Conservation notes on bass hatcheries and drought impact
The article reports on fish conservation efforts amid drought and low water affecting Bass hatcheries in Marlington and Shereburg. It notes more fry in Ridges hatchery ponds and uncertain September October Angerlings, urges artificial breeding, cites Dr. Agersberg’s ten day reconnaissance, and discusses weather limits on the commission’s plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Sethy
Robert Burts
Marlington
Shereburg
Alrenma
Tarbet
Kenneth Bell
Conservation Commission
Droh
P.K. Agersberg
Biologiat
National Park Service
The
Werialn
Une
Cacapon River
Lost River
South Branch
Potomas
Green Brier
Cheat Rivar
Agershors
Agaraborg
Falls Mills Fishing Club Attracts Crowds
Falls Mills dam near Falls Mills Virginia draws crowds as Norfolk and Western Railway property again serves as a major recreation center. The Red Cross ran a free swimming school this year and clubs allowed picnics at a small charge. Members faced a poor fishing season but expect better luck as conditions improve. Approximately 1784 legal size fish were caught this season including 700 bass 260 brim and 400 bass with records hotly contested among Wickham Reynolds and OBrien.
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Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Falla Mills
Falla Mills Plating Club
Delag
Thea Dam
Preventa
Aluefield
Falls Mills Dam
American Red Cross
Haas
J. B. Blaydes
N. F. Wickham
C. J. Reynolds
Bill O'Brien
Wickham
Russian Letter Doe and AKC Mystery Over Pedigree
A historical AKC inquiry traces a dubious 1887 Russian setter entry, Zolette, through a tangled breed lineage. The audit reveals Zolette arose from Holland and Germany stock, linking to Korthals and famous sports dogs, with investigators noting the unlikely existence of a true “Russian setter.”
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Hoover
United’’ States
Germany
Russia
France
Holland
American Kennel Club
Lamos
Chicago
Zolette
Aid
Zoletta
AKG
K. Korthala
Schooten
Haarlem
Korthals
Duke
Panthilevra
Biebesheim
Korthale
Kennela
Prince Solms
Braunefals
Prussia
Guerre
Tambour
Chasseur
Yanka
Jey Querida
Chaseeur
Cleretta
Angel
Donna
Zolatte
Bluefield Girl Sets Archery Record at Concord College
Miss Kennia Preston of 140 Giles Street, Bluefield, set a record for women in archery at Concord College last week while pursuing physical education studies in the second semester of 1985. She shot a perfect score of 406 in the Gohambia round, with 72 arrows across 60, 40, and 30 yard segments, under instructor Lela Horton.
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Bluefield
Concord
Kennia Preston
Giles Street
Concord College
Preston
Pregton
Amaie Eyee
Misa Lela Horton
Miss Preston Aims For National Archery Honors
The article notes Mike Preston's potential on a national stage and Miss Preston’s record at the Columbia national tournament last year standing at 644. Milas Preston scored 405 with a 32 draw bow and 27 inch arrows and plans to master the national round of 24 shots at 60 yards and 48 shots at 60 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menting
Miss Preston
Mike Preston
Misa Horton
Milas Preston
Regional States Named in Southern Lane
A fragmented regional list names Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and nine southern states Delaware Kentucky Maryland New Jersey North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. The text then mentions daily bug and possession in unclear context.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Viroida
Delaware
Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennesse
Virginia
Daily Bug
Rain Brings Hope After Prolonged Drought In Richmond
