4-H Chatter at Indian Springs Sets Agenda for Summer
Indian Springs No 2 4-H Club hosted the meeting with demonstrations on dyeing buttons and crafts by Brenda McKenzie and Sylvia Baker. Club president Richard Price organized room decorations as Lynda Weaver presented. Members discussed mail box repairs at New School and a new sign for New Harr School. Dairy month promotions featured Dairy Maid Jane Snodgrass and Patsy Bodgers. District Five All Star plans set for June at Greeneville 4-H Camp. Livestock show eligibility rules require July 1 transfer or registration. Upcoming shows include Tri-State Guernsey, Kingsport, Appalachian District Fair, and Tennessee Valley A. & J. Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Springs
Richard Price
Lynda Weaver
Brenda McKenzie
Sylvia Baker
Carmen Stevens
New School
New Harr School
Roberts
Jane Snodgrass
Patsy Bodgers
Dairy and Beef Project
Tri- State
Guernsey
Kingsport Livestock Show
Appalachian District
Tennessee Valley A. & J. Fair
Knoxville
4-H Picnics After Choosing New Officers
The Sullivan Fifth 4H Club has elected officers for the coming year at its May meeting. Officers are Jimmy Steadman president Mike Hyder vice president Linda Dolen secretary Deborah Drinnon reporter Lester Miller and Bob Sweet song leaders. A skit The Hillbilly Twirlers was presented by Rita Prater Deborah Drinnon Terry Taylor Vicki Riggs Linda Rutledge Carolyn Wright and Melissa Pearson. Susan Power demonstrated how to make an apron and Debbie Tilson spoke on health. Linda Dolen led devotions and Linda Rutledge and Rita Prater led songs. Sewing-class projects were exhibited at the school May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Fifth 4H Club
Jimmy Steadman
Mike Hyder
Linda Dolen
Deborah Drinnon
Lester Miller
Bob Sweet
Rita Prater
Terry Taylor
Vicki Riggs
Linda Rutledge
Carolyn Wright
Melissa Pearson
Susan Power
Debbie Tilson
Tennessee strawberry crop forecast at low harvest
Tennessee agricultural officials report a very small strawberry crop with production forecast at 12 210 000 pounds barely above 1963 and far below the 1938 62 average. Harvested acres reach 3700 the lowest since estimates began while drought and spring weather influence yields across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Middle
East Tennessee
West Tennessee
Knox Favorite Wheat Variety Gains Lead In 1964 Tennessee
NASHVILLE Knox is the leading wheat variety grown on Tennessee farms in 1964, per the Tennessee Crop Reporting Service. It accounted for 50 percent of total wheat acreage, with Manan moving into second at 20 percent. Other soft red winter varieties included Seneca 9 percent, Thorne 1 percent, Vigo 3 percent, Fulcaster 2 percent, Purplestraw and Anderson 4 percent, while Triumph appears as the notable hard red winter variety at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Knox
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Manan
Seneca
Thorne
Vigo
Tennessee farmers corner preparing heifers for July shows
The Associated Press reports Tennessee junior beef heifer shows will run late July with UT Extension guidance. N W Robinson urges thrift condition and rapid growth without excessive feeding to protect reproductive capacity. youths advised to keep detailed feed and cost records. District events in Jackson and Cookeville July 28 29. state show July 30 at the Municipal Center Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tennssee
N. W. Robinson
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Hobinson
FFA
Jackson
Cookeville
Nashville
Emington
Engineer Lists Suggestions On Choosing Garden Tractor
A Virginia Tech engineer offers tips for urban buyers choosing garden tractors. Focus on safety, economy, ease of operation, and maintenance with guards over moving parts, wide wheels, and accessible service. Consider two wheel versus riding models, durable components, belts, transmissions, electric starters, and compatible attachments. The piece also mentions the Fontana conference opening today and 4 H Club participation from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Easley S. Smith
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Smith
Stith
Fontana
N.C
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Kentuky
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Rye Cove FFA Elects Bowen President At Dufield Virginia
