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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1963
Page
12
A concise piece argues that proximity of production to consumption benefits health economy and cultural vitality. It stresses local farming's role in nourishment and regional strength, urging readers to support nearby farms and shorter supply chains.
Edsel Gainer, State Extension Dairy Specialist at West Virginia University, warns of suffocating and poisonous gas around silos. Fermenting silage produces carbon dioxide that forms shortly after filling begins and continues.
Mercer County farmers endured a busy week planting strawberry crops. R E Harbert visited B L Ford and James Myers with Ira B Lilly as they prepare 2 1 2 acres and begin setting plants. Several growers, including Ralph Pennington, are expanding plantings to 13 acres this season.
March farm activity in West Virginia was mostly routine with late week warmth. Temperatures ran above normal amid wide extremes and frequent rain snow causing flooding in several regions. Wheat stayed healthy with snow cover, soil moisture adequate. spring plowing progressed as pasture grazing remained limited. Milk production reached 46 million lbs in March, Egg output fell to 31 million eggs, grain stocks on farms April 1 were 12 percent lower than a year ago.
An internationally known authority on education in Africa, Dr. C. W. de Kiewier of Washington DC, will discuss The Emerging Nations of East Africa at a WVU convocation. The event, at 8 p.m. May 1 in the School of Music auditorium, will cover educational goals for Tanganyika Kenya and Uganda and WVU’s ties to East Africa’s agricultural education development.
West Virginia starts trout stocking for the season at 6:00 a.m. on April 27 with over 640 thousand fish including Centennial golden trout. The DNR reports favorable weather, strong hatchery progress, and state and federal commitments totaling more than a million trout planned for Mountain State waters.
Glade and Pinch creek trout are the only eligible fish for the Glade-Pinch Trout Association 63 day contest. President Guy Rumberg notes entry is limited to members and associate members, with membership at $5 and $1 respectively at local bait shops. He warns against fires in the Glade-Pinch area, citing potential prosecution and possible road closure.
Ted R Hash says artificial lights started last September in poultry houses may be discontinued as days lengthen. West Virginia should see about 13 hours daylight, with a gradual 30 minute cutback every three or four days from April 15 until daylight and dark hours align. Applies only to houses with adequate natural light. those with limited window space may skip cuts. Ensure dark cloudy days have lighting. clean windows to maximize natural light.
Turkey growers who clip poults wings may lose money and not know it. Byron W. Moore of West Virginia University notes cropped wings often become infected and do not heal, causing bruises, balance loss, and downgrading at inspection. Processors buy on inspected basis, so losses fall on the grower. Moore suggests avoiding wing clipping when possible.
Princeton beef cattle program touted as Mercer County’s leading farm enterprise. County agent R E Harbert urges renewed encouragement for beef cattle farmers. Farm survey from last fall shows 254 farms with 2590 cows calving in 1963, breakouts by herd sizes across dozens of farms.
A demonstration of aerial application of high analysis fertilizer for Monongalia county farmers will be at WVU Animal Husbandry Farm on Stewarts town Road near Morgantown Saturday April 27 at 1 30 p m An 800 acre area will be treated using about 225000 pounds of fertilizer Inspections will assess distribution accuracy and feasibility of the sky spread method with mounts provided by professional aerial fertilizing specialists Coordinating bodies include WVU Animal Industries and Veterinary Science Department Cooperative Extension Service County Aerial Fertilization Advisory Committee Agricultural Experiment Station and U S Soil Conservation Service personnel
A four year study will compare fertilized and unfertilized plots focusing on bluegrass and orchard grasses. It will assess pasture production, soil type and pH response, and forage nutrient value, noting residual fertilizer effects. In Monongalia WV grazing declines due to soil fertility, with aerial fertilization seen as essential for economical improvement.
W T Milleson of Springfield West Virginia named host for a 21 day People to People goodwill tour for agricultural leaders. He operates a large South Branch Valley livestock farm and is a director of the West Virginia Farm Bureau and Southern States Cooperative. Delegates must be agribusiness employed and invited by Milleson. The trip visits England Belgium Germany Poland Hungary and the Soviet Union leaving New York July 20.
Dr. George Lytton of the Virginia Tech Animal Science Department told the Beef Cattle Short Course at West Virginia University in February that two thirds of a herd’s cows carry the load while the rest loaf. He urged farmers to cull their cow herds.
Federal Judge Herbert S. Boreman, great nephew of WVU's first governor, will speak at the Alumni Association Centennial Dinner on June 1 in Morgantown. Boreman, a 1920 law graduate and former Alumni Association president, will share the stage with TV star Don Knotts, class of 1948, who returns for Don Knotts Day and receives the state Order of the 35th Star. The event, at Hotel Morgan, seats 426. tickets are $5. Former governors and university presidents are invited guests.
