Nevada State Journal (Newspaper) - March 7, 1938, Reno, Nevada Page STATE JOURNAL Sunday March 6 1938 Program Greatest In U S History NEVADA ALSO AIDS IN PLAN Trees Shrubs to be Put Out Over U S The largest one-year program of tret planting ever undertaken by the awl conservation service of the department of agriculture I to control soil erosion jn the United States is now under way according to H W Bennett chief of the service r Approximately trees and more than last be set out this winter and spring by farmers j operating with the service in j sion control demonstration areas on farms some 370 CCC camps under super- vision and by the service on lands in the west CCC arc to assist ers in the work The trees and shrubs are being planted now in thr southern part of the country and planting op- are to gradually move north Gullies steep hillsides and eroded and abandoned fields are the more common places where trees are to be planted Careful preparation and care are necessary to insure good vival of planting The measures needed include fencing of tions to exclude livestock tion from fire and in many in- stances sloping of gully banks cultivation of the ground before planting and frequently tion of the trees after planting Shrubs are used as border ings along edges of woods and windbreaks Woodland plantings not only help control erosion but also nish food and cover for wild life Bennett CLAIM TO BE OLDEST TWINS IN U S 10 To Be Exhibited At San Francisco Stock Show David and Joseph Maddox Are these the oldest living twins in the United Such Is UM of David left and Joseph Maddox of 111 who have jurt celebrated their birthday Joseph is a bachelor David lost hU wife in 1930 MEMBER DRIVE IS UNDERWAY 4-H Names Chiefs Elko Unit Plans For New Club Year March order to j lay plans for the club year bers of the 4-H leaders council j met with Mrs Helen S i wan county agent in charge of food und clothing clubs at the Farm Bureau office Wednesday Elected as officers for the new were Mrs Louise Botsford president Mrs Velma Hopkins vice-president Mrs Winona Drown secretary and treasurer Under the following leaders 4-H clubs are nicely started Mrs Hopkins first year clothing Mrs Leon Menke second year clothing Mrs Louise Botsford third year clothing Mrs Theresa first year foods Mrs Josephine third year foods Mrs Drown is advisor for the various groups Anderson Riverside Farm Group Tells Of Success Reports on a membership conducted by the side Farm Center Homemakers group in competition with other clubs in the county featured the regular meeting of the center at hall Thursday A report by the center director was also given Ernest Brooks chairman presided Following the business session a program was presented under the direction of Mrs J L Hash head of the Homemakers club The program included a skit Unchangeable by Mrs James Hash Mrs D Plumb Mrs Frank Clark Mrs Nola Pence Mrs Clara Whitney and Mrs Vera Welch shadow pictures by Mrs GOOD PRUNING RESTORES TREES Agricultural Service Offers Advice to Farmers Proper pruning and care will restore many trees which were damaged in the recent heavy snow storms Mark W Menke of the Nevada agricultural extension service staff declared this week Broken branches be re- moved by cutting them off close to the healthy limb below the he said sharp pruning saw shear or knife should be used such as will not leave a rough stub A smooth close-cut will heal rapidly as the bark grows over it a rough stub may never heal and leaves a place for disease to enter the tree Wounds more than two inches in diameter he said may take several years to heal and should Society Holds German Dinner EUREKA March 4 Girls Friendly Society met at the home of their leader Mrs Thelma Flavin Saturday night A German dinner was served lowed by a business meeting Bridge was played with Miss Roberta Merialdo and Miss anor Anderson receiving prizes Among those present were Mrs Flavin Mrs William Smith Roberta Merialdo Vera Neva Tognoni berta Flavin Irene Anderson Miriam Vida Jacobsen and Evanor Anderson Whitney piano solo by Mary Peckham readings by Mrs George Ferris Mary Carolyn Plumb Kathryn Plumb and Mrs Clara Whitney dion music by Ralph Baroli ald Rosasco and Aldo Perino a skit by Neal and Bobby and a dance by Baby cott The evening closed with the Virginia called by Seth Longabaugh and recreational games CITY ON TWO SITES MINNEAPOLIS apolis is the only city in the try it is said that has grown up I out of two territories The cast side including old St Anthony was part of the Northwest tory The west side of the river was in the Louisiana Purchase pine tar paint Chinese elms box elders lars and other rapidly growing trees can be protected from age by heavy snows not only in western Nevada but in other parts of the state by proper pruning while the trees are small and de- he continued The removal of Y crotches will largely prevent splitting of the tree trunks and branches It will also permit development of a strong symmetrical tree with one strong central trunk instead of several minor weak parallel trunks which suffer the most damage in heavy snow storms ELKO March Ten calves will be exhibited by eight Elko County 4-H Club members at the eleventh annual Interstate Junior Livestock and Baby Beef Show at the Union Stockyards South San Francisco April More than boys and girls representing five states will in this event Daily engaged in grooming their exhibits in preparation for the show are Anita and fred Salicchi of Lamoille who will exhibit Herefords Kent Jones and his brother of Wells who will show one and three Herefords Bobby Vaughan and Blaine Calvin and Carrol Wines all of Ruby Valley who will exhibit Herefords Usually Hold Own Elko County calves have held their own against the keen com- petition of this only show of its kind held west of the Rockies and the incidental publicity for this area is not the least of the values attendant to showing the animals The closing day of the show April 14 is the day of the tion of all