Research Key To Farming Future
Dr Byron T Shaw of the Agricultural Research Service told a Penn State College of Agriculture meeting that agricultural research should fit regional and national markets. He urged faster research in soils crops and livestock to create new market opportunities and cited hybrid sorghums boosting yields 20 to 30 percent when 18 to 20 percent of grain sorghum acres were planted in 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Snid
Pennsylvania State University
Byron T. Shaw
Dr. Shaw
College of Agriculture
Shaw
USDA Recommends Methoxychlor Dust for Hornfly Control
The USDA says methoxychlor as a dust applied to the backs of dairy cows can control hornflies for about three weeks while avoiding milk residue. Sprays on cows are not advised, dust treats only the animal, and do not control lice, house flies, biting flies, or ticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Agricultural Research Service
Department
USDA
Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Eggs on Rice and Vegetables and Cheese Rice with Shrimp
A home cooking feature presents two main dish ideas centered on white rice. Eggs on Rice and Vegetables pairs rice with condensed vegetable soup eggs and cheese baked casserole style. Cheese Rice with Shrimp combines tomatoes peppers and shrimp with a cheese rice bake for a centered shrimp dish.
Female Hereford Champion Miss Silver Zato 408
Miss Silver Zato 408, champion female in the Hereford breeding show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, owned by Turner & Thornton of Boerne, Texas. Shown with Jack Turner and son David of Fort Worth, Earl Monahan of Hyannis Nebraska, J. D. Womack of Rhome Texas, at the halter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Zato
Denver
Turner & Thornton
Boerne
Tex
Jack Turner
David
Fort Worth
Earl Monahan
Hyannis
Neb
American Hereford Association
J. D. Womack
Rhome
Halter
Choice of Color Promotes Moods
Color is a versatile decor tool guiding mood in rooms. Shared spaces benefit from temperate blues greens while bedrooms use individual favorites sparingly. Hospitals prefer sunlit yellows to aid recovery and dining areas favor yellows. accents in red green turquoise or orange lift beige or gray schemes.
Hi Fi pickup aids recording of heart sounds from chest
At a four day American Heart Association meeting a new device described as a stainless steel microphone like pickup records ultra high fidelity heart murmurs from the chest surface. Dr. Dale Groom and GM engineer Yro T Sihvonen report use in a sound proof room to achieve noiseless murmurs from normal subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Heart Association
Dale Groom
Medical College of
South Carolina
General Motors
Yro T. Sihvonen
Dr. Groom
Groom
Be Prepared for Winter Ailments
Toledo guidance urges households to stock a thermometer atomizer vaporizer ice bag hot water bottle and antiseptic to ease winter illness. The article notes Asiatic flu as a factor and stresses home care steps including calling a physician and bed rest.
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Toledo
Spark shadowgraph technique aids shock wave study
In Los Angeles a spark shadowgraph freezes action at under one millionth of a second to study air shock waves from potential explosions. Dr. Benedict Cassen leads University of California Los Angeles Atomic Energy Project experiments using models of skyscrapers trenches and shelters to observe wave behavior and interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Benedict Cassen
Atomic Energy Project
University of California
Catastrophes Kill Over 1,200 in First Half of Year
Statisticians report disasters with five or more deaths claimed about 1,200 lives in the United States in the first half of the year. The toll exceeds any similar period since 1947, largely due to Hurricane Audrey which hit Louisiana and eastern Texas in late June, leaving about 350 known dead and many missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Louisiana
Texas
Color and light shape comfort health and life
The article notes color's impact on comfort health and finances. It cites Army, Africa, and animal studies showing dark colors attract insects and affect behavior. It describes lights and colors influencing muscle tension heart rate and activity in humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Army
Europe
South Africa
Early Gals Could Turn Eyes of Male
Santa Barbara reports on curious ancient paper making practices shared by Dr. Thomas S. Weir of UCSB. He notes early methods in 708 A D Arabia to attract men with crackling shoes and later Egyptian papyrus origins dating back to 1700 B C. The piece covers paper’s spread to the Middle East and Europe and describes varied uses including the Arabs writing and as garments, kites, and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Thomas S. Weir
University of California, Santa Barbara College
Lebanon
U. S. Foreign Operations Administration
Weir
