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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
5
Marion County wheat growers are urged to apply for Federal Crop Insurance protection to guarantee the major part of their investment. Mrs Geo Cole notes even the best seed and methods can fail without nature’s cooperation, making insurance a prudent hedge for farmers.
Advertisement notes that Specs Allen was invited hunting last week. The writer, knowing him well, explains he arrived without a gun because Specs dislikes killing any creature.
Mr. Cole argues for all risk protection in farming wheat noting unavoidable hazards like weather and pests can ruin crops. He says higher quality seed plus Federal Crop Insurance premiums protect money and labor, letting farmers recoup losses when disasters strike.
Mrs. and Mr Donald Arnold of Maron returned Wednesday after a week with Cyrus Arnold. Mrs Fay Plowman of Salem visited Saturday with her sister Virginia McNicol. The Ladies Aid of Zion Church met at Grace Chance's home. Rev Carl and Freda Arnold of Carbondale were visitors at Cyrus Arnold's. Merle Headley and family visited Charles Mitchell's. Regular Zion Church services were held Sunday night with Rev Carroll Lewis.
Mrs. George Mann and Mrs. Fred Mann attended a WSCS meeting at Lebanon Wednesday evening. Mrs. Charles Singleton and her child visited Carlyle couple Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Singleton Sunday. Mrs. M. M. Jensen and Mrs. Fred Mann attended an all day Home Bureau meeting at Carlyle Thursday. Rev. Boucher stayed at the Jack Crabtree home Wednesday. Miss Ellen Terry visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Terry and family Friday and Saturday.
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