Farm Week reports on cotton certification rules and pest control
The Farm Week notes a possible shortage of certified cotton seed in Scott County and explains a relaxed rule allowing re certification of second year seed. It urges early hopper control with aldrin, heptachlor, chlordane, or toxaphene, and details dosage changes as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Helm
The
Missouri Seed Improvement Association
Toxaphone
Missouri
L. A. Rosner
Donsnelly
Tate
Ssourg
Aden
Dearborn
Social News Roundup From Local Families and Visitors
Mrs W A Beggs reports visitors from St Louis including George Childers and Elwood Childers. The Rev and Mrs Cecil Hurt dined with the Davises. Kenney Hurt had mumps. Families visited Morley and Charleston for St Henry's graduation where Jackie Marshall received his diploma. A long list of visits follows including Sikeston, Commerce, Cape, Kentucky Lake, and Chicago. The Womans Club met with former member Mrs Fowler hosting a health program. The B F Marshall family celebrated son Jack's graduation with a dinner and reception attended by many from St Louis, Sikeston, Blodgett, and Dexter. Further visits to Evans and Yeakey families occurred with multiple relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Childers
St. Louis
Jesse Lambert
O E Childers
Elwood Childers
Cecil Hurt
A L Davis
Kenney
Robert Davis
Walker May
Morley
St Henry's School
Charleston
Jackie Marshall
Bill Watson
Sikeston
Davis
Laddie Latham
Donald Beggs
Grase
Homer Reems
Kennett
Carrie Mass
Ralph Anderson
Theodore Hopper
St Louis
Emma Miles
Bethaldo
Ora Jolly
Ward Enterline
Doniphan
William Murrell
Bertha Dodson
Joe
Commerce
Rick Pascal
Kentucky
J. S. Peal
Cape
Bill Bennett
Johnny Scarbrough
Benton
Kelso
J. F. Nunnelee
Annis Marshall
Marshall Hirsch
Arabia
John Evans
Vernon Shelton
Dennis James
Kentucky Lake
Otis Williams
Larry
Chicago
Fletcher Withrow
Junior McIntosh
Gray Ridge
Benny Marshall
A E. Davis
Robert Minner
B F
William Northington
Bill Johnson
Alva Garner
William Northington Jr
Robert Stroud
Dick Tongate
Tommy Marshall
Florence Marshall
Duncan
Tom Mooney
Ellen Mooney
Silvio Barbien
Phil Mooney
Johnny Peal
Blodgett
Marshalls
Trisler Yeakey
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Roy Evans
Evans
William Yeakey
Bloomfield
Harry Yeakey
Tommy Evans
Jim Evans
Carolyn Evans
Dexter
Guardian Angels’ School
Kay Scheete
Linday Urhahn
Luella Ressel
Mary Margaret Wade
Philip Walters
New Hamburg
Kansas City
Adam Walters
Leo Wharton
George
Louise O’brien
Zeho Brucker
Brucker
Walters
H. D Stanfill
Carole Jean Womack
Bill Stanfill
Camp Campbell
Tom Freeman
Chaffee
Chas. Carter
Lawrence Westrick
R. H. Henson
Cape Girardeau Hospital
Johin Mehr
Emory Masoh
Anha Halter
Burrus
Win ‘Robinson
Rose’ Trapp
Haffee
The
Trinity Church
H B. Green
Margaret
Dogwood
Russell Fowler
Cape Girardeau
Norma Jean Veleke
Wolfe
Roma
Illinois
Jaycee Rodeo calf helps 4-H member grow steer for fall
Larry Dumey a New Hamburg 4-H member caught a 350 pound calf at Sikeston's Jaycee Rodeo last fall. The steer will reach 650 to 700 pounds and be fed with ground corn oats and alfalfa silage. Experts tout wilted alfalfa silage for higher protein and vitamin content and quicker storage. The Dixie National Market Hog Show kicks off August 27 28 in Memphis with junior 4-H FFA entries from Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and Missouri. Hog weights range 180 260 pounds with four market hogs per class and truck lot entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dumey
New Hamburg
Sikeston
Larry
Starling Guinn
Memphis
Tennessee
FFA
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
Kentucky
Louisiana
Alabama
Memorial service honors Wesley M. Jones at Trinity Church
A memorial service was held Sunday May 23 at Trinity Church for Wesley M. Jones four year old son of Mr and Mrs Jones of the west side. A picture of Jesus blessing children was blessed by the primary Sunday school group and dedicated during the service. The report notes other local visits and community events including revival services at the Baptist Church and various local families’ activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Wesley M. Jones
Pat Grace
Mary Halter
St. Louis
Halter
P. J. Geisner
Ben Witt
Baptist Church Cottage
Chaffee
Hot Water On Tap Drives Farm Modernization
A lengthy discussion on farm water needs notes that about half of U S farms lack pressure water systems while hot water aids cleaning milking gear, dishwashing, and domestic tasks. Electric dishes and washers rely on ready hot water, with farm families embracing modern conveniences despite past lamp lighting and storied eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Home Economics Department
Iig
Sudan Grass and Alfalfa Care From County Agent
New Madrid County Farm News advises sudan grass as summer pasture, with best grazing after 10 to 12 inches growth and fertilizing like 100-bushel corn. Waggoner notes certified seed to prevent prussic acid, says alfalfa boron deficiency signs include yellow top and red tips, suggests borax fertilizers and fertilizing old stands. Silage and hay value cited for sudan and alfalfa, plus harvesting methods to maintain winter roughage quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Harper
Sikeston
Agriculture Extension Office
Sudan
Starling Guinn
Ass’t, Co
Scott County
Francis Wagzoner
New Madrid
Francis Waggoner
New Madrid County
Waggoner
U. S. Department of Agriculture Research
Exchange Club talk highlights activites at Sikeston meeting
E. E. Van Cleaf former executive assistant to the national secretary spoke at the Sikeston Exchange Club meeting held at the Rustic Rock. He covered Exchange Club activities and methods. Guests included Bill Acord Roy Boston and Adrian Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. van Cleaf
National Exchange Club
Sikeston Exchange Club
Rustic Rock
Cleaf
Bill Acord
Roy Boston
Adrian Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott County Farm News
Tom B. Stroup
W. A. Beggs
Womans Club
S. A Fowler
Woman’s Club
Oran
Oran News
Wick Sheeter
Frank
Butch
Intober
Ft. Bliss
NPA Per
Farm Bureau
Fena Mibureau Life Insurance CO
OF Missouri Mutual Insurance CO
Miner Mill
Raymond Galemore
Kingsdale
Walton & Williams Tractor Company
W. Malem
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