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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

10

Three Sets of Twins Enrolled in Local School

The year sees three twin pairs in Lucille Givens' primary class marking a historic high. Wayne and Jane Haynes, Ricky and Vicky Huls, and Linda and Brenda Silverthorn are the twin students from local families. The piece notes community ties, events, and a sixteenth birthday party for Ricky and Vicky.

Lucille Givens Wayne Jane Haynes Elvis Haynes Ricky Vicky Huls Lowell Huls Linda Brenda Silverthorn Lawrence Silverthorn

Unseeded Wheat Allotments Not To Reduce Cotton Acreage

The Department of Agriculture issued a ruling responding to the Missouri Cotton Producers Association request to permit permanent release of wheat allotments on a voluntary basis. If a wheat allotment farm seeds no wheat the allotment will not cut cotton cropland. cotton acreage will be adjusted based on wheat seeding, not allotment. MCPA executive Hilton L Bracey said farmers seed less to boost next year's cotton area, noting many allotments are too small for rotations or have been replaced by other crops. The USDA is expected to send an official notice to county PMA offices soon.

Department of Agriculture Missouri Cotton Producers Association MCPA Hilton L. Bracey Bracey USDA PMA

Community Visit Highlights In Charter Oak Area

A series of weekend and Sunday visits tied Charter Oak residents to relatives and friends across Missouri and Arkansas. Notable trips included Mode C Greer and son from Morley. W D Whitener and Nancy from Ste Genevieve. Athoff family from Essex. Barber relatives from Goodland Kansas. Stahl and Baker families from St Louis. Goins and Dunkins from Chaffee. Faughn Overby guests of Merritt in Gray Ridge. and Billy Carl Flower visiting from Jonesboro. Local moves and business visits touched Sikeston Morehouse and Center Ridge. A farmer transportation statement emphasized adequate transport facilities aiding crop prices and planning by the new committee.

Lowell Hull Ricky Vicky Judy Joan Peterson Bonnie Nancy Trail Tommy Carla Jo Romines Becky Depre Linda Brenda Silvesthorn Dean Ann Danny Whitten Harold Dee Pfifer Michael Sibley Joe Cape Girardeau Sally Predmore Blytheville, Ark Cecil Beeson Morehouse D. N. Powell Leadwood Virgil Gaines Lilbourn Claude Jenkins Parma M. H Roy Sutton Essex Lester Revelle Pearl Ball Lucille Thomas Holderby Otis Hicks Sikeston Leslie Gaines Kewanee Luther Givens Sterling Colo Charles Givens St. Louis Burl Givens Fred Wright Wilson Yates Clyde Hawes Charles Gardner Jr Bonnie Ruth Conrad Marshall Yates Janice Parsons Bobby Throop Harold Joe Burch Carl Shelby Joe Silverthorn Archie Burch Lester King Nora Bohannon Charles Leech Delbert Yancy Glenn Burch Vera Ragsdale Gene Baker Melba Throop Neda Throop H- T. Burch Trailback Plantation Nora Williams Melbin Kelso Addie Stobaugh Verba Burch Ella Throop John Maddox Lyman Whitten John Hare Wm. Roberts George Gaines Alfred Byrd J. N. Throop Shirley Kelso Kenneth Cauthorn W. C. Moore Jr Jim Parker B. B. Conrad Bonnie Ruth Charles Willena Katy Belle Snow Columbus, Ky Mode C. Greer Morley Kenneth Averett W. D. Whitener Nancy Ste. Genevieve R. L. Averett Thomas Athoff H. E. Asher Louie Barber Goodland Kansas Acton Stahl Vernon Baker Elmer Stahl Baker Gerald Goins Chaffee C. N. Goins Rocellia Dunkins T. C. Faughn Wallis Overby Roy Merritt Gray Ridge Amos Hargroves Jackson L. J. Garner Billy Carl Flower Jonesboro Arkansas A. O Flowers Nancy Lucy Canalea Barbara Ann Asher Asher Elbert Jr Edward Asher Gilbert Asher Thomas McCoy Center Ridge R. M. Hood

Southeast Missouri Organizes Freight Car Efficiency Panel

A Southeast Missouri Freight Car Efficiency Committee was formed with the Trans-Missouri-Kansas Shippers Board. W. P. Hunter of Missouri Cotton Producers Association said the new group will improve information and action on railcar supply and transport issues. R. C. Davis of Charleston chairs, with members from Scott County Milling, Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber, Kennett Grain, Forbridge Feed, Missouri Soybean, and Malden Grain among others. The panel aims to speed movement of agricultural products and related goods.

