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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1953
Page
7
Alfalfa Bob Phillips Cited for Mitchell County Progress
R B Alfalfa Bob Phillips, a leading Mitchell County farmer, praises Extension TVA efforts that transformed soil, pasture and alfalfa use. He notes 300 veteran farmers reached, erosion halted, and land reclaimed through lime phosphate and Ladino clover programs aided by county and extension staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mitchell County
R. B
Bob
UTD
Phillips
D. D. Robinson
TVA
Robinson
Extension-Tva
State Extension Service
Labae
Coming Events Listings For 4-H and Agriculture
A schedule of upcoming events includes 4-H pullet show sales in multiple towns on October 12 to 14, fat stock and junior tobacco sales, several fence construction demonstrations across counties, and the National Association of County Agricultural Agents convention in Philadelphia from October 12 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Philadelphia
Burlington
Rich Square
Enfield
Lenoir County
Currituck
Gatesville
Jones County
Mt. Airo
Onslow County
Pamlico County
Over 1 000 Heifers Shown At Eight District Dairy Shows
Raleigh reports the Fort Carolina eight District Junior Dairy Shows drew 1 012 animals this year up from 815 in 1952. The new Northwestern Carolina Junior Dairy Show at Elkin added 68 cattle. Statesville hosted the largest showcase with 298 cows. The Danish judging system yielded 470 blue ribbons, 94 white ribbons, and the 8 shows benefited from local sponsorships exceeding $25 000 for Negro white Junior Dairy Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Fort Carolina
J. D. George
George
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Northwestern Carolina
Elkin
Statesville
Dunn
Asheville
Greensboro
Murphy
New Bern
Wilmington
Entry Lists Close for 1953 North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh officials report entry books closing dates for 1953 State Fair, with Oct 12 6 p.m. for livestock and poultry entries and Oct 14 6 p.m. for dressed poultry and rabbits. Ass't manager Robert W. Shoffner expects record exhibitor participation, possibly 1500, across all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Robert W. Shoffner
State College
North Carolina
N. C
Shoffner
Soffner
One Hundred Per Cent Wool Material Said Reliable
Raleigh report quotes Julia Melver of NC State College extension urging 100 percent wool as reliable while noting many new blends claim miracle qualities. Miss McIver advises checking fabric weight drape and weave with a full length three way mirror and avoiding dresses needing many alterations to keep wardrobe useful and smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Julia Melver
N. C. State College Extension
Miss McIver
Grange to Be Host To Square Dancers
The Oak View Grange hosts a High Point Square Dance Club program at the orange hall on Oct 22. The meeting includes a covered dish supper before a square dance demonstration. Mrs Judson Ruth, lecturer, won $40 second prize at the Greensboro Fair in a grange booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Square Dance Club
Oak View Grange
Orange Hall
Grange
Judson Ruth
Greensboro Fair
Police Recover Suitcase and Cash Quickly in Denver
Police halted a man and recovered a missing suitcase containing 1115 dollars in Denver. The owner, Summerville trucker Robert L. Whitney, 52, had bought the bag for three dollars in a bar and was held for investigation after police detained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Summerville
Mass
Robert L. Whitney
Horticulture Expert Joins State College Extension Service
Albert A. Benadyga, formerly superintendent of the Coastal Plain Vegetable Research Farm at Faison, becomes a specialist in the horticulture department. Benadyga, a Purple Heart veteran of World War II, grew up on a Pender County truck farm and earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees at N. C. State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Benadyga
Coastal Plain
Faison
State College Extension Service
Benadyga
Pender County
N. C. State College
Church Grounds Improvement Display at State Fair
A Chowan County club exhibit will depict Church Grounds Improvement at the 1953 North Carolina State Fair. The display showcases beautified church grounds and aims to illustrate better rural homemaking and dignity in country living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Church Grounds
N. C
Chowan
Ruth Current
Iren
Wilson County
Albert Proctor
Guilford County
Carl Stanfield
Union County
C. C. Walton
Montgomery County
Lacy Chappell
Granville County
Mary Hicks
Transylvania County
E. H. Mackey
E. Hasley Jr
Chowan County
Ting
Seder G Red
Verna Stanton
Viead Lancennett
Erona Ford
Lorna Langley
Mary L. McAllister
A de Westmoreland
Downy Mildew Soybean Disease Seen Widespread
NC researchers report a fourth race of the downy mildew fungus found in samples from North Carolina soybean fields. Tar Heel growers face races beyond those identified by Lehman, with questions if new races exist or if known races vary by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
