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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1939
Page
9
Woodrow M. Brown of the Soil Conservation Service urges spring plowing of terrace channels to open and enlarge them for better runoff handling. Repairs, end opening, and proper poring methods can maintain terrace function, with examples seen near Allen Jay School and guidance from local agents.
College Station Raleigh April 17 Dr Donald B Ander professor of botany at State Hege co author of Plant Physiology with Dr Bernard Meyer from Ohio State University The book is published by D Van Nostrand Company and is praised for comprehensive coverage of plant physiology including growth hormones and chemical processes with clear presentation and strong scientific background
Columbus April 17 One hundred ninety three Polk County farm homes joined a home beautification drive by 4 H Club members begun in February. They cleaned yards moved wash lines and trash piles and even shifted a barn to the back of a house while Hubbs and chairs hauled out much debris. Small electric refrigeration plants for milk cooling and storage are increasingly used on many farms as noted by State College Extension officials.
Conservation expert James M. Parks asserts kudzu yields excellent hay and rapidly builds soil. In Deep River area some 100 farmers have planted over 200 acres, with kudzu thriving on infertile eroded lands due to deep roots and fast growth. He notes two-to-three year establishment before hay, and stands lasting up to thirty years with proper summer weed control.
Brevard April 17 twenty cars of lime have been shipped into Transylvania County in ten days to aid the Agricultural Conservation program. Farm agent J A Glazener says most lime will prepare land for grasses and legumes for pastures and soil improvement. He notes that better pastures mean more and better livestock as the ultimate goal.
Trenton April 17 Swine sanitation is spreading across Jones County as sanitation demonstrations expand from farm to farm. In the first demonstration area six more farmers have adopted most principles and implemented them on their premises.
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro reports for the past week with admissions including Mrs. J. W. Hudson Worthville Mrs. Sarah Burgess Randleman Mrs. H H Craven Mrs. Arthur Hasty W W Foster Asheboro Carey Williams Pleasant Garden Hazel Cody Lexington route 2 Harold Dean Calicutt Franklinville route 1 and Taft Spencer Sophia. Discharges include H L Luck Mrs J A Lamb Ervin West Mrs G K Ford G K Ford Jr John T Moffitt Mrs H H Craven Mrs Arthur Hasty Asheboro Mrs Laura Dunn Star O R Johnson Randleman route 2.
The first annual NC Junior Chamber golf tournament will be held in Southern Pines on May 6 and 7 as a 36 hole medal event. Blue mold affects eastern tobacco beds but is kept in check by dry weather, says Dr. Luther Shaw. Farm agents report farm program checks aid farmers in paying fertilizer and other expenses.
In Winston-Salem on April 17 a Forsyth County farm agent office fielded a routine inquiry about controlling poultry lice. An unidentified woman asked for nicotine sulphate guidance and quantities for the average flock, then surprised staff by asking how much to use for a canary.
President Roosevelt advances a cotton export plan with aims to stabilize world markets, protect producer income, and reduce Treasury costs. E Y Floyd of the AAA outlines four goals and possible payments of 1.25 dollars per bale for loan cotton released and export incentives to support domestic mills and exporters.
Thomasville reports the death of G. T. Jones, 19, a local orphanage student, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at City Memorial Hospital. He was found in woods near the orphanage by fellow students and died at 9 pm. Funeral services are set at Mills Home Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Neilson presiding.
Reid Moore and Harry Younts, both of Thomasville, were seriously hurt when their car collided with a large passenger bus between Lexington and Salisbury. They were moved from Lexington Hospital to City Memorial Hospital in Thomasville for treatment. Both men sustained head injuries, multiple broken ribs, and other damage and will stay in the Thomasville hospital for several days. A poultry expert notes a method to darken egg yolks using hens on an alfalfa range.
Seven southern colleges will compete in the 11th annual Southeastern States Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest hosted by State College. Visiting teams arrive Thursday, judge beef cattle sheep swine and draft classes Friday, and oral reasons are presented Friday afternoon. Winners announced at a Friday night banquet in the college cafeteria.
Idea’s All Wet awards presented with entertainment by Lamba Gamma Delta honorary fraternity and Alpha Zeta honorary agricultural fraternity. State College Animal Husbandry Department members serve as judges. Lamba Gamma Delta and the Ag Club act as leaders holders and time-keepers.
Consolidated schools near Thomasville prepare for senior nights and diplomas. Fair Grove will host Rev. G Ray Jordan for the sermon and J Walter Lambeth for graduation remarks. The Ghost of the Redskins is the high school play. The Pilot School lists April events and a May Day program. Hasty High schedules Dr P E Lindley for the commencement sermon and April 23 24 for graduation.
Approximately 95 percent of fires in the South are blamed on public wilfulness and carelessness. W. J. Barker, assistant extension forester at State College, notes some fires are set for pure cussedness.
Delegates attending State College annual Farm and Home Week in July 31 to August 4 will now dine at 12 noon. John W. Goodman assistant extension director confirms the change.
A mass meeting at the Thomasville High School tonight will name candidates for mayor and five council seats. Mayor Dave Long calls the session for 7:15 PM as election day May 1 looms with low voter interest and no announced candidacies from current council members.
Thomasville April 17. A large number of local Boy Scouts will attend a camporee Friday and Saturday at Mills Home Cabin. A camp fire program is set for 7 30 Friday night and the public is invited to witness. Scout work has grown rapidly and leaders hope for several outings for troops this summer.
Friends mourn the infant son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith who died early Sunday at a High Point hospital. Interment was in the Watford family plot at Oakwood Memorial Park Sunday at 5 p.m. A short service was conducted by Dr E Mr Black ard, pastor of Wesley Memorial Church High Point.
Headache bad breath and sour stomach are signals of constipation. The ad urges taking Black-Draught, an all vegetable laxative, to cleanse bowels and restore tone to lazy intestinal muscles. Use tonight for gentle thorough relief.
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