Social Roundup of Local Families and Guests
A long list of weekend gatherings and visits across Belleville Courtland and surrounding areas is noted. Families including Perry Kueker Van Gundy Hanson and Porter hosted and attended suppers dinners and overnight stays with relatives from Topeka Chicago California Wichita Concordia Hastings and Denver. Several residents recover from illness and others share hospitality with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold J. Perry
Nelson. Ward
L. H. Kueker
Ralph Kueker
John. van. Gundy
Belleville
John. Hanson
Courtland
Es Porter’ Ahrens
Algot
Anderson
Klaus. Kallenberger
Topeka
Glenn Johnson
Chicago
Janet Bowersox
California
Ronnie Aspegren
Bill Davis
Edith Swanson
Anna Gunter
Republic County
R. E. Cooper
Eve Sandborg
Ox Clay
Algot ‘Anderson
Loren ‘Carlgren
Clyde Norris
Ada Aspegren
H. W. Reece
Donald Gorton
Delbert Aspegren
Algor Anderson
Joseph McDonald
Irrigation systems can be deadly with water and electricity
Extension specialist Ronald Sneed warns irrigation systems pose serious hazards. Water and power lines create deadly risks from high voltage contact and sprinkler streams. Protect children, shield power shafts, secure wheeled units, and avoid fueling while engines run. Ground electric motors and ensure safe wiring.
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Ronald
Sneed
North’ Carolina
North Carolina
Sheed
Toddlers and Busy Work: Safe At-Home Activities
Advice for caregivers on keeping toddlers engaged without constant help. Suggests simple, self guided tasks using purses with small items, warm bath play, floating pins in a carton, water painting outside, mud play, and a bug hunt using a plastic jar. Encourages supervision and gentle redirection to prevent power struggles.
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Mhother
Researchers Study Food Deterioration
An Oregon State University team led by R. O. Sinnhuber investigates by products formed during food deterioration, focusing on oxidation and rancidity in fats. They note slight changes are common in daily meals and may be harmless, with emphasis on malem aldehyde as a measurable spoilage by product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State University
R. O. Sinnhuber
OSU
Dessert Delights Need Little Time for Family Treats
A compact dessert collection with two easy recipes Butter Almond Cooky Bars and Peach Crisp Sundaes. Ingredients include brown sugar butter eggs vanilla almond extract flour almonds and a simple butter frosting. Peach halves crumble topping lemon juice and brown sugar bake then serve with ice cream.
Hydraulically Controlled Mud Drag Aids Farm Roads
Farm lanes become badly rutted in early spring if left to dry without leveling. The hydraulically controlled mud drag is built from heavy angle brackets and welded channels. Once placed over a lane or feedlot on a good drying day it will perform effectively.
Devotional Reading Prompt Referencing Acts and Timothy
A devotional reading references passages from Acts and Timothy with a focus on guidance and reflection. The note lists chapter and verse citations and suggests themes for meditation in a Senate context.
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Pecs
Senate
Guarding Truth Lesson for September 3 1961
The talk centers on guarding truth as a sacred trust passed down through generations. It cites Paul to Timothy, Jefferson, and proverbs while warning of half truths and distortions. It argues that truth strengthens against tyranny and that modern Timothys must know stand up for and teach the truth.
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Paul the Apostle
Paul
Timothy
Foreman
Thomas Jefferson
Timothys
Soil sampling tips for accurate fertilizer planning
Midwest agronomists stress proper soil sampling to ensure reliable test results for fall and spring fertilizer planning. Read instructions from the National Plant Food Institute on selecting uniform areas, collecting 10 to 14 cores, mixing them, and avoiding contamination or mixed histories to improve soil test accuracy.
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Institute
Five Fall Pasture Top-Dressing Benefits for Farmers
The Midwest division of the National Plant Food Institute lists five benefits of fall pasture top-dressing with a complete fertilizer. Benefits include earlier spring grazing, more and better grass, extra grazing days, lower feed bills, and higher profits from reduced production costs. It notes nitrogen loss risks on sandy soils and suggests late fall applications for best spring response. Fall fertilization also saves spring workload and allows easier, faster fertilizer delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
National Plant Food Institute
Corn Belt
Gen
Institute
Well Fed Alfalfa Beats Winter Kill Gives High Yields
Fall fertilizer top-dressings help alfalfa store reserves for winter survival says the Midwest division of the National Plant Food Institute. Purdue agronomists, Minnesota soil scientists and Wisconsin experts urge soil testing and soil-specific fertilization to boost yield and extend alfalfa life, reducing reseeding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
National Plant Food Institute
Purdue University Agronomists
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Fall Liming Aids Legumes and Boosts Plant Food Power
IME added to the soil in fall can improve legume stands next spring and increase efficiency of other plant foods. Soil testing is urged to determine lime needs to avoid guesswork. Fall liming supports winter survival and a strong start for next season when paired with nitrogen, phosphate, and potash where needed.
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Midwest
National Plant Food Institute
Institute
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