animals exhibited Buyers from many cities gather at the ring to bid on the animals and in this way encourage the youngsters in their work and at the same time giving them ex- in meeting actual keting conditions These calves usually sell at 2 cents above the market price the champion usually bringing a pound according to County Extension Agent Joseph W son who is in charge of 4-H calf clubs He is not predicting that Elko County will produce the champion this year but says that at least three of the calves to be shown this year are exceptionally i fine I Prizes arc graduated and de- upon the number of entries in the particular class The maxy I mum is and there is another prize for making it possible for a boy to win an j appropriate maximum of in prizes Douglas Lyon and Humboldt County animals will also be exhibited at the San cisco show Shipment of the Elko County animals will be made from Wells on April 5 Wilson said the older boys accompanying the shipment others going with him or with their parents by auto and train in time for the opening of the show Expenses are very moderate for exhibitors to whom the railroads grant very low special rates Boys bring their beds and stay at the stockyards where cots are The Bellevue Hotel in San Francisco furnishes free dations for girl exhibitors YERINGTON LAD BETTER Ed Snyder son of Mr and Mrs Roland Snyder of who underwent a minor operation Sunday is re- ported to be much improved TURKEYS DRIVEN 200 MILES ARTESIA N M E P of Artesia emulated the trail herds of the cattle kings of the old west when he drove his 1.250 turkeys 200 miles to market at El Paco Tex He lost only one bird on the journey LOWER SMTH OH BURNER tml Machinery Co TeL 7751 A GREAT NEW MACK TRUCK Suitable for Every Farmers Needs At A Price Lower Than Ever Before The real value ol a MACK Truck can only be appreciated after making a complete investigation and comparison with other trucks Hack higher percentage of gain in sales than any other make of truck The trend for truck users is toward Mack Trucks because they can buy more truck for the dollar The new price never before heard of for Mack Tracks is bringing the truck buyer to our product Mow on display on our showroom floor R D JENKINS State Distributor k Sendee Second aad Streets TeL 6804 RED NICHOLS and Orchestra at El Patio Ballroom Tuesday March 8 Battle Mountain Men Undergo Operations ELKO March 5 Battle Mountain men are in the Elko hospital following tions performed there this week C B Ramsdell underwent an emergency appendectomy ary and James F Bennett a major operation Wednesday The condition of each is as good as can be expected at present attendants reported Plans for September Reported By Officials Scholarships of will be to the outstanding 4-H Club and Future Farmer entries at the Nevada State Fair to be heid in September State Farm Bureau officials announced Thursday Rules governing the awards are now being prepared and will be submitted to 4-H clubs and ture Farmer chapters in the near future A junior division will also be be featured at the fair with the fair board offering premiums amounting to to 4-H Club and Future Farmer entries Home Gardening Nevada 4-H Members Join Program Four-H Club members of vada this spring arc starting gardening and landscaping projects working toward prizes to be offered in a national 4-H home ground con- test The work is being super- vised by the state extension ice Under terms of the contest a gold medal is to be awarded the club member making the best county report and a gold watch for the best showing in the state The member ranking first in each extension section is to be given a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress where a ship will be awarded the best entry There are no entry fees or other lor club members ing part in the contest Delegate Quota for Farm Regional Meet Announced as Fifty Nevada's delegate quota for the annual western regional meeting of the American Farm Bureau scheduled to be held at Yellowstone Park in June has been set at 50 farm bureau of- Thursday A large attendance from ern farm bureaus is expected and Nevada officials are working to exceed the quota Last meeting was held in dena Cal fM THE PAINTING SEASON IS Protect with GOOD Paint We Have Just Received a Shipment of Pure Lead and Zinc Outside White Which Are Offering fat Time at GALLON For Fences Trees and All Buildings Where a Temporary or Inexpensive White Job Is Desired Use Our Outside Cold Water White at Keg V Barn and Roof Green in 5e at f gallon Barn and Roof Red or Black in Se at per gallon TELL US AWT PROBLEMS H E SAVIERS 38 WEST SECOND STREET infest la BMW IN STOCK SHOW 4-H Club Is Active in Livestock Show In S F Nevada Future Farmers of America and 4-H Club members will join more than 1000 other farm youths from the western states at the eleventh annual Interstate Junior Livestock and Baby Beef show to be held in South San Francisco April 10 A record attendance in delegates and contestants is ex- farm service officials an- in Reno Each year we have seen a marked advance in the of stock E W Stephens manager of the show reports This is due to the ex- gained by the boys and girls at the shows and the ground and tradition that they pass on to those who succeed them in subsequent years I feel that this coming show will take its place with the finest tions in the west The show devoted to exhibits by 4-H Club members and ture Farmers is the only one of its kind to be held in the west Prizes and trophies arc awarded the winners At the close of the show on April 14 all animals exhibited will be auctioned Buyers from many western cities are expected to be present COFFIN USED AS BED DARWIN Australia died here at the age of 80 after keeping a hand carved coffin ready for himself for the past 30 years For many years he slept in the coffin but for some years past had preferred a bed DRUG Headquarters for the FARMER SEEDS SHEEP-DIP SERUMS FLORAL AND PET STOCK 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