Land and Job Training Aid a Farm Family in Poverty War
A rural Ava family benefits from two War on Poverty programs. Nettie Wanless wins a $2500 Economic Opportunity Loan to repurchase 30 acres for cattle pasture while her son Bill joins the Blue Jay Job Corps Conservation Center in Marienville PA. Bill will send home $25 monthly with a $25 government match, plus training in education and job skills. The Wanless farm spans 160 acres with 30 tilled acres and remaining pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Nettie Wanless
Bill
Blue Jay Job Corps Conservation Center
Marienville
Wanless
Farmers Home Administration
Zumma Wilson
Jim Tucker
Jackson County
FHA
Wanless Farm
Illinois State Employment Service
Murphysboro
Job Corps
John Wanless
Trico High School
Campbell Hill
Future Farmers of America
66 Crop New Wheat Allotment Likely
A new wheat allotment may be set for 1966 crops for farms without a 1965 allotment and meeting eligibility. Farms with wheat histories from 1963-65 or planted in 1959-61 qualify automatically. Operators must derive over half income from farming and have no stake in another 1966 allotment. Apply by June 30 at the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Anderson
Williamson County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Anderson
Annual Battle Johnson Grass Fight Begins
Area counties start their annual war on Johnson grass under a noxious weed control law. Franklin County farm adviser Calvin H. Cowsett notes the program aims to eliminate Johnson grass, a tall perennial pest that chokes crops. Noble Smith, Buckner, county weed commissioner, coordinates eradication with farmers and agencies. Spot spraying with Atlacide or Dalapon recommended for small patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin H. Cowsett
Franklin County
County Board of Supervisors
United States
Consert
Noble Smith
Buckner
Consett
Pond Fish Orders Taken for County Pond Stocking
Nearly 4,000 channel catfish are ordered by 23 Jackson County farmers through the County Soil and Water Conservation District. Orders may be placed at the Soil Conservation Office or with district directors. Fish come from Sulik and Sons Hatchery in Shelbyville, Kentucky in three sizes with live delivery guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
County Soil and Water Conservation District
Sulik and Sons Hatchery
Shelbyville
Soil Conservation Office
Rt. 13
de Soto Road
Murphysboro
SCS
Williamson County
S. Court St
Marion
Silas Brown
Smallest deer in world found in Central and South America
The bracket of Central and South America is home to what researchers say is the world's smallest deer, measuring under 20 inches at the withers. The finding highlights the region as a unique habitat for tiny cervids and could influence conservation priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central and South America
Mer it Trophy Awarded At Southern Illinois University
Larry A. Schottman of Teutopolis received the annual Merit Trophy for scholastic rank and student activities at the Black and Bridle Club awards dinner at Southern Illinois University. Eight students in the School of Agriculture won livestock judging awards including Gene Schmidt Mt. Pulaski in overall livestock and swine judging. Garry Jones Marion won beef and meats, Barney Larry Olmsted Poultry, John Becker Hampshire Sheep, William Debatin Pocahontas Dairy. James Benz Carbondale Guernsey cattle, John Spears Shelbyville Holstein cattle, Robert Godke Kewanee Jersey cattle top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry A. Schottman
Teutopolis
Accent
Southern Illinois University
School of Agriculture
Gene Schmidt
Mt. Pulaski
Garry Jones
Marion
Barney Larry
Olmsted
John Becker
Hampshire
William Debatin
Pocahontas
James Benz
Carbondale
Guernsey
John Spears
Shelbyville
Robert Godke
Kewanee
Jersey
Seven SCS Employees Earn Awards in Southern Illinois
Seven Soil Conservation Service employees in Southern Illinois received service awards. James C. Gillooly, Harrisburg work unit conservationist, earned a 30 year emblem and certificate. Velma Beisswingert, Carbondale clerk typist, received a 20 year award. Others honored for 10 years include Rosswell Hayden, William A. Kroener, Kenneth R. Glasco, Edward B. Trevillion, and Lester Temke. Owen Lee of Carbondale earned a special merit certificate and cash award for computer data improvement ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Illinois
Glenn Paulsgrove
James C. Gillooly
Harrisburg
Velma Beisswingert
Carbondale
Rosswell Hayden
William A. Kroener
Benton
Kenneth R. Glasco
Marion
Edward B. Trevillion
Vienna
Lester Temke
Metropolis
Owen Lee
Investment in farm recreation urged for Illinois
Gene Graves of the Illinois Board of Economic Development promotes farm recreation and farm vacations as smart use of land and a boost to tourism. He notes Illinois lags in tourism promotion but has strong hospitality and suggests expanding farm recreation facilities to attract city visitors and stimulate the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Gene Graves
Illinois Board of Economic Development
Farm Recreation Enterprise Workshop
University of Illinois
Graves
Union
Chicago
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Michigan
EUROMART PACT: $3 Million Aid for Africa Production
The European Common Market and Central African Republic President David Dacko sign a $3 million aid pact. The agreement supports cotton and coffee production and cattle farming, aiming to boost regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Common Market
David Dacko
Central African Republic
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Massey - Ferguson
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Adti
Delnay
S. Delnav
Hercules Powder Company
California Chemical Company
Ortho Division
Hickman Read
Des Moines
Johnson
Brtsskag
Santre
Bor
General Motors New
Brussels
Herrin Rexall
Herrin
Baler Twine
Twin County
Pinckneyville
Jacob
Gome
Illinois Avenue
Swindell Motors, Inc
Carbondale, Illinois
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