Princeton report says Mercer County ranchers may aid a West Virginia survey to identify tick species on cattle and horses. Veterinarian Hargert requests samples in bottles with rubbing alcohol, labeled with host, collector name, address, and date, to help prevent future animal losses.
John S. Phillips writes a playful note about warm weekend weather inviting a summer tan or a summer cold. He jokes about Saturday being pleasant and asks how Sunday will compare, inviting neighbors to share their own thoughts.
The narrator describes a sunny Sunday drive up to Senny Acres admiring land and pines. They pass the old home place and two small houses at the woods edge, chat with Harry Cool, and note the hot sun, wind, and urgent need for rain due to surrounding forest fire threats and essential ground moisture for crops.
A reader clarifies a misquote in the Sunday column where the term appeared as "dwarfism" but should have read "dwarf ism" as two words. The writer acknowledges the error and issues the correction.
The speaker recalls McGraw prepared to endure freezing at Jackson's Mill, noting it always turns cold or rainy there. This time a surprise occurred and he left the thermals in the gritchel, marking an unusual turn in the expected weather pattern.
The narrator watched George F bid in a cattle auction and noted his slight movements as he tried to stay hidden. They realized they could not afford even a steak given the high selling pace and prices.
A reader reports discovering a way to cut the Sunday farm page column length by about half to fit more contributors on the page. The change aims to increase participation and broaden coverage of agricultural topics.
A writer notes reluctance to shorten a piece while enjoying good company and suggests trimming about one third for a trial edition. The remark hints at editorial juggling and timing concerns in publishing.
The narrator arrives in Beckley after a 7:15 breakfast at the Mill and is invited by Bob Hamilton to take over a session for the Freedom vs Communism group. He describes road weariness and a hot, mussed look before handling the class, aided by Bob who stays until completion and returns him home.
Civic Department of the Beckley Woman's Club hosts a four day antique show and sale in the Beckley Hotel Ballroom this Thursday through Saturday to raise funds for community projects. Proceeds support club initiatives and local efforts led by the women involved.
Porter Lewis announced a large show at Beckley Farmers Market featuring hundreds of rare and interesting items. Admission is 50 cents and the market will run daily from noon to 10 p.m. over three days, with Trees! Trees! Trees! signaling abundant evergreen offerings amid concerns about forest fires.
A witty note on the color green appealing to the Irish Free State and Orangemen, referencing Uncle Sam and his famed Long Green as a cultural prompt.
The text notes color’s global popularity, highlighting surprise that regions formerly unfamiliar with US influence now embrace new hues after the war. It contrasts distant places with those previously unaware of American culture, signaling shifting cultural reach.
A patriotic verse mocks ongoing grievances with taxation and Uncle Sam. It portrays a community rallying around a flag as a symbol while noting repeated burdens and petty slights that inflame resentment. The piece blends humor with political critique of government.
The note reflects on defense spending rhetoric and the paradox of compassion amid national discourse. It hints at upcoming country life notes and closes with a friendly farewell to neighbors, signaling a personal local column in a newspaper.
A new Soil Conservation Service bulletin titled Soil Erosion The Work of Uncontrolled Water highlights erosion affecting 739 million acres of America's farm land and 234 million acres of cropland. The 16 page pamphlet with 25 pictures explains water induced erosion and its causes. Copies are available from local SCS offices, Beckley West Virginia.
Wood is described as the most romantic technological miracle and the source of music by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. It is praised as the natural resonance chamber for string and woodwind instruments, with percussion also using wood for castanets marimbas and xylophones.
The column warns a day may be confusing with careless habits yet notes improved money prospects through gifts or legacies. It highlights resourcefulness payoff and cites historical death rates from 1912 and 1961, contrasting fatalities per 100000 across eras.
By Ocean Future. You could drive to a station, park, and reach your office sixty miles away in a quarter of an hour as new super-trains, some without rails or wheels, promise to revolutionize city and suburban transit.
The daily sign forecast offers tailored advice for each zodiac sign. Aries benefits from diplomacy to keep friendships, Taurus should be precise, Gemini cautions against broken promises, Cancer seeks reason, Leo omitted, Virgo warns against overreach, Libra rests for reduced tension, Scorpio should temper expectations, Sagittarius values a friend’s counsel, Capricorn trusts reliable contacts, Aquarius avoids clashes with authority, Pisces urged to take initiative for surprising results. © 1963 Field Enterprises Inc.
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