Marion County Hosts First Farm Name Record Evergreen Farm
Rex Rhea reports Marion County pioneers in farm name recording with Evergreen Farm the first to register at the county clerk. The column notes Lincoln Farm Bureau Management Service growth from 7 to 9 cooperators in 1952, its 28 year history, the need for accurate farming records for taxes and audits, and invites further information. It also previews farmer price data and the Farm Bureau service’s value amid high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Rhea
Marion County
Orville Friedrich
Evergreen
Friedrich
Lincoln Farm Bureau Management Service
Vandalia
Illinois
Illiois
Ice
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Farm Management Service
Farmers urged to plant more corn beans oats in Marion County
The Marion County War Mobilization Committee outlines 1952 production goals for corn 42 000 acres soybeans 59 700 acres oats 12 500 acres and promotes higher food output. It notes farmers receive about 49 cents of the consumer food dollar and urges broader consideration of costs beyond farm prices. More details to follow.
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United States
Leita
Marion County
Marion County War Mobilization Committee
State Mobilization Committee
Tractor Maintenance Program Begins in Marion County
4 H members will enroll in a tractor maintenance project for one to three years as Marion County implements dealers cooperate. Frank Duncan and Paul Shaffer return from district training to conduct schools this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Rhea
Marion County
Frank Duncan
Paul Shaffer
Vandalia
Tractor Maintenance Program Trains Youths With Five Meetings
The event outlines a county tractor maintenance program sponsored by Standard Oil and Farm Implement Dealers of the Nation. Members must attend at least four of five sessions at locations in Salem Centralia Alma Kinmundy and a special February 7 meeting for third-year members. Third-year students will train younger members and demonstrate at meetings to show cost saving and safety practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Standard Oil Company
Farm Implement Dealers
Jack’s Tractor Sales
Salem
Booth & Booth Centralia
Farm Bureau
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Lehigh Stone CO. City Bank
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Jenkins’ Trucking Service
Sinclair
City National Bank
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Carl Frasher
Illinois Power Company
L. E. Belcher
Blue Goose Garage
Patoka
Bill Kleeman
Vernon
Snyder’s Skelgas Service
Tire Repair Service
Tank Wagon Service
Griffin’s Service Station
Patoka, Ini
Patoka Elevator Co
George J. Wasem
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