National Farm Safety Week Named by President
The week of July 25 31 is declared the 11th National Farm Safety Week with theme Farm to Live and Live to Farm. Sponsored by National Safety Council and USDA, it urges farm safety across many lines including church home safety livestock fall highway and machinery safety.
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National Safety Council
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Federation
The
National Grange
Farm Equipment Institute
Eisenhower
Changes in farming show gains for beef and meat science
An official notes beef cattle productivity has improved, with longhorns reaching 1,000 pounds in under half the prior time and carcass condemnations dropping from 50,000-70,000 to under 1,000. Gamma ray pasteurization research hints at extended shelf life for pre packed meats, though not yet practical.
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Department of Agriculture
American Meat Institute Foundation
AEC
The Herald Presents The Candidates
The Herald lists Democratic contenders authorized to announce candidacies for public office. Names include Paul C. Jones for Congressman Dwight Crader Weber Gilmore for Prosecuting Attorney C. E Daddy Felker R C Bob Capshaw for County Collector J T Jess Chapman A F Fritz Scherer for County Clerk Paul H Slinkerd Hess Porter for County Treasurer Cline Ables for County Recorder Harry Daugherty Lloyd G Jerry Briggs for Clerk of the Circuit Court L D Lankford for Presiding Judge of the County Court Readers are asked to consider these candidates before the primary vote.
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the Herald
Harry Daugherty
Lloyd G
Jerry” Briggs
Two Persons Are Drowned Over Weekend
The Mississippi River claimed two area citizens Doyle Combs 18 and Minnie Gilliam 39 over the weekend. Combs drowned while swimming east of Conran Saturday afternoon and body recovered Sunday near Conran. Gilliam and companions were in a boating accident near Wolf Island Chute about 12:30 a.m. Sunday with Gilliam unable to swim and others reaching shore. Inquests returned death by accidental drowning for Combs with funeral arrangements at De Lisle Portageville and burial in Malden Cemetery. Gilliam’s boatmates included Hillary Gilliam Lillian Wyatt Enoch Merryman and her husband.
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Mississippi River
Doyle Combs
Jesse Combs
Conran
Minnie Gilliam
Dorena
Combs
Chicago
Shelby Davis
Garland Strickland
Johnnie Montgomery
Leo Hedgepath
Hartzell Kimes
de- Lisle
Portageville
Malden
East Prairie
Huters Named Director For Community Chest Co-Chairmen Elected
At the annual board meeting of the Community Chest W L Huters former International Shoe plant manager was elected director to fill Franklin Struwe’s seat and Edward C Matthews became co chairman replacing Struwe who resigned as director and as co chairman. Matthews and Henry Bartholomew will co chair for a year directing the next Red Feather drive. Mayor Butler presided as treasurer LeRoy Leslie reported and budget actions set for Aug 16 with agencies urged to declare contributions by Aug 14. Officers named are Edward S Matthews and Henry Bartholomew co chairmen C Lewis secretary Mrs Jewell Allen executive secretary.
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Community Chest
Rustic Rock Inn
W. L. Huters
International Shoe Company
Franklin Struwe
Edward C. Matthews
Struwe
Matthews
Henry Bartholomew
Red Feather
Chas. H. Butler
LeRoy Leslie
Jewell Alien
C. Lewis
Mrs
Jewell Allien
Native Scott Countian Dies in Cape Girardeau
Thomas Lee Strayhorn 70 of 233 Daniel St died at 6 am Monday in Cape Girardeau Ol eopathic hospital. Born November 20, 1883 in Scott County he lived all his life here. He is survived by his wife Susie Strayhorn a son Chester Strayhorn a daughter Mrs Burmice FPutler four grandchildren and one great grandchild all residents of Sikeston two sisters Mrs Betty Nuckes of Bldgeli and Mrs Etta Foster of Morles. The body lay in state at the family residence until funeral services at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the Baptist Church at Morley with Rev Wade Cochran officiating. Burial in Morley Cemetery. Strayhorn was an active Baptist and longtime member and supporter of the 100 F and past noble grand of the ledge.
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Thomas Lee Strayhorn
Daniel St
Oleopathic Hospital
Cape Girardeau
Scott County
Susie Strayhorn
Chester Strayham
Burmice Fputler
Sikeston
Betty Nuckes
Bldgeli
Etta Foster
Morles
Baptist Church
Moria
Wade Cochran
Morley
Mgr. Strayhorn
Baptist Church of
Neble Grand
Cantaloupe Grading Plant Boosts Local Farmers’ Market Returns
A new cantaloupe grading and packing plant in Harlingen installs a $10,060 incline conveyor system and five sorting bins. It processes about 29,000 cantaloupes daily through 13 farmers, with profits returned to growers. Season length drops from five to three or four weeks due to drought. Cantaloupes sold to Tampa, Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City and other cities. irrigation used by one of 13 farmers shows better results.
