Farm Bureau News Official Publication Roles Listed
Eugene 8 Baker is president with Edger as vice president and Francis Fleckenstein as secretary Ward and Wagner listed for treasurer Rank Portmaan and Richard L Donoho serve as directors with Garrison as secretary of organization Grady Terhune Quinn and Baney L Braginton noted in staff roles Forrest Stewart Vern Bond and other Farm Bureau personnel appear alongside county extension staff Don O Lee Anna Betty Huck Marianne Carnahan and Retegus Clifton in adviser positions OT seot one 4510.
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Eugene 8. Baker
Edger
Francis Fleckenstein
Vin Ward
Ermati’ Wagner
Rete Ochap
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Rank Portmaan O
Richard L. Donoho
Russ H. Garrison
Anization
Grady Terhune
Quinn
Baney L. Braginton
Allings
MT. Vernon, Ill
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C. L. “Vern” Bond
A Milt
Don O. Lee
Anna Betty Huck
Marianne Carnahan
Plan Now For Fall Erosion Control
Soil conservationist Manford Logan urges prompt fall planning for erosion control. Four key questions guide farmers: grass waterway, terraces, farm pond, and sod or concrete flume. Much work is often done in fall to move earth. planning now helps completion this season.
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Manford Logan
Egg quality and handling tips from Illinois expert
A university poultry specialist outlines that egg quality declines in heat and gives practices to boost Grade A eggs. Use high quality stock, replace older hens, control diseases, gather eggs twice daily, provide nesting for four hens per nest, handle gently, keep litter dry, cool quickly to about 55 degrees, pack small end down, and market at least twice weekly.
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S. F. Ridlen
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
USDA
Midwest
Ridlen
FARM ADVISER'S NOTES e ' ae Animal Science
Practical farm tips cover sow cooling and prefarrowing spraying boosting piglets, early lambing guidance, parasite control, flock management, and feeding strategies. Notes on replacement gilts, corn soymeal rations, and efficient hog fattening. Dairy herd productivity, 4-H show prep, poultry housing, egg production, and egg handling tips are included.
Farm Bureau Women Campaign for Safer Rural Corners
Rural Illinois suffers many injuries at vision obstructed intersections. Farm Bureau women launched a statewide "clear corners" drive to spot and remove obstructions like overhanging crops and poorly placed signs. County boards will authorize surveys, with rural residents and officials helping to trim weeds and clear sightlines for safer driving.
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Farm Bureau
Ilinois
Tlinois
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Illinois
Bruno Block
Neponset
Large Debts May Bar Quick Business Recovery
L H Simers of the Department of Agricultural Economics argues that postwar debt buildup, high consumer and corporate obligations, and sustained spending spur a slow recovery. He notes rising currency, deposits, and debt tied to cars, homes, and durable goods, warning continued borrowing could deepen the recession despite increased production in sectors like steel.
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L. H. Simers Department of Agricultural Economics
O. Burr Ross Named Head of Illinois Animal Science
Dr. O Burr Ross of Salina Kansas named head of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture animal science department effective July 1. Ross brings farm background and experience in swine beef cattle nutrition and teaching, with leadership at Good Feed Mill Company and prior roles at Wisconsin Oklahoma Tennessee and Nebraska institutions. He authored 76 publications and coached a winning meat judging team at Wisconsin.
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Salina
Kansas
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
L. E. Card
University of Ilinois
ICA
India
Louis B. Howard
University of Wisconsin
University of Oklahoma
Good Feed Mill Company
Prolems
Agricultural Indust
Nebras
Ross
University of Nebraska
Iowa State College
University of Tennessee
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Medical Department
Pacific Theater
New Guinea
Philippines
Japan
Oklahoma State University
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Keep Children Off Tractors Warns Safety Expert
O. L. Hogsett, extension safety specialist at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, says blame for injuries to children on tractors is shared by parents. He notes that such rides are risky and that a parent may feel helpful by including kids, but the harm cannot be undone.
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Dad
O. L. Hogsett
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Morehhan
No to Tractor Rides Says Father to Children
The author argues against giving youngsters tractor rides citing injuries and deaths, urging parents to deny requests for risky activities. He notes many victims were small children and questions parental permissiveness, concluding a firm no is best for safety.
Take Safety On Your Vacation
Vacation time is near and highway traffic rises as people travel by car. The National Safety Council offers tips to improve safety, noting Increased traffic, drivers less alert away from home, unfamiliar traffic rules, fatigue from six hours of driving, and dangers from children, animals, and poor visibility. Stay vigilant, plan calmly, and ensure Country Mutual policies cover home and away protection.
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National Safety Council
Farmers Exchange for Sale Items and Livestock Ads
Multiple small ads list sale offerings: 2 percent pure bred Guernsey heifer bred to Burton Lane Romulus with royal Hugo lineage due in July. a 14 month old polled Hereford heifer not bred. 14 month Scotch Shorthorn bull. various farm equipment including an Allis Chalmers corn picker hay baler 1957 model, a 1951 5 ft combine, a cold deep freeze 20 ft. also a registerable Golden Collie dog with 3 male puppies. horse drawn John Deere mowing machine. marine plywood and a runabout boat with steering wheel in Marlow Texas Illinois area. Contact numbers provided.
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Burton Lane
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Lady iGrace
Tudor
Egyptian Manor
Alert Beverly
D.h.la
F. A. Stewart
Dix
Thinois
Huarota Hyde
Nason
Illinois
Martin
Waltonville
Ilinois
Allis Chalmers
Oliver Hay
James Sexton
US S. 460
Lynchburg Road
John Deere
Texico
Ill
Tips on Preparing Beef Cattle For Showing
Training a calf for the show ring starts early says Kermit Clifton of Jefferson County Youth Assistant. Start with a rope halter then a show halter, daily show stick work, proper feet setting, and weekly washing for gloss. Trim and clip two weeks before show, seek help for feet, avoid head clipping on horned calves, and finish with tail clipping for neat appearance.
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Kermit Clifton
Jefferson County
Kermit
Country Life Reaches 800 Million Mark
Country Life Insurance Company announced it has $800 million in life insurance in force as of May 14 1958. In eight years, the company doubled its life in force from $400 million in 1950 to $800 million in 1958, with over 800 Illinois farm bureau leaders agents and employees celebrating at a May 31 Springfield Illinois meeting. William Kuhfuss, newly elected president of Illinois Agricultural Association and Country Life, said the achievement is remarkable for an Illinois only farm family oriented company and noted a goal of $1 billion by 1960.
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William Kuhfuss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Country Life Insurance Company
Illinois
Country Life
Illinois Egg Law Effective July 1
Illinois announces rules for egg sales including candling grading labeling and temperature limits. It covers retail labeling class I and II licenses exemptions for farm producers and required invoices and record keeping. The law emphasizes full spelling of grade and size on ads and forbids freshness claims unless Grade A.
Early Domestication of Chickens Cited in Ancient Man
Cited text discusses clipping technique for something near a switch and tailhead, advising practice on family milk before clipping. It also mentions that chickens were likely the first birds domesticated by ancient humans.
4 H Calendar Of Coming Events
District 4-H Camp runs June 23 to 27 at Lake West Frankfort for ages 10 to 13. July events include Share the Fun Festival July 1 and July 15 with room improvement training in Benton and district festival in Carmi. July 22 features 4-H Food and Room Improvement Show and County 4-H Show at the Fair Grounds. July 24 closes with Clothing Show and Demonstration Revue at the High School Gym. Junior Leader Conference runs July 21 to 26 in Monticello. District camp returns July 28 to August 1 at Lake West Frankfort.
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