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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
7
The Scott County Farm Bureau advances plans for 1936 projects highlighting soil conservation as a path to better agriculture. The government aids farmers adopting practices, boosting demand for grass and grain seed fertilizer and lime while Scott county aims to produce high quality seed for buyers in north Missouri and Illinois.
At a recent Scott County Farms Bureau meeting plans were made to buy a large seed cleaning machine mounted on a trailer for portable countywide use. Farmers may have seed cleaned by the machine, with dividends to Farm Bureau members after expenses. Four objectives guide the project: provide a versatile, reasonably priced cleaning service. improve seed quality. attract more farmers to seed cleaning. and promote soil fertility conservation through better crop practices.
The Scott County Farm Bureau negotiates with multiple quarries to buy limestone in car load quantities for countywide sale at fair prices. Dividends will go to bureau members as lime is distributed to farmers. The program aims to provide high grade ground lime at convenient locations, supporting local agriculture.
A community note urges Scott county farmers to apply lime at a reasonable price to improve soil conditions, aiming for higher and more economical production of crops that thrive in sweeter soil.
Farmers advised to prevent crop damage from potato pests by weed control to reduce breeding, and by spraying a Bordeaux mixture augmented with arsenate of lead at a rate of 1 pound per 50 gallons. This chemical combination targets insects and fungal threats while maintaining crop health.
County Agent Veatch notes fowl pox in Scott county Missouri with no high death rate but significant egg loss and reduced vigor. The disease causes brown wart like scabs on the comb and wattles, swollen eyelids and roup complications. Vaccination between 8 and 12 weeks protects pullets and young stock, older birds on farms with prior cases may also be vaccinated. County agents offer vaccine access and assistance to poultry raisers.
Due to illness a Sikston Lions Club representative did not attend the State Lions meeting in Lexington last weekend. Delegates chosen were John Powell, Emmanuel Schorle, Elmos Taylor and Wm. F. Woelecke. The 1937 meeting will be held at Rolla.
The rebuilt grain elevator at Mc Mullin owned by Southeast Missouri Elevator Co. of Sikeston is nearly finished with machinery installation underway after a fire destroyed the former structure last fall. A 20 ton 34 foot truck scale has been added to weigh the largest trucks.
Local residents report a busy week with Mr. and Mrs. W A Critchlow traveling to Dexter on business, charters Oak visitors Nelson Lumsden, East Prairie and Evansville, Ind residents Stroud and Gurley clans visiting Matthews, and several families enjoying a Dexter area picnic. A hospital stay for Lois Smith ends as she returns home, while Englehart Canoy and Blaylock visit Leadwood. Matthews schools noted in passing.
Miss Glenda Waters and Verna King led pupils on a weiner roast while other teachers stayed at school. Lower grades dismissed at noon. Friday morning B B Conrad took seventh and eighth graders to Limbaugh woods for a picnic. High school students had a picnic near Cairo.
Rev R M Talbert of Cape Girardeau announced Wednesday his withdrawal from the Democratic primary for state senator to seek re election as Cape Girardeau county representative instead. He cited cost and time constraints and noted support from local leaders despite his decision. Talbert was the first to file for the nomination after Sen Langdon R Jones indicated he would not seek re election.
A kitchen flue caused a fire at the Kilian home on Trotter Street. The blaze reached the roof but was quickly controlled by the fire department with only minor damages reported to the property.
Governor Park paroled 13 state prisoners including Kenneth Gertschlager who served nine years for larceny and bombing the St Francois county jail. The bombing caused one death and two escapes and Gertschlager was jailed soon after. Walter Turner of Sikeston also received parole after a two year sentence for stealing chickens in the night on Nov 9 1935.
George E. Hackman, former state auditor from 1917 to 1925, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He is now in the insurance business and filed Monday afternoon, joining Forrest Smith who seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket. The filing ensures each major party has at least one candidate for the state offices this year.
Government agencies move quickly to issue the baby bonds to World War II veterans starting June 15. Massive racks hold Andrew Jackson portraits on printed certificates as they move from printing presses to mailing rooms. About 2,000,000 ex soldiers are expected to receive bonds, according to Secretary Morgenthau.
Mrs Anra Finley Richards of Charleston announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth Richards to Viverett Lee of Charleston. The ceremony occurred in Mounds Illinois on November 20 1935 at the home of Rev P R Glotfelty. The union was kept secret until this week after the bride's graduation from Charleston high school.
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