June Forecast for Missouri Crops Highlights Wheat and Fruit Conditions
Missouri wheat production is forecast at 23,867,000 bushels, 18 percent below 1939 and about 6 percent under the 1929-38 average. Oats stand at 74 percent of normal, tame hay 76 percent, and alfalfa 89 percent, the highest fifteen-year reading. Apples at 47 percent of full crop and peaches at 24 percent reflect a severe winter, with strawberries at 426,000 crates vs 472,000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Missouri
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Addition Planned for Cotton Oil Mill Warehouse
An addition is being added to the Cotton Oil Mill warehouse, expanding from 60 by 110 feet to 60 by 220 feet. The new section, north of the seed house, will use a wood frame covered with sheet iron, mirroring the original structure completed last year.
Twenty Farm Homes for Scott County Plan
Farm Security Administration plans twenty farm homes for Scott county labor families. County Collector C. E. Felker will host four homes on his land, offering three acres per home and paying the government 35 dollars yearly for ten years per house, after which the property becomes his. Each house and improvements cost about 3500 dollars.
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Farm Security Administration
Scott County
C. E. Felker
FSA
Crooks reports fine alfalfa hay crop on 17 acres
E M Crooks who farms near the Tanner school house for J L Matthews says he harvested 35% tons of alfalfa hay from 17 acres as the first cutting. He also looks for a wheat crop this year stronger than last season and notes generally good crops on his farm.
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E. M. Crooks
J. L. Matthews
the Herald
Theodore Hopper Yields Large Red Clover Crop Near Sikeston
Theodore Hopper farmed land owned by Mrs. B F Marshall a few miles north of Sikeston for years and reports a red clover yield of 696 bales from 12 acres. Each bale weighs about 90 pounds, totaling just over 31 tons, a strong showing for his crops this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hopper
B. F. Marshall
Sikeston
Mr. Hopper
Chaffee Dedicates New Swimming Pool
Col. B Marvin Casteel, WPA supervisor, spoke at Chaffee’s day long pool dedication. A parade, diving exhibitions, and a bathing beauty contest accompanied the ceremonies.
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Chaffee
Marvin Casteel
State Works Projects Administration
No Increase in Guard Training Reported
Lieut Francis Pfeffer adjutant of the 140th Infantry Missouri National Guard says no instructions have been received on any planned rise in guard training. Weekly and class drills continue as Guardsmen train. The Service Company at Cape Girardeau receives 20 new trucks.
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Francis Pfeffer
140Th Infantry
Missouri National Guard
Cape Girardeau
Army to Buy Material for Uniforms in Bulk
The U S Army will soon seek bids for 5 million yards of serge or elastique 4 million yards of melton overcoating 1 5 million yards of shirting and 500 000 woolen blankets Maj Gen Edmund B Gregory says the stockpile will back roughly 1 523 000 uniforms and related garments with a reserve of cloth rather than finished outfits to meet current demand Officials estimate 5 000 000 yards of serge or elastique yields about 1 523 322 uniforms 4 000 000 yards overcoating about 1 006 112 overcoats and 1 500 000 yards shirting roughly 934 405 shirts
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Associated Press
Edmund B. Gregory
Quartermaster Corps
Laborers Strike for Higher Wages near Morehouse
A brief strike near Morehouse ended at noon Monday as S W Barton of Sikeston agreed to raise pay for eight laborers on a cotton gin project west of Morehouse. Workers had sought 25 cents an hour from 15, for 10 hours daily. no violence or picketing occurred and other crews did not strike. The gin, with 125 bales per day capacity, is to be ready by September on Highway 60.
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S. W. Barton
Sikeston
Morehouse
James
Highway 60
President Roosevelt Pledges Aid To Allies At Virginia Speech
President Roosevelt promised all Allied nations material resources from the United States in a bristling Charlottesville address to the University of Virginia graduates. He criticized Italy and urged full speed ahead on aid and US readiness, warning isolationists of a dangerous world dominated by force. He stressed courage sacrifice devotion and freedom.
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Italy
Roosevelt
United States
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Judge and Mrs Caverno Attend Wisconsin Class Reunion
Judge and Mrs Caverno and Miss Ellen Caverno visited Keewanee Illinois to see relatives then travel to Madison Wisconsin for the 50th anniversary reunion of the University of Wisconsin class of which Judge Caverno was a member.
