Irrigation Costs Vary Across New Madrid County Farms
A 1953 field survey across south Missouri farms shows fixed and operating irrigation costs vary with system size and efficiency. Beasley notes under 15 acres cost about 197 per acre, while full use could lower to 80. For 30 to 50 acres, invest 107 per acre yet potential reduces to 64. Over 50 acres, investment drops to 56 per acre with near full utilization.
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South
Missouri
R. B. Beasley
Beasley
Tteir
Unis
College of
Acre
College of Agriculture
Dyer
Soybeans and Grain Shippers Plan August Meeting
Blytheville Ark Aug 30 the Midsouth Soybean and Grain Shippers Association will hold its first annual meeting at Hotel Peabody Memphis in conjunction with the American Soybean Association convention Aug 31 to Sep 2 Chairman Paul C Hughes announced The association includes shippers from Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi W L Davidson Kennett Mo is secretary treasurer All shippers in the area are invited to attend and stay for the ASA convention The program on the first day will focus on handling and export problems of interest to the midsouth area
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
W. L. Davidson
Kennett
American Soybean Association
Hughes
Refastt Farmer Finds Irrigation Pays Off
Jack Pipkin, borrower for the Farmers Home Administration on J. and R. Farmns land in Kennett, reports irrigation paid off after a ruined 1953 cotton stand. He planted 150 acres, faced heavy rains that ruined the stand, and had to replant, ultimately achieving a decent stand after irrigation.
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Pipkin
Jack Pipkin
Farmers Home Administration
J. and R
Kennett
Norvel Duncan
Matthews Consolidated Schools Open 1954-55
Matthews Consolidated Schools will begin the 1954-55 year on Monday August 9 with 8:30 a.m. registration. Zimmer Elementary hires include first grade Lucille Givens and Lois Hooks, second grade Luer Vaney, third grade Clella Liles and Ena Rives, fourth grade Glenda Conrad, fifth grade Ruby Silverthorn, sixth grade Cecil Greene and Margaret Spellman. Letha Harner will teach special education. Ogden Elementary lists Cornelia Pecks as principal with Addie Hatcher and Birdie Burney assisting. The high school opens with Benton B. Conrad as principal and math instructor. staff includes Robert Crews English, Marshall Isabell English and Social Science, Bernice Rogers Home Economics, Gertrude Yates Commerce, Joe Hooks Science, Lowell Barnes Music, and William Cox Vocational Agriculture and Physical Education. Cox will arrive a week late due to graduation at Arkansas State College.
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Matthews
Matthews Consolidated Schools
Luster BL. King
Board of Education
Zimmer
Lucille Givens
Lois Hooks
Luer Vaney
Clella Liles
Ena Rives
Cgle
Gertrude Yates
Joe Hooks
Lowell Barnes
William Cox
Cox
Arkansas State College
Jonesboro
Ark
Canalou to Open Schools August 9 1954
Canalou Consolidated Schools will start the 1954 55 year on August 9 with students reporting at 9 a.m. for registration at Canalou Elementary and Big Ridge Elementary. Assigned staff include Norma Sharp Leila Evans Jean Cashien Mayne Cashien Earlyne Barnes William D. Purnell principal assisted by Noretta Baison and Blinche Bradier.
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Canalou
Miondar
R. E. Sharp
Board of Education
Canaloa
Norma Sharp
Zuline Simpson
Leila Evans
Jean Cashien
Mayne Cashien
Nation 4-Hers Aims to Reduce Farm Road Deaths
Chicago special describes 4-H youths in 46 states taking part in the 1954 National 4-H Safety Program. They train in farm accident and fire prevention, survey hazards, and promote safety demonstrations to curb nearly one-fourth of rural highway deaths linked to motor vehicles. Awards include GM honors and a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.
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Chicago
Conunerative Extension Service
General Motors
Ao Pento
Chivagre
Ech
School Staff Roster Listed By Subjects
Willi Miller leads as principal and math instructor with English and social science taught by Susie Hunt. Homer Simpson covers home economics and science. Lillian Schell teaches commerce. Mona Scott handles arts. Patricia Carr and Herschel Yates also listed among faculty.
