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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

8

Misdirected Lost Pig Notice and Local Sales

Lost four spotted pigs near Hartselle. notify J X Lake or Hart selle residents. Also notices for sale items include a kitchen cabinet needing painting for $5 and several bushels of whippoorwill and white peas at $4 per bushel from Frank B Owens Route 2 Moulton, 22 miles west of Five Points.

M Hartselle Cedar Cove Road David E. Moon Hartselle Aloes Gentle P Tomber Ps Foote Hartse EB. B. Kelsoe Danville Sam Green Trinity Caddo J. x Lake Eee Five Points Frank B. Owens Moulton Dey Drinkard Route 1 Era

Secretary Brannon Answers Questions On His Program

Secretary Brannon discusses the Farm Program outlining production payments as direct farmer subsidies. He explains these payments cover the gap between market price averages and the price-support level for each commodity. The interview continues with further questions about who would receive payments and eligibility.

Brannon Production and Marketing Administration

Corn yields rise in Tennessee Valley water shed counties

In the 15 Tennessee river watershed counties in North Alabama corn yield per acre rose from 15 bushels in 1934 to 28 in 1948, enabling about 7.7 million more bushels on 185000 fewer acres. Demonstrations by county agents and 4 H clubs, terracing, legumes, lime, and mineral fertilizer lifted county averages, with several counties reporting whole farm yields well above county averages.

Tennesse River North Alabama Tennessee Valley Sand Mountains DéKalb County Cullman County Marshall County Jackson County Limestone County Lawrence County Madison County Morgan County

Farm Progress Here and There

While returning from Athens on Monday afternoon the narrator notes two corn fields on the Cowan and Pryor places as among the best seen this spring. A striking scene on the John Taylor lawn features children in pastel frocks as the sun sets, like a birthday party in progress.

South Limestone Athens Cowan Place Pryor Decatur John Taylor

Coliseum Board Forms as Hountree Heads Group

The Coliseum Board was formally organized Monday afternoon with Chas Hountree elected president Sam Lile of Trinity named vice president and Emmette Barron serving as secretary Efforts to contact the group Tuesday yielded no plans as Emmette was in Tennessee and Charley managed farming affairs at Priceville Rountree said no turnover plans exist yet.

Coliseum News Coliseum Chas. Hountree Sam Lile Trinity Emmette Barron Emmette Tennessee Charley Priceville

Luther Fuller Promotes Texas Pasture Program

Luther Fuller of I Cl leads Texas Chamber efforts to publicize a pasture improvement plan aimed at Gulf Coast and East Texas agriculture. The Houston chamber agriculture committee previews the program as a milestone while Fuller markets grazing success to non locals, with guests from Decatur visiting.

Luther Fuller Bill Sims Houston Alabama Gregg Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Southern Agricul turist notes planning Decatur trip

A letter from Charlie Ball of Southern Agriculturist hints the Belle Mina grazing story will appear and notes plans to return to Decatur. A Hot Springs dialogue with John Nelson sparked Nashville interest. The Farm Control Program is expected this fall with Secretary Brannon guiding it.

Southern Agriculturist Charlie Ball Belle Mina Decatur Southern Agricultist John Nelson Hot Springs Nashville John Brannon

Braxton Craig Earns State Farmer Degree at Auburn

Braxton Craig of Hatton community will receive the State Farmer Degree at Auburn next week for his livestock work. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Craig and earns this honor through sustained effort and achievement in agricultural activities.

Braxton Craig Hatton Auburn Roy Craig

New Clover Crop Shows Promise in Alabama Counties

A Tuesday morning button clover crop from South Limestone county was shown in Decatur. The new variety, still early in adoption, holds much promise with several patches established in Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties.

Limestone County Decatur Morgan Lawrence Limestone Counties

Referendum on Production Payments for Perishable Crops

The plan proposes two thirds approval by Alabama poultry producers. Production payments would replace guaranteed prices for perishables, letting market forces set prices while the government covers the gap to the support level for compliant farmers.

Veal Kidney Chops Show Midday Flavor Potential

Homemaker tips highlight veal kidney chops cut from the rib end of the veal loin. Reader Kedda Staggs notes these chops share cooking methods with other veal cuts, including dredging in flour, browning, slow moist cooking, and potential braising with sauces fruits and vegetables.

Kedda Staggs

Broiler Industry Topics Highlight Shocco Springs Meeting

The Tennessee Valley section will hold a three day short course at Shocco Springs this week with growing interest in broilers. One day concentrates on the broiler industry and C V Mitchell serves as a director in the organization.

Tion Shocco Springs Tennessee Valley C. V. Mitchell

Tempting Casserole Features Breaded Veal Chops

A tempting casserole uses breaded veal chops as a centerpiece. Bread or cracker crumbs form the coating and a small amount of corn meal may be added to the seasoned flour for extra texture.

Eyeball Layers Serve Protective Vascular and Sensory Roles

The human eyeball comprises three coats each serving a distinct function. The outer protective coat shields the eye, the middle vascular layer supplies blood and nourishment, and the inner sensory layer enables vision.

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