Finest Dairy Animals to Exhibit at 1954 North Carolina State Fair
North Carolina dairy leaders announce a major dairy exhibit at the 1954 State Fair in October. The event features the Senior Open Dairy Show, the Third Annual Southeastern Regional Ayrshire Show, and a major educational display on dairying progress coordinated by NC State College with state Livestock Advisory Board. Officials predict a larger regional turnout than last year as exhibitors from many counties and several states participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
R. Murley
N. C. State College
Dairy Cattle Department
North Carolina
Department of Animal Industry
Livestock Advisory Board
Marley
Livestock Research Lab Opens at State College
The $239,000 Animal Disease and Research Laboratory at State College opened this fall. Operated by North Carolina State University and the State Department of Agriculture, it will conduct disease research and diagnostic work for farmers. Dr. J. Clark Osborne notes high livestock losses from diseases, abortion, and parasites, with 40 of 100 pigs dying before market and one in four calves dying by age two. The facility includes hot water radiant heat, autopsy tables, isolation units, and ceramic block walls to aid cleaning.
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Raleigh
State College
North Carolina State Eye
State Department of Agriculture
J. Clark Osborne
Animal Industry Department
Osborne
North Carolina
United States
UN Study Tour Inspires North Carolina Club Women
Raleigh area home demonstration members travel to observe the United Nations. They seek basic UN structure, agency roles, and how lay citizens can help global relations. Back home they plan exhibits, programs, and district events to raise awareness and encourage continued study of international issues.
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Raleigh
United Nations
Surry
Johnston Counties
Orld
Chapel Hill
Eleanor Roberts
Onstration Council
Nurserymen to Sponsor State Fair Exhibits
The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen with North Carolina State University will sponsor two educational exhibits at the 1954 State Fair. David A. Bosley notes the Holly exhibit will display 30 to 40 popular varieties from 300+ varieties statewide, all labeled, in the new Arena. A second exhibit by the State horticulture department and nurserymen will demonstrate proper planting, soil prep, fertilization, disease prevention, and home landscape planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Bosley
Wollene Horticulture Department
Late cucumbers boost profits through irrigation and care
In North Carolina coastal counties farmers expand two to three acres to fifteen and soon thirty as they adopt irrigation, fertilization, and pest control. W H Rayburn of Harbinger and Luke Powell drive adoption while others lag on irrigation and salinity. County reports highlight cucumber lettuce tomato and soybean prospects alongside tobacco and peppers with mixed results from pests and nematodes.
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Raleigh
W. H. Rayburn
Currituck County
Luke Powell
Albert Banadyga
Yburn
Caroline
Mwinford Gregory
Poplard
Gregory
Albemarle Sound
J. A. Madre
Elizabeth City
Pasanotank County
Ogden
Mathe
North Carolina
Tidewater
D. D. Baggett
New Hanover
Rutherfordton
Burke County
Queen Honeybees Making A Name For Themselves
Hybrid queen bees studied by W A Stephen and R E Black show two colonies with differing temperaments and productivity. One hive remained nervous and minimally disturbed, while the other, queen marked Starline, produced daughter bees that were calm and easier to manage. Black will evaluate honey gathering potential against the earlier colony next year before recommending requeening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. A. Stephen
State College Extension
Stephen
R. E. Black
Alleghany Farm
Aes
Black
Boy shoots father in head over jeep dispute in Kentucky
In Hyden Kentucky a 14 year old boy shot and killed his father Estill Gibson about 45 at his barn where he knelt inspecting a co. The sheriff said Tester Gibson admitted the killing saying his father wouldn’t let him drive a jeep. He was jailed on murder charges.
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Hyden
Estill Gibson
Leslie County
Carl Farmer
Tester
Brothers Cox Farm Doubles Down On Brotherly Practice
Asheboro report notes R M and James Cox of Ramseur Route 1 operate a dairy farm that shares land with a second operation run by T C and Bill Cox. Randolph County Extension official Douglas Joe says it is unusual to see all four Cox brothers collaborating on one farm.
