Delta Farm Research Expansion Gets State Support
The Missouri Agriculture and staffvet of the Missouri facers Association backed a broadened soil study for cotton in Delta soils. Legislation boosted funding via the Missouri General Assembly led by Rep J S Wallace, Scott Deanty and Senator John Noble. Field sites include Charles B James farms near Clarkton, W P Hunter farm at Bell City, and Victor Downing farm at Bragg City. Work begins promptly though funds available after July 1.
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Etca
Missouri “Univers
Agriculture and Staffvet
Missouri Facers Association
Missouri
J. S . Wallace
Scott Deanty
John Noble
Missouri General Assembly
Charles B. James
Clarkton
W. P. Hunter
Bell City
Victor Downing
Bragg City
Scott County 4-H Council Meets to Plan Activities
The Scott County 4-H Council met May 10 in the Benton courthouse with Gordon Albrecht presiding. They discussed a 4-H safety campaign, a camp committee for the 4-H Camp program, selecting delegates to 4-H Club Week in Columbia June 4 and 11, and issues hindering county club work. County 4-H Club Week at Columbia aims to boost knowledge and inspiration for members. Daimentmueller of the Benton Off Club serves on the State 4-H Council. A county 4-H Camp will be held June 22-24 at Lake Wappapello with plans for a large group camp and a well-rounded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Albrecht
Hime
Columbia
Andt Daimentmueller
Benton
Caro
Lake Wappapella
Grass Silage and Rural Youth Notes From New Madrid
Grass silage rising in Missouri aiding herd preservation. Wheat oats and legumes advised for silage, with packing key to preservation. County RYO meeting at Conran School May 1d with new members welcomed. program by state 4H agent covered community service, education, and recreation.
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New Madrid
Allana Sole
Marston
Marion Beebee
RY. O
R.Y.O
Stoddard County Marriage Licenses Report
James H. Stoker Dexter wed Betty L. Ellsworth Bloomfield and George Seism Bloomfield wed Ward Bloomfield. A Poe Dexter tied to Jaciiliger Kittel Dexter and Ary Johnson Dexter. Veltda M Corbin Dexter also listed among licenses.
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Stoddard
James H. Stoker
Dexter Betty L. Ellsworth
Bloomfield
George
Seism — — Bloomfield
Fates
Ae Ward
Bloomfield A. Poe
Dexter Jaciliger Kittel
Dexterary Johnson
Dexter Veltda M. Corbin
Dexter
Frailey Extension Club Elects Mrs Jack Gee
Frailes Community Home Economics Extension Club elects Mrs Jack Gee as president. Officers listed include secretary treasurer J R Norman leader Mrs Walterly Relations Chair Gee Health Chairman Mrs John Greer Reading Chairman and Mrs J A Renkenet Public Affairs Chairman. Meeting adjourned to May 23 at 7 20 p m with lesson Do It Ahead Meals by H R Woodside.
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Jack Gee
Frailes Community Home Economics
Hoimnd
Unty
J. R. Norman
Walerly
Rt Gee
John Greer
Reading Charman
J.A. Renkenet
College of A Rite
H R Woodside
County Extension Clubs
Rebecca Nistendirk
Helen Donahue
R. Norman
H.R Woodside
House Votes For Realistic Farm Plan
The Missouri Cotton Producers Association reports the House passed a plan to restore 90 percent parity to basic crops and urges Senate action next year. Leader Leo Killion warns against sliding scale price supports, saying they would raise costs and push many farmers out of business. Nine of eleven Missouri representatives backed the measure, Curt Curits and Short opposed.
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National House of Representatives
Acc
Leo
Jim Dick
Killions Dent
Missouri Cotton Pj Association
Acts Senate
Eisenhower
Senate
Missouri
Killion
Benson
Farm Bureau
MCPA
House
Bolling
Carnahan
Karsten
Cannon
Christopher
Jones
Sullivan
Moulder
Curtis
Short
FHA Adjustment Loan Helps 97 Families in New Madrid County
Ninety seven farm families in New Madrid County receive FHA adjustment loans for 1985 to cover crop and operating costs totaling 246,370 dollars. Loans aid 178 acres for cotton and tobacco plus 1,008 acres in other crops with capital purchases including tractors and livestock. Thirty families are new borrowers. real estate and emergency loans are not included in these figures.
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New Madrid
Lizer
Ge & Fet
Gard
New Madrid County
Life of Seed Depends on Soil in Garden Planting
Seeds sown directly in garden soil face hazards from crusting and drowning. Prepare a loose sandy loam with compost or peat moss, cover to prevent crust, and keep surface moist for better germination. Avoid packing soil and use gentle smoothing to prevent air gaps and crust formation.
Health Center Employees Fete Staff At City Park Roast
NEW MADRID May 10 health center staff and families held a wiener roast at New Madrid City Park to honor Frances Gwaltney of Charleston leaving the center and welcome home Howard Phillips from Environmental Sanitation Training School in Atlanta. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Sherrard, Frances Gwaltney, Patricia Muatte, Howard Phillips, Caroline and Margaret Mi, and Mrs Robert Ferguson.
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New Madrid
New Madrid County Health Center
Frances Gwaltney
Charleston
Howard Phillips
Environmental Sanitation Training School
Atlanta
Paul J. Sherrard
Frances Gwaltnes
Patricia Muatte
Caroline
Margaret Mi
Robert Ferguson
MCPA Opposes Minimum Wage Expansion for Cotton
Missouri Cotton Producers Association and allied farm groups told the Senate Subcommittee that extending federal minimum wage rules to agriculture would raise cotton costs. They warned higher costs could raise prices above 50 cents per pound, forcing layoffs, land shifts to grass, and reliance on relief programs. They urged a 14 week extension for workers and a definition of production area covering all cotton produced commercially.
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Senate Subcommittee On
Missouri Cotton Producers Association
Mid-south Cotton Producers Committee
Mid-South
Exern
Confess
Ottawa Freezing Point Slightly Surpassed By Cool Temperatures
The Ottawa average temperature of a canidae region remains just below the 32 degree freezing level. Parus notes the Seine river spans about eight miles as it winds through the city.
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Ottawa
Parus
Seine River
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Delta Farm
Scott County
4-H Council
Francis Waggoner
Samajl
R.Y.Q
Jeannette Haubold
Jeaniece Haubold
Marshall Dial
Betty Hawkins
U. S
Bloomer
Edwards Iga
Kindred’s *Kroger’s
Alwin G. Gasser
Frailey Extension Club
Webb Electric Company
Health Center
Standard Oil
Joe Beck
Spurlin Beck
Lee Williams
Sikeston
Standard
Becks
Williams
Wood River
Manifold Books
Herat
Handy Fiame
Associated Natural Gas Co
E. Malone Ave
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