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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1951
Page
13
Ross S. Douglass, State Extension Specialist, warns that burning woods fails to kill boll weevils which hibernate in surface trash near edges. He notes most hibernate within 50 feet of woods and burns risk soil erosion and wildlife damage. Systematic dusting and insecticides are advised over woodland fires.
Sixteen dairy herd improvement association members and ten supervisors were named winners in the annual DHIA dairy awards contest. Top prizes went to J. O. Lutz of Newton for $15 and a plaque and David C. Cummings of Guilford College for $10 and a plaque. Other winners include M. Lefler of Route 1 Willard $25, E. L. Moose of Conover $20, and W. G. Coble of Asheboro $15, plus several $6 to $25 prizes for additional winners. Supervisor honors include FE Reid Sharar $15 and plaque, H. K. Lutz $30, Ray Killough $20, and multiple $10 awards.
North Carolina aromatic tobacco growers completed their best selling season with final sales in 10 upper Piedmont counties on November 5 and 6. Quality this year was the best since 1945 due to a favorable curing season. Experts advise adding heating systems to barns to ensure curing during bad weather.
In Dobson, D W Hemmings refurbishes a nine-room farm home with a wood range for winter cooking beside a modern kitchen. The project, inspired by Grace P Brown, Surry County Home Demonstration Agent, aims to save steps and elevate homemaking. Hemmings leads local craft workshops and creates handmade lamps from jugs.
North Carolina poultry men led by stryman supporters invested heavily in scientifically developed feeds to improve tenderness and flavor. State College head R H Dearstyne notes ongoing research will yield new materials while emphasizing high protein quality, minerals, and vitamins essential for growth and egg production under strict label standards.
An outdoors improvement piece urges better grounds at homes and churches. It cites Professor E Gardner on dignity from attractive surroundings and suggests using shrubs, trees, and screening to beautify spaces. Guides are available via county agents and the State Agricultural Extension Service in Raleigh.
Two Yadkin brothers Charles and Arthur Holcomb used an old steam tractor to heat a large fence post treating tank. They towed the boiler 10 miles, drinking water at a barrel per mile, then built a drum-type post peeler and a 500 post tank. They plan cree seeding as a farm operation with their father’s machine shop.
The oyster forms nacre around an irritant such as a grain of sand creating a pearl. Nacre is made of calcium carbonate layered in thin sheets producing the lustrous jewel.
Guidance to discard the remainder of hot water in a kettle to prevent sediment buildup from hard water. Do not let water settle in the kettle.
The text presents a fragmented personal statement with references to achievements and an effort to address or reconvene with someone named Selene. It lacks clear events, dates, or identities beyond the listed names.
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