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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
4
Scott County agent outlines home pest control methods for ants and cockroaches. Advice covers where pests nest, use of chlordane sprays on thresholds walls and under furniture, and cautions about contamination of foods and utensils.
Missouri lawmakers pass egg law and school district focus shifts to farm concerns. Farmers seek guidance on controlling mosquitoes with DDT spray while wheat price debates and farm aids dominate county talks. Local growers attend 4-H events, horticulture tips shared, and community visits noted with doctors, teachers, and extended family in weekend social rounds.
The report notes dairy farmers will receive about a set price for milk in June, with May figures pending. Poultry prices are expected to stay steady while wholesale egg prices may rise for graded eggs. Warmer, humid spring weather affects wood and unclassified prices, and mosquito control becomes a priority after heavy rains.
Mrs. Gov Feninimere attended the Homemakers Club at Mrs J H Betkims home in Diehlstach on Thursday Airs William Barnaovieted Mr and Mrs Jay Schaffer in St Louis Jastock Sut and Mrs Bob Shelby and son of Fort Belvoir Va spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Char lie Peters and family en route to Fort Sill Okts Capt and Mrs Frank Sigar and Mr and Mrs Harry Collier attended a plenic supper Saturday given by Mr and Mrs Ben Adams in Benton It was to be held in Felker Park but due to the weather was held in the basement of the Methodist church Mr and Mrs L L Voerker had Sunday dinner guests Mer and Ny Moray Gate Mr and Mrs eens of Lincoln Nebr arrived Wednesday to spend two weeks visiting Mrs J J Sliger Mrooa and Mrs John Gate returned home Friday after visiting Mrs Gordon Kirchaner.
The article explains sowing pansies and violas in midsummer for early spring bloom. Sow by August 15 in a sand peat soil mix, cover with sphagnum moss, keep moist, and overwinter in a cold frame or sheltered area. Transplant in spring to shady borders. with care the plants bloom all summer and may be pruned for more flowers. Also mentions varieties and color effects with violas.
A College of Agriculture report says wet weather has helped suppress grasshopper damage but not enough to reduce numbers significantly. Spraying has been limited in many areas, and chiggers chinch bugs corn web worms alfalfa appear. Australia reports crop area 21.138 million acres for 1953-54 up 3.8 percent.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hilton and Wendelle hosted and were visited by Mr. and Mrs. Wisecarver and family from St. Louis. Mr. Tilton and Wendell returned from a trip to St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Burnett hosted Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gill and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hetlage for a Sunday dinner. Mrs. J. W. Hill returned from a long eastward journey with Matthews High seniors. Mrs. Mildred Brotherton and others took a business trip to Cape Girardeau.
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