Surplus Milk Production Shifts With Price Support Levels
Illinois farmers boosted milk output this year as price supports rose, while CCC purchases to stabilize prices showed large year‑to‑year increases. Production in early 1960 rose about one percent with expectations of higher second-half output. Dairy economics improved by a favorable milk‑to‑feed price ratio and rising production costs are tempering further growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Floor laying cuts profits warns poultry expert
A University of Illinois poultry specialist reports floor laying is rising in flocks across the state and reduces profits. S. F. Ridlen cites dirtier eggs, more cleaning, higher breakage and egg eating, plus longer time for collecting eggs. He offers fixes such as proper nesting space, darker nests, and moving nests to new locations to curb the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
S. F. Ridlen
Ponty Irene
Ridlen
Cooperators Named by Clark County Soil District
Clark County Soil Conservation District directors add two new cooperators Kenneth Pumphrey in Wabash township and George Mitchell in Marshall township bringing total cooperators to 505. Various farms in Clark County report new or completed conservation work including grass waterways farm ponds diversions ditches and toe walls to manage runoff and protect lowland and fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Soil Conservation District
Kenneth Pumphrey
Wabash Township
George Mitchell
Marshall Township
Soil Conservation Service
Mack
Bill Liggett
Theron Brown
Orange Township
Richard
Raymond Glick
Ruth Glick
Willard Wallace
Emma Stewart
Joe Bennett
North
Wabash
George Miller and Sons
Darwin
Milo’ Prust
York Township
Roy Williams
Alvin Lewsader
M. B. Kline
Casey Township
Clark County 4-H Harvest Festival Planned in Martinsville
The thirteenth annual 4-H Harvest Festival takes place September 2 1961 at the American Legion and Fire House Martinsville Illinois featuring pit barbecued beef with menu includes beef potato salad beans tomatoes cookies and tea or coffee A dollar plate includes a free street dance at 8 30 pm with square dancing led by Jim Davis Martinsville Chamber of Commerce donates door prizes General chairmen oversee preparations with serving line supervision by John Douglas A large barbecue operation runs from Friday night to Saturday with meat supplied by 4-H steers and extra hambergers plus donations from local businesses Tickets are sold by Clark County 4 H clubs with a contest awarding a 4 H jacket to the top seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
American Legion and Fire House
Martinsville
Illinois
Jim Davis
Martinsville Chamber of Commerce
Mack
Jack Strohm
Frank Martin
Formate
Clark Service Company
Martinsville State Bank
Hurst Reunion Brings Together Local Members in 1962 Gathering
The 33rd Hurst reunion gathered numerous members including Virgil Mallory Raymond Irwin Otto Morgan George Shaw Pearl Garver Joe Milton Sr Clara Kesler Ethel Mallory Ricky and Ronnie Stoneburner Truman Boas America Johnson Anna Veach Mae Shade W T Johnson Phyllis Hill and others. 1962 officers Rowland Hurst president Otto Morgan vice president and Clara Kester secretary treasurer announced plans to meet again at the same time and place next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Virgil Mallory
Raymond Irwin
Otto Morgan
George G. Shaw
Pearl Garver
Joe Milton
Frank Henson
Doyle Hurst
Clara Kesler
Ethel Mallory
Ricky
Ronnie Stoneburner
Truman J Boas
America Johnson
Anna E. Veach
Mae Shade
W. T. Johnson
Trinity Church announces Labor Day and event schedule
Evangelical United Brethren Willis O. Simpson minister lists a September 1 picnic at Twin Lakes Park Paris with 6 p.m. assembly and 10 p.m. skating. Labor Day services include Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and evening programs. September events cover council, prayer, choir rehearsals, and the 8th annual men’s congress at Decatur First Church with speaker Rev. Donald B. App.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Lakes Park
Paris
Twin Lakes Roller Rink
Timothy
Harry Reedy
Jesse Kile
Drexel
Howard
Norman Johnson
Glenn Olen Jones
Shirley Hills
Gloria Simpson
Helen Simpson
East Bay
Lake Bloomington
The
Evangelical United Brethren
Decatur First Church
Donald B. App
Dayton
Ohio
Trinity
Ohio Chapel Visitors and Community Guests Noted
