Guilford Farmer Boosts Soil Conservation Service
S. R. Clinard of route 1 northeast of the city praises the Soil Conservation Service for reversing soil erosion on 208 acres. Contour furrowing, terracing, and strip cropping boosted corn yield from an estimated 10 to 50 bushels per acre, improved wildlife, and protected a dry well, with 73 additional acres being terraced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chase Idol, JR
S. R. Clinard
Soil Conservation Service
Mr. Clinard
SCS
Clinard
North Carolina dairy extension head awarded meritorious service
John A. Arey, longtime head of the dairy Extension at North Carolina State College, received a meritorious service certificate from Epsilon Sigma Phi at a Thursday night banquet of Extension workers. Arey has spent 26 years in agricultural work and led the dairy office for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
John A. Arey
State College
Arey
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Farmers Order AAA Limestone Across Counties for 1940 Aid Plan
From mountains to coast farmers order lime under the AAA grant of aid. Haywood 102 tons, Hyde 280 tons, Wilkes 400, Ashe 51, Orange 163, Nash 159, Edgecombe 105, Columbus 100, Anson 59, Lenoir 54, Harnett 63, Carteret 51, Durham 59, Mecklenburg 50, Richmond 50, Yadkin 42 total 2040 tons. Also 225 tons triple superphosphate ordered. Materials costless upfront, charged against 1940 soil payments. note regional unemployment in Switzerland figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
E. Y. Floyd
AAA
State College
Haywood County
Hyde
Wilkes
Ashe
Orange
Nash
Edgecombe
Columbus
Anson
Lenoir
Harnett
Carteret
Durham
Mecklenburg
Richmond
Yadkin
Floyd
Ashe County
Alleghany
Watauga
Avery
Administrator's Notice for estate of Mrs Lou Haney
J T Carruthers Jr, administrator of Mrs Lou Haney's estate in Guilford County North Carolina avis legal claims against the estate must be presented by January 2 1941 or the claimants rights will be barred. Creditors are to make immediate payment. December 30 1939 Greensborough North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Haney
Guilford County
North Carolina
J. T. Carruthers, JR
Security Bank
Greensbroo
N. C
Notice to creditors of Frank Carroll estate Guilford NC
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Frank Carroll deceased, Guilford County NC, all persons with claims against the estate must present them to J. W. Slate, administrator, by December 12, 1940, or they will be barred from recovery. Immediate payment requested. December 12, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carroll
Guilford County
North Carolina
J. W. Slate
Sericea Lespedeza Improves Eroded Pasture Land
Jefferson January 15. J C Little of Clifton reports unusually good results with sericea lespedeza to rebuild badly eroded pasture areas. Cattle do not eat the plant, allowing it to grow without fencing damaged spots. Sericea is a legume that improves poor soil and does not require reseeding.
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Jefferson
J. C. Little
Clifton
H. D. Quessenberry
Ashe County
Beef Interest Highers In Eastern North Carolina Cattle
Interest in growing beef cattle remains strong in eastern North Carolina as farmers expand herds within existing operations. Local growers report rising demand and profitable prospects for beef production in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Good Poultry Profits Rise From Eggs Say Farm Agents
Poultry flock demonstration owners report strong profits this season from eggs as state college extension service agents note rising returns for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College Extension Service
Every Garden Should Contain 12 Vegetables
Horticulturist H R Niswonger of the State College Extension Service urges home gardens to include at least 12 different vegetables besides Irish and sweet potatoes. He outlines roles for dried peas and beans, tomatoes, cabbage, greens, root vegetables, and leafy greens to support health and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
H. R. Niswonger
State College Extension Service
Niswonger
Farmers Taking To Reforestation
Shelby county growers continue to reforest farmland with evident interest. Farm Agent J S Wilkins notes many plant forest seedlings and a recent order for 55 000 seedlings shows the growing momentum in reforestation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Cleveland County
J. S. Wilkins
Wilkins
Blue Mold Warning From State College Pathologist
Dr. Luther Shaw, an extension plant pathologist at State College, warns growers to prepare for blue mold attacks in their plant beds this coming spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Shaw
State College
Sweet potatoes prices vary in North Carolina counties
Farm agents report average price ranges for sweet potatoes in eastern North Carolina, with quotes from potato producing counties indicating typical selling prices around five to ninety cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
County Agents Back At Posts
