I W Miller director of university field service Pekin Tazewell County Court House January 32 5 00 p m Music Education for lower grades E239 with Dr Emma Knudson head of department of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Ill
Illinois State Normal University
Mason County
Mason City High School
I. W. Miller
University Field Service
Tazewell County
Pekin
Court House
Lower
Emma Knudson
Department of Music
Birthday Greetings for Mr. Maloney in Peoria Home
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maloney were honored by their Peoria relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Maloney on Sunday. A pre birthday gathering featured a cake baked by Mrs. Christine Johnson and attended by Geo Grob Melvin Meyer Janice and the Maloney hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maloney
Peoria
W. S. Maloney
Maloney
Christine. Johnson
Geo. Grob
Melvin Meyer
Janice
Bride to Be Donna Lee Callaway Fetes At January Shower
Donna Lee Callaway is honored at a brid al shower hosted by Mrs. Samuel Meeker and Mrs. Loren Clyde on January 2 in Manito area. Attendees include many Callaway and Meeker family members as the 1952 March of Dimes drive begins. The event highlights polio fundraising and National Foundation support programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lee Callaway
Bertha Callaway
Paul Meeker
Manito
Samuel Meeker
Loren Clyde
Milton Meeker
Carl Gathman
Elmer Meeker
Dean Veerman
Mose Meeker
Anderson Scherer
Robert Schumm
Roy Strawbridge
Wilbur Hiefmeter
Dale Ethell
Robert Kastner
Vernie Ethell
Raymond Meyer
Fred Lussenhop
John Meeker
Lawrence Whiteford
A. D. Meeker
Eldon Clinebell
George Meeker
Ford Meeker
Earl Graf
Janet Scherer
Faye Meeker
Ann Meeker
Jean Meeker
Kenneth Meeker
Dale Meeker
Robert Graff
Lawrence Graff
Rural Illinois polio cases spur 1952 March of Dimes drive
Chicago report notes one third of Illinois polio cases in 1951 were rural. IFOA president urges farmers to contribute as 1951 ended with a National Foundation deficit topping five million dollars. Willard Runyon cites ongoing outbreaks and raises emphasis on donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runyon
National Foundation
Chicago
Illinois
Charles B. Shuman
I. ‘Agriculture Association
National Foundation For
Willard M. Runyon
Radio and Portable Repairs Move to Old Community Office
The shop announces a relocation to the Old Community Express Office and promotes immediate repairs of car radios and portable devices, urging customers to visit for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Express
Open Weekday Hours and Evening Drop-In
Open weekdays 8 to 5. Saturday and Wednesday extend to 9 or later. Drop in and see what is going on.
Illinois Passes Ban on Shooting Foxes From Planes
The Illinois law now prohibits hunting foxes from aircraft with enforcement by Aeronautics agents and conservation staff. State officials confirm the amendment to the game code aims to curb dangerous hunting practices and warn pilots that such actions may violate federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Leonard Schwartz
Joseph
K. McLaughlin
Department of Aeronautics
General Assembly
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Nelson Meyer
No. 89
Lester
Hollywood
John D
EERE
Forman High School
Seelye Hardware
Manito, Illinois
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