Southeast Missouri Trans - Missouri - Kansas Shippers Board W. P. Hunter Missouri Cotton Producers Association Hunter T-M-K Board R. C. Davis Charleston McPa Feed, Seed

Farm Forum November 17 and 18 at Missouri College of Agriculture

Scott county leaders are invited to the two day Farm Forum at the Missouri College of Agriculture in Columbia November 17 and 18. Sessions cover What Price Security Problems Facing American Agriculture and What Price Program for Agriculture with speakers on price supports markets and marketing.

Scott County Missouri College of Agriculture Columbia Raymond Milligan Benton Farm Bureau F. R. Feemster Fornfelt Home Economics Council Dean McMullin Morley Y. M. & W. Group Leon Dannenmueller 4-H Council Starling Guinn Tom B. Stroup

Benson Outlines Agriculture Needs and Farm Management

Secretary Ezra Taft Benson told the National Association of County Agricultural Agents the nation must boost efficiency reduce costs improve quality and expand markets through research education conservation and soil building. He stressed fitting specialized tasks into an overall farm management plan supporting production marketing soil conservation and broader economic factors. The note ends with an ad for holiday greeting cards from The Herald and sample cards by mail.

Ezra Taft Benson National Association of County Agricultural Agents

New Madrid County farming notes hailing cotton and crops

Ronald Tucker reports New Madrid County ginned 48 210 bales of cotton by October YT, up from 33 960 last October. He notes seed shortages for 1954, suggests sowing winter cereals on seed fields, cites bean and potato yields, warns against using shoe string sweet potatoes for seed, and previews alfalfa variety options and potential record cotton grades in 1953.

New Madrid Donald French Gideon French Arnold Matson Ogdens Charles Penman Portageville Dormans St. Louis Buffalo Ranger Kansas New Madrid County

New Plan for CCC Loans Announced

The U S Department of Agriculture reports the Commodity Credit Corporation will place in a poor outstanding price support loan pool over 360 million dollars beyond cotton. Commercial banks may participate by lending to CCC via the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Certificates at 2.5 percent interest will mature August 2 1954 and may be bought back by CCC on demand.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank

Christmas Cards Samples At The Herald

Hundreds of Christmas card samples offered by The Herald provide exclusive selections for readers. The feature highlights diverse designs, colors, and themes suitable for personal and corporate use.

the Herald

Eagle Stamps Extra Savings at LAIR'S

Local retailer LAIR'S promotes Eagle Stamps with enhanced saving offer. Shoppers can collect stamps on purchases and redeem for discounts and rewards. Limited time promotion and participating items listed in store window.

Lair’s

Herald News Office Advised for Submissions

Send your news items to the Herald by mail or telephone. The notice urges readers to submit stories, tips, and notices through official channels for timely publication.

The Herald

Farm management problems loom for wheat and cotton crops

True D. Morse warns that 16 600 000 acres may be taken from wheat under a referendum and cotton growers face similar risk with marketing quotas. Farmers may divert to corn soybeans grain sorghums barley and other feeds increasing competition for corn. He notes corn acreage allotments could be imposed and land use adjustments will demand special planning beyond individual farm tactics.

D. Morse

Neighborhood News by Phone Lines

A local note invites residents to share news of community interest by calling the listed numbers 74 or 75. The brief emphasizes neighborly exchange and timely updates on happenings around town.

Small in size big in results Herald Classified Ads

A compact classified ad column highlights notable outcomes from local sales and services. Listings underscore efficient, affordable options and quick results for readers seeking bargains, with emphasis on value, availability, and contact details.

Herald

Insurance tips to protect against losses and call for help

It stresses regular insurance checks for security and peace of mind. It notes insurers provide protection beyond water to extinguish fires and urges readers to contact for questions or issues, promising help.

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