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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1956
Page
6
A detailed review explains why soybean prices moved to higher levels in 1955. It cites small 1953 crops, record 1954 production, large carryover, and shifts in exports, oilseed competition, and bullish speculation. It notes government actions, price support sales, and the impact on oil and meal values.
Illinois 4 H Club members aged 10 to 20 must enroll by June 1 to enter garden projects. Home garden requires 750 square feet, other projects include potatoes and fruits. State judging leads to national contests in Atlanta, with final state judging at Urbana on August 27.
Four Illinois farmers were injured and one killed in 1956 by unguarded power take-off shafts. Extension safety specialist Hogsett urges use of shields, now standardized to fit all tractors, noting many implements still use removable shields that farmers must keep in place.
Elder and Mrs Frank Ammons were Sunday guests of Hershel Cline. Funeral services for Harold Miller and Mrs Phillips were held at Moore and Marrs funeral homes. Guests included John Craig Don Sutton and Dwayne of Gary Indiana. Golda Blizard and Shirley Miller shopped in Terre Haute. Marshall’s Mrs Martha Booker and Paris’ Ben Strohm visited. Earl Black and family cared for a very ill mother in Paris hospital.
The notice invites the public to Christian Science services at 614 Pine Street with Sunday school at 9:30 to 12 and Sunday services at 11:00 on the subject Soul and Body. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7:45 and reading room hours Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 p m.
Farmers urged to inspect all haying gear before season to lower accident risk. Emphasis on brakes, shields, guards and lighting along with proper maintenance and safe operation practices to prevent injuries during harvest.
The County Court of Clark County Illinois sets Monday June 4 1956 as the claim date for the estate of John W Renner deceased Claims may be filed without summons by that date Administrator Herman Renfier and attorneys Snavely Miller Meehling Keiser Building Marshall Illinois adv 18 3
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