A series of local social visits are listed across the Ohio chapel community. Mrs Helen Crumlin and Lottie called on Dorothy Wernz and Leslie, with dinners hosted by Garnet Cline and Rus sell Crumlin, and many neighbors, including the Grahams, Wernzs, and Cannadys, attended reunions and homecomings in Paris and Twin Lakes Park. A University of Illinois drill-box survey shows Illinois seed laws restricting sale of uncertified seed with only 12 percent certified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Crumlin
Lottie
Dorothy Wernz
Leslie
Garnet Cline
Russell Crumlin
Gary
Cindy Monk
James Graham
Steve
John
Don Wernz
Neal Bumpus
Jean
Russell Medsker
George Marvin
Marvin
Paris
Twin Lakes Park
Maggie White
Robert Wernz
Kenneth Swope
Herman Bartlett
Mildred White
Palestine
Mill Creek
Ira Cannady
Carroll Gard
Grant Hollenbeck
Betty Crumlin
Linda
Pleasie Bartlett
Anna Shotwell
Adsh Gray
Robert White
Randy
Roger Rayhel
Dan Wernz
Fern Wernz
Mildred Bumpus
Maude Grant
William E. Marvin
Frances
Michigan
Harold Wernz
University of Iinois
Illinois
Methodist Church Activities Highlight September Schedule
Marshall Methodist church lists a busy September with worship at 10:30 a.m. and a sermon on A Faith For Today. Labor Sunday speakers include Fred Haughton, John Hiatt, and Paul Martin. Numerous meetings follow including Friendly class, Ministerial Association, crop association, W. & C. S., and worship commission. Notable events feature a College of Christian Life pastor’s school with leaders from several seminaries and bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicia Lowry
Raymond Low
Ernest Kile
Everett Smitley
Ministerial Association
Clark County Crop Association
Methodist Church
Eril Bennett
Commission On
College of Christian Life
Homecoming at Mill Creek Church Draws Crowd
The Homecoming at Mill Creek church was well attended with a good program and lots of eats. Several local families visited, including Emma Nicol, Elder and Mrs. Robert Phillips, Maude Miller and others. Various guests and neighbors shared meals and greetings throughout the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
Emma Nicol
Elder
Robert Phillips
Woodford Williams
Dennison Circuit Methodist Churches Revival Announcement
The Dennison Circuit Methodist churches announce revival services from September 6 to 17 led by evangelist Rev. W. H. McComag of Russell Kentucky. Armstong Dunlap Patton and Y F youths organized with named superintendents and counselors for each church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McComag
Russell
Kentucky
Patton
Roy Ray
Perle Robinson
Marie Johns
Snyder Methodist Church Service and Activities
Rev James Whitkanack serves Snyder Methodist Church with a 9 30 church school led by superintendent Robert Etcin. 10 30 a m worship service includes a message by the minister. Bible study on Thursday at 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Methodist Church
James Whitkanack
Robert Etcinson
County News Update From Local Social Roundup
Miss Frances Drake reports visits and weekend stays across town. Don Phillips and family from Chicago, Cheryl and Connie, spend time with Esther Leasure while Cheryl and Connie stay for the winter. Calls and Sunday visits ripple through Terre Haute Annapolis and nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Phillips
Cheryl
Connie
Chicago
Esther Leasure
W. D. Arnold
Terre Haute
Paul Allen Cornwell
Danny Joe
J. R. Cornwell
Lena Artman
Doyle Artman
Tante
Annapolis
Buell Millis
Rich
Ruth Wells
Dale Miller
Hilah Wilkerson
Mary Graham
Opal Cornwell
Come Worship With Us Invitation
A church invites the community to join a worship service offering a welcoming atmosphere and shared prayer for the season. The notice emphasizes inclusion and spiritual gathering.
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U. S. Soil Conservation Service
TRINITY _CHURCH
Willis O. Simpson
Minster
Ohio Chapel
Maude Miller
Thomas
Sanders
Wanda
Kenneth Bays
Herman Shotts and
Ferry Shotts
Golda Blizzard
Hulda Shotts
Tommy
Sandra
Harry Higginbotham
Marshall
Ralph Paulsen
Alton Blankenship
Martha Booker
Ben Strohm
Methodist “Churches
Standard Oil
NEW American
el American
Jim Jackson
Marshall, IN
Miss Frances Drake
Pilgrim Holiness Church
L. A
MT. Pleasant Christian
Charles Wm. Cooley
Clyde Brosman
Loans and Insurance
Marshall Loan CO
Ritter & Behner
South 6Th
8&T
Marshall, Hl
Marshall Gravel Co
Archer Marshtall
Kimble
West Side Square
Paris, Ill
R.E. Bishop’s
South 9Th ST
Marshall, Ill
Singer
Bishop & Gard
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