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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1955
Page
6
A farm bulletin discusses feeding stilbestrol to cattle over 600 pounds for fattening, noting drylot gains rise 10-20 while feed costs drop 5-10, cautioning against home mixing and advising against farrowing gilts after cattle. It also covers new soybean Haro- Boy, dairy calf sales, poultry planning, lambing health, and disease prevention measures.
The Board of Education met in a special session at the high school to approve final working drawings for the Junior High School and to study a new twelve classroom South Side elementary building. The board will discuss next year’s budget, purchases, and teacher salaries at the February 14 meeting, with a dinner meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce featuring Vernon L. Heath as principal speaker. The district collaborates with U.S.C.O. on clothing surveys, dental care plans, and local homemaking events. The P T A and various clubs hold meetings and activities in February, while the Marshall Lions lose to Charleston in the Eastern Illinois tournament.
The Rams beat Westfield in the first round of the annual grade school tournament marking a second victory over Westfield this Benson region. Canepa led Newton by rebounding and solid defense as Martinsville slipped past Toledo for a closer game. Casey triumphed over Newton to claim top honors with Marshall, Martinsville, and Canepa delivering strong performances overall. The Rams host Westfield again February 7 at 6 30 p m to close the season and the Marshall schools push a Savings Program with weekly stamps and bonds sales run by the Commercial Department students.
The north side hosts a party for the south after losing the pest contest on Friday February 4 at 7 00 pm in the high school gym. Upcoming events include February 7 adult Farm Management class on equipment costs and February 14 a lecture by Prof Coppersmith on Quality Hog Production. The public is invited to both events. Vaccinate dogs over three months for distemper and allow some moldy silage with hay for cattle.
The oyster leads a perilous life from spawning to harvest as natural enemies attack the larval stage and predators crush shells. Temperature shifts and polluted water threaten growth while mud beds and low salinity endanger beds, with some oysters changing sex during life.
Minneapolis report from a life insurance firm warns untreated eye defects before school age harm sight. It urges thorough eye checks by age three to ensure proper development, noting that delayed treatment risks permanent weakness and that glasses, exercises, or patches can correct many cases without surgery.
In Paris Kentucky inmates from LaGrange Reformatory caused a chaotic scene when their shortstop walked off the field. The team and bench searched as rivals looked on. A missing player was found later in civilian clothes and returned to the prison. No score was reported.
Dr. John Nessierode an interne at City County Hospital was to pick up his wife when his car collided with a truck en route. He sustained a hip fracture and was taken by ambulance.
Administrators project two jobs awaiting graduates over the next five years at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. The outlook highlights employment opportunities for graduates as they enter the workforce.
The Melrose Township Republicans will meet at the Town House on February 17 at 2 00 p m to nominate a candidate for Road Commissioner. Edward Evans is listed as Precinct Committeeman.
Notice of claim appears for day county court regarding estate actions. Attorney Marshall Shawler is named as agent for filing and further proceedings. The document outlines that claims must be presented by a specified date to be admitted in the estate.
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