Neighbors and nicknames feature in Mount Hope recollections
A memoir style column recalls interactions with neighbors Earl Snider and Mrs. Ocle Triplett of Elkins, mentions Aunt “O” and Governor nicknames, plus a visit to Raleigh County’s Milky Way dairy scene with Charlie and Holsteins, and a failed photo day with Floyd Farrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Snider
Ocle Triplett
Elkins
Mount Hope
Sniders
Raleigh County
Beverly Hume
Floyd Farrow
Jim Robinson
Young Charles
Floyd
New Mountaineer White Half Runner Bean Available
West Virginia gardeners can buy the Mountaineer White Half-Runner bean this year. WVU Extension vegetable specialist Carl Hardin notes its excellent flavor when cooked with pork. The heirloom project, a joint effort of West Virginia University and Cornell Seed Company, collected over 100 local strains for selection at Cornell Idaho. The winning strain from Lookout, Fayette County, was sent to Cornell for final selection. Contact local seed dealers or county agents for supplier details.
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West Virginia
Carl Hardin
West Virginia University
University
Cornell Seed Company
Mountain State
WVII
Guy Douglas
Lookout
Fayette County
Cornell
Idaho
Harbin
4H Club Discusses Grooming Contest and Week Plans
Stamford Pathfinder 4H Club members talked about the 4H good grooming contest and National 4H week during a Tuesday meeting. Plans for a Valentine skating party were proposed but not finalized, with Doris Schoolcraft and Ella Mae Rees picked to prepare the next program.
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Stamford
New Strawberry Information Circular From WV University
West Virginia University Agricultural Extension Service issued Circular No. 354 Tips on Growing Strawberries detailing planting, site, soil, plant selection, dates, soil prep, post-plant care, weed control, fertilization, winter and spring care, harvesting, disease and insect control, and a spray schedule. A second circular No. 355 Black Raspberries in Your Garden covers similar WV conditions and is available at county agents’ offices.
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Agricultural Extension Service of
West Virginia University
West Virginia
McCutcheon Greenshouse Project Expands at Sunset Farm
Lookout family expands from hobby greenhouse to a 2000 square foot facility on Sunset Farm. Jason and Mrs. McCutcheon, with son Dennis, use native stone foundation and clay binder to build the walls. Lettuce and tomatoes underway, apples no longer sole focus as they grow flowers and vegetables for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcheon of
Lookout
McCutcheon
Jason
McCutcheons
Greenbrier District Soil Service Active
Greenbrier District Soil Service Active reports farm conservation planning assistance to Polan Farms and Shawnee Farms in Lewisburg. Polan Farms revise plans for added Argabrite acreage to expand their dairy herd. ACP signups show 785 farmers seek cost sharing, with most for liming and fertilizing. woodland improvement and water trough development also noted. A contract water trough service is planned to start this season.
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Lewisburg
ANS
Polan Farms
Greenbrier Valley
Greenbrier Soil Conservation District
E. V. Wickline
Jess Bryant
Crawley
Clintonville
Small Increase In Burley Allotment
UNION Burley tobacco acreage allotments for most farmers remain the same in 1960 as 1959. The national burley marketing quota is 494,900,000 pounds, converting to 310,275 acres for allotment, a small increase over 1959. The rise creates a buffer for farms not growing barley tobacco in the past five years and to correct errors and inequities.
Eye joins SCS in Raleigh County as forester
John L Eye of Beckley has become the State Conservation Commission's newest employee in Raleigh County after completing a bachelor of science degree in forestry at West Virginia University in January. He will work under District Forester Carl Lucas and County Forester Francis Keiling, assisting farmers interested in forestry.
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John L. Eye
Beckley
State Conservation Commission
Raleigh County
Eye
West Virginia University
Carl Lucas
Francis Keiling
Mercer Wool Pool gets off to solid start in 1960
Princeton area farmers have consigned 752 fleeces to the Mercer County wool pool, with 29 producers participating. The five largest consigners are W. K. Ball Speedway 60 fleeces, E. A. Phillips Serena 30, L. L. Pennington Route 3 Princeton 40, C. W. Shumate Oakvale 40, and John A. Scott Route 2 Princeton 39. Harbert cautions earlier consignments aid sale timing as prices may drop soon. He warns ticks on sheep can harm lambs and suggests dusting with 1.5 percent Dieldrin Dust as an effective control.
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Princeton
RNS
Mercer County
R. E. Harbert
Harbert
W. K. Ball
Speedway
E. A. Phillips
Serena
L. L. Pennington
C. W. Shumate
Oakvale
John A. Scott
Seedling Tree Demand Lowers in Beckley Area
County Forester Francis Keiling notes a drop in 1959 fall and 1960 spring seedling orders in Beckley compared with prior seasons. Despite more federal funds for landowners, seedlings and game cover remain free through the Conservation Commission. Eligibility requires a minimum 10 acre plot. Cost sharing of $2 per 100 seedlings is available. Land must be protected from fire and grazing.
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Beckley
Francis Keiling
Keiling
Game Division
The
Conservation Commission
Dusting Lambs With Pesticide Provides Safe Pest Control
Farmers may dust lambs with one and a half percent Dieldrin Dust using a crank garden duster or a hand plunger duster for small flocks. If local dealers lack the product, they can contact Har bert to order the material.
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Harbert
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John S. Phillips
George Farmer
Winchester
George
Underwood
Okey Patteson
W. B. Lilly
Pete
Wallace
Byron
W.E.L
Diana Hontgas
Shack” Shackleford
Mountaineer
Jason Mc
Greenbrier District Soil Service
Active
Beckley's
White Cross Pharmacy
Bair
Jjelle
Burley
SCS
Mercer Wool Pool
Rambler
Daytona
America
Nascar
U.S
Daytona International Speedway Public Proving Grounds
Jj Ata Chocolates
Jrett
Falco
Valia Corv
AIR
Rambler Dealer
American Motors Corporation
Plymouth Road
Detroit
Michigan
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