Houston County 4H Calf Training and Salt Feed Savings
Extension agents report 4H members teaching beef calves to read and stand for the Tri States Fat Stock Show. Calves halter breaking praised by Tommie Kirkland Ben Hugh Hooper and Charles Ray McCord. Hog mineral mix deemed essential. salt in mineral reduces feed costs. Purdue tests show salt boosts pig gain and lowers feed costs. Plans discussed Dec 20 on next year’s truck crops and seed shortages noted for cotton, sweet corn, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. Local seed stocks tight. cottonseed in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri States
Tommie Kirkland
Webb
Ben Hugh Hooper
Dothan
Charles Ray McCord
Ing
Ashford
Billy Rose letter offers wartime party ideas and digs at diplomats
A 1946 Billy Rose letter jokingly suggests wartime social theater ideas for a meeting crowd. He encourages bars, two woman delegates, and provocative signage and films while lampooning diplomats and debating strategies. He muses on banter, secrecy, and hospitality, ending with a casual pledge of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Baruch
Ardennes Forest
Bulge
Mr. Lie
Billy Rose
Scientific Twins Not Same But Still Just Normal Boys
Johnny and Jimmy Woods, labeled as science study twins, grew into normal teens despite intensive infant training. Each developed distinct interests and personalities, with Johnny pushing into shop classes and sports while Jimmy prefers reading and cautious social life. Their parents note ongoing differences and wonder about training impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kop
Jaime
Johns
Tatep Dugimy
Wilt
Bes Fiavan
Air
Dennis Woods
Cnerngal
Raves
Nir
Pepo
McGraw
United Nations Secretary General Von Tryeve in New York
A fragmented letter describes neighbors in Manhattan, social class snubs, and a desire to build a house nearby. The writer mocks diplomats, mentions Rockefeller influence, and imagines playful interactions with Molotov and Bevin. The tone is colloquial and satirical about power and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryeve
United Nations
New York
Manhattan
Rockefeller
Enoura
Molotov
Bevin
Columbus Forgives Parking Fees During Transit Strike
Columbus reports 3 percent of city revenue from $10,000 in parking meter receipts during a two day transit strike as meters were free for the duration. The city waived all parking fees for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
WINDOW ROCK CHIEFS FACE ILLITERACY ISSUE
Leaders of the Window Rock area confront a literacy challenge as many of the 3 chiefs and related elders struggle to read, prompting community programs to improve reading skills and access to education in the Navajo Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keaham
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Houston County Extension
Espy Johnson
Purdue University
Animal Husbandry
Shell
North Foster ST
North ST. Andrews
Great Southern Stores
Firestone
Wayne
Dothan Milling Company
Mtg. Hiway KE
R. Burget
Rexall
Rutgers
Oliver
Poyner
Coast Guard
Kimball
Lake Superior
Duluth
John Dickendashen
Ohio
Minneapolis, Minn
Hospitality House
Northwest
First Baptist Church
Kay Sherwood
NIA Star
Neat
Johnny
Jimmy Woods
Jimmy
Ciebt
Merile Bo McGinnn
Columbia University
Studs
Pias
Cindicanas
Janie
Callene
Red Ryder
Cos
Ding
Wy Ibwpre
Meath
de Stee
Aan
Cael Rah
Alabama Power Company
Aah
Hisal
Idiegs
Besser
Brewton Engineering
Als
East Washlastan St
David Bradford
Across
High
J. R. Sors
Optometrists
C. E. Blakey
Foster
Ly Blakey
Ster
Merry Christmas
Sinclair
J. B. Davis
Sinclair Refining Co., Agt
Phon
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