Marshall school board outlines 1956 reading plan and milk program
The Board of Education met on December 8 and discussed expanding reading emphasis in the lower grades, studying the district reading program with teachers, and reviewing salaries for transportation staff for 56-57. They approved a Chevrolet bus purchase, an insurance proposal, and a commemorative plaque for new buildings. The school milk program serves 935 students with 68 733 pints consumed from Aug 25 to Dec 1, at 1 cent per 14 pint. Elementary activities include acrobatic programs by Eastern State College, room parties, and Christmas trees decorations sponsored by the PTA and room mothers.
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Board of Education
Ohio
Ilinois School Board Association
Chicago
Marshall Community Unit C-2
J. Earl Finney
Marshall
Grover Hartman
Casey
Indiana State Teachers College
Gerald Muier
National Guards
Robert Flowers
Alumni Association
Marshall Community Unit
Eastern State College
North School
Livingston
Clarksville
South School
Room Mother’s Organization
P T. A
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Rams Split Season at Martinsville Jr High
Martinsville Jr High hosted the local boys basketball, with the B team delivering a balanced effort throughout. The opening quarter ended tied at five, the B team trailed by two at halftime as Martinsville led 13 to 11 and Marshall tied the game at 18 all.
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Rams
Martinsville Jr. High Cagers
Martinsville
Marshall
High School Graduates Attend Banquet
Seated left to right in front row are Jack Strohm Anna B Cooper Jeannette Engle Marietta Black Frances Bohn James Tucker and Frank Liviix. Back row lists Jerry Strohm Owen Flowers William Bays Danny Macey Leland Shirley and Gene.
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Jack Strohm
Anna B. Cooper
Jeannette Engle
Marietta Black
Frances Bohn
James Tucker
Frank Liviix
Barbara Wright
Marilyn Nicols
Merriam Cole
Leda Renner
Marjorie Barnett
Evanor Meshiing
Marjory Trucm
Jerry Strohm
Owen Flowers
William Bays
Danny Macey
Leland Shirely
Gene
Little Rams fall to Martinsville in close junior high bout
In the fourth quarter Marshall’s Little Rams scored 9 points to Martinsville’s 4. John Reed led Marshall with 8 points, followed by Harold McConchie 7 and John Macke 6. Martinsville won 30 to 27 as Marshall fouled out Ketner and Forsythe. The B team picked up its first win. Schedule shows games on December 15 and 19.
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Little Rams
John Reed
Marshall
Harold McConchie
John Macke
Billy Living
Varsity
Martinsville
Rams
Ketner
Forsythe
Coy Harmon
Jr. High
Weatfield
CRD Control Measures Require More Testing
University of Illinois veterinarians flag two CRD advances as promising but unproven. A Virginia Tech test to detect carriers and a Georgia breed claiming CRD resistance need extensive validation. PPLO role complicates control. long term testing and monitoring remain essential.
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University of Illinois
J. O. Alberts
College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Georgia
E. P. Johnson
Virginia Poultry
Alberts
Johnson
University of Illinois Colege of Veterinary Medicine
Man
Farm income trends show historic ups and downs
A historical review notes farm income has fallen 25 percent over four years while national income rose 14 percent. Past cycles, including 1947–50 and WWI years, show farmers’ share of national income shrinking despite inflation and policy changes, with brief boosts from war-related demand. Guidance urges caution and planning for farmers.
Correct milking for higher production tips from dairy specialist
Leo Fryman extension dairy specialist at the College of Agriculture recommends calm cows during milking, pre milking let down stimulation, teats and udder warm water massage, and careful machine maintenance. He warns against excessive pre milking stimulation and hand stripping, noting benefits include time savings, more milk, fewer udder troubles, and cleaner milk.
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Leo Fryman
College of Agriculture
Saga
Fryman
Night driving risks rise in winter warning notice
Winter darkness increases highway fatalities per mileage, with about three times more deaths after dark than in daylight. Tips include proper headlight care, safe speeds, and pedestrians crossing only at protected crossways. Free Rules of the Road booklet offered by Charles F. Carpentier in Springfield, Illinois.
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Charles F. Carpentier
Springfield
Illinois
Notice of Claim Date in Estate of H R Snavely
Notice to all persons that February 6, 1955 is the claim date in the estate of H R Snavely deceased in Clark County Illinois. Claims may be filed against the estate before the date without issuance of summons. Victor C Miller is administrator with will annexed. attorney William F Meehling, Keiser Building, Marshall Illinois.
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H. R. Snavely
Clark County
Ilinois
Victor C. Miller
Will Annered
William F. Meehling
Keiser
Marshall
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Simpson Chevrolet Co
Marshall High
Clara, Baird
Mary Rector
Marshall High School
Dick Davidson
Louise Cork
Grace Guinnip Downey
Terre Haute
Bertha Guinnip Hallister
Englewood
California
Otis Frazier
Hester Phillips
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Ass’n
John Strohm
Pated
Rita Tarble
Violet Shaffner
William Mochling
Strohm
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