Cotton Classing Course Offered At N C State College
A six week cotton classing course for buyers and handlers will run June 16 to July 25 at North Carolina State College. Four hours daily, Monday through Friday, cover grading and stapling under Universal Cotton Standards. S.W. Holman will lead, with a certificate awarded on completion though no college credit. Contact Dr. G. K. Middleton, Raleigh.
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College Station
Raleigh
N. C. State College
G. K. Middleton
Middleton
India
South Africa
Belgium
Germany
S.W. Holman
Holman
North Carolina
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State College
Potato Certification Begins In North Carolina Crop Region
Raleigh May 19 Applications for certification of Irish potatoes are now being received by the N C Crop Improvement Association announced by A D Stuart State College College Station The program limits certification to elevations of at least 2200 feet affecting western North Carolina counties mainly the area west of Asheville Certified varieties include Sequoia Green Mountain Bliss Triumph Cobbler Chippewa and Katahdin Maine grown seed currently dominates NC growers supply but mountain counties will increase certified seed in the future Local seed is preferred for better adaptation to local conditions.
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College Station
Raleigh
N. C. Crop Improvement Association
A. D. Stuart
C. State College
Toav
Stuart
North Carolina
Asheville
Crop Improvement Association
State College
Green Mountain
Bliss Triumph
Maine
Large Number Farm Families in North Carolina Own No Poultry
Thirty three thousand farm families in North Carolina own no poultry according to C F Parrish extension poultryman at N C State College citing 1940 census data. While 88 percent of farms reported poultry some kind twelve percent had none. He urged more flocks to bolster home egg and poultry meat supply as part of food for defense with government price supports through June 30 1943.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
C. F. Parrish
Extension Poultryman
N. C
State College
Broughton
Parrish
Mendenhall Wins Live Stock Judging Contest at Mocksville
Robert Reid Mendenhall, 17, of Trinity, won first place in a live-stock judging contest against 78 competitors in district No. 4 at Mocksville on May 15. Ray Hurley, Basil Albertson, and other Trinity youths placed strongly. Prof. M. B. Williams led the Trinity High School students in preparation for the Future Farmers of America judging event.
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Robert Reid Mendenhall
Trinity
Mocksville
Piedmont
Robert
Ray Hurley
Basil Albertson
M. B. Williams
Trinity High School
Trinity Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Chicago dairy and produce receipts and grades report
Chicago May 19 reports show butter receipts 1,357,814 with creamery grades around 93 score and 92 to 90 ranges. Eggs receipts 38,411 with fresh graded extra firsts and local car grades. current receipts 2,134 with dirties 20 and storage packed extras 25.
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Chicago
Yost Resting Quietly After Heart Attack
Nashville officials reported Fielding H. Yost director of athletics at the University of Michigan, age 70, was resting very quietly at Vanderbilt Hospital after a heart attack suffered while visiting relatives. He was held for observation and diagnosis was not complete.
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Nashville, Tenn
Vanderbilt Hospital
Fielding H. Yost
Yost
University of Michigan
Halifax County Farmers Finish Cotton Planting
Halifax May 19. Cotton planting finished over most of Halifax County reports W O Davis farm agent N C State College Extension Service. About 50 percent of acreage seeded before May 1 making this one of the earliest planted crops in years. Early planted cotton has come up to a good stand.
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Halifax
Halifax County
W. O. Davis
N. C. State College Extension Service
Davis
Baby Chick Deployment Tops Half Million in Johnston County
A survey by C. F. Parrish of North Carolina State College finds more than 500000 baby chicks placed in Johnston County this year, likely a county record. The report notes the extent of chick placement among local farmers and hints at broader poultry industry implications.
Washout Kills 1 Injures 7 Near Fayetteville
A washout on US 15 A after a dam break at Stedman Fish Hatchery wrecked a truck and a passenger bus near Fayetteville. Truck driver George Mowery, 31, of Wadesboro, died. bus driver R E Green aided passengers. Seven were injured, five admitted to Fayetteville hospital, including Gene Hunt and Inez Staples.
