Scott County Farm Activities and Plans for 1941
Scott County farmers can obtain bait for pest control at the county barn in Benton with a two day advance request. The program includes mixing charges, free bran and poison from the Federal Government, and a 35 cent per 100 pounds bait price. Farm Bureau planning meetings and a July 10 12 Stoneville tour are announced, with details on transportation and lodging. Nine residents gathered to observe poultry practices at Fred Forbis farm, where costs and setup for a 72 pullet flock are outlined, including a self made brooder stove and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Raymond Galemore
Insect Control Committee
Benton
Scott County Farm Bureau Board
Home Economics Council
4-H Club Council
Benton Jugh
Stoneville
Miss
Extension Service Office
Tihs
Southeast Missouri
Hayti
White Oak
Fred Forbis
Forbis
Mr Forbis
Forbis Poultry
Air markers proposed for 150 Missouri cities
Miss Margaret Potter of Kansas City says the plan to place air markers in 150 Missouri cities will be submitted to the WPA. Adjutant General Lewis M Means and the Civil Aeronautics Authority officials are part of the sponsorship discussion.
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Missouri
WPA
Kansas City
Women's National Aeronautical Association
Adjutant General
Lewis M Means
Associated Press
Margaret Potter
Kansas City Organization
Women's Association
Miss Potter
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Rural power aid earmarked for Missouri
The Rural Electrification Administration released tentative allocations from the 1940 41 agriculture appropriations totaling 100 million to expand rural power lines. Missouri receives 4 914 000 and Illinois 6 600 000 to serve about 300 000 customers, with a backlog of more than 70 000 000 in loan applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Associated Press
Harry Slattery
Rea
Missouri
Mellon Gives $55,000 Gift to Red Cross War Relief Drive
Paul Mellon, son of Andrew W Mellon, pledges a $55,000 contribution to the American Red Cross war relief effort. This adds to the earlier $25,000 provided by the Andrew W Mellon Charitable and Educational Trust, enhancing funding for the relief drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mellon
Andrew W Mellon
American Red Cross
Mellon
Andrew W Mellon Charitable and Educational Trust
Associated Press
Cattle Feeding Raises Wheat Yield on 24 Acre Field
Frank Van Horne described feeding cattle on a 24 acre field during the winter of 1938-39 which boosted the next year wheat yield. The field previously produced about 10 bushels per acre and this year averaged 4.12 bushels with No 1 grade grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Horne
Lago
Missouri Spring Pig Crop Falls Short of 1939
The spring pig crop in Missouri is estimated at 2,450,000 head, 6 percent below 1939 and about 5 percent under the 1929-38 average. The June report cites data from farmers via rural mail carriers and notes a larger hog population over 6 months old than last year, with about a 13 percent U.S. rise and a 16 percent rise in the Corn Belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Mo
Missour
Federal State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Post Office Department
United States
Corn
Sunken garden project planned near state mansion
A $163000 rock pile between the governor's mansion and the state capitol will become a sunken garden with WPA labor. An approved $10000 project will use on hand materials in place of cash, with work starting within 30 days. The plan stems from a 1935 beautification drive funded by state and federal dollars, which left the site unfinished after funds ran out. The Jefferson City Engineers Club helped revive the effort and will provide technical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City Engineers Club
Navy awards 151.6 million in shipbuilding contracts
Acting Secretary of the Navy Lewis Compton last Friday awarded 151.6 million dollars in contracts for building nine submarines and ten destroyers, signaling a major expansion of naval assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Compton
Appliances Used by REA Members in Missouri Territory
More than 1000 REA members in Scott New Madrid and Mississippi counties adopt electric appliances after eight months of service. A June 20 survey by H M Zarkor shows 70 of 1009 customers own appliances led by irons, radios, refrigerators, and washing machines. Outside lighting and other conveniences follow as rural farms gain city-like amenities supplied by Sikes ton system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Cooperative Association
H M Zarkor
Radios
REA
Sikeston Municipal Light and Power
New 45-Position Seat Adjuster for Front Passenger Seat
A new device allows the front passenger seat to be shifted to any of 45 distinct positions. The adjustable feature aims to enhance comfort and ergonomics for drivers and passengers by offering precise alignment options and improved support during long trips.
Chocolate Soldier revival slated by St Louis Municipal Opera
The Chocolate Soldier, Oscar Straus's Viennese operetta, returns to the outdoor stage at Forest Park July 8 to 14 with a star cast led by Hilda Burke and Wilbur Evans. John Gurney also features as Captain Massakioff in this wartime romance spoof set between Serbia and Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
Oscar Straus
Municipal Opera
Forest Park
Nadine
Hero
Hilda Burke
New York
Europe
Wilbur Evans
Bumner
John Gurney
Metropolitan Opera
Captain Massakioff
Balkans
Serbia
Bulgaria
Serbo Bulgarian Officer Hides in Boudoir Novelette
A Serbian army officer is forced to hide in a Bulgarian officer’s daughter’s boudoir, leading to a comic love affair and misadventures. The score features tunes including My Hero Sympathy Our Heroes Come Falling in Love and the Letter Song.
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon Bi Lame
Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Service Co
Home Economics Extension Club
Otto S Duepold
Scott County Farm Bureau
Massour
Leland Miss
Missouri Rural Power
RED Cross
State Mansion
TOR Warsiips
Cash Register Sheep Shearer Welder
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Sikeston
Firestone Tractor Tires
Hahs Machine Works
J. Otto Hahs
Telephone
Sikeston, Missouri
Caruthersville
ST. Louis Municipal Opera
Scott County Abstract Company
Benton, Mo
Harns D Rogers
Atlas
Ya Eer
Atlas Tires
Sikeston Territory
Orville Smith
Mcmullin
Sid’s Tire Shop
Malone Ave
Jack
West Pone
White Way
Tanner
Tanner and Killgore Kings Highway
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