All Time High Reached in Dhia Work in Illinois
Illinois DHIA annual report shows 1989 records for associations cooperators and cows on test. 35 377 cows in 71 associations averaged 8345 pounds milk and 324 6 pounds butterfat, near the 1934 high, with 78 associations and 1830 members by Jan 1 1940.
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Illinois
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
C. S. Rhode
J. G. Cash
Rynner
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Rhode
Cash
DHIA
McHenry County
Taste Tells in Butter Making
Dr. Frank Goug ler of the Agricultural Association reports on a cream test showing only 17 percent of 1213 quarts of cream suitable for churning into high grade butter. He notes over 82 percent had off flavors with 8.4 percent acid and 14.9 percent utensil taste, all preventable by cream and utensil care on farms.
Milburn Carter Admitted to St Marys Hospital
Mrs Milburn Carter entered St Marys Hospital in Centralia on Monday. Mr and Mrs James Adams of Centralia visited and spent the weekend with the Adams family.
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Milburn Carter
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
James Adams
Frank Adams
Carlyle
Odin
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Vandalia
Eva Wasem
Bessie Murfin
Pope
Edith Cruse
A. M. Peek
G. J. Wasem
O. J. Hill
Bettie Limecox
Herman Chapter
Hillsboro
P. J. Mojonnier
Riley
Melrose Chapter
Gasoline Dominates Fuel Use on Illinois Farms
A Marion County Farm Bureau report cites Illinois Agricultural Association data showing 70 percent of tractors used gasoline in 1940, with 22.6 percent using tractor fuel and 7.4 percent kerosene. The survey, covering 44,465 tractor users, argues gasoline remains the leading fuel amid high farm fuel consumption and cost concerns.
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Illinois
Marion County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
State
The
Illinois Farm Supply Company
L. A. Marchant
Ilinois Farm Supply
Miarchant
Soft shoulders threaten highway safety across states
The article warns that soft shoulders endanger drivers on rain slicked roads. It advises easing off gas and brake until speed is minimal before re entering the pavement. It notes that rushing back can cross the line with loss of control and one handed driving is risky.
Mrs Virgil Farmer Visits Denver Relative Network
Mrs Virgil Farmer of Denver Colorado visits her sister Mrs Lizzie Wasem and other relatives, sharing time with family during a regional gathering.
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Virgil Farmer
Denver, Colorado
Mrs
Lizzie Wasem
Potent Students Fill Business College Training Posts
Brown's Business College reports recent student placements in various towns. Names include Herbert Austin Effingham Lena Behnke Iuka Barbara Branch Odin and others, with home towns listed. Some positions labeled temporary as training aligns with early job readiness.
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Brown
Business College
4Tralia
Herbert Austin
Effingham
Verne Beal
Walnut Hill
Central City
Lena Behnke
Iuka
Centralia
Barbara J. Branch
Odin
Donna Mae Brod
Harold Blankenship
Coffeen
Hillsboro
Names Listed in Centralia Area Directory
Kinmundy Salem Dorothy Lee Salem Madeline Lee Salem Patricia Martin Centralia Cent Violet Nattier Patoka Centralia Helen Pletcher Salem Centralia Edwin Prasuhn Hoyleton St El mo Al Pero Ashley Fort Worth Texas Mildred Rinehart Lesser Centralia part time Winton Robnett Farina Centralia temporary Martha Scott Patoka Centralia Darline Steinman Central City Centralia Mary Young Centralia Centralia Dorothy Street Mt. Vernon Cen Rosalie Zimmmerman Altamont Ruth Zimmerman Altamont St
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Charles Kline
Kinmundy
Salem
Dorothy Lee
Madeline Lee
Patricia Martin
Centralia
Violet Nattier
Patoka
Helen Pletcher
Edwin Prasuhn
Hoyleton
St. Elmo
al Pero
Ashley
Fort Worth
Tex
Mildred Rinehart
Lesser
Winton Robnett
Farina
Martha Scott
Darline Steinman
Central City
Mary Young
Dorothy Street
Mt. Vernon
Rosalie Zimmmerman
Altamont
Ruth Zimmerman
En ts at Iqis State Park Exploration Plan Reported
A plan to fund rock fissure fixes and cave exploration at Iqis State Park is under review by State Division and Haren county officials led by George H Luker. The project includes a 20000 reservoir pipelines drinking ins service roads and three new parking areas funded by Mr and Mrs L E Green and family and Mrs Orville Schroeder and daughter Sandra.
