Sullivan County Soil District Supervisors Election Set
Sullivan County farmland owners will elect three members of the Board of Supervisors of the Sullivan County Soil Conservation District Friday. Incumbents include Verms of Bill Dalton Jerry Morrell and Paul O'Dell with three other nominees Ben Crumley Charles Newland and Scott Stickley. Polling places span Carters Store County Agent's Office Richards Grocery Webb's Store ASCS Office McQueen Service Slaton Jim Duncan Store Hawk and Roller Store Smith Brothers Store Milborn and Ensor Store and Wards Feed Store. Polls run 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible voters hold land titles in the district.
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Sullivan County
Board of Supervisors
James H. Robinges
State Soil Conservation Committee
Bill Dalton
Jerry Morrell
Paul O'Dell
Ben Crumley
Charles Newland
Scott Stickley
Carters Store
Richards Grovery
Webb's
ASCS
McQueen Service Slaton
Jim Duncan
Hawk & Roller
Smith Brothers
Milborn and Ensor
Wards
Sullivan County Soil Conservation District
Public speaking winners lead 4 H contest prize list
Forty eight club members competed in a public speaking event with first place in four divisions awarded to Mike Fleenar Sharon Smith Joe Wallen and Carol Riley runners up included Mike Poe Jim Norton and Susan Jones. Long Island scholars receive camp scholarships funded by Sullivan Senior Club plus a chick distribution of 30 youngsters received chicks this week with 2000 chicks total and a July chick chain show planned.
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Mike Fleenar
Holston
Vailey
Sharon Smith
Emmett
Joe Wallen
Sullivan
Carol Riley
East High
Mike Poe
Jim Norton
Susan Jones
Central High
Long Island Sil
Dwight Sears
Jack Hopkins
Jack W. Bullins
Sheven L. Trivette
Debbie Fritts
Shirley Booker
Jerry Holt
Bobby Weakley Jr
Debbie Sarlain
Glen Stipes
David Cecil
Stevie Smith
Ricky Smith
Kathleen Lane
Tommy Cook
Tony Morrell
Roane Parker
Tommy
Agent Urges Still More Soil Tests
Sullivan County urges sending more soil samples to the Soil Testing Laboratory. Test all tubercled, corn, hay and pasture fields to determine nutrient needs. Publications on maximizing corn yields and chemical weed control are available at the county agent and ASCS offices.
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J. W. McClain
Sullivan County Age
ASCS
Winter Fades as Spring Sprouts Push Through
The piece muses on the fading grip of winter and the rising signs of spring. It notes patches of snow in hills and woods while birds grow braver and jonquils push shoots. The narrator senses warmer light, dust and smoke on windows guiding housecleaning, ending with the whirr of a chain.
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Syco
Spring Arrives As Vale Hums With Farming Awakening
The writer notes spring unfolding in the valley as tillers prepare seed beds and burn brush. Birds call and doves arrive, while tractors will soon run, signaling warmer days and the end of winter. a reminder from Song of Solomon echoes the season’s return.
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Tennessee Farms Signups Pass Midpoint in Feed Grain Program
Sullivan County ASC officials report seven week signup with 28005 Tennessee farms enrolled in feed grain 15204 in cotton and 3248 in wheat programs at mid- point. Total diversion exceeds minimum with 388191 acres enrolled 290722 additional. wheat action and price support loans outlined. Carmack urges early filing and completion before March 21 deadline.
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Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilizations and ‘Conservation Service
Carmack
ASC
Tennessee
Wasj
University dairy expert warns on feed methods lowering milk fat
Tennessee dairy specialist William M. Miller says grinding forage and pelleting rations reduce milk fat tests. He urges feeding at least one third of total ration as hay or silage, avoiding high level pelleted grain, and maintaining 16 percent crude fiber to keep milk fat and production high. Other notes cover Angus bulls at Knoxville sale and Tennessee farm labor trends.
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United Press International
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
Willian M. Miller
Miller
Eugene Gambill
Gambill
Rogersville Farms Buy Gray Show Champions
The Halston Valley Hereford Sale at Cray Station on February 2 saw 51 registered horned Herefords sold. Top 10 bulls averaged $630 and top 10 females $122. Shantyland Herefords led consignors with SLH King Zalo 30 earning a blue ribbon and selling to Haynes Elink. Champion bull from McDonald Farms shown by Aluminum Company of America sold to AP. Reserve champion female bought by C C Hurd. reserve champion bull shown by Rogers Hereford Farm and bought by Lakeshore Herefords. Champion female shown by Douglas Overton and bought by Berbert Price.
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Knoxville
Haley M. Jamison
University of Tennessee
Strickland Brothers of
Athens
Halston Valley
Cray Station
Howard U. Rogers
S Wagehvine
Rogers Hereford Farm
Rogersville
Lakeshore Herefords
Beat Station
Douglas Overton
Tazewell
Tenn
Berbert Price
ASCS Offers Measuring Service Before Planting
J. 8. Carmack, chairman of the Sullivan County ASCS, announces measuring services for 1969 crops. The program covers pre planting measurement with area staking and reference to permanent objects and includes post planting measurement. Farmers should file requests and deposits at the county ASCS office soon to ensure timely completion before planting.
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J. 8. Carmack
Sullivan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Carmack Sail
ASCS
Carmack
Sullivan 4-H Speaking Champions Announced
Sullivan County 4-H held its county speaking contest February 2 at the courthouse in Blountyilie. First place winners in senior and junior divisions were Joe Wallen, Carol Riley, Mike Fleenar, and Sharon Smith, who will represent Sullivan County in the District 4-H Club public speaking contest in Kraxville Saturday. Second place winners were Susan Jones, Mike Poe, and Jill Norton. Judges included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Troup and others. thirty five participants delivered speeches.
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Joe Wallen
Sullivan Tigh School
Carol Riley
East Sligh
Mike Fleenar
Holstan Walles
Sharon Smith
Emmett
Sill
Sullivan County
Kraxville
Blountyilie
Susan Jones
Mike Poe
Aldiston
Jill Norton
Sullivan
Jani Beker
Leah B. Moopter
Airs
Paul Troup
Kay McCampbell
Sam Kincheloe
J. M. Redman
Spencer Snook
Evoane Thompson
Mile Berry
Rosalie Thomas
Cynthia Tonnston
Susan Bond
Kathy Anderson
Ilelen Baines
Mary
His
Nylere Jones
Susan
Doris Snapp
Shelby Vestal
Lisa Gardner
Jeffery Morrel
Dennis Cox
Tony Moore
Reggar Edwards
Jeff Emmert
Michael Jones
Duane Booker
Tommy McNult
Esther Snapp
Louise Milter
Barbara Henninger
Nancy Brooks
Joyce Holbrook
Pamela Reeves
Brenda Cor
Beekeepers Meet at Church Hill In Special Chapter
A Tri City Beekeepers Association special meeting will take place at Church Hill Cline at 7 p m Saturday Hawkins County beekeepers and orchardists are invited A film will be shown and discussed attendees expected to include local apiarists and fruit growers
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Church Hill
Tri-City Beekeepers Association
Church Hill Cline
Hawkins County
Poison prevention and wild onions in Tennessee fields
Claude Prince discusses accidental poisoning prevention during National Poison Prevention Week with tips to keep poisons out of reach, identify containers, and seek immediate medical help. The piece also covers wild onions control with 24D herbicide using spring timing and repeated sprays for effective results.
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Claude Prince
United States
Tennessee
Taya
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