Middle East
Europe
Community Guests Attend Social Visits Across Belleville Area
A string of Sunday and weekday visits highlighted this week as Belleville residents hosted relatives and friends. Art and Alta Grueber joined guests in Belleville for supper with George Stromberg, while Amos Lickerhoff visited with the Strombergs Friday. Others hosted or spent evenings with Strombergs, including Godfrey Boman, Jack Davis, and families, and Elmer Loring's circle. Ed Blakeley of Topeka spent time with his mother, Clara Blakeley, and several gatherings occurred with the Tholstrups, Johnsons, and Windens families across local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grueber
Alta Trimmer
Belleville
Jack Davis
George Stromberg
Birthday Celebration at Swenson Home Draws Guests
Mrs. Wm. Wilson spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Maurine Larson. Monday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Swenson honored Mrs. Swenson on her birthday. Attending were Mrs. C. P. Rydell of Topeka, Merle Avery and Arthur Swenson of Concordia, Ada Aspegren, Algor Anderson, Ellen Sederlin, and Bessie Tedrow. Mr. and Mrs. Al Kennedy and Leddie visited Roy Tedrow Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Swenson
Swenson
C. P. Rydell
Topeka
Merle Avery
Arthur Swenson
Concordia
Ada Aspegren
Algor Anderson
Ellen Sederlin
Bessie Tedrow
al Kennedy
Ledgie
Roy Tedrow
Study Tells Increases In Plant Capacity
Data from the National Industrial Conference Board based on Federal Reserve figures show aluminum leading growth in annual capacity from 1952 to 1957 with an 108 percent rise. Synthetic fibers follow with about 36 percent, then cement 27 percent, paperboard 26.8, steel ingots and petroleum products 22.9 each, paper 18.3, and pig iron 17.6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Industrial Conference Board
Federal Reserve System
Sunday Guests and Local Family Visits Reported
Sunday guests of Mrs Eva Sjoland er included Mr and Mrs Alvin Sjolander of Kansas City and other Sjolander relatives from Concordia Belleville and local families. Monday visitors were Mrs Orville Linden and Mrs Carl Moline. Thursday evening guests were Charley Sjolander family and Eva Sjolander with Eustace Sjolander family. Mrs Richard Rockey is a patient at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia. Robert Robison of Kansas City spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Sjolander
Alvin Sjolander
Kansas City
Ebustace Sjolander
Concordia
Earl van Aken
Belleville
Wm. Wilson
Charley Sjolander
Orville. Linden
Carl Moline
Eustace Sjolander
Richard Rockey
St Joseph Hospital
Robert Robison
Britain Moves To Save Ruins of Hadrian's Wall
Washington report notes remnants of Hadrian's Wall built by Romans 1,800 years ago stretch across northern England. A preservation movement seeks government stewardship as storms sheep and decay threaten the landmark. The wall runs 73.5 miles from Bowness on Solway Firth to Wallsend on the Tyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
Northumberland
Cumberland
Bowness
Olway Firth
Wallsend
Tyne River
Far Away Frogs Vanish From Casablanca Pond
A local frog raiser reports more than 90000 frogs valued at over 800 appear to have disappeared from his Casablanca pond. This comes less than a year after a prior loss of 5000 frogs from the same pond.
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Casablanca
Sunday Visit Recap From Area Families
The report lists callers including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Countrymam and Rita with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs and children of Mankato. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. James Garst and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin at Charley Loomis home. Mrs. Spencer Wyant and children from Denver visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H Freed from Saturday to Thursday. Mrs. Walter Boyles and Mrs. Ruby Berry spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Zenia Stofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Countrymam
Rita
Marvin Briggs
Mankato
James Garst
Hugh Modlin
Charley Loomis
Spencer Wyant and Chidren
Denver, Colo
Charles H. Freed
Walter Boyles
Ruby Berry
Zenia Stofer
Social Evening Guests From Formoso Attend Crawford Home
Friday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vachel Crawford in Formoso included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Higbee, Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry, Gordon and Wade, Mrs. Ruby Berry, and Lawrence Hugos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higbee
Max Berry
Gordon and Wade
Ruby Berry
Lawrence Hugos
Vachel Crawford
Formoso
Garst Released From Stormont Vale Hospital In Topeka
Darrell Garst, severely injured weeks ago, was discharged from Stormont Vale hospital in Topeka on Sunday. His relatives Mr and Mrs Marv Briggs and James Garst transported him and his wife to Scandia after a trip to Rossville.