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L. E. Green
L. E
Orville Schroeder
Sandra
Airymen Suffer Most In Chicago Strike Says LAA
Earl Smith president of the Illinois Tri cultural Association warns that a short Chicago milk wagon strike caused widespread losses for dairymen and disruption of fluid milk supplies. He urges laws for proper arbitration to prevent future interruptions and supports state action at the next General Assembly.
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Chicago
Earl Smith
Illinois Tricultural Association
Smith
Addit
IRA
General Assembly
School Advertisement Noted As Published Elsewhere
A brief note states that the school's advertisement is published in another section of this issue. It confirms placement elsewhere and informs readers where to look for the notice.
Patoka High School Baccalaureate Program Recital
Patoka High School hosts a baccalaureate program featuring classroom songs and scripture readings. The event includes a class march song What If It Were Today and the chorus performance Jesus Shall Reign.
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Jesus
Darkness Lifts as Electric Service Reaches Illinois Farms
Rural Illinois gains electric power as private utilities and REA financed cooperatives extend lines. By end of 1940 nearly 60,000 rural customers served plus 40,000 more on REA cooperatives. Twenty six electric co‑ops formed since 1935 operate about 11,500 miles with 8,553 more under construction. Potential new funds could total 40 to 60 billion dollars if approved after July 1.
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Europe
Ilinois
Guy W. Baxter
Transportation-Utilities Department
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
Baxter
Ter
Illinois Highway System Moves 45 Million Miles Daily
Illinois highways carry 45,000,000 vehicle miles of travel daily, a distance equal to 1,800 trips around the earth at the equator, according to Charles P. Casey, Director of Public Works and Buildings. An increase of 15,660,000 miles daily is expected by mid July as tourist attractions boost traffic.
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Linois
Charles P. Casey
Casey
Illinois
Patsy Beery Celebrates Ninth Birthday With Classmates
Mrs. Clayton Beery hosted Patsy Beery and nineteen school mates Monday afternoon at her home to celebrate Patsy’s ninth birthday. Patsy received many gifts as ice cream and cake were served.
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Clayton Beery
Patsy
Transfer Your License On New Car Purchases
The Illinois State Automobile Department urges motorists buying new cars to transfer registrations within 24 hours. The transfer fee is one dollar if fees are equal or lower. if the new car requires a higher fee, the difference must be paid. Prompt transfers aid motorist safety and aid department operations.
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Illinois State Automobile Department
Automobile Department
Victoria Chapter Special Meeting On May 15
A Victoria chapter schedules a special meeting for Wednesday evening May 15. Details on time and location are not provided in the fragment.
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Victoria
Loutz Family Visits Toledo Friends in Ohio
Mr and Mrs Wm Loutz and their son Buddy from Toledo Ohio arrived Monday for a visit with Mr and Mrs S W Coleman.
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Wm. Loutz
Buddy
Toledo, Ohio
S. W. Coleman
Commencement Program Highlights Local Students and Guests
The program lists J. L. Coombs and M. D. Ballance among speakers with Nancy Simcox and Betty Ballance in attendance. Glee Club from Greenville High School performs with Donald Lee Ellis in sixth grade. President J. H. Long of Greenville College and board member Robert Eagan are noted. other names include Beryle Arnold, Darvin Jones, Lyle Mann, and Brooks Meadow. Motto reads This Far, and Farther.
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J. L. Coombs
M. D. Ballance
Nancy Simcox
Betty Ballance
Glee Club
Donald Lee Ellis
J. H. Long
Greenville College
Greenville
Robert Eagan
iHing School
Beryle Arnold
Darvin Jones
Lyle Mann Brooks
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Karvin Fish
Greenville, Central
Ernest Garren
Jennie Goers
Central
Ralph Goin
Central Delores Fouth
Jailia
Dolores Husmann
Chanetralia
Iqis State Park
Loqmmiorks Projects
Haren County
George H. Luker
Dwig
Tod Ens
Rey
Laney
BILLS
MA Bens Hwats & Neighbors
Sarre
LAA
Patoka High School
Dorothy Christie
Artie Rogier
George Wickersham
C. M. Miller
Patsy Beery
Joe Livesay
William Mathews
Donald Murfin
Evening Star
Feader
F. B. Ballance
Dale Towler
Marvin Walker
Duane Walton
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