Cobden Migrant Housing Project Opens Bids
The Farmers Home Administration funds a 300000 migrant housing project near Cobden with a 150000 loan and 150000 grant to Union Jackson County Farm Labor Association. Bids open July 18. construction to start by August. The plan includes eight one story buildings, 36 apartments, recreation facilities, and a water main to Cobden. Housing will serve laborers and families with low rents, with final rates set after bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hagen
Southern Illinoisan
Cobden
Ilinois
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Non-Profit
Union - Jackson County Farm Labor Association
Cobdan
Simon Rettburg
Garrison
Carbondale
Department of Labor
Illinois State Employment Service
Poplar
Labor’ Association
Dan McGuire
The
Labor Association
Florida
California
Texas
Two weeks strawberry picking time in Southern Illinois
Diane Lavos reports that the next two weeks are prime strawberry picking season in Southern Illinois with harvest from now to Memorial Day. SIU expert Roland Blake notes weather controls ripening, warns late picking reduces berry quality, and advises buyers to trust growers about varieties, freezing quality, and flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Lavos
Illinois
Roland Blake
Federal
Small Fruits Research Center
Southern Illinois University
Blake
Surerop
Tennessee Beauty
SIU Fruit Station
Police Briefs From Herrin To Carbondale
Police briefs list speeding fines in Herrin Carterville Marion and Carbondale including Taffie Helleny Kenneth R Phil lips Lydia Ice Richard M House and Robert H Sauter with fines ranging from 15 to 19 dollars. An unrelated line cites Esther M Apple and a navy mention. An unsafe equipment charge appears for Robert H Sauter in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Taffie Helleny
Carterville
Kenneth R. Phillips
Marion
Lydia Ice
Carbondale
Richard M. House
Murphysboro
Robert H. Sauter
Lien Cheng
Robert E. Wilson
Jackson County Tractor Club Sets Cost Records Plan
Members of the Jackson County Tractor Club must maintain cost records for one tractor to enter the July plowing contest. The next meeting is Tuesday at Murphysboro Tractor and Implement Co. where they will work on four tractors, discuss valves and power systems, and a mechanic will assist members.
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Jackson County
Twilight Orchard Tour for Union County Growers
Orchardists from Union County will tour the south unit of Southern Illinois University's horticultural research station on Tuesday. Participants meet at the research orchard on Route 51 near Pleasant Hill road, then proceed to room 168 in the SIU Agricultural Building for a discussion led by James Mowry on herbicide use for weed control and nutrition in orchards, using leaf and tissue samples.
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Union County
Southern Tlinois University
Rt. 51
Pleasant Hill Road
SIU Agricultural Building
James Mowry
SIC
Mowry
Musk Ox Description Compared To Buffalo
A musk ox is described as resembling a small, white-stockinged buffalo in appearance, highlighting its compact, shaggy frame and blunt features.
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Coben
Call Williams Farm Service
Vergennes
R. A. Williams Swift Farm Service Center
Vergennes, Ill
Wayne Feed
Smith Alsop
Helleny
Treece Supply
West Frankfort
Brook
Anna
Green
House of Color
NAVY
Orchardists
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