Jay Bowen, a Rye Cove High School junior, was elected president of the Rye Cove Chapter of the Future Farmers of America for the upcoming club year. Other officers named include Freddie Davidson as vice president Fred Williams as secretary Raymond Musick Jr as treasurer Barney Gibson as reporter and Bobby McMillan as parliamentarian. Bowen, a third year vocational agriculture student, is active in school and community affairs and is the son of Mr and Mrs A W Bowen of Duffield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffield
Jay Bowen
Rye Cove High School
Rye Cove
Future Farmers of America
Freddie Davidson
Fred Williams
Raymond Musick Jr
Barney Gibson
Bobby McMillan
Bowen
A. W. Bowen
VPI Livestock Judging Team Wins First Place
BLACKSBURG Va a Virginia Polytechnic Institute team won first at the Southeastern Livestock Judging and Meat Animal Evaluation Contest held at Clemson DC Readable team roster includes Clenwood Balsley Lyndhurst Richard Coleman Amelia Roger Copenhaver Meadowview George Flint Waynesboro and David Gardner Riner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Clemson
D. C
Clenwood Balsley
Lyndhurst
Richard Coleman
Amelia
Roger Copenhaver
Meadowview
George Flint
Waynesboro
David Gardner
Riner
Apple Harvesting Machine Aims To Streamline Picking
In Blacksburg Virginia horticulturists and Stanley Balsomer cooperate near Stevens City to test hedgerow apple planting with 900 new rootstocks. Trees will form a 5 to 6 foot thick wall, 10 to 14 feet high, enabling two level pickers to feed conveyors or bags. If successful, this system could greatly increase harvest speed, enable earlier production, higher yields per acre, and better pesticide use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Stevens City
Frederick County
Stanley Bals
Erman
4-H To Have Horse Clinic
Tazewell Virginia hosts a Southwest District 4-H horse clinic at 2 pm at the Tazewell Fairgrounds rain or shine. District Agent P B Douglas will MC and several agents will speak on pony and horse care and management. Dr S L Kulison will discuss parasites preventive medicine and foot care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Arden Huff
Tazewell Fairgrounds
Hult
P. B. Douglas
S. L. Kulison
Wheat crop much larger in Tennessee in 1964 forecast
Tennessee forecasts May 1 winter wheat production at 4,374,000 bushels up 37 percent from the 1958-42 average and 6 percent above 1963. Harvested grain area seen at 162,000 acres, 30 percent above last year. yield projected at 27 bushels per acre, slightly below 1963 but above average. Nationwide, 1964 winter wheat production remains above last year and near 1958-62 average with an expected yield of 26.91 bushels per harvested acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Pig 4-H Swine Program Grows Since 1910 Bristol Show
The Bristol Junior Hog Show highlights 4-H swine work begun in 1910 with increased entries and improved methods. Extension Service and private sources credit years of research for better breed selection sanitation nutrition and marketing. Awards include gold medals trips to Chicago and scholarships for top members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jana Me Eit
Holland
Charles D.sulting
Sullivan Coun
Chicago
Feeder Pigs Boost Income in Virginia Farms
Virginia pig producers see growing profits from organized feeder pig sales. R. M. Godsey of Virginia Tech notes last year 48,500 pigs sold across 10 sales sites in Virginia, a 41 percent rise from the year before. Since 1988, more than 131,200 pigs have been marketed at an average $15.02 per head, totaling over $1,971,000. About 60 percent stayed in Virginia, 40 percent went to other states, with the Midwest showing strong demand for the improved pigs. Farmers selling through organized sales gain roughly $3 more per animal than other channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia
R. M. Godsey
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Midwest
Godsey
Tennessee cabbage harvest expected at 100 acres less
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service estimates this year will yield about 100 acres of cabbage, down from 1963, and at 77 percent of the 1958 to 1962 average. The report notes the smaller harvest reflects reduced plantings and production in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helen KR. Stocking
Charles D. Holland
Greeneville
Tennessee Farmers Corner
Maywood Luck
UT Farm Center
Luck
Colton
TOM Still Transfer Co, Inc
Bowen Heads
VPI
Farm News
Old Dominion
H. A. Rollins, Jr
Tennesgee
Rollins
Jim Newland Aire
Bree
Tricity Glass & Improvement CO
Lyn Garden Drive
J.C. Bradford & CO
NEW York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Chicago Board OF Trade
Grover C. (Mack
McCall
Commerce St
KNB
Kingsport National Bank
Orpgeit
Hpecea
Stonn Og Eastman
Bree Parking
Mie
Ane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!