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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
4
WISER'S DESK suggests starting new year with soil tests to guide lime phosphate and potash needs. It explains how tests show crop responses and recommended application rates for corn clover wheat soybeans and legumes and notes attendance for a Jan 14 session. Also mentions SI B booster month and hog health tips.
Ancestral reminiscences from Mrs. Walter Olson of Forest Grove Oregon and others recall immigrating to southern Saskatchewan in early years. Tales speak of open cattle herds in unfenced prairies buffalo horn finds and father polishing trophies, plus hardship memories from children walking miles to school in Osage County Missouri and cold kitchens with wood stoves in Texas and beyond.
Fr iday January 15 1954 is the deadline for farmers to file reports on soil conservation practices carried out under the 1953 program. County office in tinsville Illinois urges operators who have not filed to contact the county office immediately. A University of Illinois veterinarian warns that chicks infected with epidemic tremors may shake their heads or limp.
Emily, Aunt Tillie, and Elmer clash over a new teapot and farm gear reflecting values and ambition. Emily resents gadget worship while Aunt Tillie decries surface thinking as Elmer anticipates fatherhood and a growing household with plans for a walnut cradle.
The executive committee of the Wabash Valley division of the Illinois Association of Guidance invites principals teachers and superintendents from Clark Crawford Cumberland Effingham Jasper and Wabash counties to a guidance round table discussion on Thursday January 14 at 2 30 p m in the Marshall High School cafeteria Led by BE Harrington chairman Dr CA Michelman and Miss Margaret Henderson the meeting will explore cooperative efforts to meet youth needs with round table groups in sections 17 18 and 38 Also announced are Marshall basketball games with Hutsonville January 9 and Westfield January 15 and four flags to be presented by the American Legion between halves of the Westfield game
The Palestine junior high basketball team will play in the Wi Bash Valley preliminaries on January 21 22 and 28 with draws in Terre Haute on January 8. The Marshall participation and plans for new building facilities are discussed at the board of education meeting on January 11 at 7 00 PM with invites to Mr Coleman Mr Andrews and Mrs Crotch to advise on department improvements and architectural needs.
Buick unveils a completely redesigned 1954 lineup in Flint Michigan featuring four series with roomier bodies longer wheel bases panoramic windshields and stronger V-8 engines. The Special Series debuts with 150 horsepower and the Roadmaster Super Series gain power. Century Series slots between them with 200 horsepower. All-steel estate wagons appear in Century and Special. new styling details include panoramic windshields full rear fender openings, vented instruments and improved front end.
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