Martinsville Fair Opens July 16 With Record Purses
Martinsville Agricultural Fair launches its 17th year on Monday July 16 offering more than $102000 in purses and premiums the largest in history. Livestock judging horse pulling and a full six day racing program plus ostrich races highlight a packed schedule with queen contest and new fairground improvements.
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Harlen T. Bennett
William Stricklett
Olaf Logue
George Carper
Shetland Pony Association
Lowell Stricklett
Ellen Logue
Midwest
Illinois Thoroughbred Association
Harry B. Copeland
Sherry Hartman
Casey
Dick Lake
Sherry
Springfield
Shawver’s Newstand
Mauk’s
Sherry Bennett
Farm Battle Could Be Another as Kuhfuss Warns
Bloomington June 22 William J Kuhfuss Illinois Agricultural Association president warned the farm program battle in Congress may continue The statewide Farm Bureau leader said supporters of a competitive enterprise system won the first skirmish but a one year dairy program with payments could be introduced by Coley If passed by the House it would go to a Senate House conference committee likely favoring administration proposals Kuhfuss noted the House rejected HR 11222 215 to 205 June 21 urging farmers not to fall asleep at the switch as the Freeman farm bill was defeated.
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Ilinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
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Kuhfuss
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Cooley
House
Senate House Conference
Senate
U. S
House of Representatives
Illinois Agricultural Association
America
Paul Findley
Illinois
Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Farm, Bureau
Farm Bill Rejection Sparks Illinois Farm Bureau Praise
Bloomington June 21 The U S House rejected the administration farm bill HGR 11222 with 215 to 205 motion to recommit. William J Kuhfuss president Illinois Agricultural Association praised lawmakers who backed the move and urged a shift to a farm program promoting efficiency and surplus control.
4 HERS READY TO COMBAT BUGS
Home gardeners and commercial growers are warned to watch for harmful insects as pests menace crops. Four H members, about 63 000 strong, study entomology, identifying pests and learning control methods with awards and scholarships tied to 4 H programs. Illinois land values rebound after a 1960 adjustment, says a University of Illinois economist.
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U. S
Montana
Africa
National Science Foundation
Hercules Powder Company
Hercules
Illinois
University of Ilinois
Think Safe to Reduce Haying Mishaps This Season
University of Illinois safety specialist O L Hogsett urges careful hay making with balers field choppers and mowing machines. Follow shut off power before maintenance shields secure and no extra riders on tractors. Emphasizes qualified operators and safe handling of pitchforks hay hooks and silage packing. notes multiple career opportunities in agriculture.
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Illinois
University of Minais
O L. Hogsett
Hogsett
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