Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter Reports Broad Crop Prospects
The Clark County farm article notes generally good to excellent crop prospects across the nation with regional droughts and floods. It cites wheat 34 bushels per acre in Illinois, oats 55, corn 78, and 279 million acres of soybeans with improved pastures and hay yields near record levels.
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Corn
Lake States
Central
Great Plains
Red River
Boundry
Minnesota
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Arkansas
Florida
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Illinois
Drouth
Low mood and the economy through generations
A family dialogue contrasts a banker’s credit control with youthful optimism amid a wary view of the economy. The piece reviews past depressions, unemployment, debt, and price declines, noting World War II borrowing, overbuilt industry, and cautious outlooks for future prosperity.
Grasshoppers threaten Clark County crops prompts spraying urge
Clark County farm notes warn grasshoppers persist in many areas damaging forage corn and soybeans. Entomologist Petty advises spraying when six or more hoppers per square yard, with growers checking labels and local advisories. The piece also covers 4‑H judging results, plans for the Clark County Fair show, and livestock health tips from extension specialists.
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A. U. of I
H. B. Petty
Voters Urged to Register Ahead of November 6 1962 Election
The notice urges new voters to register by November 6 1962. It outlines transfer needs for movers and lists registration sites at the County Clerk Court House Kenneth Hardway City Clerk Martinsville Opal Malcom Casey and City Hall with their office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Saturday hours.
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Court House
Kenneth Hardway
Martinsville
City Hall
Casey
Opal Malcom
Sign-Up Begins August 1 for Soil Conservation Practices
Farmers may enroll August 1 in the Jagri cultural Conservation program to implement approved soil improvement practices under soil testing guidance. The Soil Conservation Service offers technical help, with August 15 as a cutoff for requests if slots remain. Martinsville Illinois.
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Taviders
A. E. Gregg
ASC
Soil Conservation Service
Martinsville
Illinois
Community Notices From Choctaw and Nearby Families
Local social roundup detailing visits with Mrs. Grace Higginbotham and Everett, reunions at Marshall, and many guests from Gary Indiana Terre Haute Paris Casey and Marshall. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Burton Riggs Ralph Davison Emma Nicol Hershel Cline Pattson and families Maude Miller and others.
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Harriet McDaniel
Dresser
Emma, Nicol
Geneva Crumlin
Hershel Cline
Nothing like a bike on America’s Bike Month
Catskill Mountain Star notes May is Bike Month with 55 million riders nationwide. It traces bicycle history from 1877 Hartford to Wright brothers aviation, highlights health and economy benefits, and promotes a booklet offering basic riding rules and tips for children and families.
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Saugerties
New York
America
Hartford
Conn
Henry Ford
R. E. Olds
Wilbur
Orville Wright
tAmerica
Social visits across Marshall and Martinsville
John and Golda Blizzard spent a day with Mrs. Martha Booker in Marshall. Mrs. Maude Miller had dinner with Mrs. Booker, then spent the afternoon with Robert Geisert and Wilma. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of Martinsville visited Friday with Mrs. and Mrs. Dean Chambers and their children, who spent the past week with Mrs. Lucy Chambers.
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Fenton Cline
Gary
Indiana
Hershel Cline
Pattson
Lucy Chambers
Gaylord Green
Casey
John
Golda Blizzard
Carl Albrecht
Ernest
Karen
Terre Haute
Ben Strohm
Paris
Raymond Lambdin
Marshall
Helen Fisher
Albert Fisher
Douglas, Gregory
Pamila Booker
Maude Miller
Emma Nicol
Ottis Williams
Mary Carpenter
Harry
Ferry Shotts
Terry
John and
Martha Booker
Robert Geisert
Wilma
Ben Miller
Martinsville
Dean Chambers
Richard Bumpus
Dorma Hackler
True Thompson
Ira Cannady
Carroll Gard
Fern Wernz
Harold Wernz
Grant Hollenbeck
Joe Wernz
Dorothy Wernz
Ernest Marvin
George Marvin
Judy Cannady
James Graham
Steve. Stanley
Mary Sue Wells
Pleasie Bartlett
Anna Shotwell
Dorma Heckler and Sons
Maggie White
Sue Kemp
Lucille Vanfleet
Mable Gard
Esther Shank
Gideon
Pato Deahl
Cecil Spangler
Reba Weir
Harold Graham
Vernon Hollenbeck
James Blankenbaker
Robert White
Jake Sheets
W. A. Shotwell
Shotwell
Charles Moore
Janice
Clyde Knowles
Steve
Ohio Chapel Socials and Illinois Garden Notes
Local notices list Sunday dinners and calls among Ohio residents including the Bumpus Thompson Cannady Wernz and Hollenbeck families with multiple visits and gatherings. Illinois agricultural experts report 272 grain banks and timing tips for iris and daylily planting and advise quick egg cooling during heat.
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University of Tlinois
Ilinois
Illinois
G. M. Foster
University of Illinois
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Clark County
Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
Warren L. Bundy
U. of I
Janet Kuhn
Linda Crumlin
Mary Kay Pearce
Steve Shawler
Darrell McConchie
Mary Lou Burton
Donnetta Bland
Elaine McConchie
Jack Wells
Carl Burkybile
Cheryl Mason
O. L. Hogsett
University of Ilinois
Hi. J. Kemp
Etarmers
JO. L. Hogsett
University Ofllinois College of Agriculture
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R. E. Bishop's
South
Marshall, Ill
T. V
Kalamazoo
R. E. Bishop
Ohio Chapel
University of Illinois Extension Poultrymen
Loans, and Insurance
Marshall Loan CO
Ritter& Behner
South 6Th St
Marshall, It
R.E. Laird
Crramio
L. E. Pearce
Hickory, Marshall, OL
Zimmerly
FS Petroleum
Clark Service Company
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