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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1959
Page
7
Warren Bundy discusses farm economics focusing on product specialization versus diversification as costs rise and incomes hold steady. He notes Illinois swine day attendance, advances in mechanized hog production, and urges soil testing at Marshall and Martinsville offices with topsoil sampling guidance.
Gene Pearce and Larry Rasner of Marshall enroll in the sheep shearing school to be held at the Anniversary of Illinois on April 6 and 7. Enrollments accepted up to one week prior to the school.
About 50 host families are needed in Illinois this year for the 1959 International Farm Youth Exchanges. A host family accepts an IFYE exchangee roughly as a son or daughter for about three weeks. Contact the Farm Adviser or Home Adviser for details and an application blank.
Frank Hardway, chairman, reminds Clark County farmers of March 20 last day for sealing farm stored corn applications March 31 for Purchase Agreement or Warehouse Receipt Loan final April 30 sheep raisers must file incentive payment applications for 1958 wool and lamb sales Soil samples should be taken and test results reported promptly to aid final approval for lime stone and rock phosphate.
The Union Belles held their second regular meeting at the West Union fire house on March 7. Linda Crabtree spoke on eggs while Janice Morton taught deviled egg prep and patterns and materials were discussed. Sharon Mehler showed how to sew a hem and members debated fire hazards. Janice Morton led recreation activities and refreshments were provided by Sharon Coryell. Present were Fawneil Ellis Carol Napier Jean Evans Ann Morton Trinka Cline Janice Coryell Myrna Ingram Sharon Ruth Wernz.
The board of education met to discuss the Wabash Valley Illinois Association of school boards meeting at Altamont High April 1 with panel discussions on state funding and curriculum. Election timing is set for April 11 with two seats to fill. candidates include Joe Macey and Bernard Pine, last day to file March 21.
The notice lists numerous land transfers including Elsie Combs to Raymond and Aure Claypool and B M Davison to Eugene L Davison with dates in 1947 1937 and 1959. Conveyances cover sections townships and ranges with prices noted from $1 to $1500 and a quit claim by Nellie Devine to Clinton C Morgan dated February 24 1958.
Notice is given that the Town of Marshall Clark County Illinois will file a fiscal year 1959 60 budget and appropriation ordinance. A public hearing is set for 7:80 P M March 31 1959 at Marshall City Hall. Final action by electors at the Town Meeting on April 7 1959.
Clark County volunteers led by Fred Blundell and Dick Lake push the 1959 Red Cross fund drive with the slogan Help More Give More. Countywide efforts emphasize voluntary contributions to support food clothing and shelter needs during peacetime relief work.
Due to the annual pancake supper, the American Legion Auxiliary will not hold its potluck supper as scheduled. The business meeting will be at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 17 at the Legion Home where several important items of business will be discussed. Everyone should attend this meeting.
A note expressing gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for prayers letters flowers gifts and cards received during hospitalization and after returning home follows Mrs Mary Davison.
Mr and Mrs Charles Clapp thank friends for presence, love gifts, cards and flowers on their golden wedding anniversary.
A grateful message thanks friends and relatives for prayers cards gifts and visits received during hospital stay and at home.
A grateful message thanks friends for visits and cards during her hospital stay and after returning home. She appreciates the many kind favors shown by family and neighbors.
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