Swine Sanitation Plan Recommended For Worm Control
County Agent W F Bembry urged a sanitation plan to control stomach and red worm infestations in Georgia hogs. By clearing vegetation along fences and near feeders, and exposing areas to sunlight, worm eggs perish. Studies showed complete sanitation reduced infestation to under 28 percent, partial sanitation far less effective. sanitation proves cheaper and promotes better gains.
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W. F. Bembry
Georgia
U. S. Bureau
Forks Placed Tines Downward at Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle follows a royal rule set by King Edward to keep forks with tines pointing downward. The custom arose after a fork’s tine snagged a guest’s flowing sleeve, prompting a safety precaution in royal dining etiquette.
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Balmoral Castle
Edward
Clothing Review at Taylor County Court House
Miss Frances Elton, Home Demonstration Agent for Taylor County, will conduct a clothing review at the Taylor County courthouse in Butler on Saturday afternoon, July 8, at 3 o'clock. Rules: all Home Demonstration Club members and 4-H Club girls eligible. dresses must be made by wearer. winner of the girls contest will represent Taylor county in the District Elimination Contest at Tifton July 10-12. ladies division winner will compete for state award during Farm and Home Week in Athens August 7-12. Cooperation urged to insure a splendid event.
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Frances Elton
Taylor County
Will
Butler
Elton
Tifton
Athens
Milam of Cartersville Dies of Heart Attack
Charles M. Milam 76 longtime banker and pioneer Bartow county figure died at his home in Cartersville of a heart attack. He led the First National Bank as president and served on the state university system board of regents. Survived by widow two daughters Miss Rosannah Milam Mrs Joe Norwood and son J W Milam all of Cartersville and Columbia S C respectively.
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Cartersville
Charles M. Milam
First National Bank
Bartow County
Milam
Board of Regents
The
State University System
Rosannah Milam
Joe Norwood
Columbia
8. C
J. W. Milam
Camilla Baptists to Build $10,000 Sunday School Annex
The Camilla Baptist church board of deacons announced on June 22 that work will begin immediately on a new 10,000 dollar two story brick Sunday school annex. The addition will provide classrooms for junior intermediate and senior divisions plus a kitchen and will adjoin the existing church with an entrance to connect to the main auditorium. Church building committee members are W. C. Adams W. F. Cullen T. G. Tyson and G. M. Perry.
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Camilla
Camilla Baptist Church
W. C. Adams
W. F.cullen
T. G. Tyson
G. M. Perry
Agent Emphasizes Proper Management for Better Pastures
County Agent W F Bembry outlines five pasture management points grazing control water and soil conservation fertilization reseeding or sodding. He warns against overgrazing notes weed control through mowing and mulching stresses soil health and adequate fertilization to profit pasture plants.
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Bembry
Death of farmer blamed on son in Georgia county
June 26 Tifton Georgia seventeen year old Homer Johnson was bound on a grand jury action after a coroner's jury held him for involuntary manslaughter in the death of his father Frank Johnson a Tift county farmer. The elder was killed Sunday night at home after allegedly beating and choking the boy's mother. He was stabbed six times and died almost instantly. The youth reportedly said his father had been drinking. Surviving are wife, mother, two other children, a daughter Mary Summer and Clara Dobbs, and two brothers Ramon of Macon and WN Johnson of Winston.
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Tifton
Homer Johnson
Frank Johnson
Tift County
W. A Rees
Johnson
Richard Johnson
Mary Summer
Clara Dobbs
Ramon Johnson
Macon
WN. Johnson
Winston
Roberta Methodists Build New Knox County Church
In Knoxville circuit history the Roberta Methodists began in 1899 with a church that grew into a congregation serving Dixon, Beaver Dam, Macon tonia and more. By 1911 Roberta led a new circuit with Musella and Macedonia, later dropping Wes ley Chapel Bethel and Hebron. For 40 years pastors included Snow Rogers Carey Wade Fentress Childress and many others. The new church, costing 5000 dollars, will seat 250 and include five Sunday school rooms social hall a kitchen and rest rooms with building committee W F Andrews R A Bankston G C McGee Mrs C R Avera and Miss Margaret Harrig.
