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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
7
Washington reports dairy farmers oppose repealing oleomargarine taxes amid fears of color added butter substitutes. Farmers warn removal could cut dairy herds, raise milk prices, and shift profits to oleo producers as foreign oils reappear. They urge color identification and continued small federal taxes.
Community members gathered at the church to roadwork using shovels and tractor grades north of the church. A social is planned at Roy Wallace's home. A large basket dinner and weiner roast were held at Woodlawn school with many neighbors and their families attending.
Mr and Mrs Hugh White hosted and visitors included Mr and Mrs Sam Sheets and Mr and Mrs Willy Kinderdine and family on Wednesday. Opal McCollum spent Tuesday with Oscar Shaffner and Myron. Helen Haddix called in the afternoon. Mary Crumlin visited Nora Barkalow and Ethel and Ada Meeker Friday. Russell Crumrin and Gary attended a Sunday birthday dinner at Percy Crumrin. Opal McCollum called on Hugh White Friday afternoon. Lola McNary spent the weekend with her daughter Charley Moore and family.
Mr and Mrs Hugh White received a sword Monday afternoon that Vince White Collier had passed away in Anaheim California. The body arrived in Martinsville Thursday evening. Hugh White and wife and Opal Mc Collum called on Irene Thompson and Reta Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Sutton spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Russell Crumlin and son Gary. Mrs Lola McNary and Claire Pearcy called on Mrs Erma Hodge and Grace Cooper Monday afternoon. Mrs Mabel Nicol spent Sunday afternoon and Monday with Mrs Sarah Nicol and Agnes. Mrs Nicol not well. Mr and Mrs Oscar Shaffner and family took Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George McCollum. Mr and Mrs Alfred McCollum and Mary Lou and Mr and Mrs Andy Covich and Margaret Ann and Aris came in the afternoon. Mrs Carrie Alexander and Mary spent Sunday in Paris with sister Mrs Della Alexander. Mr and Mrs Roy Barkalow were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dick Piersall. Mr and Mrs Hugh White spent Monday evening with Mrs Lola McNary and Mr and Mrs Frank Pearcy.
Mrs Kate Lackey and Miss Ida Edminston visited Terre Haute last Saturday while Mrs Mollie Wernz Anita visited with Carter and Bertha Lee. Arno Wernz called on Glenn Lee and family and Pat Haley and Lillard Quinn motored to Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Winford Montgomery and Loraine spent Sunday with Earl Black. If you don't like medicine in your drinks then why put it in the chickens drinking water.
War department reports enlistments in the first seven months of 1947 averaged 22,862 a month. To maintain current strength, 80,000 new recruits monthly are required, with larger numbers needed to reach 1,070,000 authorized. Officials say standards stay high and rejection rates rise due to tougher entrance exams.
Seed may have two tags attached the analysis tag and the price tag The analysis tag is the more important factor to consider when buying seed The price tag is also relevant but secondary to quality and analytical information attached to the seed.
Applying manure to winter grain fields, particularly sparse areas, supports the growth of legumes sown as nurse crops. This practice helps establish healthier stands and promotes better subsequent seedings.
Walter Ford arranged a dive by Charles Delps to recover his false teeth dropped in 30 feet of Mississippi river backwater. Delps found the denture after ten minutes, earning $75 for a successful retrieval and noting the chilly water.
Philadelphia reports a growing scarcity of clean water for U S industries. Richard H De Mott of SKF Industries says a 20 year lag in water pumping and purification drives the shortage. Three billion dollars must be spent to avert a drought of unpolluted water as industries use about 21 billion gallons daily. Paper mills consume the most water, with oil refineries chemical plants and food processors also major users.
Donna Mae Fuhrer, paralyzed since infancy, earned an eighth grade diploma in a bedside commencement at the rural O Neill school. Teachers tutored her while Gov. Val Peterson sent a congratulatory letter, highlighting unusual courage shared by a devoted faculty and family.
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