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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1961

Page

5

Neighbors column recalls Huntington visit and Beckley ties

John S. Phillips writes of visiting relatives in Huntington including brother R. C. and his wife Ethel, and niece Beverly with her family. He recounts church visits, music at Bryce Griffiths First Guyandotte church, old local landmarks, and meetings with former Beckley associates. He notes dental staff changes, TV programs, and plans to catch up with Beckley friends.

Huntington R. C Ethel Beverly Bryce Griffith First Guyandotte Baptist Church Saundra David Richard Bryce Flo Charles Margason Calvary Baptist Charleston First Baptist Church Beckley Wchs-Tv Charles

Sign Up Now For ACP Practices

Initial sign up period for the Agricultural Conservation Program practices began Jan 1 and ends Jan 31. Those who miss the window risk availability later. The list includes seeding grasses and legumes, contour strip cropping, planting shelter trees, wind erosion controls, fertilizer on meadows, furrowing non crop pastures, springs and seeps development, livestock ponds, timber stand improvements, sod water establishment, diversion ditches, open drainage, drain tile, irrigation ponds, and winter cover crops.

Franklin Lilly

Bowling Sells Pedigreed Ayrshire Bull to Maine Buyer

G A Bowling of Lewisburg recently sold a registered Ayrshire herd sire named Strathglass Clarion Lloyd to B E Caverly and Son of Waterville Maine. Bred by Strathglass Farm Fort Chester New York the bull qualifies for the Ayrshire Breeders Association rating of Preferred Pedigree. His sire is Lessnessock Clarion Imp whose 13 tested daughters average 10.367 pounds milk 4.12 percent 427 pounds fat M E 2x 305 days. The dam Strathglass Lively Lois has a top herd test of 9,952 pounds milk 40.0 percent 400 pounds fat actual at three years four months of age in 305 days on twice a day milking.

G. A. Bowling Lewisburg Ayrshire Strathglass Clarion Lloyd B. E. Caverly & Son Waterville Maine Strathglass Farm Fort Chester N. Y Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Lessnessock Clarion Imp Strathglass Clarion Lloyd Strathglass Lively Lois

A Boon With A Built-In Threat in Garbage Grinders

John S. Phillips reviews Charlotte Montgomery’s piece in Today's Health on garbage disposal. The article links flies and disease to garbage, cites Hidalgo County tests, Jasper Indiana’s kitchen grinders, and U S Public Health Service cautions. It weighs environmental impact, water resource strain, cost questions, and adoption limits for home disposers.

John S. Phillips Charlotte Montgomery Hidalgo County Texas Rio Grande Montgomery Savannah Georgia Jasper Indiana U. S. Public Health Service America Keith S. Krause Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control

Farmer's Share Of The Food Dollar 39 Cents

U S Department of Agriculture studies show farmers receive about 39 cents of every dollar spent on food. Brundage notes variation by product with 13 cents for cotton and 14 cents for bread. Dairyman yields 35 cents per milk dollar while beef returns 62 cents and eggs 76 cents. Over 15 years farm value showed little change as processing and distribution costs rise.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Kenneth P. Brundage West Virginia University Brundage

WVU Dairy Course Set For Feb 27 to Mar 1

The 20th annual WVU Dairy Short Course will be held at the State 4H Camp at Jackson's Mill Feb 27 to March 1. Dr. I Porterfield head of dairy science at West Virginia University and general chairman announced the details. The program will cover all aspects of dairy farming with emphasis on efficiency in operations. Details of the sixth annual State Hay and Silage Contest and Show will be announced soon. All dairy farmers and others interested in dairying are invited to attend.

WVU Jackson's Mill I. D. Porterfield West Virginia University Porterfield

Grain and Livestock Set Record 1960 Prices and 1961 Outlook

Market report notes record 1960 harvest value near 19.59 billion for crops and 11.48 billion for livestock. Beef output hit a record 14.75 billion pounds, hogs and poultry favored gains, pork and some grains mixed. USDA anticipates a 4 to 8 percent rise in 1961 production amid weather and policy risks.

William P. Gruber United Press International USDA L.H. Simers University of Illinois

Egg production soars as hens lay more eggs now

Thirty years ago the average hen in the United States laid 121 eggs per year. Today ARS USDA reports hens lay 206 eggs annually, signaling a substantial rise in productivity and efficiency in egg farming nationwide.

Central States USDA United States Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture

Celtics Beat Lakers 102 96 In Los Angeles

Boston Celtics win 102-96 over the Los Angeles Lakers without Bill Sharman as Bob Cousy scores 27 and Tom Heinsohn 21. Elgin Baylor nets 40. Russell grabs 18 boards. Warriors edge Pistons in overtime 128-125. Syracuse tops New York 129-104 in MSG doubleheader.

United Press International Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association Billy Sharman Boston Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Warriors Detroit Pistons New York Syracuse Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Celtics Lakers Sports Arena Bob Cousy Tom Heinsohn Elgin Baylor Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Detroit Paul Arizin Bob Ferry George Lee Don Ohl Gene Shue Pistons Bailey Howell Hal Greer Dolph Schayes Ken Sears Oscar Robertson Jack Twyman Cincinnati Royals

Turnesa urges return of match play in pro golf

Avon Park FL UP I golf star Jim Turnesa urges reviving the PGA match play championship. He argues starting with 64 players on Saturday would draw bigger crowds and sponsors, preserving head to head artistry amid modern medal play. He recalls past foes and praises Sam Snead while predicting the format may not return.

