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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1951
Page
2
The text notes that American troops unintentionally carried the harmful oriental fruit fly from Saipan to the Hawaiian Islands during World War II. It adds that scientists are making progress in controlling the fly through introducing natural enemies and other measures.
Raleigh reports the Southeastern Duroc Congress will run January 23 and 24 in Atlanta with prize money exceeding 1200 dollars. The event includes a ten litters show breeding demonstrations a barrow contest with 1050 dollars in prizes and a tour of winter pastures preceding the congress. Delegations from Corn Belt states are expected and a live stock feed outlook is noted for 1951.
After the holidays the farm page will resume regular work and readers are urged to mail or call news items by nine Monday mornings. Submissions should follow meetings and the page serves area farmers. suggestions are welcome.
Two three day tractor maintenance schools will be held at State College for 4-H club members leaders and agents from numerous counties. L R Harrill and J C Ferguson announced the sessions aim to train leaders for county Schools of this type and to assist with tractor maintenance projects.
The fourth annual Southern Weed Conference will be held in Memphis February 7 through 9, bringing together researchers farmers and industry representatives for the event.
North Carolina extension specialists project prices to farmers will average about 19 percent higher than 1900 by 1951, with costs, taxes, and labor rising. Production should increase to meet higher demand, boosting net incomes about 15 percent over 1950, amid inflation pressures and a cautious view on postwar trade and armaments.
The article explains that azaleas and camellias vary in hardiness by variety and age, with Flame Hinodegiri Rhodora Sweet Piedmont Roseshell Pink shell and Kaempfern being the hardiest. It notes that older plants resist cold better, sun exposure and wind protection matter, and well drained, sunny to semi shaded sites reduce damage.
Copies of A Farm Program for North Carolina compiled by a governor appointed committee led by Dr. James H. Hilton are available free. The 44 page illustrated pamphlet analyzes Tar Heel agriculture, offers a future program, and includes charts on farm population cash receipts and income per capita. Write to the Agricultural Editor at State College Station Raleigh to obtain a copy.
The Oakview Grange in cooperation with the High Point Red Cross offers first aid courses. The inaugural class tomorrow at Ruth's recreation hall is full. an January 8 session has openings. Classes meet 7 30 PM for two hours. contact Mrs Roy Samuels at 38012 by Thursday.
Greensboro farmer K. B. Lewis and his son cultivate 5.9 acres of tobacco while building a beef cattle herd of 13 brood cows on Route 1 Elon College. Assisted by Harold H. Nau, they plan 50 to 75 acres in permanent grazing as part of a diversified operation.
Eastern time is the standard used. For central subtract one hour, for mountain subtract two hours. Some stations may adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes cannot be included.
A dense station log outlines CBS NBC and local network programming from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. including news, commentary, music, drama, variety shows, and children’s programs. Notable entries include The Lone Ranger Drama, News Broadcasts, Perry Como, Showroom, Kukla Fran and Ollie, and Studio One.
Registration for the UNC winter quarter opens January 2 for students who did not register before Christmas. Classes commence Tuesday morning January 3. A giant tortoise cannot right itself once it has fallen on its back.
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