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RANDOLPH Disease Is reat to Com A serious i disease of present in Missouri has named Maize Dwarf Mosaic, according In five members of the University of Mis- jjpuri College of Agriculture. "The five are P. J. Loesch, breeder; a 1 Fairchild, entomologist; Oscar Calvert, field crops plant patholo- 4-H Club Holds JTown, Country Yule Party The Town and Country 4-H Club held its Christmas party at fhe Methodist Church last week for members and their families with 65 persons present. Mrs.

Hugh Richardson con- a short business meet- preceeding the meal. First- "ycar leader pins were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jamieson, Mrs. Sam Rudkin, Mrs.

Milnes and Mrs. Floyd 'Evans, who was unable to attend. New officers installed were: president, Becky Harris; vice- president, Darrlyss Rudkin; secretary, Pat Raster; treasurer, Ruth Ann Milner; reporter, Janet Owens. The entertainment consisted of piano solos by Vickie Rich- gist; 0. P.

Sehgal, field crops virologisl; and William J. Mur- )hy, extension field crops specialist. The five slate flatly that this new corn disease is present in stale following attendance at a two-day conference at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster in November. They explained that Dwarf Mosaic is much like the leaf- nopper-lransmitted corn stunt, "torn stunt is believed to be present in Missouri, however, strong suspicions have not been confirmed. At Ihe conference, all aspects of these two diseases were discussed by more than 100 scientists from 32 stales and Canada.

Discussions left no doubt, ay the Missouri group, thai Dwarf Mosaic is present i Missouri, hreal to Economy The newly discovered dis ase, first found in Ohio in 19G2 oses a serious threat to the conomy of the cornbelt stales leaf a i have been ound to carry the disease from ne plant to another. Workers a conference igreed that the development esistant varieties seems lo of er the best means of control S'arly all the corn varietie ardson, Beth Cook, Becky Harris and Sharon Richardson. A piano and saxophone duet was played by Julie Block and Randy Jamieson, with a "grouv sing-along" with their last number. A gift exchange was held for the members, with Becky Harris and Sharon Richardson in charge. Afterward, Mrs.

Rud kin took the group caroling Sharon Richardson and Becky Harris were in charge of entertainment. The decorating committee was i Nemitz, Cindy Cook Sammy Waters, Johnny Rudkin, Stephen Bennet, Tommy Bowdan and Janet Owens. A Christmas theme was used. Mrs. Bill Jamieson and Mrs H.

R. Harris will assistant com rnunity leaders the coming year. Brunswick vairl Named 4-H Reporter )onald M. Boesch Extension Youlh Agent iharlton County Melody Richardson, daugh- er of Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth lichardson of Brunswick has ieen selected as one of eleven 4-E1 Reporters to the Naion for 1965 at this year's Na- ional 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Miss Richardson was elected from 1,500 delegates. The 11 newly named report- irs were selected from 28, 4-H members nominated by their tales, and chosen for achievement, poise, personality, ability relate 4-H philosophy, and jrovide balance of age, back- roiind, and 4-H experience to Moberly Monitor-Index Page 10 Evening Democrat 16, 1964 Use RECORDS RESULTS Septic Tanks Are 'Safe' Way for Handling Wastes Underground i a wastes from a septic tank is a safe practical way to handle this problem, says John Douglas, County Extension Agent. Many persons planning to install septic tanks, and those experiencing drainage problems from i septic tanks, are asking how much grade a sewage disposal field should have. A sewage disposal field leading from a septic tank should have a fall of six inches per 100 feet.

To lay (his line, first stake a line from the septic tank lo a grade of six inches per 100 feet. Next, have a back hoe or other mechanical digger dig a trench three feet deep and 18 inches or two feet e. Set small stakes in the bottom of the now grown were found suscep ible lo the disease. Scientists a hopeful that suitable replacements for the nosl susceptible types of corn could be developed. No one at he conference could say with certainty how long this would take.

Establishing the a that Maize Dwarf Mosaic is present 'n Missouri adds to potential troubles for corn producers of ihe state. Scientists here had already established that the state is beset with a stunting disease of They have been working determine whether or not it the corn stunt virus or dwarf mosaic. The two diseases produce similar disastrous results when corn becomes infected. Plants are dwarfed or slunted, ears fall to develop properly, ant yields suffer los: ranges from slight to 100 per cent, depending on the severity of infection within a field. Important Differences The Missouri group points ou that although the two disease appear similar, a are simi larly destructive, they have im portanl differences.

These differences present a difficult problem plant breeders. The difficulty lies in he a m. They have carried numerous different 4-H arojecls on (arms, and in ur- jan and suburban areas across country. AH are typically outstanding among the nations million members. Each will serve singly and in groups of two or move to tell the 4-H story at various events during the "year.

They will report in person to various national organizations; to leaders in government, business, industry, agriculture, and education; and to the general public press, radio and televisioon. To Visit President One of the most outstanding vents the 11 reporters will small naddle wiui lour reagent with milk from each quarter of the udder. WoNnaUon mastitis is one of several subjects to be workshops. Workshop schedules are: At Union, Ja nd March 4 a ci ana lu. "i fiat i niv, nd deadline for the first three workshops i ikr-nn ic- tTohrnarv December 31; deadline for Ihe second Ihrec is February 5.

