Alabama pig crop, crops share and 4-H camp notes
The June report from the Alabama Cooperative Crop Reporting Service estimates 1948 spring pig crop at 654000 head, down 7 percent from 1947. Sows farrowing numbered 109000, down 5 percent. Cotton acreage in 1948 rose nine percent nationally. alfalfa and pasture plans and 4‑H club camp details follow. Houston County notes include calf show figures, feeding data, and 1949 goals, plus sewing machine attachments demonstrations and club meeting reports.
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Alabama Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Alabama
United States
U N Security Council to name Palestine blame
U S Secretary of State George Marshall urges the United Nations Security Council to determine responsibility for the resumption of hostilities in the Holy Land. He notes Arabs reportedly initiated action and calls for immediate, firm UN action or sanctions if needed, while urging avoidance of a broader conflict. The piece discusses U N obligations, potential sanctions, and the U S push for a ceasefire and Arab Jewish accord amidst a tense Palestine situation. The report also mentions local club activities and dress revue results, reflecting broader community news.
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U. S
George Marshall
Holy Land
Security Council
United Nations
U.N. Nave
Tian
Palestine
U.N
League of Nactions
Versailles
UVNL
Aetim
Tanida
Dean Barfman
Mary Coskrey
Marshall
Sims
United States
Seecurity Commeil
Britun
Secerity Council
Britain
Politcal Creeven Milisiary
Dates Set For Two Feeder Calf Sales
Demopolis sets two feeder calf sales this year announced by Walter Crawford president of the Demopolis Feeder Calf Association. First sale on Tuesday July 28 and second on September 28 aim to help 4H and FFA members buy calves for feeding to shows and later sales. Calves offered must be trade beef calves of good quality and proper age with clean health records.
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Houston County
4-H Club
Demopolis
Walter Crawford
Sade
Canaodarase
FRA
Sprog
Conaere Cral
Crawford
GU Pogni
Preparing Serpe Egos For Freezing
Farmers often have a surplus of eggs this season and can freeze them for later use. Lavada Curtis, API extension food preservation specialist, advises selecting fresh clean eggs. For whole eggs mix yolk and white, freeze in small bags. for yolks add sugar or salt to prevent congealing. whites freeze as is. Pack in moisture vapor proof containers nine tenths full and freeze at 0 degrees F or lower.
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Lavada Curtis
API Extension
Miss Curtis
Fried Chicken A Everyday Dish Amid Price Pressures
The piece notes fried chicken remains common for daily meals and Sundays but rising prices in beef and pork push choice cuts out of reach. John P. Weeks says fryer prices now sit with lower quality beef and pork, prompting more nonholiday purchases of fried chicken by households.
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John P. Weeks
API
Weeks
Ready Market For Those Non-Layers
In many communities poultrymen can sell nonlayers to small stores restaurants and housewives. The best time to do this is when flocks are culled during July and August, according to John P.
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John P
Slocomb Girl Picked As Movie Candidate
Patricia Ann Bailey of Slocomb has been chosen to represent Geneva County 4-H in a national talent hunt sponsored by a Hollywood studio. The winner will appear in The Green Promise film. she is active in 4-H, junior music circles, and Baptist training union, with strong academics and a sixth grade completion at Slocomb Elementary.
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Slocomb
Patricia Ann Bailey
O. S. Bailey
Geneva County
Hollywood
Calif
Patricia Ann
Carrie B. Threaton
Joyce Levins
University of Alabama
Henry Crenshaw
Slocum
Baptist Training Union
Poultry marketing expert discusses layers going out of production
Weeks extension poultry marketing specialist notes many layer flocks are being retired. He says higher profits come from selling ten dressed birds ready for the oven, rather than selling live birds.
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Weeks
Alabama Dairying Compared with National Averages
A study shows Alabama cows average 32 52 pounds of milk yearly, far below leading states. The American Jersey Cattle Club cites Guntersville herd owners R A Brown and W R Tate averaging 8389 pounds milk and 468 pounds butterfat per cow. Extension diaryman J R Parrish says improved breeding feeding and herd management can raise Alabama yields and profitability. Also noted: 200 drive in theatres in the United States.
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Alabama
American Jersey Cattle Club
R. A. Brown
Guntersville
J. R. Parrish
API
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Rex Fortson
Jimmie Hollis
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Houston County Home Demonstration Club
Pleasant Plains
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Venetian Blinds
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Mre
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Houston
Blounts
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Cottonwood Road
Tippy
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Rt. 3
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Hartford
Ed Batchelon
Malvern School
Cora Lee Sellers
Cottonwood
Arhfom
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Kelly Springs
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Columbia
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