Soil Conservation Plan Explained for Conservation Farmers
The Ty- Barts Valley Soil Conservation Districts seek to convert farmers into Conservation Farmers by using a conservation survey and land use capability maps. These map soils, slopes, and topsoil to craft a farm blueprint with cropland, pasture, and woodland areas, aligning rotations and practices to maximize soil health and efficiency. Local Soil Conservation Service offices offer help.
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Ty- Barts Valley
Soil Conservation District Office
Sail Coation Service Office
Careless Drivers May Get Reminder
B and O Railway plans to mail reminder cards to motorists who speed or ignore warning devices at grade crossings. Across its system employees observe crossings and record license numbers of careless drivers. Since 1919 nearly 6 million motorists have been checked with about 405000 or seven percent making careless crossings. The program will expand with more observations and new reminder cards.
Virginia Davidson Listed as USC Graduate Student
Mrs Virginia Davidson is named a graduate student at the University of Southern California in a news release. She previously taught economics at a local high school in 46 47 for one semester. Her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Harry Stover, are from the city. The USC release notes 15 866 daytime Trojan students across fourteen Southern California schools, with 3556 in graduate study. Also mentioned is tennis star Pancho Gonzales, 21, becoming the youngest national champion to turn professional.
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Virginia Sto’ Davidson
University of Southern California
Davidson
Harry Stover
Southern California
Trojan
Basketball Defense Confounds Fans Says Slats Gill
Sports columnist notes Slats Gill explains basketball defense is misread by fans. He cites one-on-one basics, off-ball double teams, and varied formations as fans learn. Also mentions football and baseball strategies and broader fan understanding.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Slats Gill
Oregon State
New York U
Williams
Slats
Wic
Indians Pounce At Trade Deadline For Saltzman And Wilson
Bill Veeck era over but Cleveland acquires Hal Saltzman 24 year old righthander from Portland and Bob Wilson from Sacramento in two $100,000 deals. Saltzman starred at Oregon and pitched 22 complete games with 120 strikeouts in 276 innings last year. Indians give up Hal Peck Luis Marquez Steve Mesner Red Adams and a fifth player to be named plus cash. Wilson, 20, hit .246 in 106 games for Sacramento with a broken foot sidelining him much of the season. Local clubs competed for the rights amid heavy bidding.
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Baltimore
Bill Veeck
Cleveland
Indians
Hal Saltzman
Portland
Hank Greenberg
Saltzman
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Bob Wilson
Sacramento
Lane
University of Oregon
The
Beavers
Greenberg
New York
Hal Peck
Luis Manquez
Steve Mesner
Charles
Red) Adams
San Diego
Marquez
Wilson
Home run hitter batted .384 for Wenatchee in 1948
The record notes a standout season with a .384 batting average for Wenatchee in the Western International League during 1948, highlighting a powerful offensive performance and notable hitting prowess.
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Wenatchee
Mrs. C Bryan Hosts WSCS Meeting at Simpson Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Cleveland Bryan's home with vice president Miss Butt Cain presiding. Mrs. Cleveland Bryan led devotions and Mrs. Stanley Davis spoke on A Child Shall Lead Them. Members sang carols, exchanged gifts, and new member Mrs. Thomas Turnbull joined. Next meeting moved to the second Friday. host for next month will be Mrs. George Post. Also notes on Betty Williamson visiting Frostburg, Eleanor Ross returning to Rosemont School, and Pastor Nolan G Somson released from hospital after heart ailment, with prayer for recovery.
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Max Phillips Simpson
Women's Society of Christian Service
Simpson Methodist Church
Cleveland Bryan
Miss Butt Cain
Stanley Davis
James Anna Post
Raymond Earlett
Charles Ballard
Thomas Turnbull
Lora Post
George Rose Stanley Davis
Eugene Moye
George Shaffer
Lydia Bolyard
Ruth Cain
Elda Moyer
Society
George Post
Last Night's College Basketball Scores Across Teams
Oregon State beat NYU 49 45 and Boston College toppled Rhode Island State 63 48. Duke defeated Hampden Sydney 74 59 while Virginia won 68 56 over Maryland. Multiple other college results listed with scores and venues.
