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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
6
A guide on identifying termites and ants, their spring and fall swarms, and how subterranean termites invade buildings. It covers signs of infestation, risks to foundations and woodwork, and steps for control or professional treatment.
County Agent Beri Robb ing advises on improving cotton crops by applying fungicide at planting to prevent damping off of seedlings just emerging from the soil. The method targets early seedling disease and could offer special profit potential for growers in the New Madrid area.
A overview of the Farmers Home Administration loan process highlights that thoughtful farm plans and records of farm income and expenses ease loan applications. H Allan Broch heads the agency in Sikeston Missouri supervising loan assistance for family type farms. Offices operate 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays in Sikeston with a satellite in Charleston Missouri.
University of Missouri feeding trial finds 800-pound steers fed a medium protein diet outperform those on lower protein in same ration. Pfander reports four groups tested over 15 weeks with 68 percent and 72 percent protein phases and one additive. Overall average gain was 21 pounds per head.
In Missouri cattle feeding trials Lot 2 3 and 4 tested protein levels and the additive Tapazole with steer groups. Daily gains ranged from 14 to 33 pounds overall with an average gain of 25 pounds across the test. Tapazole appeared to slow thyroid activity. results varied by lot and feeding regime.
Six circles of the First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Auxiliary gather for monthly sessions after a Thursday afternoon. Circle 1 at Mrs Fred Matthews with 8 members heard devotionals on Christian responsibility and alcohol issues, plus a growth meeting. Circle 2 at Mrs Henry Croemers discussed clothing depot help and Girl’s Auxiliary Focus week with 2 members. Circle 3 at Mrs E B Moore reported 14 members and welcomed a new member, with plans for the state labor program, library updates, and a luncheon. Circle 4 at Mrs A J Day with several participants focused on stewardship study and Vacation Bible School. Circle 5 at Mrs Dan Marchison added a new member, featured guest speaker Mrs M B Foxlies of Caruthersville, and outlined GA Focus week activities. Circle 6 at Mrs Fenn Smith reviewed God’s Wealth and Ours, had a box lunch, and planned clothing depot work and other assignments.
A Paducah Kentucky television program featured Sikeston youths on a Friday afternoon Dance Party. Partners included Alice Ralph with Jen0 Wagiler Sharon Watson with Jim Hale Nancy Watson with Don Jones Deriene Mott with Tommy Vaughn Janet Estes with Simon Presley Linda Vinson with Boo Mort.
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