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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1953
Page
7
Raleigh report notes growing pastures look better, prompting advice to harvest surplus grazing as silage. Extension specialist Dobson warns some farmers face overgrazing costs and urges careful feeding to prevent bloat as lush clover regrows.
Nita Orr explains locker plants differ from home freezers and should complement each other. Locker plants chill, package, freeze and store meat and foods and can render lard, sausage, bacon and hams. Plan with a yearlong storage strategy and use both facilities for best results.
At the United Nations, delegates move toward closing debate on Poland's peace plan while expecting a vote against the Soviet bloc proposal. Burma lodges a complaint over 12000 nationalist Chinese troops on its soil as Korea armistice prospects prompt a planned recess.
A 1951-52 Feed Survey cites 15 percent mortality in turkeys for eight weeks and 10 percent to market. NC State data show 19.7 percent loss in six months, with patterns over 24 weeks. early weeks are most deadly. Estimated 16 percent total mortality costs $86.95 per 500 turkeys, underscoring that every loss hurts profit.
In Raleigh, growers report that Carolina dewberry planting stock should be more abundant next year after strong interest since the variety’s release. Roy B. Mason of Norwood has distributed hundreds of Carolina plants, Albritton strawberries, and red and black raspberries, with plans to expand supply through Graham Brothers of Cameron who will propagate 2,500 Carolina dewberry plants for fall availability. The Carolina dewberry is noted for high sugar content, disease resistance, and suitability for freezing.
North Carolina farmers push pasture checks after dry weather and scarce feed. Sam Dobson of State College advises six steps before grazing including height, moisture, even grazing, rotation, proper top dressing, and checking for clover to prevent bloat.
A 1953 soil test report by C. W. Bunch of Chowan County shows low and medium potash levels in peanut rotation fields rising to medium and high after potash applications since 1952. J. P. Woodard notes very good yields of 20 to 24 bags per acre achieved in 1952 on these fields.
Planning an ironing center now helps handle the cotton season. Mamie Whisnant advises a utility or work room as ideal, with good light ventilation outlets and storage. Arrange with a board a chair, dampened clothes at the left end, baskets nearby, and a small table for finished garments to save time.
List of agricultural events with dates and locations across North Carolina from April 13 to April 21. Fat stock shows and sales pair with grain marketing schools and breed breeder sales in towns like Goldsboro Wake Cumberland Greensboro Bakersville Smithfield Hoke Greenville Statesville Wilkesboro Henderson.
Tar Heel yam growers learned how to curb corky internal cork in sweet potatoes. Plant pathologist L. W. Nielsen cited three key practices: setting date, fertilization, and soil temperature. earlier set raises corky roots, while fertilization and cooler soils reduce them.
Raleigh report states Clay County becomes the 97th Tar Heel county to form a soil conservation district after the State Soil Conservation Committee authorized its organization. Max Waldroup and Frank Chambers named temporary supervisors as papers are signed for incorporation.
Pauline Gordon, Extension Specialist, offers guidelines to create pleasing floral arrangements. Emphasizes fresh flowers, proper containers, balanced design, varied stem lengths, odd numbers, and careful spacing. Includes practical tips on water care, angles, and using foliage to enhance natural beauty.
Western North Carolina timbermen find a market for crooked stumps and defective trees. J G Law of Burnsville manufactures tongue and groove lumber from cull wood 18 by four inches up to four feet long and six inches wide. Law receives orders as far as Texas, aiding farmers by freeing poorer trees and improving remaining stands.
Vienna dispatch reports the Hungarian Communist government may follow Soviet and Romanian amnesty moves. A Budapest statement cited authorities who persecuted people would be punished and signaled a move toward reconciliation for those willing to cooperate.
The CIO United Department Store Workers of America plans to strike Tuesday at Macy's main Manhattan store and branches in the Bronx Queens Brooklyn and White Plains New York. The union says Macy's failed to make a satisfactory contract offer.
Exhausted pianist Sandy Strickland in Cambridge completes 132 hours of continuous piano playing to establish a new world record, two hours beyond the prior mark. He collapses asleep on a couch as his fingers twitch in his sleep from exhaustion.
The People's Front for Communists announces participation in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 17. Campaign focuses on unified front and mobilizing labor support across regions.
Rural North Carolina churches have until May 15 to file progress reports in the Town and Country Church Development Program. Emory University extended enrollment to April 15 and state committees asked for the May 15 deadline. About 130 North Carolina churches are expected to participate in the Sears Foundation sponsored effort with 66 cash awards totaling 12 200 across 13 southern states. A Rural Church of the Year in the South will win 500 dollars. four state winners receive 100 each and five receive honorable mentions. Applications available from L R Harrill State 4 H Club Leader at State College Extension Service Raleigh.
In Chicago the Illinois Bell Telephone Company reserved 22 telephone numbers for mystery writers to use as realistic scene details without offending anyone. The system provides authors with authentic contact options tailored for crime fiction.
This ad touts extra fast headache relief using the BC formula. It claims the blend combines several popular pain relievers for quicker, stronger effects than single ingredients. The message emphasizes rapid action and memorability of the product.
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