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Oregon State
NYU
Boston College
Rhode
Islana State
St. Johns
Bkn
Louisiana State
William and Mary
Colby
Cornell
Buffalo University
Columbia
Rutgers
Manhattan
Kings Point
South Vanderbilt
Chattanooga
Duke
Hampden-Sydney
McCrary Eagles
Davidson
Lebanon Valley
Western Maryland
Virginia
Maryland
West Chester
Baltimore University
Norfolk Naval Station
Atlantic Christian
Mississippi
Southwestern
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Langley
Field
Georgia
Clemson
Presbyterian
Monaghan Mills
Midwest
Oklahoma
Aggie
Chicago
Loyola
Wisconsin
Kansas State
Michigan
Miami
Bradley
Houston
DePaul
Ill. Wesleyan
Hamline
Morningside
Marietta
Ohio U
Tulsa
Phillips U
St. Louis
Texas
Aggies
Southwest Rice
Texas Tech
Texas Wesleyan
Far West Phillip Oilers
Idaho State
San Diego State
Arizona State Tempe
Central Washington
Portland
Gonzaga
Whitman
Colorado
Emporia
Kas
Plans Progressing For Taylor County Farm Bureau Banquet
Plans for the Taylor County Farm Bureau annual banquet at Andrews Methodist church on January 5 were announced by County Agent Ralph Fike. The event opens the 1950 membership drive and will elect a new board of directors for county districts with Ridley Law as president and Chester Sharp as secretary. Oregon trail note recalls pioneers surviving on roses and rose hips when food ran short.
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Taylor County Farm Bureau
Andrews Methodist Church
Ralph Fike
Farm Bureau
Ridley Law
Chester Sharp
Nationalists 'Out Forces To Remain Mobile
Premier Yen Hsi-Shan trims the government to 107 men and plans to move to the mountains away from advancing Communists. Most officials are heading to Formosa via Hainan Island. Chiang Kai Shek may also relocate, while Reds threaten Chengtu and nearby towns as Yunan officials prepare to move.
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Chengtu
Yen Hsi-Shan
Yen
Chungking
Formosa
Hainan Island
Bichang
Sikang
Chiang Kai Shek
Chiang
Hong Kong
Yunan
Kunming
Tali
Tzuliuching
Szechwan
Neikiang
Tou River
Tzuchung
Puppy-Love Stamp Draws Mixed Teens Views
High schoolers surveyed by Purdue University show 599 students split on petting on dates. 368 said sometimes, 159 usually, 62 never. When asked what others would say, 300 would usually, 233 would never, and 59 would say usually.
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Wheeling
Purdue University
Woman Charged In Husband Death After Rat Poison Incident
A Lincoln County woman faces charges after rat poison bought for her husband led to his death. Police say the woman administered the poison several days before he died and the item was charged to the husband’s account. Authorities are reviewing the purchase and timing of the poisoning.
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Hubby
Hamlin
Lincoln County
Policy committee envoy warns of war if China drift continues
Irving Short of the America China Policy Committee warned the United States faces war or surrender to Russia if it lets the China situation drag on. Short, a former American officer, said Russia is aggressive in China while the U S and Britain stay aloof and that Red menace could reach Southeast Asia and the United States unless action is taken.
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Tral
Irving Short
America-China Policy Committee
United States
China
Short
Europe
Great Britain
Southeast Asia
Orient
America
Yankeys woman held for grand jury in husband’s murder
Prosecutor R A Woodall said Naomi Tudor of Yankeys is ordered held for grand jury action after waiving preliminary hearing on a murder charge. Clyde Tudor, 35, died November 25. arsenic traces were found after his body was exhumed. A merchant reported Tudor bought two bottles of rat poison charged to her husband with groceries. Tudor allegedly admitted giving one inch of poison mixed in berry juice three days before his death.
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R. A. Woodall
Naomi Tudor
Yankeys
Woodall
Plans Beckley Show Demonstration of Modern Timbering Gear
Preliminary plans for a Beckley event include a staged demonstration of contemporary timbering equipment. The display aims to showcase new machinery, safety features, and methods for efficient forest work.
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Beckley
Arbor Day planned statewide observance across West Virginia
A report notes a committee meeting discussed Arbor Day activities for the coming year. Governor Patteson and the State Forest Council were to consider next steps and a general observance date in April.
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Patteson
Broclain
Ing
The
State Forest Council
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YIS* Finance CO
Deveny
Monroe ST
Fairmont
W. VA
M. E Chambers
C. Bryan
WSCS
Betty Williamson
Frostburg
Eleanor Ross
Rosemont
Nolan G. Sansom
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Fairmont General Hospital
Associated Press
Oregon Trail
Malone’s
Drug
Clarksburg
Stettd
Symphony
NewDia
Todith-Armstrong FM
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FMAM
Zenith Armstrong FM
Zenith
Loar Jewelry Store
UZ A
Chevrolet
Curry Motor Company
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