Illinois 4-H Leaders Honored for State Award
James Mueller of Taylor Ridge and Ann McCartney of White Heath earned the 1956 State 4-H Leadership award from the University of Illinois Extension Service. Both active in 4-H for over a decade and university students, they received 19 jewel wrist watches inscribed to mark the honor.
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Illinois
James Mueller
Taylor Ridge
Ann McCartney
White Heath
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illnois
Jim
U. of I
Con
Clark County 4-H Elects Dale McConchie President
Dale McConchie of Marshall was elected president of the Clark County Agriculture 4-H Club Federation. The federation delegates and officers, led by Hustlers 4-H Club, will organize county events, plan a March rally at Marshall High School, and coordinate 4-H activities with clubs countywide. Enrollment totals show 106 new and existing members across sixteen clubs with officer training planned for February 16.
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Dale McConchie
Melvin McConchie
Marshall
Clark County Agriculture
Dale
Hustlers
David Bland
Paul Stephen
Sharon Parcel
Keith Burton
Paul A. Joab
Earl Buckner
Shirley Blankenship
Lloyd Nash
Paul Henry Wilson
Ronald Pine
Gerald Robinson
Gene Burns
Jeanette Behner
Larry Smith
Sharon Mason
Howard D. Mason
County Federation Council
Marshall High School
Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Top-Dressing Wheat Not Always Profitable
University of Illinois agronomist L. B. Miller says adding nitrogen to wheat only pays when soil is nitrogen deficient. If the rotation includes legumes other than soybeans or if ground was manured recently, extra nitrogen can cause lodging and lower yields. Spring applications are generally more effective than fall, especially on well drained soils.
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L. B. Miller
The
University of Illinois
Miller
Nitrogen Favors Early Growth in Bluegrass Pastures
University of Illinois agronomists E C Spurrier and J A Jackobs report bluegrass top dressed with about 140 pounds of nitrogen per acre yields nearly one and a half tons more dry matter per acre than untreated plots. Fertilized grass can be grazed about ten days earlier, with benefits fading in under a month.
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E. C. Spurrier
J. A. Jackobs
University of Illinois Agronomists
Jackobs
Can’t Tell Man s Work by Official Job Title
A humorous look at the Dictionary of Occupational Titles listing 60 000 names for 24 000 jobs. It highlights surprising and odd titles from bushing machine operators to backer-up and build-up men, noting misleads and gendered expectations.
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Washington
America
United States Department of Labor
Good Health Key To Happy Old Age
Chicago reports rising life expectancy and a growing 65 plus population. The piece notes healthy seniors can enjoy leisure and meaningful work, while mentally or physically impaired elders risk isolation. It cites that over 30 percent of New York City mental institution admissions are over 65 and praises community activities for older adults.
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Chicago
New York City
New Type Lawn Through Plug In Technique
UCLA horticultural scientists describe a four step plug in method to introduce new grass types. They advise four inch plugs, drilling holes, filling with fertilizer, spraying with maleic hydrazide to inhibit existing turf, then inserting plugs with nine to twelve inch spacing.
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Los Angeles
UCLA
Ground Glass Is New Potassium Fertilizer
A UC developed ground glass fertilizer called potassium frit provides potassium to plants slowly over time. Its very low solubility means it resists weathering and leaching, suitable for conditions where nutrients would otherwise wash away.
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Los Angeles
University of California
No Contestants in English Beauty Contest Held in OREHAM
A beauty contest in OREHAM England was cancelled when no contestants qualified to mark the birthday of the local National Savings Committee. The requirement stated contestants had to be 40 years old.
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Oreham
England
National Savings Committee
Frederick Irwin Buckner obituary from Marshall Montana
Frederick Irwin Buckner born December 7 1876 in Clark county died February 3 1957 at his home in Marshall Montana He married Jane Weir on February 20 1898 and Marie Spencer on October 15 1937 He is survived by his wife two sons Manford and Russell Buckner two grandchildren James and Rosemary Buckner three sisters Emma Maddox Margaret Johnston and Grace Ruth He joined West York Methodist church and later the Nazarene church in Marshall He was active in law enforcement and educational work and valued service to God and family.
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Frederick Irwin Buckner
Charles Sylvester Buckner
Harriet Ann Maxwell
Clark County
Marshall
Julia Ann Buckner
Jane Weir
Marie Spencer
Marie
Manford
Russell Buckner
James
Rosemary Buckner
Emma Maddox
West York
Margaret Johnston
Chana
Grace Ruth
Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The family extends thanks for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the death of their husband father and grandfather. Also notes reflections on viewpoints and personal interests including local news and newspapers. Concludes with a comment on killer whales being dolphins and their hunting behavior.
Township Republican and Democrat Nomination Meetings Listed
Local parties schedule township nomination meetings across multiple townships. Events include caucuses and conventions with times on February 16 18 20 21, featuring candidates for township offices and supervisor nominations.
Township Political Conventions Set for February Nominations
Democrats of Anderson Township meet February 16 at 10 00 a m in a townhouse to nominate a township ticket. Republicans of Darwin Township hold a convention February 19 at 1 00 p m to nominate candidates for Supervisor Justice of the Peace and Assessor Otto Hutchinson noted as organizer.
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Anderson Township
Douglas Township
Lloyd Hollingsworth
Wabash Township
Weaver's
Orville Taylor Fenton Shirely
Marshall Township
Court House
Marshall
Dick Davidson
Chartes
Mark Stewart
Melrose Township
Dolson Township
Walter Starkey
Darwin Township
Otto Hutchinson
In Memoriam Birthday Verse for Mother Bartley
A memorial birthday verse from the family of Mrs. Victorine Bartley honors a late mother on February 16. The poem expresses loneliness, longing, and cherished memories of birthdays past and the wish to feel her embrace again.
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Victorine Bartley
Are capons practical for poultry production
A poultry specialist from the University of Illinois notes capons can be profitable if there is a specialized market but require more feed per pound of gain than broilers. Capons accumulate more fat, lowering feed efficiency and potentially reducing yield. hormone caponizing is mentioned as a popular method with risks.
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