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Fayetteville
Stedman Fish Hatchery
Raeford
George Albert Mowery
Wadesboro
Haywood Miles
R. E. Green
Raleigh
William A. R. James
Jacksonville
Gene Hunt
Baltimore
Albert Sills
Rochester
Inez Staples
Miami
Fla
J. L. Monroe
McColl
S. C
Raleigh campaign questions swarm around NC congressional race
Capital Shorts notes rising questions about North Carolina’s national committeeman contest. It questions Clyde R Hoey’s motives in a losing long run, asks why Dick Reynolds pursues a race with 30 million reasons to avoid trouble, and wonders Governor J Melville Broughton’s bold bid. It also asks why the Raleigh News and Observer remains silent, torn between Reynolders Roosevelt appeal and Broughton’s influence.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Clyde R. Hoey
Dick Reynolds
J. Melville Broughton
Raleigh News and Observer
Reynolders
Broughton
Valdese School Trains 12 Grads for Hosiery Mills
The North Carolina State Employment Service highlights cooperation that placed a dozen Valdese high school graduates in two local hosiery mills. The looping school arose from a meeting of employers and employment service reps as a looper shortage loomed. Mills provided machines threads supplies and instructors salaries. The service sent trainees to the school and referred graduates after the course.
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N. C. State Employment Service
Public Assistance Totals for North Carolina in March
In March, the last month with complete figures, fewer than 70,000 of North Carolina's 3.5 million residents received public financial assistance in some form. The exact total was 68,859, divided among Old Age Assistance 37,095. dependent children 23,627. general relief 5,244. and other financial relief 633. Recipients who received none were Old Age Assistance 1,419. dependent children 1,265. general relief 2,333. and other financial assistance 1,749.
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North Carolina
High Cost Of Votes In Raleigh Primary Race
John W. Lancaster, candidate for commissioner of public safety in Raleigh, spent $10 and received 17 votes, about 60 cents per vote. Winner R. C. Powell garnered over 4,100 votes with $1,200 spent, about 35 cents per vote.
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John W. Lancaster
Commissioner of Pubblic Safety
Raleigh
R. C. Powell
Raleigh to swap detectives chief for prison expert
In a post upheaval reshuffle Raleigh plans to replace Detective Chief Bruce Poole who lost his race for city commissioner with an assistant warden position at State Prison. J Winder Bryan, head of prison identification, is named next Raleigh police chief.
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Raleigh
Bruce Poole
State Prison
J. Winder Bryan
Poultry Industry Growth Spurred by County Agent Report
M A Morgan Johnston farm agent notes an increase in retained cricks for eye production reflecting progress while asserting more room for expansion in the county poultry industry. The remark emphasizes ongoing growth potential and the need to push further development in local farming.
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M.A. Morgan
Johnston Farm
Flight peril and daring jump in a new chapter
Serial tale by Oren Arnold opens a scene where Rob Jay fears a crash as a plane spirals above mountains. Caroisa parachutes after a perilous jump, senses numbed by rain and wind, then experiences a eerie calm and rising thrill amid the storm as she descends and contends with fear, hope, and adventure.
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Rob Jay
Caroisa
Carolyn
Bob
Bob Hale
Parachute jump survivor finds Arizona mountains
Carolyn Tyler, after a jump, lands in rugged terrain and trudges three miles to a road. A kind driver ferries her to Blair while she seeks news of her friend and wonders about Boulder Dam, Blair, and a possible field for another landing. The man treats her with calm concern as the tale continues.
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Earth
Bob Hale
Carolyn Tyler
Carolyn
Arizona
Blair
Boulder Dam
Syphilis Reactions Found in North Carolina Registrants
In North Carolina 136,417 of 453,729 registrants took free blood tests for syphilis last October. Of 134,717 actual tests, 11,550 were positive. White 1.92 percent, Negroes 17.5 percent, Indians 3.7 percent. many had doubtful reactions requiring retesting.
