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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1964
Page
6
The USDA report shows 9,196,000 cattle on feed in 39 states, 2 percent below last year, with more heavy cattle and fewer light cattle. Heavy steers over 1100 pounds rose 26 percent and over 900 pounds up 11 percent overall, signaling limited price gains but potential spring improvements.
The Union Belles 4-H Club met at Mrs. Doris Shawler home with Leslie Stepp as hostess. Ann Shawler presided. Jeanenne Ellis led the pledges. Bren da Chapman read minutes and called roll. Talks on sewing patterns and meal planning clues were given by Ellis and Stanfield. Morton discussed giving a talk or demonstration. Officers' Training set for February 15.
Three University of Illinois Extension agronomists will answer farmers questions on weed control soil insects oil treatments and fertilizer at Clark County Agronomy Day in Marshall on February 12. W O Scott B Petty and Pat Johnson will speak at 930 am 1015 am and 115 pm respectively. The program is open to farmers fertilizer dealers and others and is organized by the Clark County Agriculture Extension Council and farm adviser with the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.
University of Illinois circular 876 helps farmers pick optimum sized equipment. Written by Don Hunt it offers 20 tables based on acreage price and crop value to ensure machines fit jobs. Request Circular 876 from the university to obtain the guide.
Bloomington Illinois January 31 Willam Kuhfuss Illinois Agricultural Association president criticized President Johnson for proposing a wheat certificate program. He said it would not meet goals of higher farm income without budgets raises and would raise bread prices. The plan would create a four price wheat system with penalties for noncompliers and export premiums paid by the treasury. Kuhfuss argued it would burden consumers and government while farmers push for voluntary retirement and market-based adjustments. Local notices include community events and family news.
Ohio Chapel members Mary Thompson Mildred White Patience Dehl Rosyin Thompson and Anna Dee Wells visited Pleasie Bartlett to help with a quilt. Attendants at the Tom Daughtery funeral included Mrs Golda Marvin Mrs Anna Shotwell Mr and Mrs Dean Thompson Mrs Ruth Boyer and Mr and Mrs Hershel Arbuckle. Grant Hollenbeck hosted visitors James Blankenbeker Ralph Blankenbeker. Mrs Bill Cannady called on Mrs James Graham. Ira Cannady at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute. Quimba Norton and sons with Grant Hollenbeck family Sunday visit. Joy Skelly had dinner Wednesday.
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey will preach at Mill Creek Church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs Grace Higginbotham and Everett visited with Mr and Mrs Bill Garver at Marshall. John Blizzard was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs Maude Miller and sister. Ben Strohm of Paris and Mrs Martha Booker visited in the afternoon. Mrs Dorothy Jean Riggs and Joe were Thursday supper guests of Mrs Grace Higginbotham and Everett.
Four Illinois 4-H alumni received copper plaques for community service and boosting 4-H with youth. Bob Atcher and Fred C. Francis led in agriculture and public service roles. Mrs. Howard Davis broke Freeport suffrage barriers and active in youth groups. Mrs. Clarence M. Crabbs led 4-H across three counties while supporting education and farming families.
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