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Amos McMullin
Morley
Harlingen
Tex
Tri-Pack Machinery Company
Glack Gin Company
Masent
Hale
Tampa
Fla
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Kansas City
Birmingham
Ala
Indianapolis
Florida
Lofton
Peroer
Saale
Bylads
Hector
Moren Gepeoneng
Morley Cantaloupe Growers Plant Opens in Morley
Morley Cantaloupe Growers Association begins operation with a modern packing plant after 20 years of planning led by Dean Lofton. Thirteen farmers from Morley Sikeston Benton and surrounding areas formed the cooperative, electing J R Lee Jr president Elbert Clark VP and Lofton to oversee marketing and sales. First actions include Lofton selling the produce as crates are prepared for market.
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Morley
Dean Lofton
Morley Cantaloupe Growers Association
Moricy
Scott County
Lofton
J. R. Lee, Jr
Mortey
Elbert Clark
Sikeston
Amos
Alleged Teen Ring Nabbed in North Scott County Sheriff Says
Sheriff reports arrest of teens linked to a planned gas theft ring across several farms. Names include Albert Sadler 19 Dean McCormick 16 Gene Crader 17 Jimmie Strep 17 Donald Fox 17 Milburn Hedges 19 and others from Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas. Break in the case traced to Hedges and a 15 year old who dating a 13 year old, with the group planning to work off fines. Deputies Kyle and Nohael led the takedown as an undercover effort.
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Aub- Taso
Nohael
Albert Sadler
Clarence Mason
Cape Girardagoon
Merman Holder
Mrr
Archie Holder
Rayn
Dean McCormick
Mev
S. C
Charleston
Dennis
Hedges
Peel
Fredges
Sadler
Yrsee
Missouri Seeks Federal Aid For Drought and Water Study
Gov. and Missouri officials press for quick federal action on drought relief as Sen. Hennings Jr and Rep. Bolling urge Agriculture Secretary Benson. State geologist Clark unveils a plan to convert the state geological survey into public water consultants, deploying 13 field staff to map groundwater, usage, and reliability amid a three year drought. Wells once reliable are drying, some at depths near 290 feet.
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Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
D-3ed
Rev. Bolling
D-Mo
Donnelly
Agriculture
Benson
Washington
Toward L. Clark
Missouri
Clark
Rolla
Highway District
Walking Horse Benefit Event At Cane Girardeau
Mrs Gusta Morton of Wolf Lake Indiana hosted an American Cancer Society benefit ball at Cane Girardeau Illinois featuring a Tennessee walking horse named Dambing Tadv a six year old mare Attendants listed from local churches and organizations in Sikeston State. The Alaskan fur seals herd valued at about 190 million dollars was noted in passing.
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Gusta Morton
Wolf Lake
American Cancer Society
Canada Park
Cane Girardeau
Tadv
Charles Barnett
Stadum
State Livestock Men Favor Beef Purchase Program
Missouri agricultural commissioner L C Carpenter told a drought committee in Jefferson City that state livestock men back an immediate beef purchase program. He cited market conditions and drought impacts, naming committee members from extension, conservation, and farm organizations.
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Jefferson City
L. C. Carpenter
Missouri
Oscar C Bruce
Cosservator
W.C Ether- Aga
Aha
Seth Boren
Beg
Osi
OW Atreeweler
Kasceste Chamber of Commerse
Ewer Bete
Directoe
Marvin Dsfesse Gree
Gicchar
Warren Waes
Ongeriaten
George O' White
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Paul C. Jones
Dwight Crader Weber Gilmore
C. E
Daddy” Felker
R. C
Bob” Capshaw
J. T
Jess” Chapman
A. F
Fritz” Scherer
Paul H. Slinkerd Hess Porter
County Recorder
Cline Ables
L. D. Lankford
Huters
Scott Countian
Cantaloupe Packers
Alississippa
New Maacus
Scott
Stoidard
New Moadri
Eolet
County
Abent
Madrid
Sileee
Mississippi
Stanteeeni
Cuttnic
Vaow
Morley Cantaloupe Growers
Association
North
Wwe
Shevill Sapnis
Coreris
Perth
Amd
Odetay
Shevill Demis
Tipit Baptist
Yuscitwoof
Church of the Nazarene
Tanner Street
Ged
Second Gen Baptist
First Presbyterian Church
Carpenter
Karos
Joseph
Mathet
Ribby
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