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Pinehurst
North Carolina
Public Health Department
North Carolina Public Health Association
John Hi. Hamilton
State Board of Health
Division of Laboratories
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Raleigh
Randleman Couple Wed In Chesterfield
Geneva Threadgil and Robert Rich of Randleman wed in Chesterfield South Carolina on May 9 with Rev Cannon officiating. Rich is with Worthville Mills. couple will reside in Randleman after a brief wedding trip. Missionary Society met at Mrs Weaver Lineberry home with Mrs Hinshaw and Mrs Bullard hosting. Rev C E Otey to speak.
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Randleman
S. E. Threadgil
Geneva
Robert Rich
Chesterfield
S. C
Cannon
Rich
Fledy Rich
Worthville Mills
Abner Curtiss
South Carolina
Randies
The
Missionary Society of
Methodist
Weaver Lineberry
M .F. Hinshaw
Tom Bullard
A. B. Freeman
Fires and storms kill two in North Carolina
A weekend of forest fires and windstorms across North Carolina left at least two dead and caused widespread damage. J S Lucas, 70, near Dunn died of heart failure during a storm. B F Richardson, 60, a Randolph County farmer, was found dead in a burned woods. The fires devastated hundreds of thousands of acres between Beaufort and New Bern, while the Charlotte area saw wind damage and downed trees. Raleigh reported 56 mph winds. Foresters called the fires the worst in 15 years, with April losses at 2,324,128 and 134,904 acres involved last month. The piece also notes local social items.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
J. S. Lucas
Dunn
B. F. Richardson
Randolph County
J. L. Fritz
Beaufort
New Bern
Pittsboro
Wilson
Angier
Erwin
Lillington
Goldsboro
Raleigh
J. W. Hoffman
N. C. State College Forestry Division
W. C. McCormick
Community notices from Huladah Baptist Church area
Sunday afternoon activities near Seagrove led by Rev G C Talley. Visitors include Mrs Wallace Burns and daughters Marcia and Van from Hemp visiting Mrs M B Snuggs. Dr A B Freeman and family with Lucille Freeman of Oxford spent relatives in Elkin and Dobson. Mr and Mrs William Howell of Parksburg WV visited J E Wood. Mrs J O Lamb and Sara Frances and Terry Lamb of Burlington visiting friends. Mrs C F Otey left for Richmond VA visiting daughter Mrs Eugene Maris and Mrs Mary James at Meadow Farm Matthews VA, two weeks away. Dr C D Kistler spent first day of last week at Southern Pines.
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Huladah Baptist Church
Seagrove
G. C. Talley
Wallace Burns
Marcia
Van
Hemp
M. B. Snuggs
A. B. Freeman
Lucille Freeman
Oxford
Elkin and
Dobson
William Howell
Parksburg
W. Va
J. E. Wood
Student Day Observed at First Methodist Church
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Society held a supper and Student Day program at First Methodist Church. Willie Edwards presided as themes on religion and education were delivered by Norbert Meredith Edith Vance Peggy Teague and Bobby Rankin. An open forum led by Sam Tailor followed with a trio singing and group singing. Rev J Clay Madison gave the benediction.
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First Methodist Church
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Willie Edwards
Glenn Payne
Bill Wall
Arnold Koonce
Norbert Meredith
Advisories Issued for U S British and Palestinian Citizens
Reports from Beirut indicate that United States British and Palestinian citizens have been advised to depart Lebanon at once amid tensions with French authorities. The warning comes as regional instability escalates and evacuation plans are coordinated through Beirut's channels.
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Jerusalem
Beirut
United States
Brilish
Lebanon
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R. R. Mendenhall
Fielding Yost
Johnson County
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Capital Shorts
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Gentl
State Dental Society
Hattie Turner
C. T. Turner
Albemarle
Paul Snuggs
Rockingham
Paul C. Dean
Durham
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5.S.S. Co
Wachovia
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