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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

9

For Sale and Trade Classified Items from Molton to Falkville

Local notices list multiple farm items and exchanges. Includes an Oliver Cleet tractor with implements from John W Spivey Molton. Beagle rabbit dogs. two mules with harness wagon plow tools from C Smith Falkville. John Deere 92 tractor trade for 93 plow by Eldred Elkins Mt Hope. rubber tire wagon for steel tire wagon by Eldred Elkins Mr Hope. two pillow requests by Mrs Edwin Puckett Hartselle Neel. cut flowers including chrysanthemums and snapdragons with prices and phone contact 2861.

John W. Spivey Route 2 Moulton John Deere Eldred Elkins Mt. Hope Hope Edwin Puckett Hartselle Neel John L. Bean

History of Successful Program in New Jersey

The article traces New Jersey artificial insemination efforts led by the Extension Service and Rutgers influenced by Danish and Dutch models. It notes Unit No. 1 growth from 1 050 cows to 11 000, the expansion of facilities, and the role of a capable manager in sustaining cooperation and funding. It highlights milestones from 1938 to 1947 and compares state progress with national figures.

New Jersey Denmark Edward Sorensen Royal Agricultural and Veterinary College of Copenhaser United States E. J. Perry Rutgers University U. S New York State Maine Unit No. 1 Unit No.1

Favorite Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe and 1940s farm club notes

The article presents a chocolate fudge cake recipe using one egg and an eggless frosting option, with detailed measurements and baking temperatures for 8x8 pan or two 8-inch layers. It also describes a Junior HI Vocational Agriculture class’s chick-raising study, stressing buying pullorum tested chicks and proper brooder setup, plus a report on Falkville FFA activities and completed projects in 1946-47 with emphasis on corn and cotton efforts.

Charles Smith Jimmy Templeton Charles ‘Smith Otto Mullins Falkvile Ffa Sittutas

Home Demonstration Club Meets In Lawrence County

The Home Demonstration club gathered for the November meeting with Mrs. G. T. Butler hosting and a large turnout reported. Mr and Mrs Cleveland Gray and B C visited Mr and Mrs Richard Gray, with Rev and Mrs Addie Wallace of Rocky Ford spending Saturday night with the Grays.

The Home Demonstration Club G. T. Butler Cleveland Gray B.C Richard. Gray Addie Wallace Rocky Ford Richard Gray

FFA and FHA Host Successful Variety Night in Danville

The Variety Night sponsored by the FFA and FHA at Danville on Monday night, November 24, raised funds for both clubs. Proceeds were split between the two groups. The FFA held a turkey trot on Friday, November 28, with many participants. the turkey was caught after a brief race by Benton Roberts. Chapter reporter Brandon Sparkman.

FFA FHA Danville Benton. Roberts Brandon Sparkman

Thanksgiving meeting features Pilgrims tale and thanks

The regular meeting on November 25 included a Thanksgiving program. Richard Dunn told the Pilgrims story, Hubert Terrell described blessings for Future Farmers, and John Turney listed things to be thankful for in Alabama and the United States. FFA Christmas Tree names were drawn.

Richard Dunn Hubert Terrell John Turney Alabama United FFA

Eva FFA selects Bobby Runge for Alabama Flour Mill hog program

Eva FFA and Morgan county chapters join three groups in the hog feeding project. A home orchard improvement drive, sponsored by the senior agriculture class and FFA, also reported strong results. Bethlehem Christian Endeavor hosted a Sunday singing at Oak Grove with plans for Midway church event on the second Thursday.

EVA Eva Ffa Bobby Runge Alabama Morgan County FFA Bethlehem Christian Endeavor Oak Grove Bethlehem Church Midway J. L.anderson Leonard Peters Charlie Gibson Jewel Anderson Decatur Tom Sivley Lloyd Layton Michigan Louis Suggs

Grain pictures show rising Valley grain output

The Farm Progress Here and There column highlights growing grain production in the Valley. It emphasizes a broader agricultural shift toward a well rounded farming economy where grain plays an expanding role.

