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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1964
Page
6
Illinos farmers face mixed signals as 1963 soybean prices show volatility from harvest lows near 2.50 a bushel to mid year highs, with a record 701 million bushels produced yet viewed as a short crop. Exports rise modestly, but higher costs and lower oil prices weigh on overall value. L. H. Simerl, Extension Economist, notes larger January stocks and shifting demand.
Paul Johns in Terre Haute cautions self employed farmers that timely tax returns trigger social security credits. The Feb 15 1964 deadline applies to 1963 earnings with optional estimated payment due Jan 15 1964 and final filing by April 15 1964. Even with no tax due, a return and self employment tax are required if net earnings reach 400 dollars.
Clark County Farm Adviser Warren Bundy reports at the February 12 agronomy day with University of Illinois specialists. Key points include lime first, potash and phosphate rates based on soil tests, nitrogen as needed, side placement of phosphate and potash, wheat nitrogen top dressing, and pre emergence weed controls for corn and soybeans. Insects outlook for 1964 is normal with soil insect control suggested by1 pound actual aldrin or heptachlor per acre in the row or broadcast and disked in.
Illinois FFA Week honors George Washington on his 232nd birthday with 16 071 Future Farmers joining the national FFA. Governor Otto Kerner proclaims February 15 to 22 to celebrate, noting Illinois FFA leadership, cooperation, citizenship, and patriotism. The theme is Agriculture Dynamic Challenging as 441 local chapters plan projects under vocational agriculture teachers.
The Sweet 16, a 16 ft 2% in fiberglass runabout from Evinrude Motors, arrives at Raymond's Marshall Marine in Marshall. The gull wing hull promises a dry, stable ride with a 1380 hp rating, six-person capacity, and 25% foam flotation. A Sport 16 model and new trailers will follow later this year.
About 80 top quality Holstein Guernsey Brown Swiss Jersey and Ayshire calves will be sold on February 29 at the 16th annual 4 H and FFA Dairy Calf Sale in Urbana. The sale starts at 11 a m in the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion with volunteer consignors and all buyers must be bona fide Illinois 4 H and FFA members.
Rider Gaylord Green of Casey will preach at Mill Creek church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Dorothy Jean Riggs and Joe:
Residents shared visits and gatherings through the week. Grace Higginbotham Maude Miller Martha Booker Marshall Mary Carpenter Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard Williams family activities and afternoon visits noted among neighbors.
Mrs. Oscar Kirchner of near Clarks ville joined Mrs. Maude Miller and her sister as Sunday dinner guests hosted by Miller.
Notice announces purchase of the Harold W Kuhn Gravel Pit facilities nine miles south of Marshall on Darwin Road. The B L Gravel Co will overhaul and expand equipment, start by February 10, and operate Mondays through Fridays 7 AM to 5 PM Saturdays 7 AM to noon with a man on duty at all times.
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