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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

12

Hybrid Corn Test Meetings Postponed In New Madrid

New Madrid County Farm Extension News reports county agent Teal says harvesting of hybrid corn at Ott Burnett and Guy Calvin farms will be delayed about three weeks until cotton picking is finished. Leon McHoney and Carl Anderson from the Missouri College of Agriculture will supervise shucking and weighing of 47 hybrid and three open pollinated varieties. Meetings will occur at each field after harvest. dates to be announced soon.

Teal Ott Burnett’s Guy Calvin Leon McHoney Carl Anderson Field Crops Department Missouri College of Agriculture Sikeston New Madrid County Luper

1942 Farm programs discussed by county group

County program planning members met at the Extension Office to set a rural plan for 1942 focusing on home and defense food. Agencies present included Farm Security Extension Service and AAA. A countywide survey of food habits canning and storage was proposed to guide farm families. A New Madrid farm labor committee was formed with local officials and agency representatives.

Farm Security Extension Service AAA

Tour party members listed for county extension event

Those making the tour were A. W. Matson, John Zarkor, Chas. Lindenschmidt, M. W. Little, Paul J. Witt, Mr. and Mrs. John Viars, J. F. Rodgers, Chas. Costigan, E. V. Jewett, Q. R. Gregory, T. S. Selby and County Agent P. H. Teal.

A. W. Matson John Zarkor Chas. Lindenschmidt M. W. Little Paul J. Witt John Viars J. F. Rodgers Chas. Costigan E. V. Jewett Q. R. Gregory T. S. Selby P. H. Teal

Demonstration Shows Beef Cattle Grades at Peach Orchard Farm

Demonstration by Gideon Anderson Company and farm manager Maxwell Williams at Peach Orchard school farm showcased good medium and common cattle grades. Extension animal husbandman T A Ewing led the session for 15 witnesses, stressing planning and grade based marketing to avoid losses and noting choice and prime cattle sell best in fall while medium and common fetch strong spring prices.

Gideon Anderson Company Maxwell Williams Peach Orchard Gideon T. A. Ewing Ewing

Senath Youth Wins Second in National Cotton Picking

Karnes, 22, Senath, Ark., earned second honors in Blytheville national cotton-picking contest and got 250 dollars. Ike Y Polk of Hayti and Harold Mason of Senath shared minor prizes. Morris Ware, 18, Ruleville, Miss., won first prize with 100 pounds picked in two hours.

Karnes Senath Blytheville Ark Ike Y. Polk Hayti Harold Mason Morris Ware Ruleville Miss. Ware Ware

Army worm outbreak hits Missouri crops in several counties

Reports from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture warn of serious fall army worm damage to barley and other fall seeded crops in East Central and South Missouri. Widespread movement from grassy areas into fields is noted. farmers should inspect fields daily and use thinly spread poisoned bait at 20 pounds per acre late in the day, with county agents advising proper handling. Wheat planted after the Hessian fly date is less at risk.

University of Missour College of Agriculture East Central South Missouri George D. Jones

Mrs Dean Marshall Plans Weekend Visit to Tris Marshall

Mrs Dean Marshall will spend the weekend with her son Tris Marshall and family at Greenville Missouri.

Dean Marshall Tris Marshall Greenville, Mo

Sikeston Air School Enrolls Its Largest Cadet Class

Sikeston Air School announces 120 Aviation Cadets scheduled to begin training with Air Corps instructors. Of 109 checked in at Missouri Institute of Aeronautics, the class aims to grow to 150 cadets every five weeks. New barracks hospital and cafeteria expansion underway to support larger enrollment. Cadet list includes diverse names from Missouri and across the country.

United States Air Corps Missouri Institute of Aeronautics Air School John M. Allen Williamsport Richard C. Ashman Johnstown Alex H Basista William K. Bates Glenside William R. Becker St. Louis Johnthon F. Bland Upland John Herman Blomstrand St. Paul Minn John E. Bond Shickshining William 8. Briggs Baltimore Maryland Geo. H. Brown Douglassville Pennsylvania Harold E. Brown Hagerman Texas Robert E. Browning Oakland Robert C. Brogan Glenolden Claude R. Butler Cressona Jack R. Campbell Elgin H. W. Christie Minneapolis Minnesota Harvey C. Clymer Phoenixville Wilbert J. Collard Springfield Tlinois William M. Collins Newcastle

Sikeston Youth on Debate Squad at Central College

Charles Dean Butler son of Mr and Mrs C H Butler is a member of the debate squad at Central College Fayette Missouri Coach John Randolph has set the newcomers to work on this year's question Resolved The Federal Government should regulate by law all labor unions in the United States constitutionality ceded All new members of the squad will make five minute speeches at the next meeting to be criticised subsequently by the veteran members.

