FSA Sees South On Threshold Of Food Expansion
In Montgomery AP report C B Baldwin FSA Administrator says the South faces a limited opportunity in dairy livestock and poultry for wartime food. He notes ready market for diversified farming, plans to boost dairy production by shifting cattle, estimates 10 million baby chicks will be bought in four Southeastern states, and mobilization of Southern farmers for peak wartime goals. He cites rising farm incomes, draft exemptions easing manpower, and postwar spending needs. Gehringer reassigned to Naval Pre-Flight School at Saint Marys College. Ralph Metcalf named USO club director in Anniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
C. B Baldwin
Wisit
Baldwin
FSA
Bouth
4 H Girls Of County Backing War Effort
Houston County 4 H Club girls support national war effort by regular meetings and demonstrations on Foods to include in daily diet Poultry management and clothing care canning gardening. They take part in salvage campaigns buy war stamps and bonds grow Victory Gardens feed livestock and poultry. Last year they maintained 412 year round gardens completed 303 poultry projects and canned 3 982 quarts of produce. Their 1943 goal is to double 1942 output.
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Houston County
Rural Home Clubs enroll 365 women in the county
About 865 Houston County farm wares are enrolled in thirty one Home Demonstration Clubs across the county. County agent Miss Mallette releases the figures. Clubs span communities such as Columbia, Cool Springs, Crowby, Gordon, Jellico, Kinsey, Mt Enon, New Providence, Pleasant Plalog, Pilgrim Rest, Rehobeth, Smyrna, Union Hill, Webb, and Center. Demonstrations cover Home Gardens and Orchards, Home Grounds, Poultry, Dairying, Food and Nutrition, Food Conservation, Clothing, Home Management, Home Improvement, Child Development, Handicrafts, and Home Health and Sanitation.
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Houston County
Misa Fran Mallette
Columbia FL F. C
Cool Springs
Cowarts
Crowe By
Gordon
Grangerburg
Harmon
Hicks-Beulah
Jellico
Kinsey
Madrid
Magnolia
Mt Enon
New Providence
Pansey
Pleasant Plalog
Pilgrim Rest
Rehobeth
Selma
Smyrna
Taylor
Union Hil
Dalon Springs
Webb
Wickaburg
Caprae
Bay Springs
Barber
Big Creek
Cameron MN
Center
Americans Get The Most Meat In War Time Rationing
A wartime article notes U S meat production will reach a record 24 billion pounds across beef pork mutton and veal with 6 percent allocated to Allies. Domestic demand favors Americans while some fight for scarce supplies and rationing plans await formal organization.
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Searne Botan
U.S
Amy
Nay
Davilians
Yuilass
Amercane Mgat
Free Grain Feeding Roughage Are Asset To Good Dairying
Wiregrass dairymen are urged to plan for liberal grain feeding and ample roughage from pasture hay and silage to boost milk production. The U S Department of Agriculture notes feed amount depends on grain price and milk return, with benefits shown when grain is affordable. Emphasis is placed on growing and feeding roughage, seeding annual crops for supplementary pasture, and storing hay for winter. Proper milking schedules and cow comfort, water access, and shade are key to maximizing yield, especially for fresh cows, with gains from increased milking frequency and stable winter housing.
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U. & Department of Agriculture
Hugh
Cva
Sumer
Two More Home Clubs Organized in Houston County
Two new home demonstration clubs have formed in Houston County since January in the Union HI and Dupree communities. Members include Mrs Willie C Bruno Mrs J B Haines Mrs J D Cobb Mrs Coleman G Karkland Miss Ethel Waltlund Mrs Mae Carrera Jasene Blair Mrs Ed Cameron Mig Minnis Vann Mrs R G Canteen Mrs Sam Maddox Mrs Leon Sellera Miss Mamie Tucker Mrs Liton Watferd Mra Rory Gmall Mra H C Whitehurnt Mre David dub Memoris of the Dupree club include Mra Curtles King Mia tather King Miss S Hicka Mrs 2 Ti Adams Mrs 3 P Adams Mrs Senie Enfinger Mra Mien Waller Mrs J Vo Walter Mig Oltie Hobbs Mrs Eagle Wig gins Mrs UW G Waller Mrs 3B Pynes Mrs Addie Hall Mra Preston Adams Mrs Layne Alley Mrs 8 B Harper and Mrs D L Hobbs.
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Houston County
Union HI
Dupree Commmunities
Union Hut Club
Willie C. Bruno
J. B. Haines
J. D Cobb
Coleman G. Karkland
Ethel Waltlund
Mas Mae Carrera
Jasene Blair
Ed Cameron
Mig
Minnis Vann
R. G. Canteen
Sam Maddox
Leon Sellera
Mamie Tucker
Liton Watferd
Rory Gmall
H.C. Whitehurnt
David Dub
Dupree Club
Meda Mra
Curtles King
Mia
Tather King
S. Hicka
Ti Adams
P. Adams
Senie Enfinger
Mien Waller
J. Vo Walter
Mig. Oltie Hobbs
Rural Women Plan 43 Works Programs
Fran Mallette Nome Demonstration Agent outlines the 1043 Houston County Home Demonstration Club Program of work for wartime needs. The plan emphasizes production and conservation of food as the farm women's most important task to boost food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Mallette
Nome
Houston County Home Demonstration Club
Women Manage Curb Market Here in Houston County
The Houston County Curb Market, run by farm women, reports total sales of $9,393.25 for 142 with goods such as vegetables, fruit, pork products, eggs, butter, pecans, canned goods, syrup, and home crafts. The market on West Crawford Street operates Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 7 to 10 am. Sprinters are born notes NYU coach Emil von Elling praising freshman Eddie Conwell. Club leaders will share home garden, poultry, and dairy demonstrations at monthly meetings with topics like Cottage Cheese, Canning Fruits, and Renovation of Coats and Dresses.
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Houston County
West Crawford Street
Emil von Elling
New York University
Eddie Conwell
Houston Farm Women Can Food Supplies Curbs and Roles
Houston County farm women report on preserving surplus through canning drying and storage. Members discuss banning two jars of food, efforts to boost home production, and plans to ration food supplies for civilian use. Women emphasize balanced diets and independent home canning outside rationing lists.
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Houston
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Detroit
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Anniston
Floris Vopeland Asusis
Victory Gardens
ALL America
Farmers of
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Betts Slingluff
First National Bank Bldg
Ean Sqm
Mr. Producer
Vax
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Jack McBrayer
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NEW Turk
Cori
Mr. Farmer
Dothan, Alabama
FORD
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Firestone Tire Distributor
Hitler
Tojo
Hartford
Alabama
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