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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
8
Donnie Penn reports the north wind has dried crops with withering effects. He says a south wind could revive them. Dry weather heightens heat, with cotton generally strong but corn needing rain. the northern state areas fare better for rainfall.
Two large sales are under discussion the Ratliff dairy farm and the Fowler place on the Tennessee line in Madison County. Many people expect both properties to draw numerous potential buyers.
This past week the George Braly family of Tanner was honored for the outstanding record they have made in farming. Also this week disc harrow, 2 row cultivator, all in good condition. J. D. Hitt, Rt. 3, Decatur. Phone 876-W-3. E-Js23 MR SALE. Pive purebred dairy goats, 3 giving milk, sell cheap or trade. Carl Little, Five Points. Phone 4651, Moulton. J-23
Farmers with cows and larger herds praise sericea for drought tolerance and erosion control on poor soil. On class 3e and 4e land it can provide grazing and hay, with Glynn and Howard Bowling noted as district cooperators at Union Hill.
Authors visit Bailey Braly farm near Athens observe widespread sericea growth praised as best hot weather upland pasture. They credit Peter Garrett for guiding use and extend congratulations to George and Bailey Braly on their farming work.
MOULTON Special farmers across Lawrence County report corn in the laying by stage and oats nearly harvested. Sericea hay and seed plans advance with several cooperators including L M Prince and J M Mers. County Agent Sam McClendon cites potential corn yields of 30 bushels per acre and a possible two million bushels countywide if rains arrive and boll weevils are kept in check.
Nippon Times reports Japan will begin replacing the 20 000 American troops on Hokkaido in August with a new Japanese army. By November 12 000 soldiers will have taken over, leaving only Air Force and radar personnel from the U S forces. The 1st Cavalry Division is the main U S unit on Hokkaido.
Farmers across Lawrence County report crops growing satisfactorily though a few fields show slight corn deterioration during dry spells. Most say cotton is thriving and a timely shower by July 4 could prevent substantial losses if rain arrives soon.
Three thousand member owners could share a lime slag and fertilizer spreader truck. The note suggests starting now to expand service beyond what a late start could achieve.
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