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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
7
The outlook notes mixed business signals with gains in factory orders and steel, while construction awards dip from December. Auto output rises, household debt grows, and savings climb. It highlights wage growth easing for farmers as productivity increases, aiding farm costs while income from non government sources falls. L H Simerl, Extension Economist.
University of Illinois beef cattle division will host a visitor day on Friday April 5 starting at 9 30 a m. Attendees will tour the cattle farm view current research on finishing steers fertilizer impact haylage and high moisture corn feeding and observe equipment and carcass displays.
Fremont Schoeck of the U S Soil Conservation Service reports six Clark County farmers join as cooperators. The farms include Russell Miller and Elbert Knecht in Casey township, Sam Finkbiner in Darwin township, Larry Macey in Orange township, Kenneth Little in Anderson township, Ben Drummond operator, and D E Bud Brandenburg in Casey and Union townships. The program offers survey and design services plus soils maps and planning guidance for rotation, drainage, fertilizer use, and brush control to improve long term yields.
Plans are set for the annual Home Economics Hospitality Day and Ag Student Guest Day on March 16 at the University of Illinois Urbana. Registration opens at 8 15 a m for Hospitality Day and 8 30 a m for Ag Student Guest Day with two joint meetings.
Clark County farmers are urged to join the 1963 feed grain program. Chairman Ralph Martin outlines four advantages including price support for corn sorghum and barley, guaranteed income on diverted acres, assured price support on base yield, and an early advance diversion payment. Participation requires signing an intention to participate at the ASCS county office with signup through March 22.
Open house honored Leo Guyer Sr and his wife as they marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Local residents attended and dinner guests later visited Robinson households. News notes include social visits and farm data. Egg production on Jan 1 dipped slightly from a year earlier with March prices expected lower than January.
E F Ball recalls life circa 1897 in Hampshire Illinois, describing daily chores as family duties, church Sundays with songs, and the security of a large, loving home of ten siblings with modest means. He reflects on growing up, work, faith, and belonging, inviting readers to send contributions to The Old Timer column.
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey visits with John and Golda Blizzard. Martinsville guests include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norton and daughters with Warren Norton family. Mildred Williams in hospital then home after surgery. Various local visits and care arrangements noted, including elderly care home and multiple social calls in Choctaw and Marshall.
Mrs Ruth Wright visits with Mrs Emma Dickerson in Marshall. James Griffith of Springfield visits with uncle W A Shotwell, homebound months. Mrs Rhea Sebastian Robinson visits with Mrs Stanley Shanes family. Al Story Danville calls on Lucy Collier at Ogle Nursing home. Rachel Murphy travels to Ohio to visit son James Murphy family. Fenton Ledermann and Robert dine with Wilford Leashe and family at Villa Grove. Flossie Williams hosts February meeting of Thursday afternoon club. Lillie White departs March 3 to Detroit to visit daughter Cash Strohm. Sharon Coryell visits sister Gene Cline and family. Russell Coryell leaves for Rawlins Wyoming.
The column lists visits and gatherings from Annapolis to Martinsville and Terre Haute, including Mr. and Mrs. Wernz, the Hollenbecks, the Cannadys, and the Strohms. It notes an influenza concern and a Decatur relocation, with shopping trips and family calls throughout the region. The Herald charges $2.00 per year.
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