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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1956
Page
6
About 5000 agricultural economists gathered for three days to discuss Agriculture in Economic Growth and Stability. They noted growth averages 3 percent per year, with 2 percent per person and 1 percent population growth, and observed business swings despite government aims to steady economy.
Community advice emphasizes recognizing farm hazards as the first step to safety. Rundown equipment and buildings often cause accidents. improper storage and flammable materials raise fire risk. Avoid refueling hot tractors, keep tools organized, and never let children ride on machines.
More than 100 members of Illinois county Rural Youth groups are expected at the University of Illinois Urbana September 14 and 15 for games recreation training and discussion sessions. E W Dalhaus will lead the opening session with a shish kebab training demo.
Dr. Carl A. Brandly was named the new dean of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine succeeding Dr. Robert Graham who retired after a 39 year career. Brandly a Kansas native age 55 led Wisconsin veterinary science and had Illinois research early in his career. His daughter Judy starts college at Illinois and son Thomas is a practicing veterinarian in Boyceville Wisconsin.
Clark County dairy herd improvement association report for August 1956. Herds tested 39 cows tested 879 dry cows 171. Average milk 687 pounds, fat 28.4 pounds. DHIA cards sent in 22. Record reflects dairy data and monthly production metrics for the tester Harold Rose.
Dr. Graham concentrates on life after release, while his son Robert D. Graham runs the Hereford farm near Seymour, managing daily operations and overseeing cattle.
Mrs Maude Miller reports attendance at a 4 H barbecue in Marshall Saturday evening. Elder and Mrs Frank Ammons of Arcola visited the Williams family. Other locals joined Westfield Baptist Association activities and shared meals with Martha Booker and Mary Carpenter family.
West Union residents and guests share weekend visits across Marshall Shelbyville Terre Haute and Chicago area. Families attend church installations, birthdays, and dinners while teenagers prepare for senior year in Charleston and Evergreen Colorado.
Sunday school at 9 30 Sunday services at 11 o clock Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 7 48 reading room open Wednesday 2 to 5 pm Public is cordially invited A new device by an extension agricultural engineer at the University of Illinois records the pull of a plow on a tractor
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