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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
10
John S Phillips argues in favor of localized food production linking nearer consumption to improved health stronger economy and higher culture. The column stresses practical farming approaches and community impact to boost living standards.
Dr. A H VanLandingham director of West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Morgantown named West Virginia Man of the Year in service to agriculture by The Progressive Farmer in its January issue. He helped bring Soil Conservation districts into strip mine reclamation, led a weather service at Kearneysville, and aided water behavior studies with ARS.
Dr H L Barnett chairman states the West Virginia University Department of Plant Pathology Bac teriology and Entomology focuses on practical disease and pest control on farms gardens and homes. The department pursues accurate information outreach basic research and graduate training and has awarded 55 master’s and 29 doctor’s degrees since 1931.
The article advises that January is planning time for home landscaping. State Extension Landscape Architect Clifford W. Collier Jr. emphasizes knowing plant ultimate size to avoid overcrowded plantings. Use filler plants or ground covers to occupy empty spaces while awaiting mature growth.
The second annual Pest Control Operators Short Course will be at West Virginia University January 18 through 20. Open to all Virginia pest control operators, the program includes insect identification and rodent control with classes and labs. Registration begins January 17 in Brooks Hall, no charge.
Homeowners can curb fireplace problems with simple fixes. Check dampers and chimney cleaning, cover openings when cleaning, and test fireplace size versus flue. Add bricks or metal to reduce opening, raise the chimney, fit a hood, and use fireproof screens or glass vents to limit sparks and improve draft.
Mortimer B. Doyle of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association says 1963 will bring better lumber value for home builders and buyers. He highlights UNICOM, a 1962 standardized component system, as a key development that could cut structural costs up to 20 percent and streamline home construction.
West Virginia farmers harvested 804000 acres in 1962, down from 817000 in 1961, with total crop production valued at 46423000 dollars. Corn grain fell 11 percent to 3763000 bushels. wheat and oats varied, barley declined. Irish potato yield and area dropped. tobacco rose. all hay fell. commercial apples and peaches also shifted from 1961 levels.
The excerpt contrasts cautious work habits with a note on how the word naive originated in Roman times and hints at a future moon rocket launch. It discusses safety in driving, employment caution, and choosing isolated launch sites to limit noise.
The page offers a 1962 zodiac cast with daily guidance for each sign. It notes Aries to Pisces advice on negotiation, cooperation, finances, prudence, and dispute resolution, concluding with fields noting the year and Field Enterprises, Inc.
Ronald L. Stump, former County Extension Agricultural Agent in Ohio County, is appointed State Extension Economic Program Development Leader at West Virginia University. He will work with the RAD Committee and Extension staff on Rural Areas Development projects to stimulate economic growth in the Mountain State.
West Virginia reports 13 218 feeder calves sold through two state and 13 regional demonstrational sales in 1962. Joe Emch notes an increase of 1 831 calves from last year and says this is the highest yearly total in 32 years. Steers averaged 29 74 per hundredweight from 7 585 head and heifers 24 05 from 5 633, with total sales reaching 1 487 489 30 dollars.
Dr. Allen H. Rakes of WVU announced a Dairy Short Course at Jackson's Mill February 26 28 1963 to help Mountain-State dairymen cope with low milk prices and rising production costs. World renowned nutrition expert Dr. C F Huffman of Michigan State University will present two talks on cattle feeding.
The Agriculture Department ERS outlines incorporation as a way to gain tax advantages and estate transfer ease. It notes sole proprietorships rarely transfer generations and partnerships complicate debt liability, while corporations allow limited debt and smooth estate succession.
John S Phillips writes a holiday column recalling Christmas at home and visits to relatives in Huntington. He muses on roads and travel, skis and seasonal humor, and shares anecdotes about friends, local news, and small town life. He signs off with plans to see readers Sunday.
A compact list of crossword style clues for both across and down entries with hints and partial phrases. The reader is invited to fill in the blanks with Christmas themed terms and related vocabulary, linking familiar holiday words to classic crossword clues.
Four West Virginia 4 H boys were awarded $200 Esso scholarships for the 1962 63 year at West Virginia University. Recipients Gary William Zinn Royden Scott Zinn John Edward Warren Jr and John Allen Balasko are all enrolled in the College of Agriculture Forestry and Home Economics. Checks were presented at the Evansdale campus Agricultural Sciences Building by K C Brand Humble Oil and Refining Company manager. This marks the 16th year of the program based on outstanding work and scholastic standing.
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