Charles Dean Butler C. H. Butler Central College Fayette, MO John Randolph United States

You can believe what you read in The Herald

A brief editorial note asserts reliability and trust in The Herald as a trusted source of news. The statement underscores confidence in reporting and aims to reassure readers of factual coverage.

The Herald

1942 Corn Acreage Allotments Announced in Scott County

Scott county's 1942 corn allotment is 30 743 acres with a yield rise to 25 8 bushels per acre. County AAA chairman Evin Burke says this mirrors the 1911 allotment and supports increased livestock production under the 1912 Food for Defense plan. Missouri sets 2 962 975 acres for 1942 with New Madrid county at 67 012 acres and a national total of 37 580 000 acres.

Scott County Evin Burke County Aaa AAA Burke Mx Burke Missouri New Madrid

Boone guests from Jackson Tenn visit Sikeston area

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boone of Jackson Tennessee are guests this week of their son Noel Boone and his wife near Sikeston.

J. C. Boone Jackson, Tenn Noel Boone Near Sikeston

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Paul H. Teal Arline Avery Marston Earl Cambron FSA Jeff McReynolds WPA Thomas Gallivan State Employment Service G. B. Pearson P. J. Trotter M. A EANS Lespedeza Dan McCoy Seed Co Frisco Station Sikeston, Mo Sikeston Air School Robert S. Conner Jr Akron, Ohio William Lee Cosby Jr., Painter Robert H. Coassboom Roxbury Mass Alfred L. Dearborn Centralia William E. Daugherty Philadelphia John Cecil Dunbar Braddock Arthur Wight Dunham East Orange N. J James F. Faircloth Troy Valentine A. Ertel Jr Robert B. Fisher Meadville Carroll M. Garnett Dunnsville Robert P. Gerhart Ambler Ralph F. Gilbert Lemay John F. Glass Waynesburg Henry Gonzalez Tampa Fla Verner E. Gooderham Wil Lamsport Frank E. Grazier Jr Phillipsburg Frank R. Green Robert E. Grierson Kirkwood, Mo Russell F. Gustke Port Huron Michigan Clayton P. Hackman Myerstown Roy Weather Hager Farmington George C. Hand Ardmore James T. Hansberry Pittsburg Robert Hawkinson Crosby, N Thomas M. High Reading John M. Hoffman Hersburg, Pa Joseph D. Hornsby Knoxville Geo. W. Humbrecht John Wiliam Johnston Lexington, Va Benjamin F. Kendig Sualunga Wm. S. Kirkspatrick Temple Stephen J. Kovacs Beaver Dam Wis Vincent DePaul Large Connerton Mars Lewis Norfolk Arthur E. Luthy Drexel Hull David F. MacGhee Moorestown Geo. W. MacSparran Wyncote Edward J. Maslow Plymouth Sherwin Mayer Eric Theodore M. McDonald la Crosse Wendle F. Mertz Northumberland Jack F. MaNeel Canton Ohio J .B. Montgomery Geo. S. Montooth Rushville Ill Floyd W. Moore Hampton Horace B. Morton Crankes Branch Richard R. Nichols Walkinsburg Arthur H. Nylen Jr Petersburg Thomas B. O’bannon Germantown Douglas Vincent O'Dell Pottstown H. E. Parsons St. Charles Homer l L. Pederson Lincoln Nebraska Leroy Fperlowin Justin R. Peters David M. Petty Jr Bethlehem Edward I. Phillips Jr Abington Stanley R. Potts Beatrice Neb Geo. B. Price Grandfield Charles J. Raincar Wynnewood Wilmer K. Rockmaker Allentown Glenn Martin Ross Detroit B. R. Rudolph Toledo Robert W. Ruff Schuylkill Haven Edwin Mead Shanks Evanston Tllinois Robert Lang Siegel Bellvue William L. Simpson Butler, Okio Henry H. Soulen Pheonixville, Pa Robert C. Spencer Jr Swarthmore Paul M. Stanch Runnemead N. Y Dickson S. Stauffer St. Laws Harry KR. Stengle Perryville Harold Sternglanz Cleveland John P. Stief Mt. Carmel Charles W. Stratton Warrensburg Frederick Stroben Chicago Wendell Stultz Shelbina Robert A. Taylor Jacksonville, Fla Herbert Tepper Bay City Mich Charles J. Thomas Blairstown Thomas Manning Thompson Washington, D. C Robert C. Toon East St. Louis William G. Tucker Longview Warren W. Tuttle Walkes- Barre Theodore J. Vankirk Gordon Wands White Bear George IE. White Minot N. D William B. Wilson Ind Roger Paul Winemiller Buckner Russell W. York East Millinocket Maine Joseph, Zetter Washington Crossing Tiny Beauty Shop State Hospital NO. 4 E. T. Mallinckrodt Farmington, Mo V. E. Craig Fairee Ee National Dairy ST National Memphis Tenn Heisser’s Drug Store KRAFT Miracle Kraft Parkay Oleo General Foods Butler’s Corner Grocery
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