Biggest Acreage of Winter Legumes Planted in Houston County
Houston County extension agents report a record winter legume crop this year led by blue lupine and Austrian winter peas. Farmers request 1.2 million pounds of seed with P MA contributing over $55 000 to the program. Lupine credited for boosting peanut yields with 7 351 pounds of runners sold from nine acres and Spanish from seven acres topping 6 100 pounds. Agricultural Conservation and Parity payments for 1936–45 in Houston County total 3 337 152 dollars, Alabama 142 278 917 dollars. Home Demonstration Club meetings planned across Rehobeth Big Creek Kinsey Dupree Union Hill Magnolia Pansey Berber with officers elected for the Dupree 4H Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Jesse A. Culbreth
PMA
Culbreth
P&ma
Charlie Culberth
Columbia Route 1
Alabama
Rehobeth
D. S. Mkissack
Big Creek
J. ‘J T. Hurrell
Kinsey
O. M. Hughes
Dupree
W. A
Eula Bell Smith
Brannon
Ruth Dupree
Patricia Bond
Barbara Money
Martha Bond
Germa Stevens
Helen Robinson
John Marcus Martin
Euden Rice
Helen Princess
Sanitary Dairy
Farra
Wallace Duke
Rudolph Duke
Webb Junior High
Wallace
Rudolph
B. A. Forrester
80Th Infantry Division
Webb
Strip Trees To Cut Brown Bitter Rots Ahead Of Season
Auburn reports that removing and burning old fruit now will curb brown rot in peaches and bitter rot in apples. W A Ruffin says winter fruit carries diseases. cleaning up orchards improves next year’s spray effectiveness and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
W. A. Ruffin
API Extension
Weevils in Corn Crib Should Be Killed
Extension entomologist W A Ruffin advises farmers to dry corn promptly, store in airtight cribs, and fumigate after ten days with carbon disulfide. Seal non airtight cribs with timber or paper, then vent the crib for 48 hours before using the corn. Keep all flames away during fumigation due to inflammable fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
W. A. Ruffin
API Extension
Green Feed Promotes Healthy Livestock In Winter
Auburn notes green feed boosts livestock health with Vitamin A from fresh greens. Regular grazing, or at least one green-crop grazing day weekly, helps disease resistance. Also includes 4 H Club notices, fire prevention week reminders, and farm livestock project appeals from local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
WH. Gregory
API Extension
Gregory
Alabama Capital Roundup Caps 1945 46 Finances
In Montgomery the capitol circles focus on end of year state finances. The 1945 46 books show 64 354 653 dollars in revenue from 38 taxes, a 14 million rise from 1944 45, and 62 million in the state treasury as a record balance. Education spending rose to 52 155 516, with higher education receipts at 11 272 419, and 1 036 193 plus 500 000 for schools and welfare from the general fund. Governor Sparks notes funds to education and raises for teachers while a protest over Vanderbilts building space prompts a demand by downtown business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
State Revenue Department
John Lusk
Treasury
Hayse Tucker
Alabama Institutions of Higher Learning
Chauncey Sparks
State Education Department
Austin R. Meadows
Charles Terry
National Democratic Party Fund
Terry
Frank Boswell
South Alabama
Party
William N. McQueen
Sparks
Vandiver
State Military Department
State leaders shuffle roles as registrars resign and legal battles loom
Sparks noted state business ongoing while tenants and landlord dispute continues. Former Attorney General Carmichael returns as confidential assistant to McQueen ahead of January. Carmichael, former lieutenant governor, aims to refresh office details after five years away. Macon County Board of Registrars resignations spark a court fight led by William P. Mitchell of Tuskegee alleging race based registration denial. Governor Sparks says the State Board of Appointment will seek qualified replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Albert A. Carmichael
Bibb Graves
Carmichael
Frank Dixon
Macon County Board of Registrars
U. S. Supreme Court
William P. Mitchell
Tuskegee
G. A. Smith
State Board of Appointment
Soggy towels breed bacteria and contaminate dishes
Soggy, soiled dish towels harbor bacteria that can easily contaminate dishes. Keep towels clean and dry to prevent growth and maintain kitchen hygiene.
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Farm and HO News
Houston County Extension
Harden
Dothan Jewelry Company
Reliable Jewelers
Eotirol
Victor Grain Oats
Bermuda
Dothan Milling Company Mtg. Hinay E. R. Burger
A.A.A
Rocky Creek Farms
William A. Womack
Idee
RFD
Ashford, Ala
Alabama Capital
Revenue Department
Claude J. Adams
Dothan, Als
N. Foster
Sinclair
J.B. Davis
Sinclair Refining Co., Agt
Dothan
Culver
Seligel
Alice Hodges
Union Hill Church
Wilson Old Mill
Panam
Ope
Fan City
E.R. Suen
Ann Janty
Midland City
Graceville
Florida
Bethel Church
White O. I
Oliver Sulkey
Bulab
R. Brackin
SOR
Paul Enfinger
Pilar Rest Church
Fla
Roy Golden
Quitman Strickland
Snell's
Cottonwood Highway
Cambellton Highway
P. Green
J. P. Green
Campbellton Highway
H. Parker
Ozark
Donasonville
John Deere
Guy Long
Colquitt
Georgia
Chevrolet
Budley Bass
David Bradley Crusher
Dudley Bass
Dothan Alabama
Greenwood Products CO
Greenwood Products Company
National Peanut Council
Faulkner Packing Co
Kingan & Co
Montgomery Highway
Dothan, Ala
B. J. Marehall
Adams Mill
Ala
Gurnsey
Jersey
John W. Ditty
Baaccom, Fla
Malvern
E. Z. Quatucbaum
Siocomb
Benterwee Highway
Shell Filling Station
E. M. Mg
Ashford
Henry Mendheim
W. T. Hamm
Headland
W. T. Sconyers
Toledo
Atyle Tezra
Lindsay
Ewel
John W. Lindsay
Aljebamsa
Wilburn Folsom
Than
W. F Thomas
Dothan-Columbia Highway
Slocomb
Fadatte
Will
Roy Stough
Midand City
Grimes
E. H. Rogers
Columbia
Enon Church
J. R. Kilgore
Webb, Ala
Singer
Cara Dudley
Rock Rock Hit Church
Chipley
Louie Johnsen
Greenwood
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