S. G. Lehman
Wactenser
N. C. State College
Phytopathology
Lehman
Fee
Fire Drills Reported Successful in Thomasville Schools
Fire Chief Lindsay Loftin praised Thomasville schools for very successful drills during Fire Prevention Week. Evacuations ranged from one minute 15 seconds at Liberty Drive to two minutes at several schools, with Kern St and Colonial Drive reporting swift evacuations and calls for year round fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Lindsay Loftin
Loftin
Liberty Drive
Kern St
Colonial Drive
Church St
Main St
Traffic Jam at Blaze Brings Stern Warnings
Firemen narrowly averted a serious blaze as oil spilled near a house on Maple Rd. Curiosity seekers blocked a fire truck on a narrow street delaying hose access. Fire Chief Loftin and Police Chief Shore warned that future violators will face court action to protect fire protection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Lindsay Loftin
Paul M. Shore
Howard Hiatt
Maple Rd
Hiatt
Loftin
Denton Fire Destroys Home of Bailey Family
A Denton family of ten lost their home last Thursday when an oil stove caused a blaze. Mrs Bailey was burned while saving belongings as eight children faced displacement. Firefighters saved the barn and discussed future rural coverage and volunteer help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bailey
L. “‘Humberry
High Point
Bail- Sh Saeas Eed
Oak Hill Friends Hear Secretary Seth B Hinshaw
Secretary Seth B Hinshaw executive secretary of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting spoke at Oak Hill Friends Meeting on the anniversary homecoming. His address centered on Christian virtues of sincerity stability loyalty and generosity. The Sunday School offered 2042.01 toward a 2000 goal and a 100.29 special offering plus a 100 gift from Mrs. Mary Branch in memory of her father Henry Elliott. Total 2242.01 will fund the new Meeting house building fund after a picnic lunch and a class sing with record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth B. Hinshaw
North Carolina Yearly Meeting
Guilford College
Oak Hill Friends Meeting
United Budget Plan
Mary Branch
Henry Elliott
Bed Stolen From City Memorial Hospital
City police seek a rollaway bed reported missing from City Memorial Hospital after being taken there by an owner weeks earlier and later discovered absent when the owner called to check on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
City Memorial Tal
Junior League of High Point to Meet at YWCA
The Junior League of High Point Inc will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow morning at 10 o clock at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior League of High Point, Inc
YWCA
Three Autos Damaged In Thomasville Crash
Three vehicles sustained damage around 7:15 pm on Lexin Ave when William E. Avamons 46 of Route 1 Thomasville lost control and hit two cars driven by G M Casper and Robert Wilson Avamons was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence. Caspers car and Wilsons car each about 150 dollars damage while Avamons car about 75 dollars. City police noted a weekend rise in drunkenness arrests with fourteen charged Saturday and Sunday and four for speeding. James Edward Dyson 31 of 264 Proctor St was charged with driving with improper lights on Highway 109 south of here. Alien R Ingram a rural resident near the city limits was arrested for assaulting a female Saturday night at 7 pm. He is pending a hearing on t 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Lexin Ave
William E. Avamons
Avamons
G. M. Casper
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Casper
James Edward Dyson
Proctor St. Point
Here
Alien R. Ingram
Ted Sy
Homecoming Planned at Plant Hela by Christian Group
The annual Homecoming at Plant Hela will be observed by a Protestant Christian church. Rev Truett of a Christian Orphanage at Elon is expected to speak to attendees and provide guidance for children throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lint
Mi Pda
A.m. Or
Ns Truett
Eee
Aristian
Elon Children
Woman Hurt In Collision At Corner
A two-vehicle crash at the Peete intersection near Willig Street left Pearl Mack 900 Park Street a patient at High Point Memorial Hospital with pelvis injuries after her westbound car failed to stop at a dog leg. The other driver, Sherman Bailey 618 Gatewood Avenue, 57, was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peete
High Point Amorial Hospital
Pearl Mack
Park St
W. Willig St
Sherrill O. Bailey
Gatewood Ave
Willowbrook
Bailey
PW's to Be Honored By Local VFW Post
Local VFW Post will honor members with membership cards and gifts at 7 30 tonight at the post home. D M Swayngim of Winston Salem VFW state service officer will be guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Post
Pie. Joseph
Enn Rice
C. Watson
Post
VFW
D. M. Swayngim
Winston-Salem
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