District Winners-F.F.A. Tractor Contest At Columbia
Gary Long of Bethany Missouri won the Missouri Tractor Operator's Contest at Columbia on April 21 and received a new Ford Tractor. Seven district winners competed with county winners. Bobby Ludwig of Risco won the district plowing contest. The event, sponsored by Walton & Williams Tractor Co. and Ford dealers, aims to train FFA members in safety and tractor operation as Missouri eyes an annual fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Gary Long
Bethany
Missouri
Scott County
Walton &Williams Tractor Co
Ford
Sikeston
Ralph Williams
Don Leigh
Future Farmers
John Harper
Oran
Harper
Poplar Bluff
Bobby Ludwig
Risco
George Fann
Dale Strickland
Charleston
Prentice Cartee
Hayti
Stanley Beggs
Jackson
Gary Dowdy
Dexter
Sam Combs
Myrtle
Robert Brauer
Campbell
Wyman Hoefer
Doniphan
Jack Hansen
Lutesville
Doyle Heffner
Greenville
Williams
Vo-Ag
Missouri Ffa
Max McKee
Willard
Hugh Williams
Benton City
C. W. Higbee
Canton
Vo- Ag
Ford Tractor Dealers of
New Madrid FHA Makes 380 Loans
The Farmers Home Administration office has made 380 loans in New Madrid County for production of 1954 crops totaling 1,388 acres cotton 7,451 acres corn 21,551 acres soybeans 1,653 acres small grain 20 acres rice 162 acres sunflowers and 5 acres castor beans. About 85 percent planted with a good stand. roughly $67,000 lent for fertilizer. Monety The Monett Sports men’s League votes $800 to aid 4H and FFA chapters with multiflora rose fences food plots and nesting areas for wildlife.
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Farmers Home Administration Office
New Madrid
FHA
Monety
Monett Sportsmen’s League
F.F.A
Lester Purdom
Monett
Purdy
Cassville
Pierce City
Purdom
Dogwood Community Neighbors Help After Tractor Accident
EAST PRAIRIE neighbors show strong support as Nick Presson breaks his left arm and workers finish breaking and planting the field. An organized group later brings tractors and equipment to complete the work, with a long list of residents assisting, including Walter Maxwell John Arrington Roy Blumenberg Ben Woodward Charles Stancil Mr Lay Hanand Maxwell Leland Maxwell Cecil Hendrix Carol Ditte Lester Bishop Dewey Heath George Humphrey Lewey Heath Oscar Crook Noah Heath Bobby Norman and J L Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prairie
Dogwood
Nick Presson
Walter Maxwell
John Arrington
Roy Blumenberg
Ben Woodward
Charles Stancil
Mr. Lay
Hanand Maxwell
Leland Maxwell
Cecil Hendrix
Carol Ditte
Lester Bishop
Dewey Heath
George Humphrey
Lewey Heath
Oscar Crook
Noah Heath
Bobby Norman
J. L. Martin
Disease Describe Tuberculosis Deaths by White American Men
Washington report details that the majority of tuberculosis fatalities among white male Americans occur within the 35 to 64 age group. The finding highlights age-specific mortality trends in the tuberculosis epidemic.
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Washington
Scott County Farmers Prepare 1600 Acre Irrigation Plan
Scott County farmers purchase irrigation systems as drouth protection. Benton and Sikeston area growers, including Clem Ranson and J. B. Taylor Jr., will irrigate 430 acres of rice and 140 acres of rice plus 80 soybeans. Wells range 47-60 feet with 4 to 6 inch casings. Pumps deliver up to 3200 gallons per minute and 1000 gallons at the sprinkler. Plants include cotton corn soybeans and commercial vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Clem Ranson
George Stephenson
H. A. Chatelain
Clyde Lynn, Jr
Benton
J. B. Taylor Jr
Marvin C. Ratledge
Harry Warren and Sons
Charleston
B. F. Marshall
Blodgett
Cecil Link
Harold Hill
Bob Matthews
D. H. Hampton
N. E. Neal
W. C. Mack
Caster Alsup
Sikeston
Clyde Lynn Jr
Northeut
Zenith
Cody
C. A. Vandivort
Cape Girardeau
Irrigation Plan Details for 160 Acres in Sikeston
J Ernest Harper of Sikeston outlines a 200 acre tract plan with five six inch wells centered on each 40 acres. The system irrigates 160 acres at 600 gallons per minute across 60 foot wide settings, 40 acres per unit. Crops include 88 acres corn 16 cotton 5 lespedera and 25 fescue. Wells reach 70 feet with two more to be drilled next week. Water rates and soil absorption guidance are provided along with regional rainfall and seasonal irrigation recommendations. Hog cattle and market reports follow with prices and trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor, Jr
Morley
Taylors
Bill Taylor Jr
Fairbanks- Morse
Harold Hill
Sikeston
Route 4
Mississippi County
Ben F. Marshall
Blodgett
Scott County
Marshall Brothers
Chrysler
J. Ernest Harper
Missouri
Big Spring Hog Price Upturn Halted in Week
National Stock Yards reports the notable upturn in hog prices was halted during the week, with the shift described as temporary. Prices showed early gains but failed to hold, signaling a pause in the hog market rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stock Yards
Prisnc
Sides Return From California Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs Bob Sides recently completed a two week vacation to San Pedro California. They visited their son and daughter in law Jim Sides and his wife and their new son James Albert Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sides
San Pedro
Calif
Jim Sides
James Albert Jr
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F.F.A. Tractor Operator’s
Champ
Bill Ridgway
Nevada
Charles Schwent
Ste. Genevieve
Carl Humphrey
Agricultureal Education
Jefferson City
New Madrid Fha
SAVE
New Dearborn
Ractor
Welton & Williams Proctor Company
Senton
A. J. Chatelain
George Stephenson & Acres
Lynns
Rawson
Laredo
Ratledge
Fairbanks _ Morse
Producers Live Stock Marketing Association
Dearborn
the Dearborn
Tanget
Missouri Ozarks
Pinecrest Ranch
MINES
Houston
Dissouri
Larry Domino
Larry Mixer
Calved
Tama
WHR
Princeps
T.B
Middle West
Donald J. Bowman
Hamilton, Mo
Jewett Fulkerson
Bill Pace
Iate A
Malone
Dora
Pepe
Eptyorgiueane
Fairmobile
Morehouse
Acre Faith
Agi
Fabich
Aatest Service Organi
Fabick Bros. Equipment CO
Sikeston, MO
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