County Farm Adviser Reports On His Work
Paul T. Wilson reviews fifty years of Cooperative Extension Service in Livingston County. He recalls 1913 start with a local farm adviser, the 1914 Smith Lever Act, and ongoing federal state and county support. Local backing from the County Farm Bureau funded offices, staff, and program costs since 1955.
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Paul T. Wilson
United States
Livingston County
Livingston County Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Cooperative Extension Service
Agricultural Program of Extension Service
County Farm Bureau
Extension program reshapes county Ag Extension duties
The 1960s extension program reorganization creates a 15‑member County Agricultural Council to direct the agricultural extension, fund local office costs, and secure funds from local sources. Area farm advisers in Clinton County partner on new programs, including Swine School workshops in 1965 and expanded 4‑H projects emphasizing citizenship leadership and career exploration.
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University of Ilinois
Ag Council
College of Agriculture
County Farm Bureau
Clinton
Pian Swine School
Graymont Club Meets at Home of Mrs Fairley
Graymont Neighborhood Club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Ron Fairley with Mrs William Ahrends assisting. Roll call noted a favorite Christmas memory. secret pals were remembered with gifts. Mrs J Ireland from Illinois Power offered a Christmas snack demo. Guest Mrs Roger Dunahee attended. refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Carrolls. Separately the Graymont Rocks Creek Homemakers Extension Unit gathered Monday at 1 30 p.m. in the hall with Christmas decoration roll call. Trooper Joe Ginter spoke on safe driving and a gift exchange occurred. Next meeting set for Jan 11 at 1 30 p.m.
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Ray Hamer
Graymont
Ron Fairley
William Ahrends
J. Ireland
Illinois Power Company
Claire Ryerson
W. A Carroll
Roger Dunahee
Carroll
Gary
Sharon
Cooperative Extension Service looks to 1963 growth
The message reflects on finishing the old year and entering 1963 with a commitment to provide needed information. It notes the opportunity to learn and grow, emphasizing the Extension Service's role in offering guidance to those involved in swine production and related industries.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Chenoa Lutheran Choir Christmas Concert
The St Pauls Lutheran Church choirs present their annual public Christmas concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest pastor Rev Herbert Pragman, organist Lillian Wollenzein, accompanist Elaine Rhoda, and choir director Ruby Pils lead the performances. The program features a brass quartet and multiple solo numbers by Bill Erdman Verne Erdman John Lanzer Gary Linsenhardt Martha Jane Streich and others alongside choral pieces by Praetorius Dav is Palestrina Bach and Redner among others. The adult choir performs O Come All Ye Faithful Away In A Manger and other carols with Silent Night and The Lord's Prayer closing the concert.
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Chenoa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Herbert Pragman
Lillian Wollenzein
Elaine Rhoda
Ruby Pils
Glenn Templeman
Bill Geis
Bill Erdman
John Lanzer
Praetorius
Gloria
Davis
Palestrina
Emmanuel
Jesus
Maniapas
Gary Linsenhardt
Mary
Warner
Martha Jane Streich
Rev. Pragman
Waring
Bach
Bethlehem
Redner
Verne Erdman
Martha Jane Streic
Heaven
Robertson
Man seeks 10500 in two counts after 1964 Dwight crash
A circuit court complaint seeks 10500 in each of two counts from John F. Cuneo Jr. for injuries and vehicle damage in an accident about two miles north of Dwight on February 27 1964, filed by Donald G. Houde.
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Dwight
Donald G. Houde
John F. Cuneo Jr
Scattering Pt Dorothy Huling and Moor family visit
Scattering point reports visits by Mr and Mrs Eddie Moore of Streator and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jim Orr and family. Howard Garretson spent a day in Decatur. Lyle Husted attended the Federal Farm Loan Association annual meeting at St Peters Lutheran Church in Chenoa. Husted was re elected director. Bill Gregory was dismissed from St James Hospital last Wednesday and is slowly recuperating at home. Tokyo is described as Eastern Capital and the world’s largest city with about 10 500 000 residents and rapidly rising population.
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Dorothy Huling
Scattering Point
Eddie Moore
Streator
Jim Orr
Howard Garretson
Decatur
Lyle Husted
Federal Farm Loan Association
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Chenoa
Husted
Bill Gregory
St. James Hospital
Local clubs plan meetings and community service actions
Emington and Saunemin residents attend club gatherings. The St Mary Study Club of Loretto plans to bake cookies for Open Arms Shelter in Dwight. The Ladies Aid Society hosts a Christmas luncheon at the Congregational Church. Merry Circle meets at Aliss Nora Skinner's home in Saunemin. Home makers Extension Association unit hosts a gathering hosted by Mrs Ruby Rothrock. Outdoor tower sound system installed at the Congregational Church. Various local residents visit relatives or travel to Chicago and Eureka College over the weekend.
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Emington
St. Mary
Loretto
Effie Hanlon
Open Arms
Dwight
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Church
Merry Circle
Aliss Nora Skinner
Saunemin
Ruby Rothrock
Homemakers Extension Association
Marjorie Young
Olivet College
Bourbonnais
LaVerne Canham
Louisiana Purchase Expanded United States in 1803
The article notes the 1803 Louisiana Purchase added about 830,000 square miles to the United States for 15 million dollars, doubling the nation’s size. It references National Geographic and mentions reading Christmas ads in The Leader.
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United States
National Geographic
Napoleon
Mississippi Delta
Montana
To Hold Record Hop at Chenoa
Ed Mason of WCIA Channel 3 will host a record hop at Chenoa High School gym Friday from 8 to 1. The Chenoa Rotary Club sponsors the event for Boy Scout Troop 22. Tickets from Scouts or at the door. Mason will give away some records.
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Chenoa
Ed Mason
Wcia Television
Channel 3
Champaign
Chenoa High School
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