Time Short For Some Fair Entries
Raleigh reports deadlines loom for the 1955 North Carolina State Fair with livestock entries due by Sept. 30 and other categories by Oct. dates. Poultry rabbits and dressed turkeys have distinct postmark or filing deadlines, while several departments close Oct. 12 to Oct. 17. The fair offers over $60,000 in cash premiums plus a State Fair ribbon, with expectations of about 000 entries from 2,000 exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Chickens Can Suffer Cold Like Humans Warn Experts
Raleigh report from State College poultry science expert R S Dearstyne warns chickens can catch the common cold as cool autumn weather approaches. He urges proper ventilation diet litter and parasite control, quick feeding adjustments and selective culling for advanced cases to prevent and shorten respiratory illnesses in flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
R. S. Dearstyne
State College Poultry Science Department
Dearstyne
Dearstone
Orange Juice Ships In Vast Sea Tank Fleet
Fruit Industries Inc announces first sea transport of liquid orange juice in stainless steel tanks. The $4 million expansion will include a 20 acre dock, new 2 million dollar plant, and the S. S. Tropicana weekly service from Cocoa to New York and other ports. The move aims to boost carton juice sales and integrate with existing Bradenton operations serving 36 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Industries, Inc
Anthony T. Rossi
Port Authority of
Fla
East Coast
Cape Avinof
United Bruit Company
S. S. Tropicana
Seaboard
Dairies
Bradenton
Florida
New York
York City
Baltimore
Heston
Tropicana
Rossi
Bradinton
Fruit Industries
New York City
Turkey Show Expected to Grow at State Fair
Raleigh reports the dressed turkey show at the North Carolina State Fair will be larger this year with a total premium of 80 dollars. Entries include Bronze Beltsville White and other breeds with a feature for young roosters under 18 weeks. Exhibitors must have birds ready by October 18 with strict packing rules. Dr. Daniel Fromm will judge the dressed turkey show.
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Raleigh
N. C
W. C. Mills Jr
Mills
Beltsville
Daniel Fromm
N. C. State College Poultry Department
Farm and Home Development Expands to 18 More Counties
Raleigh announces expansion of Farm and Home Development with 41 new workers in 18 additional counties. White agents will serve Henderson to Pamlico, while Negro workers join Alamance to Northampton, totaling 33 funded counties and aligning with 1934 Congress directives.
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Raleigh
R. W. Shoffner
Agricultural Extension Service
State College
Congress
Henderson
Mitchell
Swain
Lincoln
Davie
Yadkin
Caswell
Guilford
Hoke
Colum
Seamstresses and Cooks Vie in North Carolina State Fair
Seams and culinary artists from across the state compete for red and blue ribbons at the North Carolina State Fair to be held October 18 through 22. Culinary entries close October 15 at 6 pm with exhibits due October 17 at 10 am, while clothing and house furnishings divisions also set October 15 deadlines.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
S. Virginia Wilson
State College Extension
Wilson
Dairy Group Sponsors Annual Dairy Herd Improvement Contest
D. H. I. A. supervisors in North Carolina may vie for two bronze plaques and 150 dollars in prize money as the National Dairy Products Corp backs the contest. Eligibility requires at least one year with the association and testing an average of ten herds of 300 cows monthly. First prize is thirty dollars plus a bronze plaque. other prizes follow.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Marvin E. Senger
State College
National Dairy Products Corporation
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Senger
Wedding Party Portrait Names Theme Mothers and Brides
From left to right Miss Mari lyn Hoke, Mrs J H Mitchell mother of the bride, Mrs Rand all B Guyer, and Mrs R O Guyer mother of the groom form a wedding party portrait.
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Marilyn Hoke
J. H. Mitchell
Randall B. Guyer
R. O. Guyer
UNC nursing students visit High Point homes during weekend
Miss Julie Wender Miss Joan Sayers and Miss Libby Nicholson of the University of North Carolina School of Nursing spent the weekend with their parents in High Point. G P Myatt and fellow UNC student David Davis joined the Myatt family at Rockford Road. Anne Harmon Jones of Norfolk and Edna Hoggard McCormick of Jamestown were guests or patients in local facilities. Cotton cited as most used vegetable textile fiber.
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Julie Wender
Joan Sayers
Libby Nicholson
University of North Carolina School of Nursing
High Point
G. P. Myatt
J. A. Myatt
Rockford Rd
G. P
University of North Carolina
David Davis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Davis
Morehead
McCallie School For Boys
Anne Harmon Jones
Norfolk
J. A. Myatt Jr
Myatt
First Girl Born In Family In 50 Years
Jackie Ellen Deitsch, born to Theodore Deitsch and Betty Deitsch in Los Angeles, is the first girl in the family in 50 years amid 19 boys. The couple renamed the baby Jacki and planned a new wardrobe, with pink unused until now.
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Los Angeles
Jackie Ellen Deitsch
Deitsch
Theodore Deitsch
Betty
Jack
Jacki
Nesmith Dies After Hog Attack Near Statesboro
N B Nesmith, 77, died from injuries suffered on his Georgia farm Thursday when three hogs attacked him. He died last night in Statesboro after the incident.
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Statesboro
N. B. Nesmith
Linen shower honors Mrs. Randall B. Guyer at Hoke home
Mrs. Randall B. Guyer was feted at a bridal linen shower hosted by Mrs. R. K. Hoke and Miss Marilyn Hoke at the Holt residence 916 Dayton Street. Gifts were presented to the bride as her partner families and friends shared games and desserts.
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R. K. Hoke
Marilyn Hoke
Randall B. Guyer
Hoke
Holt
Dayton Street
Guyer
Jo Anne Mitchell
Joseph H. Mitchell
Forrest Ave
O. D. Williams
T. H. Lohr
Little Bill Hoke Jr
Bill Hoke
Little Bill Hunt
Raleigh Hunt
Brown and Black Combine For Smart Shoe Style
Brown pairs with black this year as an accent or in combination. Brown and black look sharp together in one shoe.
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Turkey
Pauline Gordon
Miss Gordon
Dairy Group
Edna Hoggard McCormick
Forestdale
Jamestown
High Point Memorial Hospital
DB. A. Neese
Montheuw Ave
Memorial Hospital
Charlotte
Blue Cross
Hospital Care Association
Wright
N. Main ST
Lic
Colonial Freezer Lockers, Inc
Ginefree
Vance E. Proctor
Doug Hinkle
South Carolina
Er Aes
KEK Ltd
Amle
A&p
Fegan
Packers
Great Northern
Iona
Jane Parker
Jane Parker Cello
Ann Page
Tokay Grapes
the Aidway? Inc
North Main ST
Gimes
Ene
Atlantic
South Main ST
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