The 280 farm and home agents of the Agricultural Extension Service returned to work in 100 counties after a week at State College in conference on A Richer Rural Life in North Carolina. They praised the meeting as the best yet and pledged support for balanced southern prosperity. Speakers urged diversification in 1949 to counter tobacco income decline. Eleven counties earned AAA soil-building payments certificates. agents listed include J. W. Cameron Anson and L. W. Anderson Perquimans among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
Agricultural Extension Service
State College
North Carolina
Extension Service
J. B. Hutson
AAA
C. W. Warburton
U. S. Department of Agriculture
R. Flake Shaw
Guilford County
Anson
J. W. Cameron
Perquimans
L. W. Anderson
Hyde
A. J. Harrell
Tyrrell
H. H. Harris
Scotland
BE. O. McMahan
Hoke
A. K
Knowles
Mecklenburg
Oscar Phillips
Stanly
J. %. Wilson
Cabarrus
R. D. Goodman
Union
T. J. W. Broom
McDowell
S. L. Homewood
Poultry Schools To Be Held In North Carolina
One day poultry schools will be held in twelve North Carolina communities during January and February, reports C. F. Parrish, extension poultryman at State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
C. F. Parrish
State College
Francis Takes Oath as Acting U.S. Attorney in North Carolina
W. Roy Francis has taken the oath of office as acting United States attorney for the western district of North Carolina. He took the oath at the home of Judge E. Yates Webb in Shelby on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Shelby
W. Roy Francis
United States
Western District of
North Carolina
E. Yates Webb
Weekly Feed Market News Highlights Across Carolina
In Raleigh on January 15 the Weekly Market News Service reports slightly higher millfeed prices and marginally lower concentrates. Egg prices show a long term peak pattern but November to December declines average 5.3 cents per dozen this year. Virginia type peanuts and truck crops see steady or firmer prices as supply shifts to Southern states. Hog and lamb prices move unevenly with hogs softening and lambs firming. Fayetteville Kinston and Rocky Mount markets show 20 to 30 cent declines for certain weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
U. S
North Carolina
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
Fayetteville
Kinston
Rocky Mount
Preparing For Blue Mold Early In Louisburg
Frank lin County farmers pace ahead for a possible tobacco blue mold outbreak this spring. Farmers plant seed early to grow larger before infection and seek guidance on control measures to minimize the disease. France maintains first class passenger service on long distance and international trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisburg
Franklin County
W. C. Boyce
State College Extension Service
France
Demonstration Farmers Close 1939 Records in Anson County
Demonstration farmers in Anson County study 1939 results and inventory 1940 with Clarence Earley noting records help refine farming operations and profits. The effort aims to improve farmstead efficiency and financial tracking through detailed record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesboro
Clarence Earley
Ernest Yokely Dies After Downtown Motorcycle Crash
Ernest Keel Yokely, 39, of Winston-Salem, died after being struck by a motorcycle on a downtown street Thursday. His death was reported Friday by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Ernest Keel Yokely
Downtow
Seedling orders top three million as program opens
More than 3,000,000 forest tree seedlings will be sought with applications for 1,954,000 already received from farm agents in 15 Western North Carolina counties within the TVA area. TVA roots erosion control by supplying trees to farmers. closing date is February 1. Prices range from 2.00 per thousand to 10.00 per thousand for certain species, delivered.
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College Station
Raleigh
Extension Forester
State College
R. W. Graeber
North Carolina
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Forester Graeber
N. C. Department of Conservation and Development
Clayton
Henderson County
Terracing Demand Grows Among Harnett Farmers
Harnett County farm agent C R Ammons reports farmers are actively asking for terracing work as they prepare for the 1940 crop year. The push focuses on soil conservation and terrace construction to address major seasonal farming concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnett County
Ammons
Lillington
C R. Ammons
State College Extension Service
Harnett
Virginia Jackson Day dinner features Chandler Byrd and Price
Virginia Democrats gather for the Jackson Day dinner in Richmond with speakers including Sen A B Chandler Sen Harry F Byrd and Gov James H Price. The $25 plate event was delayed a week to fit General Assembly in session. Rotary founder Paul P Harris will speak to the Asheville Rotary Club on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
A. B
Happy) Chandler
D-ay
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
James H., Price
Virginia
General Assembly
Rotary
Asheville
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Safety address by Raleigh rep at Plymouth meeting
Mrs. William Flythe, field representative of the State Highway Safety Division, spoke here today in Plymouth broadening traffic safety outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
William Flythe
Raleigh
State Highway Safety Division
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