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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
10
Scott County farming advances show widespread use of DDT BHC 2 4 D Ferbam Lin dane and microfine sulfur for orchard and field crops. Farmers report high returns on Chlordane Toxaphene and emphasize preventive measures against European corn borer Angoumois grain moth weevil and hog parasites using sodium fluende and BHC dips.
January 4 1950 is the deadline for arrival of seed entries to A J Renner Sikeston Mo for the Good Seed Short Course and Show Entry blanks must have been sent in before December 1 The event sponsored by the Missouri Seed Improvement Association and the University of Missouri College of Agriculture will be held January 25 and 26 in the Armory building at Sikeston Seed entered in the show must have been grown in Missouri in 1949 Over 1000 farmers seed growers and distributors and others attended last year’s short course and seed show. Also washing wool garments tips from University of Missouri experts noting use of mild soap lukewarm water gentle suds avoid rubbing rinse well roll in towel and air dry away from heat to protect wool’s natural oils
Sixty-two girls from Benton and Time-Formfelt joined a candy making session led by the county home agent last Tuesday. They made fondant and created chocolate fudge pin-wheels and dipped cocoa-nut centers for bon-bons. Arrangements were by Mrs. Tom B Stroup, with Mrs. Maxine Wallace guiding the class from Ilmo. Other candies were discussed and questions were invited.
The Morley club held an all day meeting at Mrs Marvin Gibbs home with a turkey dinner and gift exchange. County Home Agent outlined next year’s program and monthly lessons. Officers to meet January to finalize yearbooks. attendees included many listed local ladies and visitors.
Robert Nelson 15 son of Mr and Mrs Robert I Nelson sustained a shotgun wound to his left ankle during a hunting accident on the Montgomery farm west of Chaffee. The gun discharged injuring his ankle and instep. Rex Anderson, a friend, summoned help and Nelson was taken to a Cape Girardeau hospital. His condition is reported as severe but improving.
Seventeen children were aboard a Bloomfield area school bus when it overturned three miles north of town last Thursday afternoon. The bus, turning from Highway 25 onto a side road, caused the accident with no injuries reported.
An health feature explains headaches as a symptom of underlying illness and urges prompt medical evaluation. It notes common causes such as fatigue indigestion eyestrain poisons and alcohol, and highlights migraine treatment progress and the dangers of self treatment. It underscores that chronic headaches signal serious health problems and require professional care.
Ham cheese balls combine cooked ham and sharp cheese with grated onion egg and cracker crumbs formed into small balls then rolled in crushed cornflakes. Fry in hot lard for a golden brown coating and serve with a tangy cream sauce.
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