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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
6
In May Morgan County reported four forest fires burning 40 1/2 acres. Accidents from careless smokers and brush burning were blamed. Despite higher fire counts this year, overall area burned is down due to public reporting and suppression help. Contact the county agent for seedlings and prevention help.
Arthur Pickens in Mount Hope Lawrence county adopts a soil conservation plan on his 190 acre farm. He combines cotton corn vetch lespedeza sericea kudzu and legume crops with improved pastures and grasses while milking cows and selling milk to a cheese plant. The Pickens family hosts a community soil conservation club and an annual picnic.
Mr C D McBride of Trinity seeds two acres of alfalfa and harvests seven tons from two cuttings with fall fertilizer of 750 pounds 18 phosphate 200 potash and four tons lime per acre. He plans five more acres this fall as land prep begins September first.
Atkinson notes yields of 50 or more bushels of oats per acre and grazing through April. The farmers say small grains are a profitable part of their farming operations.
The Bessemer city commission approved a 2-1 ordinance licensing restaurants to sell whiskey and also authorized licensing of mechanical music devices. President Joe F. Lewis supported the liquor ordinance while Commissioner Wallace Reynolds opposed it. The report notes U S Steel 1947 production was 60 percent higher than 1939.
In stock at 108 West Moulton 81 Phone 164 are Hobart electric welding machines gas and electric powered. Also available are electric motors and machine work with welding offered as a special service.
Walter Drake went to Canada to secure heifers for the Jersey Sale. Casto Jarvis notified agents and leaders across the county and North Alabama about the event. T. F. Adams urged State National Bank agents to assist buyers. Mike Crain and committee prep the sale tent while Home Oil Mill provides shed space. Ed Teague with TCI mobilizes all North Alabama counties. Attend Saturday at noon to view the heifers.
Farm Industries leads a large building push with Decatur Hatchery expanding. Robin Thomas begins a new hatchery on Bank Street. Casto Jarvis and committee prepare the Dairy Show Prize list for the Jersey Sale Saturday. A new artificial bred heifer class opens to adults and 4 H and FFA members.
Oleomargarine and butter clashed in Congress with partisan sparring and procedural moves. The dispute focused on labeling, pricing, and market competition as lawmakers weighed new measures affecting dairy products and consumer choice.
Farm Journal notes butter and margarine rivalry in the market with oleo showing growing punch. Historical data show 1938 butter production at 1.786 billion pounds vs margarine 380 million. In early 1948 oleo reached 97 percent of butter output, and from November to February oleo surpassed butter for the first time.
Valley growers aim to boost cotton output by targeting yield clubs such as one bale per acre eleven and two bale per acre groups. Local supporters hope for multiple winners in the region, encouraging producers to aim higher.
Reports spread across the valley about showers on Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Observers note improving conditions as precipitation affects local plans and moods.
The report notes the dry period spared our section while South Alabama endured severe dryness several weeks ago. It explains the Valley enjoys more even rainfall distribution for a 12 month growing season, reducing crop failure risks compared with other regions.
The Nile crocodile is said to kill more people in Africa than any other wild creature, a claim noted by experts.
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