Keg raUoTbfanks are available from your coirnty extensum d.rector. Douglas Warns Diseases of Animals May Affect Man Salisbury FFA Urges Safe Driving By Salisbury FFA One of the most beautiful seasons of the year is fast approaching yet many by their actions will make if a tragic occasion. According to studies based on special surveys by the National Safety Council, as a result of traffic accidents during Ihe 1963 Christmas holiday 350 persons died. More than 12,000 suffered disabling injuries. The cost to the nation was approximately million.

Traffic deaths as a result on the one day New Year and more than 10,000 suffered njuries with a cost of approx imately $50 million. Safety Tips The Salisbury FFA urges you to drive with care during this holiday season. We ask that you remember these three important facts as brought out by National a Council studies: 1. out of four a a Christmas accidents involve driving loo fast for conditions or in excess of a stated speed By John M. Douglas Extension Director vhile the National 4-H Confer- is in session.

Both -H members nominate' rom Missouri were selected a i ational eporler lumphreys of Marshall. Selection of reporters, and al- This is not a their trip arrangements, are fact, early medical writing re- landled jointly by the Cooper- fers lo some of these diseases. aUve Extension i the For example, the Mosaic Food I es is spread through am- MafionaH-H Service Committee lLaws mentioned in the a bltes If can also be read and the National 4-H Club Foun- Lcvilicus and Deuteronomy, TMTMVTM ha and ation. iis a disease in which the or- jganism enters the skin thru "Old scratches or cuts when clean- She may pass a disease on to: ing infected game. It can also 'Battery Care' Tips Are Given limit, 2.

Drinking drivers are in- By John M. Douglas Extension Director Cold weather means trouble for batteries. The low temperatures reduce their starting capacity. Cold engines are harder lo start and the recharging rate of a battery is slower at low temperature. An engine at 0 degree requires 150 per cent more starting power than an engine at 80 degrees.

The battery in this cold engine will have only 40 per cent of the starting capacity it would have if the temperature were 80 degrees. Even at 32 degrees a battery is under extra stress. At this temperature the engine will need 65 per cent more starling power while the battery has only 65 per cent of the capacity it would have at 80 degrees. Starling problems in tractors, trucks and automobiles can be kept a minimum if a few simple precautions are taken. Keep the engine stored inside whenever possible.

Make full storage buildings you. I be transmitted by ticks and a topic of interest to homemakers and men who work Stales, normally in Occupational diseases of peo-Jthru water. It can be prevent- ple associated with animals isjed by wearing gloves. Salmonellosis in a wide range of hosts, cattle, cats, dogs, poultry, rats, sheep, swine and is spread by infected food. Psittacosis is a i disease of the parrot, parakeet Jand pigeon and poultry.

It is i ducts. anima. pro- Before 1 use an unfamiliar I had better explain it. ZOONOSES means rrnorlers The other diseases of animals primarily a i that may affect people second-spread by inhalation, breathing in tiny droplets of water. There new subject in a 1een several outbreaks in ical I Peking plants in cer- types of workers.

jarily. volved in more than half the fatal Christmas time accidents and 3. That fatal, accidents occur early in the holiday period. During the last six hours of Christmas Eve, (he hourly rate for a a accidents is approximately five times greater than it is for the remainder of the holiday. Salisbury FFA members join the National Safety Council in asking that you SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE" Macon County Farm Is Sold to Illinois Buyers feel were referring to primarily' Prevention, a parasitic disease;" 1 1 easler treatment.

Trichinosis, oF swine. Smallpox Research plays an as a 1 a is and safer than homemak- imporlant role in jthis regard. She can get addi- played a prominent tional information on these dis- in the study ot these dis-. eases from hel i oca eterinar- ease, for it was the milk maids Urian or counly extension cent- in England who were immune er The 760 acre combinalion to smallpox thai started stock and grain farm formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Wolf of Bullhead City, has been sold to Mr. and Virgil Tucker and Son ot Pana, 111. The Tuckers at one time lived near Shelbina. Mr. and Mrs.

WoU came lo Missouri from Ottawa, 111., and concept of immunization to on i vent infectious diseases, i "arerUS i IS 1795, a Dr. Jenner of by 4-H became interested when only i Ihe milk maids thai had SliRron McLaughlln infecled with cow pox from the I Reporter udders of the cows they were! "Parenls Nighl" was observ milking were immune to small- ed by the i Grove 4-1 trench every 16 and two thirds feel. a the top of these stakes approximately four inches above the bottom of the trench, and set each succeeding stake one inch lower than Ihe next one closer lo the septic I tank. Fill the space between the top of the slakes and the trench bottom with gravel. The gravel evens out the irregular grade in the bottom of the trench, provides a beller absorption area, and helps prevent tree roots from growing into Ihe tile line.

