West Virginia Hams and Bacon Sell for World Record Prices
West Virginia Hams and Bacon bring top prices at a spring show and sale led by FFA. Ham at 51 dollars a pound set a world record with champions from Circleville and Kasson. More than 5,000 FFA members prepare hams bacon and eggs for district and state events across 11 districts culminating in the March 19 21 sale at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston.
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H. E. Edwards
West Virginia
Kenneth Harper
Circleville Ffa
King’s Restaurant
Charleston
Arthur Eddy
Middlebouune Ffa
Bob Phillip
Eugene Righman
Kasson Ffa
County Produce Exchange of
FFA
West Virginia High School
Martinsburg
Keyser
Morgantown
New Martinsville
Buckhannon
Sutton, Spencer
Huntington
Beckley
Lewisburg
Clarksburg
Daniel Boone Hotel
Edwards
Two Fined for Christmas Tree Removal in Forest
Monongahela National Forest supervisor reports two Davis men were fined for cutting Christmas trees near Blackwater Canyon. Frank Glenco and William Smigal pleaded guilty to a violation of West Virginia code. fines were $25 plus costs, plus stumpage value. Investigations cited state trooper, conservation officer, and forest ranger.
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E. M. Olliver
Monongahela National Forest
Elkins
Davis
Blackwater Canyon
Frank Glenco
William Smigal
Justice of the Peace
O. B. Collins
Thomas
D. G. Peters
Lester Miller
John Ballantyne
Blackwater
Youth Land Conservation Essay Contest Rules Set by Grange
Raleigh County selects Camp Caesar attendants from essays submitted to the National Grange contest on Gaining Ground With Fertility. Entrants compete for cash prizes up to 5000 with six national winners earning all expense trips. deadline March 31. ages 15 to 18 for Camp Caesar, up to 21 for National Grange entry. essays must be 800 words or fewer and include name address date of birth and sponsors on first page.
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Camp Caesar
The
National Grange
American Plant Food Council
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Nations Grange
Fay Producers Meeting Set in Beckley Thursday
A meeting of local egg producers will be held on Jan 27 at 2 30 p m in Room 10 Memorial Building. E O Snider chairman Rural Development Council s Poultry Commission says Estell Farrow and Ernest Walker will co chair the meeting to discuss local producers problems draft regulations for Land O Hills emblem on egg cartons and standards for Honor Poultry Farm awards by the Poultry Commission.
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Memorial Building
E. O. Snider
Rural Development Council
Poultry Commission
Estell Farrow
Ernest Walker
Land-O-Hills
The
Tractor Repairs Cut Winter Breakdowns Now
Save your tractor with quick checks before cold weather. Inspect batteries spark plugs and ignition points to prevent failure and costly repairs during winter.
Proposed Babies Law Weak as Baby's Punch
A West Virginia civic debate on compulsory anti rabies vaccination law criticizes timing and enforcement. A prominent lawyer and veterinarians argue the measure fails to curb outbreaks, noting reporting gaps, authority limits, and that only veterinarians vaccinate under the draft. Public clinics and trained technicians are suggested as workable options.
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Department of Agriculture
Health Department
Europe
State Vegetable Varieties Listed for Home Gardens
West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service lists 1955 garden varieties, with greens, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, cauliflower, corn, cucumber, kale, lettuce, melons, onions, peas, parsnips, peppers, pumpkins, potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, and turnips. The piece mixes varietal names and notes health and vaccination policy debates in the state.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service
Pole
Detroit
iCrosby
Golden Acre
Marion
Wisconsin
Danvers
Nantes
Chantenay
Great Lakes
Grand Rapids
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Wanda
Freezonia
Alderman
Pontiac
Jersey
Georgia Bunch
Nancy Hall
America
Moreton
Rutgers
Big Boy
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EF. M. Olliver
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Cherry River
Wallace Corporation
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Anthony Creek
J. D. Foster
White Sulphur Springs
Laurel Run
Ross Hanna
Frankford
Greenbrier
Olliver
Fay Producers
Ita
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of
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Green Flat
McCaslan
Kentucky
State Health Department
Paul England
Wyoming
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Conan
Doan
Ady
Philco
Philco TV
W. VA
Beckley Music & Electric Co
Beckley Furniture Store
Ashworth’s Home & Auto Supply Co
Clarks Stores
Mullens
Mullens Hardware & Appliance Co
Clark Stores
White Sulphur Springs Bowling Hardware & Furniture Co
Smeheese Consolette
Tee
Malta
Philco Laboratories
Alderson, W. VA
Russell Appliance Co
Shady Springs
General Store
Lewisburg, W. VA
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Brown Maytag Co
Ronceverte
Nickells Radio Shop
East Rainelle
Alvis Brothers
Dixie Appliance Company
Bluefield, West Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
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