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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
10
Fall sowing adapts to hardy annuals and perennials. Use seed boxes or a raised bed, with porous soil and sphagnum mulch. Recommend Cosmos Cynoglossum Centaureas California poppies and more. Handle frost, winter mulch, and spring sun for best germination.
Pioneer era windbreaks around Missouri farms cut fuel needs by 22.9 percent in test houses, saving about two tons of coal or 400 gallons of fuel oil annually. They lower feed costs, reduce weight losses in severe weather, and improve farm appearance and wildlife habitat. Two windbreak types are used in Missouri, with evergreen multi-row belts for winter protection and one to two row hedgerows for crops and sand protection. County agents offer tree seedling applications. Also, Scott County hosts its 22nd Annual Soils and Crops Conference on Jan 17 in Benton with John Falloon as speaker and a lunch hosted by Home Economics Clubs.
More than 19.8 million dollars in soil and water conservation loans have been borrowed in about a year. H Allan Brock, supervisor for Scott and Mississippi Counties, notes irrigation systems funded the loans and aided fertilizer use for higher yields. Private lenders supplied most funds and the Farm Home Administration insured repayment.
Missouri real estate transfers list numerous deeds from Sikeston, Oran, and surrounding areas. Transfers include James and Ione DePriest to Roy and Delilah Kneezer for 4800 dollars, and Scott Realty & Investment Co. to Charles and Louise Conn for 100 dollars plus other considerations. Multiple parcels across blocks and subdivisions, plus a large Sikeston city deal with 8S. W. Bell Telephone Co. for 70,000 dollars. Also notes Missouri Experiment Station researchers studying corn earworm resistance with E. B. Nace describing long term breeding prospects to reduce crop losses.
Funds appropriated by Congress set loans at 4 percent interest with optional insurance charges. Repayment spans up to 20 years, based on borrower ability. Eligibility requires prospects for farming and inability to obtain favorable terms from private sources. Details available from the Farmers Home Administration office in Sikeston, upstairs at the Post Office Building.
In New Madrid County Judge Eric Wrights court last week two men were bound over to the Circuit Court. Four persons were fined on misdemeanor charges and 54 overweight truck operators faced penalties. Notable fines included Maddox for no operator license and Davis for obstructing traffic. Gordon Transport led overweight truck fines at 304 dollars with others down to twenty.
A sequence of real estate conveyances from Sikeston and nearby areas details transfers of various lots, blocks, acres, and cemetery plots. Transactions list buyers and sellers including Glen Jones, D R and Virginia Vinson, Idella Henry, Joseph Kem, Joe Bacher, Arthur Cagle, Lyman Petty, Forrest Brown, C Clarence Scott, Norma Young, Gertie Barnett, Harold Rogers, R D Clayton Corp, W Le Kernell, Katie Peeples, Sikeston Garden of Memories, Finis DeWitt, and others. Amounts range from $1 to $2300 with parcels in Parkland, Clayton East Acres, Sikes Third Addition, North Imo, Garden of Memories, and Morley areas. Various lot numbers, blocks, and sections referenced across Sikeston and adjacent towns.
The county court at its regular Monday meeting approved warrants including Standard O. Co. supplies 4.30 Hoe Supply Co. 11.07 Sells Boarding Home care patients 30.00 Missouri Utilities Co. rights and power 113.24 Skeston Standard ballots for special election 75.15 Scott County Democrat printing 41.95 Mack Printing Co. printing for collector 6.00 Joe Spalding hauling gravel 458.75 County Treasurer reports receipt of 4500 final payment from State Highway Department for aid on road project 50-2 and 1358 on project 55-1M. In La Spezia Italy Mario Cuffini 32 and Adriana 24 were each sentenced to four months in jail for brawling after his mother-in-law insulted the couple.
Daffodils, first major spring flowers, vary in form and bloom times. By using early midseason and late varieties, borders can provide two spring months of color. Plant new bulbs early to ensure growth before frost and choose varieties with diverse trumpet sizes and colors for extended bloom.
Six cases heard in magistrate court Wednesday last week mostly traffic violations. Charles Andrew Lane pled guilty to improper license, fined 5 dollars and costs. Larry Draveal pled guilty to disturbing the peace, fined 5 dollars and costs. Russell W Ryderly and George Rehard Medley pled guilty, each fined 5 dollars and costs. Russell Barlow pled guilty to no proper license plate, fined 5 dollars and costs. Jesse Williams, Negro, charged with felonious assault, waived preliminary hearing and bound over to circuit court under 500 dollar bond.
County Agent Tom B. Stroup cites a Missouri College study showing early chick purchase boosts fall egg output and profits. He advocates choosing light, high producing strains to lower feed costs and raise eggs per hen, with data from Random Sample Tests and Standard Eye Laying Tests guiding strain choice.
The request highlights inherited characteristics including white egg color brood size and strong shell texture among eggs. It notes eggs possess genetic determinants influencing appearance and robustness.
Funeral services were held Christmas Day at 2 pm for Mrs Savannah Householder 67 widow of William T Householder. She died Saturday in Sikeston Hospital. Born January 13 1889 she is survived by two sons QO Householder of New Madrid and Robert Householder of St Louis. Services at Assembly of God Church Libourne burial at Mounds Park Cemetery with Richards Funeral Home.
Scott New Madrid Mississippi Electric Co Op advertises contact via phone at 850 S Kesten offering local electrical services and cooperative support.
The 63rd General Assembly submits Amendment to Article II to authorize debt on behalf of Missouri to fund remodeling and rebuilding of state buildings and educational institutions. It authorizes issuing bonds up to 75 million dollars with a sinking fund and tax levies, to be approved at the next general or special election. Local official certifications and timeline details accompany the measure.
Harold Hill Angus Farms on U S Highway 61 nine miles north of Sikeston offers registered Angus bulls at 25000 and other cattle. Also a 1947 Ford two door runs good priced at 149. Sale contact Stephenson with night and day phone notes in unclear text.
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