Scott County Farm Efficiency and Field Meetings
Scott County farmers report effective use of poisons to protect canta loupes and melons from mice with calcium arsenate and lead arsenate. A large field meeting drew 200 farmers in Sikeston, with extension specialists presenting nine years of field results. Other items cover livestock marketing education for county agents, hay leaf content importance, and new A C A office hours in New Madrid County starting May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos McMullin
Morley
Scott County
Missouri
Sikeston
O. T. Coleman
A. W. Klemme
J. R. Pauling
Ross Fleetwood
St. Louis
National Stock Yards
Producer Livestock Commission Company
Armour Packing Company
Earl Cambron
New Madrid
Closing Dates for Mattress Applications in New Madrid County
Anne Sillers, home demonstration agent, set Saturday June 8 as the closing date for mattress applications. 1253 applications approved and 1200 mattresses ordered, but only 348 mattresses made due to material delays. Notices sent to club presidents and AAA committeemen urging prompt submission. about 60 to 70 helpers attend each community meeting with 30 to 35 mattresses produced daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Sillers
New Madrid
AAA
Why Canned Goods Spoil and How to Prevent It
A concise guide to canning basics and spoilage. It explains enzymes and micro organisms as spoilage agents, differences between acid and non acid foods, heat and pressure requirements, and the need to boil non acid foods for safety. It notes risks from bacteria causing fermentation flat sour putrefaction and botulinus spoilage, with safety tips for home canning.
Yard Care and Pest Control Tips From Home Demonstration
Home demonstration leaders discuss yard coverage foundation plantings pruning and fertilization of shrubs and annuals. Fertilizer mixes and potash help trees but lime supply matters for elms and conifers. Sprays can be home made or purchased. clothes moths and silver fish pests require cleaning storage and simple remedies. Yard pests need similar attention as house pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames W. A. Singleton
EB. A. Margrabe
Jess Sheppard
Adolph Sprenger Sr
A. B. Greer
P. B. Held
J. T. Smith
Ed Clinton
Fred Fears
C. O. Luper
Green Vaughn
Insect Control Tips for Summer Home Comfort
Summer insect control grows crucial as pests like flies and mosquitoes become more active. Screens help keep out insects but cleaning breeding sites is paramount. sprays and repellents aid only secondarily.
Scott County Homemakers Promote Growth Through Balanced Meals
Scott county homemakers and their food leaders at the June club meetings urge families to focus on foods that aid growing children. Milk and eggs praised as economical and protein rich. four glasses of milk daily and four to five eggs weekly recommended. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, lean meats, and modest desserts are advised for a well balanced daily diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Funeral Services Held for Vanduser Farmer
Funeral services for Lemuel Caleb Hatcher 77 retired farmer of near Vanduser were held at the Methodist church there at two oclock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Andrews officiating Interment followed in Carpenter cemetery near Mcmullin Arden Elise service Hatcher died Sunday May 26 at his home from infirmities of age He is survived by his widow Rosebelle daughter Gwendolyn both of Vanduser and a son Norman of Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Caleb Hatcher
Vanduser
Rev. Andrews
Carpenter
McMullin
Arden Elise
Hatcher
Rosebelle Hatcher
Gwendolyn
Norman
Michigan
Moon’s Rotation Clocking Each Lunar Orbit
The moon turns on its axis once per orbit around Earth. If it did not rotate, every lunar surface area would become visible during a month.
Primary Election Notice from Scott County Missouri
The County Clerk of Scott County Missouri issues notice of a primary election to be held August 6 1940 at regular precinct polling places for nominating candidates for numerous offices including Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and others with the general election set for November 5 1940. The notice is signed by Harry C. Watkins Jr Clerk of the County Court at Benton Missouri on April 22 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Scott
Congress
Supreme Court
Springfield
Kelso Township
Commerce Township
Morley Township
Moreland Township
Richland Township
Sylvania Township
Sandywoods
Tywappity Township
Sandywoods Township
Benton
Harry C. Watkins, Jr
Dan McCoy Jr
Probate Court
Scott County
Public notice of divorce action in Scott County Missouri
ORDER OF PUBLICATION in the Circuit Court of Scott County Missouri for the July Term 1940. Sylvia Burns plaintiff vs Charles F Burns defendant. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage. defendant non resident and not served. Publication ordered four weeks in Sikeston Herald with last insertion at least fifteen days before July term start July 1 1940. Judge and clerks sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Scott County
Missouri
Sylvia Burns
Charles F. Burns
Stephen Barton
State of
Scott, County
Scott
Benton
Sikeston Herald
L. J. Pfefferkorn
E. W. Daniel
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Scott County Farm Activities
Leon M. Lane
T. A. Ewing
Extension Animal Husbandman
Miss Ella Fikuart
Ella Fikuart
Scott Coun
Ty Home Demonstration Agent
Huber
Uniontown
A. W. Berkbuegler
Herald
The
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept. Moe
Memphis
Tenn
H. M. Gosnell
Lilbourn, Mo
Prosperity Street
William and
New Streets
William Street
New Crenshaw
East Acres
Moore Avenue
Dement New
Kathleen Street
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Scott
Vernon Avenue
Rolland Moll
Porto Rico
Red Velvet
Nancy Hall
R. E. Bowden
Pottsville
Ark
Glenn Matthews Jr
J. B. Russell
Ellington, Mo
Hale’s Jewelry & Optical Co
Sikeston, Mo
White's
Welter Building
Sidwell, Jeweler
Center St
Sikeston Hatchery
Caleb Smith
Sikeston Realty Co
Front Street Telephone 597
Benton, Missouri
O. L. Spencer
Telephone Us
Dead Animal Disposal Co
Ruth McCoy
Bailey & Bailey
Attorneys-at-Law
McCoy-Tanner Bldg
George W. Kirk
Applegate Bldg
Phone
Robert A. Dempster
McCoy-Tanner Building
E. J. Menstedt
Front Street
Merlin G. Anderson
Derris-Malcolm
Howard A. Dunaway
Denistry
W. A. Anthony
Scott County Milling Co
Handy ‘Smith
Applegate
Telephone
Tom L. Chidester
Peoples Bank
B. L. McMullin
Stallcup
F. L. Sisson
Optometry
DR. W. M. Sidwell Optometrist Office
H. J. Welsh
H. S. Johnson
Littell
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