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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
2
Agriculture Department reports cotton in cultivation on July 1 at 19.96 million acres, down 21 percent from last year. With an above average yield, the output could reach about 11.98 million bales, while 1954-55 cycle remains tied to federal planting allotments and marketing quotas that curb production and set price support rules.
A Wade Rain spray irrigation system irrigates Lewis's soybean field west of town along Highway 60. Since June 27 the six hour daily operation delivers up to 3 inches of water on 12 acres, with experiments on different depths to gauge effects. Water comes from wells with portable pumps. equipment is movable. Several local residents and relatives are noted in the surrounding social updates.
SEMO counties show nearly identical cotton acreages to 1953, with Hil ton Bracey of the Missouri Cotton Producers Association noting total allotments and cultivation figures for 1954. County figures include Scott 22,450 Mississippi 34,319 New Madrid 112,148 Stoddard 52,498 Dunklin 97,339 Pemiscot 112,043 Butler 25,119 and seven minor counties totaling 67,701.
Chamber Receiv Luther Robbie ofaunt son C Green Dudley Don Lums den Essex. Entered in the corn club are: Geroge Sandlin Catron George Riley Bernie Jerry Russell Dexter George Heuiser Ber nie Earl Meeks Bell City C G. Scott Jr. Carl Heuiser Sikeston Larry Lee Charles T. Gardner Jr. Matthews Fred Wallace Murray Wallace W. H. Schultz Lee James Roth Mal en.
The USDA sets Missouri at 1,122,346 acres for 1955 wheat, part of a 55 million national allotment announced June 21. States lead by Kansas 10,496,070. North Dakota 7,349,025. Oklahoma 4,775,103. Texas 4,203,735. Montana 4,025,438. Missouri ASC will assign county and then farm quotas.
The MCPA quotes a House Agriculture Committee view that a 90 percent parity price program remains realistic amid surpluses. It cites a 30 percent drop in exports, record production from defense needs, and lack of effective production controls as key factors. It argues sliding scale supports would curb production and lower consumer prices while reducing government control.
Judge Goodman presiding. Cases included Mo. vs Claude Toombs for assault with verdict by jury, punishment set at 100 dollars and costs and months in jail. Three divorces granted: Glenda Givens vs Roy L. Givens decree to plaintiff. Juanita Frye vs Joesph Frye decree to plaintiff with custody of three minor children and 75 dollars per month support.
Thad Snow, noted writer and farmer from Charleston, contributes a feature on mules in Harper's magazine. He explores mule personalities and recounts his experiences as a mule skinner in the Missouri Delta.
Benton court actions include State v George Gross forgery finally discharged and civil rights restored. State v Royce Mix forgery paroled during good conduct. Keener v Keener divorce granted plaintiff custody of two minors with $ per child monthly support. attorney fees $100. Schriefer v Wilson et al partition with sale ordered July 24, 1954. Jackman v Jackman divorce granted with child custody. $51 monthly support. Burford v Beardslee action on contract dismissed with prejudice per stipulation. Burford v Anderson contract case dismissed with prejudice and costs per stipulation.
Sixteen men were enlisted at the Cape Girardeau Recruiting Station in June. Among them are Morehouse pupils William Gray and Robert Lee Davis. Harold Holland of Charleston and Jackie Moore of East Prairie were accepted by the Marine Corps in June.
Real estate transfers listed include multiple parcels in Scott County. Transactions show buyers, sellers, and partial or unspecified consideration across Mur phy and Wall Mur phy and Parkland Sikeston St Lawrence and Buchert additions with various lot numbers and minor interests noted.
Sophia Cline, 76, of Morehouse, died Friday at Missouri Baptist Home in Ironton. Funeral services were held Sunday at Baptist Church in Morehouse with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Sydney Pollack and wife of Cape Girardeau welcomed a son at 130 this morning at Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape. Baby weighs 8 pounds 9 ounces and has a brother, David Lawrence, 16 months. Grandparents are Nathan Yoffie of Sikeston.
Morley residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. J A and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lancaster and W B Lowell in Bloomfield. Weekly cancer bandage sessions commence at the Masonic Hall Wednesdays 2 to 4 PM with all invited.
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