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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

5

Lost pig strays near Mud Tavern Decatur

Lost black pig about 100 pounds from Rate 3 Decatur near Mud Tavern. George Brinkley offers to pay upkeep. For sale: 50 acre farm with four room frame house electricity well yard 25 30 acres cultivated remainder timber pine trade possible. James T Woodruff Aleyville Route 5 Box 75A.

Decatur Mud Tavern George Brinkley Oenea James T. Woodruff Aleyville Mary Brandon Trinity Rock Road Hartselle Mt. Tabor Church R. L. Brasseale

Feeder Calf Sales Set for Demopolis This Summer and Fall

Demopolis Alabama announces Special Feeder Calf Sales on July 20 and September 28 upheld by the Demopolis Feeder Calf Association led by Walter Crawford. Calves must weigh 300 to 600 pounds and come from high grade beef stock. Last year over eight hundred calves sold across thirty Alabama counties plus Georgia Florida and Mississippi.

Demopolis Alabama Walter Olis FFA Georgia Florida Mississippi Feeder Walter Crawford M. W. McKee C.D. Walker Harry Garris Tally Kitchens

Georgia Grazing Program Gains National Attention

National interest centers on Newton county Georgia experiment providing 365 days of pasture via four crops. Kentucky 31 rescue and Sericea lespedeza on a cycle from November to September deliver drought resistant grazing. Farmers report cheapest milk and meat possible, with widespread county adoption and tours from other states.

Our Valley Fred Stewart Belle Mina Georgia Newton County South Country Gentleman Channing Cope The Atlanta Constitution Cope United States

Probate Court Grants Administration for Herbert L. Holland

Letters of Administration on the estate of Herbert Leo Holland were granted July 2, 1948 by Judge T. C. Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate are notified to present them.

Probate Court Herbert Leo Holland T. C. Almon Morgan County

Carnation Milk Expansion Boosts Valley Farming

Carnation Milk Co. entering the Valley is viewed as a progressive step for farm life. Two carloads of registered heifers have been sold, and producers seek sources for good grade heifers to boost milk output for the new plant. Plans for a better grazing program this winter are under way.

Carnation Milk Co

Union Hill Baseball Club Event Announcement

Union Hill hosts an all day program to help their baseball club. Over the next weeks similar events will be sponsored in various communities. The Farm Page invites readers to send a postal card to run notices of these meetings.

Union Hill

Grazing programs compared from Georgia and Belle Mina

A South section reports on grazing programs with Georgia's developed plan highlighted while Belle Mina's proposal is presented as another approach. The Georgia program earned a feature in Country Gentleman, suggesting notable differences and advantages to compare.

South Georgia Belle Mina

Weevils Bring Alarming Numbers to South Alabama Crops

Showers in South Alabama last week aided boll weevils, triggering widespread poisonings. An authority warned producers face 20 to 40 percent losses if they fail to poison, as reports indicate escalating pest control efforts.

Alabama

Jersey Sale Stock by Counties and Purchasers

The Jersey Sale tabulates stock by county with Marshall 15, Morgan 11, Lawrence 5, Blount 4, and Franklin 3. Cullman DeKalb and Madison each received two. Lauderdale and Winston one each. Six calves for club members financed by State National Bank went to Jesse Carter, Billy Lee Owens, Thomas King, Delano Johnson, Maurice Terry, and John Harold West.

Jersey Marshall Morgan Lawrence Blount Franklin Cullman DeKalb Madison Lauderdale Winston Birdwell Shumake Decatur Jesse Carter Somerville Truman Wells Boaz Jerry Roden Billy Epps Horton E. L. Hood Albertville Billy Lee Owens Trinity F. A. Harville Moulton T. E. Drake Huntsville J. C. Bulden Red Bay Joel Mancus Crossville Jack Glenn Thomas S. King Hartselle Clark Higganbottom Lexington Joe W. Wittmeir Oneonta Palmer’ Godsey Addison Johnson Lee Delano Johnson J. M. Dunaway Falkville Melvin Cofield A. H. Turner L. M. Penn Danville Maurice Terry Marvin. Terry Sidney C. Tailferro Town Creek John Harold West W.F. Jacobs Charles Smith State National Bank Thomas King

Attorney General Rules Tractors Not Farm Tools For Tax

Montgomery July 7 in advisory opinion Atty. Gen. A. A. Carmichael holds power driven tractors and similar machinery are not farm tools and must be taxed while farm tools remain tax exempt. Opinion was sought by Fayette county Tax Assessor P. G. Lawley and clarifies property tax applicability.

Montgomery A. A. Carmichael P. G. Lawley Fayette County

Ka-bobs Challenge Grill Ready Steak Recipe

Favorite Recipe "Fit for a King" presents Ka-bobs by Mr. Quince Eddens. Skewer peeled onion quarters bacon squares and steak cubes in order, then grill over hot coals until bacon is cooked.

Quince Eddens

Juicy Skewers Served Hot With Onion Steak and Bacon

A vivid food note describes skewers best enjoyed piping hot straight from the grill. Guests are invited to help themselves to portions of onion, steak and bacon for a succulent bite.

Child Drowns During Alabama July Fourth Weekend

Vernise Ward aged 10 drowned near Brundidge while on a family picnic. She is counted as the 15th Alabama drowning victim during the July 4 weekend.

Child Brundidge Ala Vernise Ward Alabama

Notified of deadlines by law for Minnie Holland Wright dates

Minnie Holland Wright is required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. The dates 7-7, 7-14, 7-21 are listed.

Minnie Holland Wright

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