Avon Park Fla UPI Jim Turnesa Chick Harbert Louisville Turnesas Turnesa Joe Mike Walter Hagen Ben Hogan Jim Atlantic City Seaview Jay McSpaden Hogan Byron Nelson Sam Snead PGA Reading Havana Sebring Nelson Willie the Wedge U.S

Duke Returns To Win Column

The Duke Blue Devils, returning to form after a strong start to the season, beat Navy 78 to 63 as Art Heyman scored 28 points and N C State added a 94 71 ACC win over Virginia. Roger Kaiser paced Georgia Tech with 25 points in another late game update.

United Press International Duke Blue Devils Dick Groat Art Heyman Duke North Carolina Navy Heyman Blue Devils N.C. State Virginia Caroll Youngkin Dave Tremaine North Carolina State John Punger Georgia Tech Roger Kaiser

Smiths lead Furman and Tech pace Southern wins

In Southern Conference play Jerry Smith scored 24 for Furman as it beat William and Mary 78-56, and Chris Smith contributed 19 as Virginia Tech defeated The Citadel 73-63. Texas Tech rallied past SMU 70-68, while Carroll Broussard led Texas A&M to an 82-67 win over Texas Christian. NYU’s Mark Reiner had 28 in a 100-70 win over Iowa. Stanford beat Fordham 59-44. Houston topped Lamar Tech 100-73. PARIS UPI Moore Lamperts bout delayed crown not at stake due to unfunded guarantee.

South Carolina Smith Furman Virginia Tech Jerry Smith William and Mary Chris Smith Citadel Texas Tech Southern Methodist Mustangs Steve Strange Carroll Broussard Texas A

Poca Helen Meet Wednesday For Playoff

Mullens bowling leagues report after a long holiday break. Tralee Shops lead the Industrial League with Hope Gas and Sears Roebuck close behind. Mullens Handicap pits Poca Fuel against Helen for first half glory as Island Creek and Kroger also contend. Edith Hall leads the Women’s Handicap, with Barbara Wood promoting league participation.

Tralee Wyoming Hospital Hope Gas Company Neal Pleasants Tralee Engineers Pete Haught Hope Gas Ray Hall Jack Dick Jim Turner Sears Roebuck Hayward Hardman Helen Kroger Poca Fuel Island Creek Buck Wood Bill Morris Elvin Staton Wilbur Reed Jim , Vaught Vaught Ken Hensley Luther Reed Edith Hall Barbara Wood Modern Beauty Shop Barbara Woody Mullens

West Virginia High School Basketball Scores

Beckley 64 Mullens 63. Princeton 61 Bluefield 56. Mt Hope 82 Oak Hill 69. Mark Twain 72 Trap Hill 55. Gauley Bridge 78 Clay 56. Oceana 63 Chapmanville 43. Peterstown 72 Matoaka 38. Beckley Stratton 51 Bluefield Park Central 46. Charleston 58 Stonewall Jackson 43. South Charleston 60 East Bank 55. Montgomery 77 DuPont 62. Lookout 50. Cowen 48. Logan 58 Man 42. Spencer 82 Ravenswood 76. Washington Irving 59. Roosevelt Wilson 54. Clarksburg Notre Dame 55 Bridgeport 45. Lewisburg 89 Marlinton 61. Baileysville 73 Pineville 59. Meadow Bridge 65 Fayetteville 62. Inez Ky 75 Williamson 60. Huntington East 68 Milton 67 OT Jaeger 87 Welch 77 Williamstown 56 Sistersville 52. College Basketball East New York U 100 Iowa 77. Duke 78 Navy 63. Virginia Tech 73 The Citadel 63. Georgia Tech 85 S Carolina 65. Vanderbilt 80 Sewanee 57. Furman 78 William & Mary 56. North Carolina St 94 Virginia 71. St John Minn 69 St Thomas 66. Tex A&M 82 Tex Christian 69. Okla City 89 W Texas St 75. Tex Tech 70. SMU 68. Stanford 59 Fordham 44. Santa Clara 71 Coll of Pacific 38.

West Virginia United Press International High School Beckley Mullens Princeton Bluefield Mt. Hope Oak Hill Mark Twain Trap Hill Gauley Bridge Clay Oceana Chapmanville Peterstown Matoaka Beckley Stratton Bluefield Park Central Charleston Stonewall Jackson South Charleston East Bank Montgomery DuPont Lookout Cowen Logan Man Spencer Ravenswood Washington Irving Roosevelt Wilson Clarksburg Notre Dame Bridgeport Lewisburg Marlinton Baileysville Pineville Meadow Bridge Fayetteville Inez Williamson Huntington East Milton Jaeger Welch Williamstown Sistersville East New York U Iowa SOUTH Duke Navy Virginia Tech the Citadel Georgia Tech S. Carolina Vanderbilt Sewanee Furman William & Mary North Carolina St Virginia Midw St .John (Minn St. Thomas Tex. A&m Tex. Christian Okla. City W. Texas St Tex. Tech SMU West Stanford Fordham Santa Clara Coll of Pacific

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