Rutherford County Rural Carriers Elect Officers
The Rutherford County Rural Carriers Association met in the city hall Friday night and elected officers for next year. Joe Beam, Ellenboro R-1, president. Clarence Butler, Rutherfordton R Allen, Union Mills, vice president. Grant named secretary treasurer. Mr and Mrs George W Wells served refreshments. The Postal Workers Council meeting set for May 30 at Casar on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Joe Beam
Ellenboro
R-1
Clarence Butler
Rutherfordton
R Allen
Union Mills
George W. Wells
Postal Workers Council
Casar
Grant
What Is News It Is A Small Town Editor's Dilemma
A compact piece contrasts news with gossip through a country editor’s view. It notes that in tight knit communities personal histories matter, and safe to print matters define what counts as news. Farmer Smith’s gifts illustrate a local, two-person news moment.
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Farm' Mer Smith
Farm¢er Smith
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
A Desirable Place to Live in Small Town Growth
Census data show cities expand while suburbs surge, making small towns like Forest City attractive residential hubs. As roads improve and power and markets reach them, executives may choose to live near factories yet enjoy a tranquil small-town environment, boosting local living appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
The Case for Focused Driving and Courtesy on Roads
The author argues bad driving stems from thoughtlessness and inattention, while new drivers are more careful and experienced drivers overconfident. He urges drivers to exercise full attention, warn nuisance road users, and treat courtesy as habitual to reduce accidents and costs.
Small Grain Seed Certification Expands In North Carolina
State College reports about 25 000 bushels of certified small grain seed may be sold this fall if dry spring weather allows. Gordon K Middleton, seed speaker, surveys standing grain with inspections slated to finish by June 10. Abruzzi rye proves higher yields and grazing value than Rosen rye and common rye in tests, guiding recommended varieties for coastal and piedmont regions. More growers purchased certified seed from breeders last fall and expect to expand acreage to build seed grain supply statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Gordon K. Middleton
Middleton
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
North Carolina Experiment Station
Jand
Piedmont
Swap 209 Lbs. Soda For 18 Bushels Corn
Southern farmers conducted 528 side dressing tests over two years showing an average yield increase of 18.2 bushels per acre and a $13.08 rise in net profits. They applied Chilean nitrate of soda at about 200 pounds per acre when corn was knee high, with yield gains matching the regional corn yield.
Home ownership on the rise in Forest City
A local report highlights growing new home construction and improvements in Forest City. It emphasizes the social value of home ownership for character, schooling, and democratic stability, noting strong public interest in homes and upkeep as a sign of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Blakemore Strawberry Prolific and Vigorous Idea
J F Williams of Mt Olive reports the Blakemore strawberry variety to be more prolific and vigorous than the Missionary variety, indicating a superior performance for cultivation and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakemore
J. F. Williams
Mt. Olive
Will Teach Grading To Cotton Growers
A six weeks course in cotton grading and classing will be offered to growers buyers warehousemen milk men and scientists at State College summer school. The program runs June 16 to July 25 with cooperation from the USDA and an expert grader from Washington. Dr J B Conner notes the course has drawn attendees from major cotton regions and will issue college certificates upon completion.
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State College Summ School
J .B. Conner
State College
America
United States Department of Agriculture
J. I. John
Cotton Marketing
Washington
Johnson
Cotner
Fedegraders
Zotner
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Libby’s and
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Libby
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