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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1976

Page

12

A Curated Walk Through Woods and Voices From Far Away

A reflective piece chronicles a woodland walk with notes on poplars beech and honeysuckle, birds foraging and seasonal shifts. It shifts to a visiting delegation led by Congressman Bob Jones highlighting Don Clausen and Luther Burbank's district links, then moves to winter evergreen care and finally cotton harvest conditions in Birmingham with rainfall halting picking and grade details.

American Museum of Natural History Europe Greenland Our Valley New Orleans Congress Bob Jones Pacific Don Clausen Luther Burbank San Francisco Ocean Czechoslovakia Alsace-Loraine Italy America Santa Rosa Redwood Highway Petaluma Arkansas Ozarks Ohio River Bear Creek Plant Shield

Community Club Winners District 1 honors awarded

First place Cave Springs Etowah County led by Tommy Miller R E Saxon Sr and others with efforts in clean ups fire truck workshops Heart Fund Cancer Fund and March of Dimes along with civil defense programs home remodeling food production pasture improvement. Second place Deans Chapel Jackson County led by Carlton Thomas and others focused on church and facility upgrades health fairs and fertilizer insecticide and marketing planning. Third place Grassy Marshall County led by Wilburn Roberts promoted year round sports and community clean ups added bleachers renovated homes supported schools scouts and library.

Cave Springs Etowah County Tommy Miller R. E. Saxon Sr T. D. Willett E. D. Rakestraw C. A. Fairchild Heart Fund Cancer Fund March of Dimes Deans Chapel Jackson County Carlton Thomas Charles Creswell Winslow Thomas R. L. Peppers Jo Ann Ingram Grassy Marshall County Wilburn Roberts Lou Pool Fae Brown Clara Mae Jones

Horton elected treasurer of American Angus Association

J. E. Horton Jr of Madison Alabama was elected treasurer at the 1977 Association Board meeting in Louisville Kentucky. He operates Macedon Farms, 2100 acres with 300 head of registered Angus cattle, and has served six years on the national registry board.

J. E. Horton, Jr Madison Alabama American Angus Association Association Louisville Kentucky Horton Macedon Farms National Angus Beef Cattle Registry Organization St. Joseph Missouri Ed Horton University of Tennessee Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industry First Federal Savings and Loan Association Decatur Alabama Cattleman’s Association Alabama Angus Association

Auburn advisory council names Brown chairman at organizational meeting

The AG Advisory Council of Auburn University elected W. M. Brown of Atmore as chairman during a November 22 organizational session. AU President Philpott said the council will guide teaching research and extension of agricultural programs. Notable members include Milton Wendland, H. M. Perritt, John Livingston, Ed Allen, A W Compton, James Earl Mobley, Jim Brady, Emory Cunningham, and ex officio leaders from Alabama Farm Bureau Alabama Forestry Association and other groups.

Auburn University Agricultural Advisory Council W. M Bill) Brown Atmore Cattleman Auburn University Harry M. Philpott Milton Buzz) Wendland Autaugaville Autauga Farming Co H. M Fuzzy) Perritt Florence Fuzzy’s Feed and Seed Co John Livingston Adbertville Wayne Poultry Co Brown Ed Allen Centre Ellis Implement Co A W. (Buck) Compton Nanafalia James Earl Mobley Shorterville Jim Brady Marion Emory Cunningham Birmingham The Progressive Farmer David Ozment Cullman Alabama Poultry and Egg Association J. D. Hays Montgomery Alabama Farm Bureau Federation R. Dennis Rouse Auburn University School of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station Philpott J. Michael Sprott Alabama Cooperative Extension Service E. V. Smith Auburn University School of Agriculture and Agricultural

Pasture Demonstration At Boys Ranch In Pumpkin Center

A detailed pasture experiment shows rescue alone and rescue with clover under varied fertilization with and without lime. Demonstrations directed by Charles Mitchell and James G Link with Bobby Joe Smith invite visitors to observe treatments and pasture responses.

Pumpkin Center Charles Mitchell James G. Link TVA Bobby Joe Smith

Alabama Youth Delegation Attends National 4 H Congress

In Chicago this week the 41 member Alabama group joins 1600 4 H youth for seminars tours and activities at the 1976 National 4 H Congress. The Alabama delegation will return Friday December 3.

North Alabama Chicago William David Maples Elkmont Max Runge Falkville Terry Slaten Vinemont Peggy Harris Cullman Belinda Tucker Athens Venila Siniard Anderson Jeannette Brooks Alabama

Doctors Prove You Can Help Shrink Hemorrhoidal Swelling

Doctors report a medication reduces swelling and provides relief from hemorrhoidal pain and itching. Tests on many patients show prompt relief after first applications. The preparation discussed is Preparation H available OTC as ointment or suppositories.

Mixer ad for cement mixer in want ads

Want ads offer a cement mixer for hire or sale with contact number 353 4612. Compact notice emphasizes concrete results for readers seeking gear.

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Evergreen USDA By Maynard Leyman AG Advisory Council Stock Yard Report ONAL Zion Limestone Paul C. Davis Ace Hardware Dial East Movuiton St Tel Wee Callied 11Th St. S.E Midas Butler Spencer Seed and Grain, Inc P.O. Box Athens, al
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