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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1957
Page
4
Farm adviser Warren Bundy reports on drying corn with heated air citing 12 percent moisture as safe storage when cooled and stored in tight bins with slight ventilation. Heating above 110 degrees risks germination and some buyers reject artificially dried grain.
Clark County ASC warns farmers final date to finish soil conservation practices approved this year is December 31 1957 A proper report must be filed by January 10 1958 to receive cost sharing Farmers unable to meet December 31 deadline should visit the office for possible extensions or to file a 1958 program request Work begun after January 1 1958 will be ineligible unless a 1958 request is on file.
Mrs Warren Kenderdine and June visit with Flossie Kenderdine and Shelton at Robinson. William Misner and Eddie call on Cannady and Vera. Smitley family visits Blankenbeker household. Shoppers Joyce Shelton and Vera Cannady travel to Marshall and Robinson. skat ing party at Oblong referenced with local families.
Agricultural notes urge careful bull management with winter grain feeding and exercise to preserve breeding efficiency. Farmers are advised not to burn broom sedge, instead add nitrogen and plow under to improve soils and reduce erosion. A sheep machine concept champions parasite control and udder care for lamb production.
Thank you to friends who brought or sent messages of good will during my recent illness. I am most grateful. J Earl Finney.
The Emmanuel Ladies Aid held its monthly church meeting with a Christmas decorated dinner. Officers elected for the coming year included Mildred Hirschman as president and Fairy Imle as vice president. A program of readings and carols followed a play titled Her Christmas Gift.
Notice to all persons that February 3, 1958 is the claim date in the estate of Lina A. Bohn deceased pending in Clark County Court Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Arnold Bohn, Executor. Snavely Miller Meehling Attys Marshall Illinois.
The passage notes that a University of Illinois extension specialist cites strong demand for enlarging farms as the top factor in high land prices. It also lists several individuals and mentions a January meeting at Mrs. Clara Miller's home with Mrs. Ruth Miller assisting.
A safety note advises keeping house Christmas tree light circuits and electric taps within a 20 ampere limit to prevent overloads and reduce fire risk during holiday lighting.
The families of Mr and Mrs Fred Kannmacher Mr and Mrs Aston Kannmacher and Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson express gratitude for prayers flowers and acts of kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
A University of Illinois rural sociologist reports that farm people in central Illinois are spending twice as much time in community affairs as they did 25 years ago. The study highlights increased civic involvement among rural residents and potential impacts on local governance.
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