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Darrell Garst
Stormont Vale
Topeka
Marvin Briggs
James Garst
Rossville
Scandia
Family and friends visit across towns in weekend gatherings
Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Monty of Beloit were Saturday evening guests of Dale Lewellyn and family. Oliver Simmons and family of Los Alamos New Mexico visited Elmer Loring and other relatives. Max Berry Gordon and Wade of Formosa visited Ruby Berry. Adam Wenda George Fike Jr. and Everette were Sunday dinner guests of O A Johnson. Glenn Housholder Belleville was a Friday guest of George Fike Jr. and Everette. Mrs Lee Bowersox is spending a few days at Charles O Johnson home.
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Don Thomas
Monty
Beloit
Dale Lewellyn
Oliver Simmons
Los Alamos, N. M
Elmer Loring
Max Berry
Gordon and
Wade of
Formosa
Ruby Berry
Adam Wenda
George Fike, Jr
Everette
O. A. Johnson
Glenn Housholder
Belleville
Mrs. Lee Bowersox
Charles O. Johnson
Mrs Ruby Berry Attends Thursday Evening Visit
Mrs Ruby Berry was a Thursday evening guest of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade at their home providing a social visit.
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Ruby Berry
Mrs
Duaine Greenslade
Shaffer Family Hosts Concordia Visitors for Supper
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaffer and Alfreda of Concordia were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Shaffer
Alfreda
Concordia
Harley Shaffer
Omaha Man Visits Family Friends This Week
Cecil Shaffer of Omaha Nebraska spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Shaffer
Omaha, Nebr
Mrs
Harley Shaffer
Mrs. Della Mivell Visits With Shaffers in Local Social
Mrs. Della Mivell spent Thursday and Sunday evenings with Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer as the Jewetts attended church services in Belleville.
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Della Mivell
Harley Shaffer
Mrs. Jewett
Belleville
Birthday honors mark Sandell celebration with families
Mr and Mrs Harrd Anderson and Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford and families visited Friday evening at Rex Sandell’s home to honor Mrs Sandell on her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrd Anderson
Dale Stafford
Rex Sandell
Weekend Visit With Concordia Grandparents
Jerry Shaffer of Concordia spent from Friday until Sunday evening with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Shaffer
Concordia
Mrs
Harley Shaffer
Mrs Spencer Wyatt and family visit Belleville friends
Mrs Spencer Wyatt and children of Denver Colorado and Mrs Charles Freed visited Monday evening supper guests of Mrs M E Nockwell and Mark of Belleville.
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Spencer Wyatt
Denver
Cola
Charles Freed
Me. Nockwell
Mark
Belleville
Local Families Share Visits Across Towns
Mrs. Spencer Wyant and children of Denver Solo visited Mrs. June Fitzgerald and girls in Salina Thursday. Wyant party returned to Denver Thursday evening. Frank Berggren and Emma Novak were Sunday evening guests of Rex Sandell and boys. Charley Loomis, recently home from Belleville hospital, is much improved. Harold Swanson, Carl Petersons, and Marion Stolander families visited in Lincoln Nebr and with Elmer Loring hosts this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Wyant
Denver
Solo
Charley Freen
June Fitzgerald
Salina
Wyant
Frank Berggren
Emma Novak
Rex Sandell
Charley Loomis
Belleville Hospital
Harold Swanson
Carl Peterson
Marion Stolander
Janet
Lincoln, Nebr
Dinner Guests From Los Alamos And Phillipsburg
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loring included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Simmons and family from Los Alamos New Mexico, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Loring of Phillipsburg plus Mr. and Mrs. John Behrens of Morrowville.
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Elmer Loring
Oliver Simmons
Los Alamos, N. M
Johnny Loring
Phillipsburg
John Behrens
Morrowville
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
U. S. Department of Agricul
Amos Lickerhoff
Godfrey Boman
Rick Jensen
Will Loring
Rogert Scrivner
Chester Johnson
Charles Johnson
Ed Blakeley
Clara Blakeley
Delbert Tholstrup
Wichita
Deuben Johnson Home
Mauda Goodwin
Merle Haser
Glenn Scrivner
Reuben Johnson
Taylor Shellhammer
Helen and Porter
E. Porter Ahrens
A. J. Perry
Glenwood Linden
Judy
Maurine Larson
Emanuel Linden
Mr. Linden
Walter Anderson
Anna Gunter
Earl Tebow
Britain
Grampa
ASCH
Ourtown
Craig Bowersox
Craig
Reno Old Johnson
el- Reno Sederlin
Elwyn Isaacson
Marilyn
John
Conecordia
Orville Linden
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