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X. Caverno
Ellen Caverno
Kewanee, Ill
Madison
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Judge Caverno
Tell Your Neighbor He Should Read The Herald Too
A concise note urging readers to share the newspaper habit with neighbors. The message is playful and direct, suggesting the neighbor should also pick up The Herald for informed, timely coverage.
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Herald
Scott County Farm Activities in May Report
Summary of May Extension activities in Scott County notes nine home economics clubs receiving nutrition and meal planning training from Flora Carl, extension nutritionist. Journal of garden and lawn beautification efforts, mattress making by federal and local partners, two new clubs organized, and farm programs aiding soil fertility and crop yields with extensive farmer participation and demonstrations.
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McMulin
Pleasant Hill
Porter Switch
Commercce
Lennox
Head
Dunaver
Benton
Owensby
Flora Carl
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture
Scott County
Ward
Oran
Diehlstadt
Miner
Commerce
Salcedo
White Oak
Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation
AAA
Community Aaa
WPA
County Farm Bureau
Lusk Chapel
Hunter Health Club
Dallas Wallace
Carl O. Luper
Arsenals Ordered to Run 24 Hour Basis
Washington officials disclosed that Army arsenals are to operate on a full 24 hour basis where feasible to speed munitions production. Major General Charles M. Westson, chief of ordnance, sent the order to six arsenals already employing over 17 000 workers, with additional staff to be added as needed. Navy shipyards and other shore facilities were moved to two shifts, six days a week last month.
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Washington, D. C
Charles M. Wesson
Ordnance
Army
Navy
Portraits on US currency by denomination
The article lists which historical figures appear on each bill. Washington on $1, Jefferson on $200, Lincoln on $5, Hamilton on $10, Jackson on $2000, Grant on $50, Franklin on $100.
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Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hamilton
Jackson
Grant
Franklin
Sikeston Library Closes Fiscal Year Reveals Growth
The Sikeston Public Library ends its year with an average daily circulation of 117 books and totals of 20 665 adult and 15 190 juvenile loans plus 867 rentals. Open 304 days, 1 523 borrowers registered including 840 new, with rural residents paying $1 yearly. Financials show disbursements 2 325 62 dollars and receipts 3 012 69. Committees named for buildings, rules, finance, books, and a Negro school.
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Sikeston
Beatrice Dobbins
R. E. Bailey
H. D. Bashore
C. H. Denman
C. L. Blanton
L. M. Hollenbeck
C. D. Matthews Jr
Miles Limbaugh
P. A. McDougal
Frank Schulte
Bailey
R. E H. Bailey
C. D. Matthews
F. H. Schulte
Missouri Milk Industry Sees Dairy Month Boost
Missouri plays a key role in June Dairy Month with nearly 33.5 million dollars in annual milk production. The Milk Industry Foundation notes 954000 milk cows in Missouri valued at 46.746 million and 1939 production at 1.606 billion quarts.
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Missouri
Milk Industry Foundation
U.S
R. W. McGillvary Celebrates 71st Birthday
Relatives and friends gathered at Moore avenue last Saturday to honor R. W. McGillvary on his 71st birthday. A noon covered dish luncheon followed, with attendees including Mrs. Betty Clayton, Mrs. Kate Dill, Mrs. E. E. Arthur, Mrs. Emma Turner, J. N. Noles, Henry Bolden, J. A. O'Hara, John Fields and his sister Mrs. Glover, who presented gifts and well wishes.
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R. W. McGillvary
Moore Avenue
Betty Clayton
Kate Dill
E. E. Arthur
Emma Turner
J. N. Noles
Henry Bolden
J. A. O'Hara
John Fields
Glover
McGillvary
US Develops 250000-Pound Plane Plan for 11000 Mile Range
Basic plans in the United States describe a 250000-pound airplane capable of cruising 11000 miles. The craft would reach 380 miles per hour, operate with a 16-member crew, and carry 64000 pounds of bombs to 3000 miles.
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United States
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Sikeston, Missouri
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon M. Lane
State Office
Scott
Stoddard
New Madrid
Mississippi
Dunklin
Pemiscot
Producers Livestock Commission Co
E. S. Matteson
Missouri College of Agriculture
Twine
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Drake Auto Sales
Sikeston Public Library
Huber
Big Hart
Lewis & Matthews CO
A. W. Berkbuegler
Uniontown
Piper RD
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