Area tobacco production tops state report in 1880 data
Upper East Tennessee counties lead in a federal report on 1880 tobacco yields. Greene County tops Burley with 9,026,000 pounds from 5,300 acres at 4,103 pounds per acre, followed by Robertson and Washington counties with multi‑county totals and per acre results. Overall state average yield was 1,883 pounds per acre across 51,590 acres.
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Upper East Tennessee
Termessie
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Jonnson County
Carter County
Greene County
Robertson County
Washington County
Claiborne County
Hawkins County
Surmhmber County
Sullivan County
Little Unicoi
Hancock County
Grainger County
Siel
Seissoc
Weakley County
Area 4-H Winners at State Roundup Exhibit
Area 4-H members earned top ribbons at the State 4-H Roundup with seniors excelling in Home Management Dairy Achievement and Lenine Frozen Foods. Winners include Vivegina Ann Kite Hawkins County first in Senior Home Management and Henry Walker Jr Washington County first in Senior Dairy Achievement. Others are Ann Hart Sullivan County second and Katherine Ward Greene County first with Chicago trip eligibility.
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Kloxville
Beth
Hale Bradley County
Vive
Gina Ann Kite
Hawkins County
Bercy Abernathy
Rutherford County
Ann Hart
Sullivan County
Henry Walker Jr
Washington County
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Beverly L. Williams
iGreene County
Katherine Ward
Greene County
The Fun Of Giving Children And Family Tasks
Dr Ernest Oshorne argues children are not naturally selfish and enjoy giving, with early acts like handing a dandelion or bug. The reward is the giver’s pleasure and reciprocal gifts, shaping a pattern of sharing and satisfaction in family tasks and progress tracking through lists and crossed-out items.
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Ernest G. Oshorne
Ome
Growers Vote Thursday on Wheat Quota Plan
Growers in Sullivan County will vote Thursday on a market quota plan for the 1962 wheat crop. Eligible producers must have raised more than 13.5 acres in 1959 60 or 61. there is a 10 percent reduction in acreage allotments and penalties for noncompliance.
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D. R.J. Jones
Sullivan] County
Jones
Tome
Agri
Orville Freeman
Electro Farm and Home Plan Shows Favorable Statewide Results
The Electro Farm and Home Program, led by UT Extension with TVA and electric cooperatives, aids Richard and Mrs Knight of Washington County and 30 counties. It aims to demonstrate efficient electricity use, improve farm income and living conditions, and expand ready services and demonstrations for rural families.
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Richard Knight
Washington County
Knights
Electra
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Electric Power Distribu Itors
Tennessee Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Tennessee Valley Authority
U-T Extension
Ogle Succeeds Russell As PCA Manager
Marvin Ogle will replace Bob Russell as manager of the East Tennessee Production Credit Association Greeneville office. Ogle has five years with PCA and began as a Jefferson County fieldman. Carl Aulton of Tazewell elected to become assistant manager. Blountville office remains with Kenneth H. Ferguson as manager.
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Greeneville
Bob Russell
East Tennessee Production Credit Association
Federal Interemediate Credit Bank
Louisville
Marvin Ogle
Russell
Ogle
PCA
Jefferson County
Sevier County
Carl Aulton
Tazewell
Blountville
Kenneth H. Ferguson
Almanac Today Notes Moon Phase And Historic Events
The entry records a full moon approaching and lists notable historical moments: 1856 Lincoln Douglas debates begin in the U.S. Senate race. 1987 Dan Casey pitches for the Phillies against the Giants. 1930 Princess Margaret born? 1940 Trotsky dies in Mexico City after gunshot wounds. Also mentions Abraham Lincoln quotes and a reflection on exploration.
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Lincoln-Douglas
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Stephen Douglas Ford
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New York Giants
Ernest Thayer
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England
Margaret’ Rose
Leon Trotsky
Soviet Russia
Mexico City
Joseph Stalin
Nurses Find New Medical Discovery Aids Menstrual Pain
Medical researchers report a formula claimed to relieve menstrual cramps and pre menstrual tension and nerves. Trials with hundreds of women note reduced abdominal bloating fatigue and headaches. a product called Trendar Tablets allegedly releases water in the body to ease symptoms without altering cycle regularity.
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Area Entries Win Two Top Awards In Angus Show
Upper East Tennessee entries dominated the 14th American Ang uds Futurity Show at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington Kentucky. Judges tallied prize money totaling 11200 with first prizes at 3200 won by entries from Blue Sky Farms and Breckenridge Farms among others. The supreme champion was Ermitte of Blue Sky, owner Sam J Bare, with notable breeding from Haymguny. Breckenridge Faris’s Breckenridge Queen Mother won junior and grand championships in the female classes. The Heckmeres Highlands herd claimed top spots among older heifers while the show attracted over 300 attendees to the Bluegrass State. Officials including Gay Bort and Emerald Beauchamp presided, with Oklahoma State University’s Glen Wratcher judging.
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Upper East Tennessee
Keeneland Race Course
U.S
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Kearney
Sam J. Bare
Ernilie
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Breckenridge Faris
Ibitle Stecking
Ohio
Breckenridge Queen Mother
Heckechier
Bardoliermera
Uday Bo Lee
Whitney Bardolisrmere
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Keelauver Brothers
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Valencia
Switch
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Freeman Keyes
White Oak Springs Farm
Chilhowie
Keefauver Brothers
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Dutchman Invents Automatic Cowash for Cows in 44 Seconds
Artesia California AP reports Teo Albers, a Halland native who emigrated in 1916, claims to have invented the cowash a hygienic automatic machine that washes a cow in 44 seconds. The system uses a conveyor like runway and controlled valves to move the cow through the wash.
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Artesia
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APD
Teo Albers
Aj Sery
Albers
Halland
United States
Jek
Big Three Auto Makers poised to present wage offers
UAW heads into contract talks with General Motors Ford and Chrysler as they prepare major economic offers early this week. Chrysler and the UAW show frustration after seven weeks of negotiations while GM and Ford show slow progress toward proposals.
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UPR
United Awa Workers
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Ford
Chrysler
GMP
Iran
GAW
Foth
UAW
Cametfa
Keep Alfalfa Pest Control Advice From County Agent
The county agent urged farmers to keep alfalfa with pest controls due to weevil risk. He recommended heptachlor applications between October and January, dispersing 40 pounds per acre in granules, with hay and crop residues handled carefully to avoid harm. The bulletin notes the pesticide is available at the Bristol and Kingsport agent offices.
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Farners
Weavily
Sullivan Comty Apne
W. Metlain
Metlili
Bertian
McClin
Bristol
Anil Kingsport
Paratrooper’s Descent Ends Harmlessly in Town
A British Army corporal jumped from a height of around 44 000 feet when his parachute misrouted near Mrs Nora Wargun. The incident left him with crushed feet but he landed intact and unharmed, to cheers from the town.
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Shorfvam
Aglaw
Gordon Oilsvie
Nora Wargun
Gailvie
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