Watermelon Outlook In Washington County Seen Bright
In Chipley Florida the 16 outlook for watermelon farming is bright as planting begins. County Agent Harrison says more than 2000 Berkshire of commercial watermelons will be planted in Washington County. Farmers include John Po Harrell with 3 acres and Leonard Gilbert with 20 acres. Wesley Nelson and sons plan a large acreage. Black Diamond leads varieties with some Wilson and Queen crops. A cooperative marketing agreement with a major firm secures a watermelon market. Fertilizer uses include 12 410 7 385 and special mixes. Planting will be staggered with a second and third planting ten days apart to ensure a good stand. Some farmers earned $100 per acre in 1943, though average gross was about $60. Chipley has long been the leading watermelon center of West Florida, with extra railroad staff during peak shipping in June.
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Chipley
Speoab
Harrison
Washunton
John Po Harrell
Leonard Gilbert
Wesley Nelson and Sons
Thug
Wilson
Secord Hill
Pacre
West Florida
GE Rebuilding After War Strikes Delayed Appliance Output
General Electric describes delayed postwar recovery after a 1946 strike halted production of refrigerators toasters and radios. In 120 days after VJ Day they produced 2,313,791 appliances and shipped most as fast as made. Plants closed January 15, 1946, warehouses near empty, dealers unable to supply until restart. The firm promises faster, price competitive GE quality when lines resume.
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General Electric Quality
Mrs. Sara Nelson Dies in Chipley
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Ann Nelson 81 were held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. F. C. Hawk officiating. She is survived by seven daughters including Mrs. C C Tharp Eufaula and Mrs J R Shores Marianna, three sons R D Nelson Lynn Haven J H Nelson Jacksonville C E Nelson Chipley, 49 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Chipley
Sara Ann Nelson
Oak Ridge Baptist Church
F. C. Hawk
C C Tharp
Eufaula
C T Anderson
Lynn Haven
W. J. Kent
J R Shores
Marianna
R. Williams
Tampa
J. F. Peel
St. Petersburg
M L. Grimes
Willard C Pratt Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Willard C Pratt 72 of Montgomery Alabama were held Tuesday at Milwwike Church. The Baptist pastor Rev T C Baldwin and Rev A Bedsiie officiated. Pratt died suddenly Monday at home of Ed Hiley. He is survived by his wife Eugenia Pratt two sons Lester and Ellison of Montgomery three sisters Mrs John H Anderson Mrs Japerson Mrs Hattie Williams and two brothers L H and Arthur Pratt of Panama City.
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Chipley
Willard C. Pratt
Montgomery
Alabama
Milwwike
T. C. Baldwin
A. Bedsiie
Pratt
Ed Hiley
Eugenia Pratt
Lester and
Ellison
John H Anderson
Japerson
Hattie Williams
L H and
Arthur Pratt
Panama City
Livestock Auction Report From West Florida Market
Officials of the West Florida Livestock Auction reported 675 hogs sold at the weekly sale Tuesday. Fat hog prices and feeder pigs at 10 to 13 12 cents. Cattle sales totaled 422 head with stocker brooders 7 to 10 12 cents and better beef 12 to 14. Choice fat cattle sold as high as 1390. A capacity crowd attended with buyers from South Georgia, southeast Alabama and Florida markets.
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Marianna
West Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Women’s golf tourney resumes in Hollywood round two
The women’s international four ball golf event moves into its second round with favorites Louie Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia and Jean Hopkins of Jakewood Ohio facing Ruth May of New York City and Mrs Maurice Glick of Baltimore.
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Hollywood
Fia
Louie Suggs
Lithia Springs
Jean Hopkins
Jakewood
Ohio
Ruth May
New York City
Maurice Glick
Baltimore
Newark Firemen Responded to Three Alarms in One Minute
Newark firemen spent a busy minute answering three alarms from separate boxes. The fires were not serious.
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Newark, NJ
Newark
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Napier Field
R. P. Willamson
Nagier Geld
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Flan
Sara Nelson
Home Termite Co
St. Andrews
Martin
Xan Childeen
Vonne de Caroang
Cameron
RT Ier
Gal
Lynne Roberts
Virginia Christine Marian Martin
Richard Powers
Agent X4
Iad
Jesse
Jeyfie
Tyrone Oe
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