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Willi Miller
Susie Hunt
Homer Simpson
Lillian Schell
Mona Scott
Patricia Carr
and Industri
Herschel Yates
Chamber Directors to Discuss Outing Schedule
Maurice Armetrong of the Chamber of Commerce says a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held next Thursday. The agenda includes plans for an outing and the upcoming anniversary celebration for Chamber of Commerce members at Redfoot La.
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Maurice Armetrong
Chamber of Eytains
Annieuone
Chamber of Commercce
Redfoot la
W.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
Juanita Hensley
New Madrid Man Hurt In Two Hospital Visits
Two emergencies at Missouri Delta Community Hospital Tuesday. C. P. Rogers of New Madrid injured his tongue in a tree collision and was treated then discharged. Eugene Jackson sustained a hand injury in an over... machine and was treated and dismissed.
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Missouri Delta Community Hospital
C. P. Rogers
New Madrid
Eugene Jackson
Health for All Insect Bites
Bee stings cause pain and swelling for sensitive individuals. Practical home remedies include a cooled mud pack applied to the sting area for relief. The article notes simple, time-honored solutions suitable for summer gardens and everyday bee encounters.
Insect Bite Care Tips Plus Parma Social Notes
Advice on treating insect bites outlines removing stingers washing with baking soda solution and using calamine or antiseptics to relieve itching. Chigger and tick removal methods are described with cautions to seek medical help for multiple bites. A Parma Highlights section lists weekend visits and local social events including gatherings at the Coffee Shop and fish supper at the General Baptist Church.
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Barton Oller
Bay Town
Tex
Inlaw
Jim Absher
Willard Stewarts
Desaro
Ark
Helen Simpson
Jimmy
Alexandria
Ind
Ulysses Blankenship
Grage Wayman
Minnie Clark
Charleston
Roger Morgan
George Aker
Portageville
Leo King
Margaret Clevenger
San Francisco
Calif
U. S&s. Navy
Raymond Lucy
Bert Cooper
Jefferson City
Cooper
Department of Business and Administration
Harry Gilman
Oak Park
Paul Grissier
Sikeston
Lirs
Woodrow Hon
Estell Oliver
Flint
Mich
W. E. Watson
J. L. Oliver
Curtiss Watson
Charles Snyder
Earl Allstin
Herman Dunlop
St. Louis
Lena Kerr
Earl Kerr
Leland Sanders
Fast St. Louis
Parma
George Lucy
E. J. Reynolds
Iva Downing
Campbell
Clairmore
Okla
George Rankin
S. A. Oliver
White Oak
Willie Watson
Wink Knight
Encll Knight
Bobby
R. L. Buchannan
Gerald Norman
Oak
Air
Alvis
Monmouth Sl
E. R. Gratz
Jerrs Conatser
Jerry Mayo
Lake Wappapela
R. L. Covington
Ralph Roberts
Elvins
Young Married Peoples Bible Class
General Baptist Church
Missouri Grain Drying and Storage Tips From a Local Farmer
A Missouri farmer shares practical grain drying and storage lessons from a bumper season. He outlines costs for bins and equipment, moisture targets, and weather-based drying rates, warning that high moisture requires careful ventilation and timing. The piece also notes revival events and community notices from the town, including church activities and gatherings.
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Schell H. Bodenhamer
Extension Poultryman
Missouri College of Agriculture
Leslie Ins. Agency
EL Center
ATM
Crsbaltt Weet Ees
Ross Teeer
Sikeston Steel Building Company
Quonsit Buidings Act Products” OF Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Axe
Wade
W. R. Lewis Fern
Highway 60
Stoddard Implement Company
W. R. Lewis
A. F. Evans
Pexter, Missour
Aucus
Eoblem
Enser
Usda Farmers Bulletin
George South
First Baptist Church
B. G. Corn
East Prairie
Claud. Jenkins
G. A
Mart Hart
Claud Jenkins
W.F.W. Aux
Andr
A. L. Covington
Endamily
Betty Vaughn
Mr. Aiman, Jr
Assembly of God
Bethaltor Jr
Masonic Hall
Mrs. Conaiser
Conaiser
New Madrid Park
John Clement
Bernie
Andrew Hill
Maple Grove
Russell Hedrick
Francis Edge
M.V.F
Mal
Charles Waltrip
John Clay & Company
National Stock Yards
Howard McGill
Nipwsrapr
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