Cotton Bay Day Plans Advance in Sikeston
Scott County farmer roundup outlines Cotton Day in Sikeston with contests open to amateurs. E P Coleman and A G Gasser organize venue at the Armory. H Spradling and P H Teal announce classes Middling and Strict Middling with 25 prizes for close guesses. Cotton improvement groups from LaForge and New Madrid contribute. A style show of homespun cotton dresses is planned with lunch facilities for attendees.
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Cotton Bay
Sikeston
Leon M. Lane
E. P. Coleman
A. G. Gasser
H. Spradling
Paul H. Teal
Jon
LaForge
New Madrid
Rome
Second annual picnic announced for Morley Missouri
Otto S. Diebold announces the second annual picnic co sponsored by Scott County Farm Bureau and Missouri-extension groups. Activities begin 9 30 a m with community singing and talks by federation and extension staff, a noon basket lunch with Sikeston Band, two ball games and music to close. Last year 300 attended in Oran and organizers expect more this year at City Park Morley.
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Scott County Farm Bureau
Southeast Missouri Farm Bureau Service Company
Jome Economics Extension Clubs
Scott County
Otto S. Diebold
Farm Bureau
Colks
Pfissouri Farm Bureau Federation
State Extension Service
Sikeston Band
Oran
Morley
4 H Camp Trip Planned for Arcadia July 28 to 31
Seven boys two girls and two leaders report to County Agent Lane for the annual 4 H summer camp at Arcadia July 28 to 31. Names listed include Bobby Collier Betty Jean Johnson Edward Henry M and Arthur A Schiwitz Jr Otto M M Schaefer Claryce Michael Nial and Samuel Lee Branson Louis Leible Junior Glen and Edwin Daniel Collier plus Sam Branson and Sam Schaefer as club leaders accompanying Scott county group. The Scott County Farm Bureau pays transportation. each person covers board and room costs.
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Lane
Arcadia
Bobby Collier
Betty Jean Johnson
Edward
Henry M
Arthur A. Schiwitz Jr
Otto M. M. Schaefer
Claryce Michael
Nial
Samuel Lee Branson
Louis Leible
Glen
Edwin Daniel Collier
Sam Branson
Porter Switch
Sam Schaefer
Campbell
Scott County
Scott County Farm Bureau
Cattlemen to Meet at Evin Burke Farm Vandyser
Scott county cattle feeders and farmers are invited to a July 24 meeting at the Evin Burke farm in Vandyser to refresh judgment on selecting steers cows calves and bulls. The session from 8:00 a m to noon will feature A Ewing animal husbandman from the University of Missouri and a Producer's Livestock Commission Company representative guiding cattle separation by grade and discussing feeds and feed requirements for market readiness.
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Scott County
Evin Burke
Vandyser
Jt. A. Ewing
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture
S Livestock Commission Company
Jewell Mayes Commends Successor In Office
John W Ellis of Audrain County is named Missouri Commissioner of Agriculture by Gov. Forrest C. Donnell on June 26. Jewell Mayes endorses Ellis, noting his livestock farming record, leadership roles, and family background. Ellis, born 1888, with his brother Clyde, runs an 1800 acre farm and is a renowned Rambouillet sheep breeder and judge. Mayes cites Ellis as a top national figure in livestock and agriculture.
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John W. Wiis
Audrain County
Forrest C. Donnell
Jewell Mayes
Mayes
John W. Ellis
Ellis
Elis
Audrain
Wie
Mary Moore
John
Marjorie
University of Missouri
United States
Mexico
Canada
Missouri Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Stop Throwing Tomatoes at Your Car Sayings
A playful advice piece urges car owners to ease tensions with their vehicles. It recommends visiting the dealer for minor fixes, trying Phillips 66 Poly Gas, and promises better engine performance and mileage in the July fuel.
Missouri crops production shows above-average July 1 figures
The Federal-State Crop Report indicates Missouri principal crops on July 1 were above average overall but with 1941 prospects lagging 1940. Corn yield 30 bushels with 3,936,000 acres planted. oats and tame hay up slightly. winter wheat down 45 percent. overall 1933-like outlook for wheat. Lee Bowman signs as president.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Final Settlement Notice in Durbin Estate Missouri
John G. Russell administrator of John J. Durbin deceased will make final settlement at the Probate Court of Scott County Missouri at Benton on August 4 1941. he requests all interested parties appear to present claims and to receive distribution of assets as provided by law.
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Louis Dehogne
Wylie
Scott County
Dehogne
Mr. Dohogne
John G. Russell
John J. Durbin
Missouri
Benton
Said County
Day class attendance dips slightly from last year
Attendance figures for most classes show a modest decline compared with the previous year. Administrators note weather and scheduling adjustments as possible factors while stressing stable enrollment in core programs and ongoing efforts to boost participation.
Final Settlement in Dan McCoy Jr Estate
Ruth McCoy Administratrix will make final settlement of accounts at the next term in county court on the 4th day.
Indians Bought It Reservation Deal 1851 Private Sale
The federal government did not grant Cherokee Indians their North Carolina reservation. Instead, the tribe bought the land from private owners in 1851, a transaction that determined their land holdings and status in the region.
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North Carolina
Missouri Sealed Proposals for Route 60 Project FA-5(2)
State of Missouri acting by the Highway Commission invites sealed proposals for grading bridge work and flexible pavement on 0.023 mile of Route 60 from Morehouse to Sikeston in Scott County. Bid deadline July 25, 1941 at 10:00 a.m. in Jefferson City. Plans available at Jefferson City or Sikeston offices. Missouri preference policy applies. labor wage rates set. bids may be rejected. Chief Engineer Carl W. Brown signs.
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State of Missouri
State Highway Commission of Missouri
Jefferson City
Missouri
Scott County
Commission
State Highway
P. Cc. C
Morehouse
Sikeston
Ditch No. 1
District 3
Carl W. Brown
First female passenger in Montgolfier balloon ascent
Madame Tible, a Frenchwoman, rode as a passenger in a Montgolfier balloon at Lyons in 1784 marking the first recorded aircraft ascent by a woman.
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Madame Tible
Lyons
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