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Asheboro
Cox Brothers
Ramseur
Route 1
Love
R. M
James Cox
T. C
Bill Cox
Randolph County
Douglas Joe
State Extension Service
Coming Events List for October Shows and Fairs
A schedule of local events includes Fat Stock Show and Sale in Elkin on Oct 11 12, Corn and Soybean Field Day at Willard Station Oct 14, 4H Pullet Show and Sale in Gatesville Oct 14 and Tarboro Oct 15, Nickels for Know How Referendum in all counties Oct 15, Sweet Potato Harvesting Demo in Robeson and Columbus Oct 15, Negro 4H Pullet Show and Sale in Nashville Oct 15, 4H Pullet Show and Sale in Louisburg Oct 16, and the State Fair in Raleigh Oct 19 23.
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Elkin
Willard Station
Gatesville
Tarboro
Robeson
Columbus
Nashville
Louisburg
Raleigh
Hayworth to Be Grange Master at Oak View Installation
Orvie Hayworth will be installed as master of the Oak View Grange at a ceremony in the Grange hall. Tom Reynolds of Guilford Grange and his staff will conduct the installation of officers for the coming year. Officers include Di Vance Proctor overseer Mrs E Roy Samuel lecturer Burns Ruth treasurer Juata Brock secretary Enos gatr Mrs Roy Siecle flora Orvie Hayworth pomona Mrs Vance Payne assistant steward James C Forbis executive committee member for three years. A covered supper was held at 7 o clock preceding the installation.
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Orvie Hayworth
Oak View Grange
Tom Reynolds
Guilford Grange
di Vance Proctor
E. Roy Samuel
Burns
da Ruth
Juata Brock
Roy Siecle Flora
Vance Payne
James C. Forbis
IAPA Selects New Orleans for 1955 Meeting
Rio de Janeiro Brazil is set to host the Inter American Press Association annual gathering in 1955. Paulo Bitten Court of Correio da Manha becomes president, succeeding Miguel Sanz Duret. James G. Stahlman of the Nashville Banner elected first vice president. Robert A. Brown of New York named treasurer and John R. Reitmayer of the Hartford Courant as executive committee chair.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Inter-American Press Assn
New Orleans
IAPA
Soot Ot
Wa —Esterday
Spokane
Paulo Bittencourt
Correio da Manha
Mexico City
Miguel Sanz Duret
James G. Stahlman
Nashville (Tenn
Whce
U.S
Robert A. Brown
New York
John R. Reitemyer
The
Hartford
Conn
Fire traps workers underground in Boston tunnel
Fire in a water main tunnel under construction trapped nine workers 400 feet underground for 2% hours last night but all were brought up unharmed. The blaze did not affect tunnel ventilation. Foreman E. Sneed of Everett said there was no panic though they were scared. Fire started by a short circuit in a battery powered rock-hauling car.
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Boston
E. Sneed
Everett
Leaf Sale Nets Burkeyers Cash for Dry Season
M. M. Smart, one Burkeyer, earned 621 dollars from selling aromatic leaf at 842 cents a pound, with a total value around 601.86 dollars. The buyers expect strong demand this fall, as cash is scarce due to the dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Smart
Burkeyers
Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Exhibit at State Fair
The North Carolina State Florists Association will sponsor a cut flowers and potted plants exhibit at the State Fair October 19 to 23 in the State Fair Arena. Horticulture specialist David A. Bailey notes the display aims to inspire home gardeners with simple know-how and patience. Florists will showcase seasonal blooms and specimen plants, with fresh shipments replacing flowers as needed and Raleigh florists competing in designs and centerpieces.
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Raleigh
N. C. State Florists Association
Department of Horticulture
State College
David A. Bailey
State College Extension Service
Florists Association
Beeley
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Roland Cecil
MOORE
Igh Porn Farm
National Home Agents Association
Annie H. Greene
Wilkes County
Laura B. Wright
Scotland
Helen John Wright
Mecklenburg County
Florence Mackie
Davie County
U.N. Worth
Agharnts Patrol
Lee W. Boswell
National Farm
Agricultural Comment
Father
Hayworth
Enuine Water Master
Rdware
Raleigh Retail
Anor
Lambeth, Inc
Roberta M. Fox
Tatum-Dalton Transfer & Storage Co
Greensboro
WN. C
Stone
Our Republic
Amer
Dustribulers
Dry County
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