Deadline July 1 for North Carolina Five Acre Cotton Contest
A. Shanklin of the State College Extension Service warns Tar Heel farmers that July 1 is the entry deadline for the 1950 Five Acre Cotton Contest. Prizes total 800, 400, 300, 200 and 100 dollars per division with state and county awards. Last year’s winner was J G Crawland of Deekston and runner up J B Brev ey of Iredell County.
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A. Shanklin
State College Extension Service
Tar Heel
North Carolina
Ser
Coun
J.G. Crawland
Deeks
Ress
J. B. Breveey
Iredell
Belk News of Nebo Valley and Political Rants
Local column by HY Belk from Nebo Valley reflects on World War II era conspiracies and calls for strong leadership. The piece rails against Truman era policies, U.S. taxation, and social programs, urging a military president and warning of socialist danger while weaving personal politics with regional outlooks and skeptical views of the North Carolina pension system.
Social Security Notes Update on Benefits and Delays
Gaston County Social Security office warns 10 percent of workers over 65 miss benefits due to late claims. Key facts include simultaneous drawing of unemployment and old age benefits, need to file claims, andMisconceptions about retirement and aid programs. Office details: Gastonia Post Office Building hours 9 am to 4 30 pm weekdays. visits to Kings Mountain City Hall rotate monthly. Also a farmer in Nash County shows seed selection improves potato yields and reduces disease.
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Gastonia
Astonia
Gaston
Cleveland
Lincoln Counties
Kings Mountain
Pests Threaten Flue-Cured Tobacco Crops In Early Season
Entomologist George D. Jones reports large numbers of budworms and hornworms in flue cured tobacco. He compares budworms to bollworms and earworms, damages developing leaves in buds, and recommends poison bait, DDT dust, or toxaphone for control. Extension Service releases guidance in Circular No. 351, available from county agents or the Agricultural Editor at State Station Raleigh.
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George D. Jones
State College Extension Service
Jones
Extension Service
Rcular
State
Raleighs
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Nebo Valley
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Jackass
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Stalin Moscow
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Herald Office
U. S.A
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Prescription
Kings Mountain Drug Company
Rexall
Tovlelp
ABC Board
Regal Beer
United States Brewers Foundation, Inc
Reuben L. Elam
Recorders Court
A. Nash County
W. A. Herbert
Pao
Wondertup
C. J. Gault & Sons
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J. E. Herndon
S. A. Crouse, Treas
Buick
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Kings Mountain, N.C
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