A historical column recalls Thomas Lomax Hunter writing on nature and rainfall after a long drought. It notes renewed life as birds sing and frogs chorus, praising a real rain and the mercy of nature beyond mere showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lomax Hunter
Cavalier
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Water and seed link drought to life on earth, Yukon note
Thomas Lomax Hunter, Yukon correspondent, muses on nature, water, and agriculture amid drought. He argues rainfall sustains all living things, stresses human dependence on clouds, notes seeds and flowers serve reproduction, and warns nature is neutral yet relentless. Community notices follow of local residents and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periah
Thomas Lomax Hunter
Williams circle hosts jammed Tidewater meeting
Mrs. Williama Williams hosted a Tidewater Circle afternoon with Mrs. J. J. Payne presiding. The roll was read, minutes approved, and $5.70 pledged toward the orphanage. September plans were set for a meeting at Mrs. H. C. Peters Bottomcreek. Multiple residents attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottomcreek
Williams
Petéra
Payne
W. D. Gihaon
Hunter Harts
W. H. Lyons
Kathleen and
Bobbie
L. C. Lucas
LD. Ve Relcher
George Eddins
T. E. Organ
HR. D. Tate
Ed Hamden
Mra
C. D. Cruise
T. J. Hada
C.D. Cruise
T. J. Eade
N. Watson
EB. D. Isherwood
B. A. Neal
Powhatan Kyle Notes On Local People And Visits
Miss Bessie Lawton attends Marshall College in Huntington for three weeks. Mrs. P. H. Leedy and son Howard. Mildred and June Leedy and Mrs. Massey of Williamson visit Mary End relatives. Clarence Painter and children of Squire stay with W. M. Lin eford. Mabel Luneford returns home with them for a week. Betty Eastep ill at home this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hurley visit Shannon Leedy in Bramwell. Mrs. Henley and Jeff visit Mayberry. Betty Harrell and Rosena Wimmer Kaya go home to Falls Mills after a week here. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tierney and daughters vacation in Florida.
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Mabel
Luneford
Betty Eastep
J. J. Hurley
Shannon Leedy
Bramwell
Henley
Jeff
Maybeury
Mire
Cather Miles
Triday
Miawen
Betty Harrell
Rosena ‘Wimmer’'Kaya
Falls Mills
J. L. Tierney
Florida
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Agarsborg
Biological Survey
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War
Rooseveltyee
Threg
Virginia Preston
FOX Pharmacy Y Weet
Alan
T. D. Ward
Whitewood
Buchanan County
Cumbow Land Co., Ags
Kingdon, Va
Yukon
W. Va
S. C Carver
D. D. Hatfield
Sawyers Harlan
Welch
Sport Cameron
Nora
Eva Holerd
Garnet Davia
Sworda Creek
Murphy
Stevens Clinte
C. Carver
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Asheville
N. C
Ray Clark
Jon Wilson
Raysal
Mra. V. J. Large
Castlewood
Lawrence Cooper
Bristol
Bane Ready
Kimball
J. O. Williams
Mra. William
Paul Bailey
Jesse Franklin
R. J. Duff
C. F. Grim
Patty
Edgar Jay
Hillsville
Gray
Percy
Axton
Mildred Surratt
Mary Martin
J. Luke's Hospital
Mian
Alma Quisenberry
G. C. Murphy Company
Hillavilla
John Leedy
Ocean View
Folk
Astern Star
Northfork
W. EB. Booth
C. A. Brown
J. B. Shaeffer
J. 9
Walden
Kd Simpaon
Miseiesippi
Miseiesippi and Born- Unk Green, Ky, ’ Mrs. P. W. Houchina
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Billy Nd Donald
Spencer
Lydna Mae Grogan
Mary Virginia Grogan
J. H. Barker
Gary
William ¢. Moghh
Ruffedate
Ata
Robert Carnes
W. C. Lyons
Dolores
W. D. Gibson
Ira
John Siff
Earle Peery
Billy
Danyilie
Gibson
Delores Hensley
Joan Stubblefield
Maxine Stublefield
J. Bryant
Childre Sherman
Evelyn An Pauline
Virginia , Beach
Jim Watkin
Columbus
Phillip Verduce
Jon Verduce
Cleveland
Verduce
Ben Turner
Martinsville
B. C. Lackey
W. H. Yost
Mr. Yoat
Grunov
Grunow
Jess
Warlick Furniture Store
Bridg
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