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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
7
A county agent urges farmers to harvest crimson clover promptly to avoid losses from rain. He advises timely land preparation for sorghum, alfalfa, oats, and clover mixtures, plus late July seedings and mid October grazing for sericea. Watch boll weevils and manage weeds with fertilizer and careful grazing.
A compilation of small ads lists multiple classifieds. Items include 24 purebred OIC pigs for sale with and without papers at 10 or 7 50, a hay mowing job offered for halves or hire, a five burner oil stove in A1 condition, and a three room house for rent with electricity on Route 33 near Hartselle. Local names include W M Morris R D NeSmith and Mrs John Morris.
County agent L. T. Wagnon says acres already planted should receive nitrogen about thirty days after planting, with early maturing hybrids needing 20 to 30 days. Late application reduces yields more than early application, while 225 to 400 pounds of nitrate per acre may be needed depending on soil fertility and prior fertilizer use.
The Danville FFA and FHA hosted an ice cream social with about 150 guests. Officers from both clubs were introduced and plans noted for representatives Landers and Millard Nelson to attend the state convention in Auburn June 8 9 10.
Morgan county fish numbers rise by 400 with black bass and bluegill stocking to private ponds. Local farmers and Flint Sportsmen's Club support a large quail plant table to feed Mr. Quail, while conservation groups urge seed saving and green blanket cover for soil.
A strange disease hits local mourning doves reducing populations by over shooting in recent years. The pest has led to stricter hunting seasons and bag limits. The new ailment arrives during the breeding period and could worsen the dove decline. Wheeler national...
Reverend George Helms and the Browns were Sunday supper guests of Cleo Skinner. Miss Irene Huffman plans to attend summer school in Vincent, Alabama. Sarah and Sue Brown and Lavern Parks were guests of Ted White. Odis Higgins and children return to Alabama City after visiting relatives here. Sarah Brown visited Mavis Glover. Jim Reese of Birmingham was a guest of Ted White and Manuel. Kathy Turner, small daughter of...
Mr. and Mrs Ishmel recently received medical treatment last week. Mrs J K Williamson ill but improving at Cullman hospital. Community members attend decoration services at Sarsois. The third Sunday in June features the annual singing at Jones Chapel in the new Methodist church with a basket lunch.
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