Naming Of Paul Feigley As General Chairman Starts Woodland Show
Paul Feigley named general chairman of the annual Woodland Show by the Beckley area Forestry Commission. New dates set for May 1920 with plans to choose the Beckley Farmers Market site for accessibility and parking. Committees named for exhibits, education, contests, tours, publicity, and the Woodland Nymph Coronation expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Feigley
Beaver Coal Corporation
Forestry Commission
Beckley Area
Commission
Beckley
New River
C. T. Shackleford
Feigley
Donald Cuppett
Charleston
Robert L. Davis
Marvin Reed
Madison
Robert L. Davis, Jr
Glendon Keaton
Serena
William H. Gillespie
Morgantown
Delbert Gillespie
Arborvale
Dana Keaton
Pipestein
Harry Headley
Carl Lucas
John L. Eye
Francis Keiling
Charles Hodel
John Phillips
Coronation
Raymond Eye
Wayne Reynolds
Insect Pests Attack Garden Plants and Control Measures
Describes a dark yellow beetle with three black stripes feeding on leaves stems and fruit and capable of spreading wilt. Recommends 1% Rotenone dust for control plus notes yellow or brownish thrips and green brown or pink worm with striped sides. Also advises nicotine sulfate or malathion sprays and DDT dusting for beetle and worm damage. Includes aphids clustering on stems and undersides of leaves causing curling yellowing with plant juice loss and nicotine sulfate spray as treatment.
WVU releases two bulletins on multiflora rose and hay conditioners
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station reports Bulletin 447 on multiflora rose as living fence and wildlife cover, based on a 282-planting survey across 44 counties. Bulletin 449 covers hay conditioners in the Northeast, detailing crimpers and crushers, power needs, and roller pressure effects. Copies available through County Extension offices or the Morgantown station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
A. H. van Landingham
West Virginia
R. Franklin Dugan
Soil Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Roanoke
United States
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
A. D. Longhouse
Department of Agricultural Engineering
West Virginia University
van Landingham
Agricultural Extension Service
Morgantown
Poultry House Mechanical Equipment Checks urged by WVU expert
Extension poultryman Ted R Hash of West Virginia University stresses regular checks of automatic systems in poultry houses. He warns that failed time switches for lights and faulty water or feeder mechanisms cause production slumps and waste, emphasizing proper operation to prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted. R. Hash
Extension Poultryman
West Virginia University
Hash
Global crops outlook notes high cotton consumption and potato yields
The International Cotton Advisory Committee projects free world cotton consumption near 31 million bales for 1960-61, with consumption likely matching production and a slight year decline. U.S. early-season usage runs about 83 million bales, while world potato output rises to 3.5 billion hundredweight led by Western Europe and North America. Poland leads European potato output, followed by West Germany and France. Spinach acreage for 1961 processing shows a 1% drop, with Florida and California planting adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylor P. Godwin Washington
UPI
International Cotton Advisory Committee
United States
The
Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS
Europe
Canada
Poland
West Germany
France
Crop Reporting Board
Florida
California
New Flowers For Your 1961 Garden Seed Show Preview
The 1961 All-America selections lead a garden bloom parade featuring Rosy O Day rose alyssum Gloriosa Double Daisy Coral Satin petunia and Rocket snapdragons amid 1960s winners. The Mountain State hosts its Sixth Annual State Hay and Silage Show Feb 27 to Mar 1 at Jacksons Mill with entries due Feb 27 10 am Feb 28. awards March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phlox
America
Canada
Mountain State
Jackson's Mill
George Sharpe
West Virginia University
Harrison Cottage
West Virginia
Sharpe
Fairmont Coke Works
Sharon Steel Corporation
Fairmont
State Department of Agriculture
Monongahela Power Company
James
Jim) Copeman
West Virginia Feed Volume Drops in First Half 1960
West Virginia reports 159,173 tons of commercial feeding stuffs sold January through June 1960, down 8 percent from 173,156 tons a year earlier. Retail value totals $15,426,000, about $1.7 million less than the same period in 1959, with poultry feeds leading at 84,823 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
J. T. Johnson
Department
Department of Agriculture
Charleston
Words Of The Champions No 3 Spelling Bee Recap
Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming host a 1961 spelling bee focused on engagement and examination. The event features contestants, judges, and an executive exhibit atmosphere with notes on challenges and vocabulary like guardian and gravity.
Make Farm Plans Now By George Sharpe
Extension Soil Conservationist urges landowners to review conservation farm plans during cold snaps. Check pond integrity, fencing, grazing protection, and watering troughs. consider ASC assistance and concrete trough costs. Emphasizes timely planning and shelter for wind and snow as birds’ feeding stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sharpe
ASC
Soil Conservation District
Woodland Show on the way with new chair and dates
John S Phillips reports on local theater plans for the Woodland Show with Paul Feigley named general chair, set for May 19-20 at a new location and featuring a Woodland Nymph and Elfin Sprites among expanded attractions discussed by the Forestry Commission. He also notes meetings with John Ward and Eddie Stromp, and reflects on community life, change, and staying rooted in West Virginia, ending with a benediction to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Feigley
John Ward
Eddie Stromp
Eatwell
John
Eddie
West Be Po
Lane outlines trout and water needs at state meeting
Conservation Commissioner Dr. Warden Lane told district fishing and hunting club representatives that state surface water acres rose from 125 to 425 since he took office, with 1,400 more in development. He warned streams recover slowly from pollution and urged license money support for impoundments, hatched trout, and related recreation. He noted a record 480,000 trout released last year and joked about training them to bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Lane
Lane
West Virginia
Edward Kinney
Dr. Kinney
C. C. Handlin
Bob Bowers
Oth
Soil Stewardship Week Scheduled For May 7
The National Association of Soil Conservation Districts plans the 1961 Soil Stewardship Week beginning May 7, the 17th consecutive year of the observance. An illustrated booklet titled The Reward of the Steward aids clergy and laypeople in planning church services and other observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
RDC Meeting Brief Amid Conflicts And Strong Livestock Market
Rural Development Council meeting attendance was light due to conflicts with BRDC and holiday activities. Reports were brief, but O C Hutchinson praised the New River Livestock Market with one of its best sales recently. He noted strong attendance and crowded parking as buyers moved livestock quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Development Council
BRDC
RDC
O. C. Hutchinson
New River
Hutchison
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Gorge Gorgeous Gorilla Grammar
Raleigh Register and Principals Associations
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pop
Bob Davis, Sr
Bob
Ginnie Brown
Watkins
Mrs. P
West
Highlands
Tey
John Eye
Josn
Peggy Kessinger
Peggy
Flo
Ray Anderson
Bradley Kincaid
Crick
Trout
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