Proper Land Use Studied In Alabama Program
A land-use planning program led by P O Davis extends across Alabama with J C Lowery and Glenn Stewart directing. The initiative analyzes local resources to determine best use, involving farmers and extending to seven counties with plans for statewide rollout over two to three years.
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Auburn
Ala
P. O. Davis
State Extension Service
Alabama
J. C. Lowery
Extension Agronomist
Glenn Stewart
Davis
Land-Grant College
United States Department of Agriculture
Lowery
Alabama Extension Service
Extension Service
Butler Heads Alabama Embalmers Association
The Alabama Embalmers Association closed its 1939 convention at Monte Sano State Park with Hoyt L. Butler of Gadsden elected president. Mobile chosen for next year’s meeting. New officers include W. A. Paniel of Birmingham vice president Howard Stanfield of Albertville and H. C. Aston of Tarrant as secretary treasurer.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Embalmers’ Association
Monte Sano State Park
Hoyt L. Butler
Gadsden
Export Plan Gains Favor
Auburn Alabama A W Jones state AAA officer argues in This Month in Rural Alabama that government export subsidies would boost cotton exports and shrink the surplus by paying exporters about two cents a pound. He says subsidies lower US prices to world levels and keep farmers' prices fair.
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Auburn
Ala
A. W. Jones
AAA
Alabama
Jones
Farm and poultry listings from Valdermose Springs area
Old March 19 price listings include leghorn roosters 13 months old Hanson strain at 1.00 each or 1.75 for both. Mrs Hough Williams advertises. A. A. Stephenson offers 158 acre farm with two dwellings two farms three wells timber ample situated 11 4 miles east of Five Points near two churches priced cheap for cash Rt 3 Danville.
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New Hampshire
J. W. Vann
Eva
R. C. Schrimshher
Rt. 2
Toney
White Leghorn Roosters
Hanson
A. A. Stephenson
Danville
First Flag Carried by Colonists at Concord Battle
Reprint notes the Concord flag as the first banner used by American colonists in the Revolutionary War, carried at the April 19 1775 Battle of Concord. Also mentions a Harney County Oregon house built from borax incrustations formed by springs, described as resistant to rain.
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Concord
Harney County
Orecon
King Features Syndicate
Farmers weigh rain timing and local silver lining
Farmers across Morgan and surrounding counties say rain now is preferable to damage during cotton squaring. They expect hot sun after a few dry days to help grass and corn planted by July first. A Morg an County farmer even suggests WPA workers be released to help clean cotton for pay. A ton-litter pig contest begins on a Morgan County farm with O I C breeding. Lawrence County eyes beef cattle expansion with whiteface calves seen on local roads. Wild plums ripen promising winter harvest. Morgan County reports no mule sunstroke despite a Dublin Georgia scare.
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Decatur
Morgan Counties
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Moulton
Dc. A. Young
Luther Sherrill
Piedmont Soil District vote approves formation in Alabama
Landowners across Chambers Clay Coosa Tallapoosa and Randolph counties voted 2510 to 240 on June 1 to form the Piedmont Soil Conservation District. County breakdowns show strong support with varied margins. The districts aim to coordinate soil conservation efforts with the Soil Conservation Service and county agents.
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Auburn
Ala
Piedmont
Randolph
South Central
Montgomery
Autauga
Lowndes
Dallas
Wilcox
Tombigbee Warrior
Marion
Winston
Lamar
Walker
Fayette
Threeman State Soil Conservation Committee
Dadeville
Soil Conservation Service
P. O. Davis
M. J. Fpunchess
Alabama Experiment Station
R. F E. Cammack
Severe crop damage reported across sectors in Alabama
Auburn official P. O. Davis, head of the state extension service, said heavy rains over the past month caused severe crop damage in scattered areas and warned that the weather outlook could worsen the situation.
