Taylor Countians Observe Soil Conservation Week
Proclaimed by Governor Talmadge, Soil Conservation Week is observed in Taylor County led by M. P. Dean, promoting modern farming, cattle and hog raising. The piece notes Georgia’s soil history, erosion dangers, and a 1937 Soil Conservation Districts act marking intensified efforts to protect land resources.
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Talmadge
Georgia
Taylor County
M. P. Dean
Gospel of Conservation
Soil Conservation District
Georgia to Receive 12 Million Dollar Federal Funds Jackpot
Atlanta reports Georgia will gain 12 million dollars in federal funds under the new social security act as an initial year boost. About seven million more per year will go to Georgians already retired, with social security payments described as retirement funds funded by employees over years rather than public assistance.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia erosion repair efforts progress after widespread damage
The General Assembly notes that 60 of every 100 Georgia acres suffered heavy erosion decades ago, with little action taken. Ten years later 24 soil conservation districts operate over about 91 percent of the state, signaling progress though the problem remains unresolved as action continues to safeguard the state’s natural resource.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Columbus and Taylor County Farmers Face Soil Saving Question
Columbus took a chance but Taylor County farmers wonder why risk soil when saving it matters. The piece weighs agricultural methods and long term gains for local growers.
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Columbus
Taylor County
Pine Seedling Orders Urged By Georgia Forestry
Georgia Forestry Commission plans 35 million seedlings this year but warns seed shortages mean fast orders. Order blanks available at the County Ranger's office. Seedlings delivered to central county points cost 2.75 per 1000, pickup 2.50. No money with order. payment due before delivery. orders must be in by November 1.
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Georgia Forestry Commission
Forcestry Commission
Calhoun Resigns as Game Group Head in Georgia
J C Calhoun stepped down as director of the Georgia Game and Fish Commission. Hamilton Rawls was named acting director. It marks the first departmental head change since Gov Herman Talmadge's 1949 administration. The commission fired one ranger and placed two on probation after confirming charges of illegal fishing at Jackson Lake.
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Atlanta
J. C. Calhoun
Georgia Game and Fish Commission
Hamilton Rawls
Commission
Herman Talmadge
Jackson Lake
For Sale 140 Acre Farm With Gullies
A 140 acre farm is offered for sale describing several gullies and topsoil loss. Buildings are in poor condition and the seller notes the property can be bought cheap or improved but requires neglect or misuse to reach the current state referenced by Charlie Gully Jumper.
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Charlie Gully
Brahman Cattle Show Planned At Fair A Ganza
Southeastern Fair A Ganza and American Brahman Breeders Association announce a Brahman Classification Show at the fair September 27 to October 7 with a total $8000 in prize money. Over 106 Brahman head from Louisiana Florida and Georgia will be exhibited by leading breeders including Herman Taylor from Natchitoches and Durrance Ranch from Brighton. Dairy cattle will appear September 27 to 30 and Brahman and beef cattle October 1 to 7 drawing breeders and the public.
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Atlanta
American Brahman Breeders Association
W Tap Bennett
Southeastern Fair Association
Southeast
Herman Taylor
Natchitoches
America
Louisiana State College
Baton Rouge
L. S. Harris, Bartow
Fla
Norris Cattle Company
Ocala
Durrance Ranch
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Desoto
Butler, Georgia
John V. Orr
Co. Forest Ranger
Calhoun
Ganza
W. Tap Bennett
Butler
Swearingen
Gia
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds, Georgia
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