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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

3

New Crop Varieties Are Suggested for District Plantings

At the 16th annual Soils and Crops Conference in Benton Missouri, B T Coleman Extension soils specialist urged growers to use College tested varieties. Oats Mindo Cherokee Andrew Mo 0-200 Columbia. Wheat Vigo Clarkan Royal Pawnee. Barley Mo B 400 Reno Michigan Winter Corn Hybrids White US 523W Kansas 2275 Ohio C 92 Mo 148 US S 13. Coleman urged Ladino clover Alta Kentucky 31 Fescue pasture on each farm. Balanced Farming agent Alvin Schraer outlined 1950 plans and a 100 member association at 35 dollars. A color Dixie Crimson clover film by W S Baker showcased its benefits and Baker invited visits to his Sikeston farm.

Royal Pawnee Reno Michigan Kansas Ohio U. S&s Coleman Kentucky Mr. Coleman Alvin Schraer Schraer Balanced Farming Association W. S. Baker Joe Baker Wm. Baker Sikeston Missouri Baker Gordon B

Dimes Drive Keeps Help Coming for Diana and Others

Diana Corse, 344, remains in weekly therapy at Cape Girardeau Physical Therapy Center funded by the County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Her father Kenneth Corse studies at Southeast Missouri State College under the GI Bill as the 1950 March of Dimes drives January 16 to 31 seek a record fundraising total to sustain 1949 epidemic care.

Diana Corse Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau Physical Therapy Center National Foundation For Diana Kenneth Corse Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardeau

Veterans urged to claim insurance dividend checks now

George E Seybold of the Veterans Administration Cape Girardeau said many inquiries await unclaimed National Service Life Insurance dividend checks. He warned accruals revert to the insurance fund and urged policyholders to file the claim form at post offices or VA offices. Nearly two million have not yet applied. He also advised notifying VA after a veteran’s death to reach beneficiaries.

George E Seybold Veterans Administration Cape Girardeau National Service Life Insurance Seybold Veterans’ Organizations

Governor Reports on Winter Weather and Fiscal Prudence

Missouri Governor Forrest Smith reports icy January weather across the state and recalls similar conditions during his inauguration. He vetoed a statewide building program to preserve a postwar reserve fund, noting a projected balance of about 7.5 million dollars. He discusses labor tensions, transportation strikes, and his plans to meet federal funding needs while maintaining existing state buildings. He highlights steady state revenues, with six-month receipts at about 50.48 million dollars versus 49.12 million the previous year, an increase of over 1.35 million.

Forrest Smith Missouri Jefferson City Sedalia Highway 50 Comptroller’s Office

Obey Signs and Signals Warn Drivers to Stay Safe

Public safety notice urges drivers to follow traffic signals and stop signs. Emphasizes that obeying rules prevents life threatening accidents and promotes cautious behavior on the road.

Sikeston Man Joined Washington U Honorary Society

James D Harris of 621 Moore avenue Sikeston was initiated into Thurtene junior men’s honorary society at Washington University. The new member attends the College of Liberal Arts and belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. His parents are Mr and Mrs L A Harris.

Washington University Thurtene Junior Mens Thurtone James D Harris Moore Avenue Sikeston Harris College of Liberal Arts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity L A Harris

Take​n Up Yearling Colt Adverts On Farm Sale

Bay color yearling horse with white facial streak. Owner may claim by paying for this advertisement and feed. Colt is on my farm one mile south of Ca ea. Fee naiou. Charlie T Volt. Special values in electrical goods during January sale. Read the ads. they renew.

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