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Roberta
Musella
Macedonia
Snow
Theté?Dro
Dixon
Beaver Dam
Macbionia
Knoxville
Bethel
Hebrony
Wesley Chapel
Lizella
Hebron
C. W. Snow
S. W
Rogers
FP. Carey
W. GC
Wade
H.C Fentress
G. W. Childress
C. Gram
J. M. Bass
Wynn
J. L Scruggs
M. B. Ferrell
C. Ww. Jordan
J. D. Snyder
W. B. Kenmore
Emmett Holloman
L. A. Slade
J. IF. Webb
J. F. Moseley
W. F Andrews
R E. Bankston
J. Wi.Lowe
G. C. McGee
LA Slade /Sipérihtentent
S. H. Ramey
Woman's’ Missionary Society
C. R. Avera
W. F. Andrews
R. A, Bankston
C. . R. Avera
Margaret Harrig
Miss Peach Valley lauds in poultry record chase
A little white hen from Taylor County at Athens estate agricultural college sets a world egg-laying pace in a 51 week contest with 234 actual eggs and 21 extra points credit, totaling 256 points. Bred by A B E Guinn of Peach Valley Poultry Farm near Butler, she leads sixteen-state field as breeders emphasize meat markets and purebred sire use.
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Taylor County
Estate Agricultural College
Athens
Peach Valley
A. BE
Guinn
Butler
Mr. Guinn
Mack Adams Guides Family From Talbot County to Texas
George Adams recounted the 36 year old journey when Mack Adams extinguished a fire then gathered his wife and children into a wagon and left Talbot County for Texas. The Adams family reunion at Mt. Zion featured this survivor’s reminiscence.
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Mack Adams
Talbot County
Texas
George Adams
Mt. Zion
Adams
Mrs Watson Hostess for June Meeting Highlights
The June meeting featured a fern display arranged by Mrs. Watson who hosted. The program included devotional, song, and a roll call. A resignation was accepted for the press reporter, Miss Tenn Dike elected as new reporter. Plans for a Juniper picnic and continued canning exhibits were discussed. Twenty two members and two visitors attended, including Mrs Joe Joiner.
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Juanita
Bruce
Helder
Make Stewart
Mise Tenn Dike
New! Reportesr
Wisful
Picnier
Juniper
Mets Dng
Miss Biton
Joe Joiner
May meeting of Charing H D Club at Montgomery home
The May gathering of the Charing H D Club met on Thursday afternoon May 25 at Mire Frank Montgomery's home with seven members and two visitors present. The program included America the Beautiful, devotional from Matthew 6 1 12, roll call of favorite colors, and minutes read. The regular topic was Clothing and a Mother s Day program titled My Mother's Bible was prepared by Mrs H Rogers.
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Charing H. D. Club
Lee Sparks Colored Father Again At 68
Lee Sparks, a longtime Taylor County resident, announced the birth of Lillie Mae last Thursday, noting he was 34 at Lila’s birth in 1905 and is now 68. The Herald congratulates him as one of the county’s few men to become a father again after years.
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Lea Sparkes
Herald Office
Lila
Lila Woodall
Lee
Editoriay
Tile Mae
Bee
the Herald
Lee) Tost
Taylor County
Voyages and Farming Hopes Through Texas Valleys
The speaker notes a 758 mile journey over two days, praising slow wagon travel of about thirty miles daily. They describe Texas as varied in climate and irrigation needs, with fertile Brazos valley capable of growing fruits and vegetables, dense populations in some areas, and vast unsettled stretches in the northwestern part with few dwellings or farms.
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George
Texas
Brazos Valley
Yakley
Tragedy on the Highway Prompts Public Safety Push
A fragmented report notes local officials discussing highway safety and the need for warning signs after accidents and killings along roadways. Sheri John My Bone urges action to reduce reckless driving and protect travelers, highlighting public concern over dangerous routes.
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Butler
Atlanta
Sheri John
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