Corn Yield Surges Above 150 Bushels On 9.4 Acre Field
The Floyd Rayburn farm field yielded about 150 bushels per acre on 9.4 acres using a sod plant method with bluegrass and orchard grass. Other notes cover Everett Sullivan's improved grassland, Fred Green's pond project, and a WV extension watchdog on Christmas tree safety including fresh-cut trimming and watering tips.
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Point Pleasant
SCS
Floyd Rayburn
John McDermitt
McDermitt
Bidwell Man Receives Governor's Award for Community Action
Darrell Young of Bidwell was honored with the Governor's Award for Community Action by Gov. John J. Gilligan. The award recognizes Ohioans for outstanding contributions to their communities.
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Columbus
Darrell Young
Bidwell
John J. Gilligan
Decorating Contest Is Planned by Pomeroy Chamber
POMEROY The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Christmas home decorating contest with details to be announced by president Jack Kerr. The chamber adopted a resolution commending Pomeroy village council for installing new vapor lighting on parking lots. The village lights are said to improve the town’s appearance. RACINE The Racine Chapter No. 134 OES will sponsor an article and bake sale Friday and Saturday at Simpson’s Building next to the Club’s Restaurant in Racine. Each recipient will receive a personal letter from the governor prepared on parchment bearing the Great Seal of Ohio citing the individual’s contribution. Young was named Outstanding Young Farmer by the Gallipolis Area Jaycees at age 25 after taking over the family farm and improving farming methods. Others receiving awards include Robert Colucci of Farmersville who runs a rescue ambulance service for the local fire department, Mrs. Kathryn Corbin of Hopedale who saved a child from a burning home, Danny King of Elmwood Place aged 90 as the oldest active fireman in Ohio, Leora V. Murphy of Cleveland named 1972 Teacher of the Year, and State Highway Patrol Capt. Joseph J. Szabo of Westerville, father of the patrol’s aviation program.
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Pomeroy
Racine
OES
Simpson’s
Ohio
Young
Gallipolis
Jaycees
Robert Colucci
Farmersville
Kathryn Corbin
Hopedale
Danny King
Elmwood Place
Cincinnati
United States
Leora V. Murphy
Cleveland
State Highway Patrol
Joseph J. Szabo
Westerville
Highway Patrol
Rio Grande Students Named in Who's Who 1972 List
Eight Rio Grande College students have been selected for the 1972 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Gallipolis residents Georgeana Harrison Vincent Hill Rita DeVault. Rio Grande residents Maria De Castro Margaret Tracy. and others Ron Hayes John Martindell Millie Thompson are honored for academic achievement service leadership and potential.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Gallipolis
Georgeana Harrison
Chi Beta Phi
Vincent Hill
Archon
Rita DeVault
Chi Omega Alpha
Maria de Castro
Margaret Tracy
Lamda Omicron Psi
Ron Hayes
Vinton
Alpha Sigma Phi
John Martindell
Wellston
Millie Thompson
Point Pleasant
Zeta Theta Chi
Junior Exhibitors Are Given Ribbons at Meigs County Show
Ribbons awarded to junior exhibitors at the Meigs County Christmas Garden Club Show. Winners include Jay Carpenter first in Junior Horticulture dish gardens. Shel ia Horky second. Shari Mitch and Janet Horky plus Maria Legar and Anna Wiles fourth. Evergreen categories crown Shelia Horky first and Robin Young second. Yew Anna Wiles first, Robin Young second. Spruce Anna Wiles first, Shari Mitch second, Maria Legar third, Juniper Anna Wiles first and Robin Young second. Seed pictures Jana Wiseman first, Jay Carpenter second, Teresa Mitchell third, Robin Young fourth.
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Yew
Anna Wiles
Robin Young
Shelia Horky
Shari Mitch
Maria Legar
Lisa Young
Spruce
Juniper
Seed Pictures
Jana Wiseman
Jay Carpenter
Teresa Mitchell
Lee Dane Ae Bre CA Wia La
Lee Dane is noted with ties to Bre and La, while regional references include CA and Wia La, implying a local connection or event. The fragmentary text suggests a notice or short item mentioning names and places without a clear action or outcome.
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the Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Everett Sullivan
Mud Lick
13 Mile Creek
Lionel Smith
Sullivan
Charleston
Fred Green
Upland
Doss
Green
James
West
Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service
Mason County
Carl Cook
Bidwell Man
OES Sale
Nelsonville, Ohio
Terri
Frank
Carnation
MET
Frank's
Frank’s Met
Hunt
Delmonico Macaroni
Lee Dane Ae
Aaa
Eels
Frankies
Ais
Florida
Fairmont
Hollum Chicken
Aunt Janes
Oxydol TY Detergent
Armour
Salisbury
Turkey
Milnot
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