Ihe fact a a corn variety bred to resist one disease, may be susceptible (o the other. Although there are no immediate answers to how these corn diseases can be controlled or eliminated, corn producers can lake heart in the fact that the problem is the subject of intensified research. Personnel of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and Agricultural Experiment Stations of many states, including Missouri, are coordinating efforts in an accelerated search for solutions, according to researchers here, in an effort lo minimize Ihe economic threat years they have rented the 700 man morbidity is down 97 perliness meeting was held.

Offic to the nation's corn growers. pox. JGlub Sunday night with a car some time were involved At ihe present time many of'i'y-in supper. Thirteen mem large ranching onerationjthese diseases have been and 16 visitors were pre- for a near Macon before retiring to Strolled. Tuberculosis which was sent.

Arizona. For the past several by milk is one. The hu-l Af ler the supper, a short bus acres on a slock share-lease, spending the winters in Arizona mid the summers in Missouri They still own an adjoining farm to the one sold. The Missouri farm was managed by Darrel Bowser, Macon. salesman and appraiser for Cnllison Agency, realtors, Clarence, also made the sale for Mr.

Wolf. The Tuckers plan lo move lo Missouri in March of 1S65. The oldest son will be associated with his a in the large farming operation. He and his family have moved to a second sel of improvements. Price was nol disclosed.

cent since 1900. There are several of these ers for the new year were in stalled. Earl Southern, a Mad diseases we should be aware ison merchant, has volunteered of Brucellosis or Bangs disease) to show the club a film on tin of callle spread when Stamper Youlh Auction durin; cows or assisting in year, calves, pigs, etc. Leplospirosis The meeting was adjournei spread through the urine of for nfecled animals. Hereford Association Officers Re-EIected PARIS -The Mark Twain Hereford Association met at Ihe Assembly room al the courthouse in Paris Saturday.

An election of officers was held and the officers were reelected. They are: L. J. Sudsberry, Paris, president; W. T.

Iverson, vice president and Mrs. Iverson, secretary-treasurer. Henry Llackey and Thomas Lynn Jones were elected directors, each for a term of three years. Members voted to have a spring sale on Saturday, April 10. Read Monitor-Index Want Ads We Invlto You To See Our Beautiful CHRISTMAS CARD ALBUMS COLONIAL OFFICE SUPPLY EQPT.

Ill West Coatei Street THEY'RE HERE! COME IN SEE THE ALL NEW ALLIS-CHALMER 190 Tractor games led by Jane Hend ren. Paula O'Bannon presente a skit. Members and their par enls discussed projects for the coming year. Tree Pruning Tips Are Given Bv Farm Agent With cold weather upon us. ome homeowners are asking now is a good time to prune vergreens and other trees.

University of Missouri Exten- ion Forester L. E. McCormick authorities agree hat pruning can be done at any season of the year. However, some species of deciduous trees ncluding birch, dogwood, elms, and maple, bleed excessively i they are pruned after the newi foilage has developed fully. Pines and other evergreens are usually primed in the early spring when new foilage will hide the pruning cuts more rapidly.

Christmas trees are sheared in late May or and most of the culling is confined to the current season's growth. USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 83, entitled "Pruning Shade Trees and Repairing can be ordered from the Superinetndenl of Documents, Washington, D. at a costs of 10 cents per copy. use of a 11 available.

Battery Water Keep the liquid level in the ballery above Ihe plates. If the plates a not covered the starting capacity of the battery is reduced and the life of the battery will be reduced. The liquid level can be kept lower during weather and this will result in a stronger solution and a corresponding stronger charge. The plates should always be covered, however. The battery terminals should be clean and free from corrosion.

Bad connections increase electrical resistance and reduce larting ability. Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt, Irash and moisture provide a path where electricity can lead to the frame or between posts and will discharge the battery. Check the cables and terminal clamps. Corrosion can cause bad connections.

Also the full cross-sectional area of the cables are needed for the electri- cal flow. Partially broken cables should be replaced. Baking soda mixed with water is an ef- iective cleanser for cables and "Tune Up" Vital Keep the ignition system in working order will make starting easier. A "tune up" before cold weather begins is always a good idea. The use of thinner oils in the engine crankcase will aid in starting.

Low temperatures increase Ihe viscosity of the oil and increase Ihe slarting load. Multiply viscosity oils such as 10-W30 work well in cold weather operation. The use of accessories, which add extra 1 a on the ignition system, should be kept at a minimum during cold weather. This is importanl when the engine is not run enough to maintain full charge on the battery. Batteries will discharge when not in use.

This cannot only cause problems in starting but can result in the destruction of a batlery. A battery will freeze and break at 4 degrees below zero if it is only 25 per cent charged. If a truck or tractor is not to be used Ihis winter the battery should be removed, recharged and stored where it will not freeze Cold weather means adverse working conditions for a battery, but an ignition system in good condition plus some cooperation from the operator can keep a i engine starling in cold wealher. Madison 4-H Club Installs Officers Ann Bird Club Keporfer Officers of the Madison 4-H Club were installed at a meeting Sunday at the school building, with 25 members and Iwo visitors attending. Jimmie Sullins and Peggy Dearing won prizes.

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