Silver Valley 4 H Club Elects Heads
The Silver Valley 4 H Club held its first meeting of the school year in the auditorium with 50 members. John Gantt introduced new club leader Dorothy Lawrence. Officers elected include President Linda Lambeth and Vice President Gary Galli more among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Valley 4H
John Gantt
Dorothy Lawrence
Linda Lambeth
Gary Gallimore
Secretary of the Treasury
L. Norbert Loftin
Suasan Kearns
Ruby Hughes
Barbara Easter
Joyce Hughes
Greta Gallimore
Sarah Lambeth
Gary Beck
Libby Moore
Frances Hunt
Mary Smith
Bascom Kinley
Lois Gordon
Best Dressed Wife Is Wise Not Wealthy
Discussion argues that wealth does not define style. Julia McIver notes smart planning, budgeting, and careful purchasing yield lasting wardrobes. Readers learn to balance fashion with income through home sewing, repairs, and thrifty shopping.
USDA Plans To Buy Frozen Ready-To-Cook Turkeys
The United States Department of Agriculture will purchase frozen ready-to-cook turkeys this year to provide an outlet for a temporary surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Evergreen grasses for North Carolina lawns compared by sun and shade
The piece discusses suitable grasses for different regions and conditions in North Carolina, comparing Bermuda centipede Zoysia St Augustine carpet grass Kentucky bluegrass tall fescue and seeding timing. It notes that shade and soil quality affect lawn success and advocates proper liming fertilizing and mowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
St. Augustine
Kentucky
Alto
Pigeon Growers To Compete For Prizes In New Contest
Pigeon fanciers will vie for 2818 dollars in cash premiums at the North Carolina State Fair October 14 to 18. More than 1000 birds are expected, with entries due before space fills. Judges include Harry Weber and Eric Buri. Prizes cover 42 breeds and 784 color varieties with premiums for top placers and special trophies from Greensboro and other sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
C. F. Parrish
Poultr Extension
State College
Statesville
Harry C. Weber
Hangerstown
Eric Buri
Birmingham
N. J
Barnes
Caldwell
Huma
John R. Dick
Greensboro
Homer Hamilton
W. P. Banner
Homer
Olan Barnes
Cullen French
J. W. Carpenter
Salisbury
W. S. Caldwell
Charlie Hartsock
Paul Harris
H. F. Crowson
Fishermen to Compete in Special Day at North Carolina Fair
Anglers will test skills on October 15 at the 1952 North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Two contests offer cash prizes for the most accurate plugs and best home made lures. The Wildlife Resources Commission will supervise with rules by Rod Amundson and Win Donat. A bait casting tournament runs through October 18 with individuals and five man teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
J. 8. Dorton
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Dorton
Rod Amundson
Win Donat
Commission
Fairgrounds
New State Far Arena
Wede Amundson
Donat
Wildlife Resources Commission
Wildlife
P. O. Box
Pasture Steers Profitable In North Carolina
North Carolina researchers report 10 Hereford steers finished on pasture and hay gained 248 pounds over 130 days. Initial cost per head $192.97, selling price $29.17, average carcass 54.5 percent yield, U S Good quality. Conclusion favors fall purchase and pasture finishing for farms lacking breeding herd capacity.
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Lemuel Goode
E. R. Barrick
State College School of Agriculture
J. W. Hendricks
Experiment
Piedmont
Statesville
U. S
Farm labor wages rise in South Atlantic by twenty cents
Farm labor in the South Atlantic States now averages 20 cents more per day than last year. Higher pay reflects shifts in demand and regional labor conditions affecting workers and farms across the area.
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South Atlantic States
Butter output falls this year while margarine rises
Butter production this year declines about 11 percent from last year as margarine output increases roughly 30 percent, reflecting shifts in dairy product demand and processing.
Tar Heel farmers mostly back tobacco quotas in referendum
Only one per cent of Tar Heel farmers voting in the tobacco referendum opposed marketing quotas, according to results released.
Lydia Pinkham Remedies Offer Change of Life Relief
Advert says Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets relieve hot flashes and nervous distress of middle life. Doctors tests show relief in 63 and 80 percent of cases, claiming complete or striking relief. Modern, soothing effects promoted for women seeking relief from “change of life” symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia Pinkhaw
New Tobacco Program Is Planned For State Fair
R R Bennett outlines a redesigned tobacco exhibit at the 85th N C State Fair in Raleigh October 14 18 1952 featuring Tobacco Day October 16 and four key contests for 4 H FFA NFA members and adult farmers including grading and disease and insect identification with cash prizes up to 500 for teams and 150 for a separate Turkish type tobacco contest.
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N. C
J. S. Dorton
NFA
FFA
Bennett
Raleigh
U. S
Cotton Seed Saving Urged by N C Extension Expert
Raleigh. J A Shanklin, state college cotton extension specialist, urged Tar Heel growers to save good planting seed for 1953. He cited extreme heat this summer, seed stock shortages, unfavorable harvest weather, and potential seed supply gaps from other Cotton Belt areas as elevating the need. He advised immediate steps to preserve seed of known variety purity and quality. His department will monitor the seed situation closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
J. A. Shanklin
State College Agricultural Extension
Tar Heel
Shanklin
Fair Races Set at 1952 North Carolina State Fair
Harness races approved by the U S Trotting Association will be held at the Raleigh fair October 14 to 18 at the Fairgrounds dirt track. Events include 2 14 trot and pace on opening day, a free for all trot for a Governor Scott trophy, and further 2 year old dashes and 2 18 pacers with trophies from state officials Ballentine and Dorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
J. S. Dorton
Fairgrounds
U. S
W. Kerr Scott
Commissioner of Agriculture
L. Y. Ballentine
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Silver Valley
4-H Club
United States
State College Extension
Julia McIver
TAR Heel Gardner
John H. Harris
North Carolina
Paul
N. Main
Tobias
Main ST
Lydia Pinkhams
U.S. Trotting Association
Kaiser
Goody’s
Packers
Ann Page
Sunnyfield
Kaiser-Frazer
Gate City Motor Co., Inc
N. Wienn St
Jane Parker
Harris Tuna
California
Wilson
CIN
North Main
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