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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1954
Page
5
Winter chores at El Dorado farm fill most part of the season with tasks in the poultry building wellhouse and other spots. Spring planting thoughts focus on head lettuce celery and tomatoes for green wraps while strawberry runners demand care and expansion.
John Marra timber management specialist of the State Conservation Commission Summersville aided by Carl Lucas district forester and E A Thomas county forester drafted woodland management plans for Camp Creek Greenbrier and Panther State Forests in Southern West Virginia. The three forests total nearly 20000 acres with initial work begun and field surveys to finish this winter for a full program to start next spring.
The Rural Development Council's Trade Name Committee plans a program to promote the Land O Hills emblem for locally produced produce. It aims to boost use by producers processors and retailers, recognize donor farms and eligible rural communities, and educate consumers. Regulations for emblem use on poultry dairy fruits and vegetables will be drafted for approval at the December RDC meeting.
Winter chores list practical tasks for soil testing lime needs fertilizer applications for 10-10-10 5 pounds per 1000 sq ft 0-20-20 400 pounds per acre 0-20-0 400 pounds per acre lime pastures mulch plants oil grease machinery rat poison fence ditch repair and planning for next summer with Soil Conservation District help. start early to avoid delays and waiting lists.
North Caldwell Bluegrass Market Inc reports prices per 100 pounds for Dec 4 with ranges across steers to stock calves. Totals include 532 head sold and overall sales of 27 255.08.
Shenandoah Valley live poultry market in Harrisonburg shows steady demand and liberal offerings. Some buyers pay a one cent premium for best whites with farm prices and a weekly summary of broiler and fryer purchases for the week ended December 3 showing 18 percent under 3 pounds, 53 percent 3 to 3.5 pounds, and 29 percent 3.5 pounds and over, with a 74.08 percent increase from the prior week.
Robert Kletzley becomes president of the Raleigh County Agricultural Workers Council succeeding Clarence Wooten. New officers include James Robinson as vice president and James Lilly as secretary-treasurer. The council backs the annual Ham Bacon and Egg Show in Beckley and supports Raleigh County 4 H Camp site development for 1955. Members Robinson Gor man Dwight and Kletzley will draft a 1955 plan of work.
A new 4 H club named Healthy Helpers 4 H was formed at Lillybrook Elementary School under guidance from Mrs Zettie Stewart and Mrs Ruby Jo Farley. Kyra Thompson serves as president with Judy Maxey as vice president Sheryl Thompson as secretary Vernon Helvey as treasurer Lavinia Likens and Mirian Cable as song leaders and Cora Underwood as reporter.
An old time drug advertisement warns that chronic bronchitis can develop from a lingering cough and promotes Creomulsion as a quick remedy. The copy claims it soothes throat and chest membranes, loosens phlegm, relaxes tension, and aids nature in fighting irritation with a money back guarantee. It states relief for coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis.
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