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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
6
The article analyzes hog market stability through 1961 with forecasts for 1962, citing spring farrowings, pig crop reports, and expected seasonality. It notes production plans, possible price changes, and opportunities for agriculture graduates, plus dairy corn forage findings and a livestock poisoning incident.
John A Hiatt, Clark County Farm Adviser, announces he will become head of the Agriculture Service Department at the Shelby County State Bank starting December 1, 1961. He thanks Clark county readers for support and the local newspapers for publishing his farm news columns.
Results from Illinois Dixon Springs and Sinnissippi Forest tests show treated posts lasting much longer than untreated posts. Black oak treated with pentachlorophenol endured 17 years in ground. white pine with short oil soak fared worst. Average service age: 15 years treated vs 5% years untreated at Sinnissippi, 11 years treated vs over three times longer than failed untreated at Dixon Springs.
Mildred Bonnell from the University of Illinois home economics department explains faster service for community suppers by using multiple serving spots and teams. She notes that three lines or several multi person teams can triple the rate, applicable to cafeteria and plate service as well.
A home economist lists safety steps for kitchen workers including sharpened knives in racks, mop up spills, close doors promptly, use hot pads, and use proper ladders. Emphasizes awareness of others, thinking before acting, and avoiding unnecessary risks.
A home economist offers practical tips to refresh community supper menus with crowd pleasers. Choose simple, oven compatible dishes and plan around cooks skills and budgets, focusing on per serving costs and feasible preparation.
Mildred Bonnell from the University of Illinois urges strict sanitary practices for community suppers. Use inspected meat and pasteurized milk, refrigerate at 40 degrees, keep foods hot or cold, and cool cooked dishes quickly in a shallow pan. Wash dishes in hot water, use approved sanitizers, air dry, and use clean towels only. Keep kitchens rodent and fly free.
Douglas Wilson and Elton Carlson exchanged pulpits Sunday evening. Mrs Anna Veach visits in Virgil Wilhoit’s home convalescing from a fall. Maurice Wilhoit and family host dinner with Rex Wilhoit and family. Roe Davis birthday anniversary noted at dinner with the Stanley Davis household. Joanne Kerley visits in Marshall with Maxine Macke relatives. Funeral for Walter Harlow attended. several local families guests at Morgan and Ellington residences. Bessie Hutchens visits Wilhoit. Mable Burkett comments on produce quality. Research team tests multiple vegetables including broccoli and spinach. Farm safety note warns disability risk rises with mechanical corn picker use.
Research from the University of Illinois home economics department reports no major difference in palatability or ascorbic acid retention between electronic and conventional cooking methods for vegetables. Water quantity and, to a lesser extent, cooking time affected vitamin C more than the cooking method. Anne Kylen outlines factors in palatability.
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