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Auburn
Ala
P. O. Davis
State Agricultural Extension Service
Sign in Cotton Field Details Gilliam Pasture Plan
A sign in a cotton field warns no trespassing while noting J R Gilliam of Slough Beat Limestone County plans 65 acres in permanent pasture. Local residents report the notice and land use plan, with no further details available.
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Gilliam
J. R. Gilliam
Slough Beat
Limestone County
Cooking tips for vegetables highlight methods and health notes
Auburn extension nutritionist Mildred Simon outlines baking steaming boiling and other methods to preserve nutrients and flavor in vegetables. She warns against overcooking and using soda as it destroys vitamins while stressing minimal cooking until just tender and serving cooking water with foods.
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Auburn
Ala
Mildred Simon
Sunshine Craving Across Cullman County Farms
Farmers in Cullman County and Vinemont hope for sunny days to catch up on field work. The item also lists residents visiting relatives in Birmingham, Bowden Georgia, Clarksdale Georgia, Akron Ohio, and Huntsville Alabama, with several local moves and travels noted.
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Wiley Bartley
Birmingham
Robbins
Grandpa Bartley
Hugh Don Linton
Chicago
B. H. Nunnelly
Bowden
Plummer Boyde
Clarksdale
Ossie Wilhite
Dan Rehberg
Roy Upton
Akron
Ohio
Hembree
Henry Wilhite
Arthur Drake
I. W. Myers
Huntsville
Baptist Church
Rainfall Persisting Across State With Varied Totals
The Montgomery weather bureau notes today marks the 30th straight day of rain in part of the state. Officials say rainfall is extremely variable with some areas receiving up to twice normal and others about half.
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Montgomery Weather Bureau
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Purina
Startena
Turner Coal & Grain Co
Farmers Exchange
Poland
China
Hampshire
Ella Pettit
Rt 2
Union Grove
J-14
FHA
J. L. Howell
M. A. Hardin
Rt. 1
W. H. Martin
Burleson Mountain
H. G.dvar
Enon School
Otto Boeswetter
Athens
Iva Crow
Somerville
Moulton and
Russellville
R. L. Henderson
Russell Peck
Elizabeth Harrell
Wheeler
White
Ray A. Warren
Caddo
Trinity Rt
Jesse Campbell
Will Lang
Westpoint High School
TVA
Dripping Spring
Cullman County
O. M. Rodgers
Vinemont
T. B. Heard
J-7
Rt. 3
Raymond Matthews
McGlathery Addition
R. E. Stephenson
Mt. Hope
6Th Ave
South
W. E. Hartselle
Trinity
G. J. Widner
Country Club
Somerville Road
Carl
T. FE. Waddell, Rt. 2
Western Electric
Hatton Telephone Co
Ed Almon
Town Creek
Acre
G. Almon
Arvin
F. A. Milam
Milam
Danville Road
W. R. C. McWhorter
Rt 3
Adlai H. Stephenson
Hartselle
Howard Stephenson
Raymond Orr
Moulton and Decatur Road
County Line
R. L. McCulloch
J. C. Edwards
Lacey
OIC
Clyde
Cockerels
E. W. Keyes
Paul Terry
Lily ~ Pond
Deca
Tur
Bee Line Highway
L. P
H. K. Neville
W. W. Childers
Henry Steele
Clyde Key
W. E. Bean
Old Hillsboro Road
E. P Holland
GC. A. Chambers
4Th Ave
West
C. A. Chambers
Turkey
Farmall
C. C. Berry
B. M. Holland
Lexie L. Lyle
Rt.3
Merville
Jersey
J. N. Davis
Box 17
Hillsboro
M-24
Frank Gloeckl
Hillview Poultry Farm
Nelsonville
Laban IA Motor Coo
2Nd Ave
Lee
Puffle
Scott
U. S. Patent Office
R. J. Scott
Dublin
Georgia
Limestone Coun
Ernie Blackwell Dixie Milling CO
Holly St
The
Southern States Flour Co
Hi-Light Flour
Davis St
McCormick - Deering
McCormick-Deering
Neal’s Auto Parts CO
First Avenue
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