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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1970
Page
6
Extension notes describe Lorox splash on soybeans at Owens Casey and recovery prospects. Guidance covers weed control in corn with 2 4 D Banvel and Tenoran, rotary hoeing after soybeans emerge, Panicum and yellow corn issues, nitrogen rates post June 1, and dairy pig health tagging. Farm pond safety tips and aerial advice emphasize water safety and equipment use.
Clark County farmers in the 1970 Feed Grain and Wheat Programs are urged to certify compliance early to qualify for payments. ASCS official Darrell Atkins says early certification, filed by July 1, leads to processing of full payments by August. Checks will verify accuracy, with random audits and prosecutions for misstatements. Participants must report acreage, diverted acres, and base provisions compliance and may face loss of payments if errors are found.
A new residential field station Camp Othos at Little Grassy Lake outdoor laboratory opened Friday June 19 as SIU and the Federal Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife expand the conservation education program. The project joins Camp Akesasne and Camp Lattle Giant in SIU lakeside facilities.
Thirteen members of the Marshall Adult Classes visited the Brownstown experiment station last Tuesday. Four inches of rain fell the night before, causing weed trouble in spots where herbicide rates were below recommended and soils were too rich after the heavy rains. Wheat varieties Blue Boy Ben Hur and others showed good potential. A later report will cover nitro usage.
Property notices describe numerous homes from 5 to 8 rooms with baths, garages, and modern features. Listings include 45 acre parcels 7 miles southwest of Marshall and 75 acre tracts southeast of Martinsville with tillable land. Also offers farm tracts for sale and financing help for buyers.
Six cabins provide sleeping for 48 at Camp Oikos with each unit housing a cooking center and living dining classroom. Gerald Gaffney describes small group teaching for environmental studies in cooperation with SIU and sportmen groups. First residents are Illinois high school students in seven week conservation workshops starting June 28.
Last Sunday the Sportsmans Club held a shooting event at a well regarded location. Participants enjoyed a fun day of activity with spectators noting the pleasant setting and lively atmosphere.
Eighty seven senators and congressmen join to amend the 1968 Gun Control Act's 22 caliber ammo provisions. Senator Gale McGee and Representative Robert Sikes introduce bills to remove remaining limits while requiring dealers to keep records and report sales of 22 cartridges.
A large group of players, including ladies, enjoyed a busy Sunday at the American Legion golf links. The piece notes playful jokes about girls hair and whiskers, reflecting lighthearted club chatter.
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