Madison County Diversified Agriculture Spotlight

From news releases in weekly papers we learn Madison county boasts diverse farming, leads the state as top cotton producer, two major crops area wide, and pioneers cover crop planting across all 67 counties. It also ships 3,500 acres of high quality nursery stock to many states.

Madison County

Population and home ownership in Boaz Albertville area

A government release cites U S Census data showing the rural Boaz Albertville region as the nation s most densely populated farming area within 45 miles. More than 250 000 people live there and it has the largest share of homeowners among Alabama regions.

Sand Mountain U. S Boaz Albertville Alabama

Decatur men study Tupelo farming program

Twelve men from Decatur visit Tupelo to study the city’s farming program crafted by agricultural leaders and businessmen. They report Tupelo’s plan is among the best in America, reflecting strong national farming prospects.

Decatur Tupelo America

Milk Business Netted Over Five Million Dollars

Report notes income from milk alone exceeded five million dollars, indicating a strong dairy industry performance. Other sources or sectors are not detailed in the fragment.

Thanksgiving Thought From Wheeler Club Member

Mrs. Adz Jones of Wheeler emphasizes that Thanksgiving should mean Thanks giving and shares tips from the Limestone County Home Demonstration News. She urges careful social planning to smooth rough edges and to remain strong enough to protect inner peace.

Limestone County Adz Jones Wheeler Club Wheeler

County Cotton Ginning Report Shows Higher Cullman Yield

The Monday release reports 45 720 bales ginned in Cullman county from the 1947 crop before November 1st, up from 30 467 bales for the 1946 crop on the same date, a gain of over 15 000 bales. The 1946 crop total was about 51 000 bales. this year's yield per acre is lower but higher county acreage could lift total to last season's record.

Cullman County

Molasses Used To Sweeten Rice Pudding

A note suggests molasses may be used to sweeten rice pudding. The idea highlights a replacement for sugar and adds a distinctive flavor option.

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Farmers Exchange Lawrence Somerville D. W. Hamilton Ro Hampton Kitchen Decatur and Moulton Highway Curtis Sharp International 42 Sep A. A. Walker Cullman Vogel Shop Eee W. M. Puckett J. W. Franklin Parkville Nine Foot Deep Freeze Box L. P. Andrews W. H. Rollas Basta J. L. Muesey B. F. Bean Hartselie Albert Tacket Five Points Fairfield Church Priday White Oak Spring J. Waters Trinity Lyle Elliott Fransfer CO John A Giles C J. Keyes H. F. Lyle Route 1 F Lyle Allen Glen Roberson iVnemont C. J. Keyes White Mountain J. Keyes Plorette Oak Ridge Earl Sparkman Melvin H. Williams Valhermosa Springs Guntersville Highway A. A Jones M. M. McAbee Lord C Betterton Birmingham Glascock Vaughn Bridge Road Orne Mile Nor Store Moulton and Decatur Highway Delene Wade Joe Phillips J. ©. Williams Oliver Clet John W Spivey Molton Smith Falkville Farmall Disc Turner Palkville Lespedeza Allen Fily Eldred Filkins Poland Mt. .Hope John Bean W. P. Gibson Cedar Cove Road Charles Wood Bernard Floyd the Tabernacle Sugar Cure Pahl W. Church ST Kear Frank Chenault W. M. Chenault Real Estate and Insurance Agency Masonic Knox McRae 2Nd Ave D. O. Anderson PORK PIG &Hog Ration Alabama Soup Mills OND Atom Ala Ala Ralph Pence Gulf Service Lee Ferry Streets Grad Smith Gulf Service Station Cloyce Jack” Frost Mgr L&nrr Universal Concrete Pipe Co Auburn Morgan Bakewell Spellazzoni Ivanoff Royal Russian Stud Harselle Carl Preston Howell Hogan Lawrence County Midway F.F. A. News Cotaco Second Ave Austinville 8Th Ave 1St Ave Grant St Cullman Cotton T. R. Harrison West Moulton St New General J. R. Daniels Insurance W. Wainagt St Decatur Hatchery Bank St Everwear Roorine Wyker’s Bank Street
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