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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
22
County Agent Tom B Stroup advises timely soil sampling for rye barley and wheat to guide fertilizer needs and meet 40 bushel wheat club rules. Early tests help plan field work, draft ready soil recommendations, and beat fall testing rush.
Missouri officials halted all hog exhibitions at state regional and county fairs this week while a federal quarantine targeted vesicular exanthema in hogs across 17 states. The state banned sales of registered and purebred swine and previously forbade hog imports for slaughter. Arkansas also imposed a shipment quarantine, allowing swine to move to East St Louis and Memphis.
A Southeast Missouri cotton growers gathering will convene at Twin Oaks Cafe Portageville on Wednesday August 13 at 1 30 PM. Officials from the Missouri State Employment Service and federal agencies announce the meeting to outline local recruitment and how migrant and foreign labor will be sourced for the cotton harvest. The session aims to help growers access available local labor and connect with the new labor information station and rest camp on US Highway 60 near Sikeston. All cotton growers are urged to attend for guidance and support.
The Riverside Extension Club of Commerce met on July 23 at the home of President Mrs Will Hawkins. Eight members answered roll with A Harvest Hand Food I Serve. The program Life Can Be gin at Sixty-five by Mrs Albin Anderson explored city actions for the aged. Attendees included Mesdames Grady Darby P B Held James Ross N J Goddar R N Mabrey A H Anderson and Will Hawkins.
County Agent Tom B Stroup notes no carry over of Korean lespedeza seed, so 1952 harvest seeds will hit markets this fall with potential premiums for good quality combine run seed. Surplus acreage can fetch strong prices, dodder free and weed free seed preferred. July clipping to improve yields. spray 2 4 D to remove dodder. Allen couple left for a Quebec vacation.
Residents and relatives gather for visits across Sikeston Lilbourn and nearby towns. Numerous appearances include the Wilkersons in Rumbauer, the Bixlers in St Louis and Russellville, and many extended families attending church events and services last week. The town church revival concludes as families trace weekend travel and guest stays.
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