Brucella M Vaccine May Mean New Era For Dairy Farmers
Michigan farmers and veterinarians report strong results from Brucella M a vaccine tested to control Bung s disease in cattle The vaccine has shown promise in Michigan herds and is under review by the U S Department of Agriculture for interstate licensing The report highlights rapid immunity low milk drop minimal feed loss and potential herd cleanup with regular revaccination
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Michigan
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Huddleson
U.S.D.A
West Virginia NFA Members Report Progress 1949-50
More than 300 youths in Negro schools study vocational agriculture in West Virginia as New Farmers of America members. W T Johnson reports $35 073.38 gross and $21 677.02 net labor income, with 324 active members from 342 enrollment. 280 of 397 began supervised farming. They run gardens poultry swine and crafts, plus home beautification. A ham bacon and egg show yielded strong exhibitions and one member won a national quiz.
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West Virginia
Johnson
Lewisburg
Dunbar
Beckley
NFA
Tata
Rural Development Activities and Coming Events List
Community meetings and council sessions across Raleigh County with dates, times, rooms, and chairpersons. Notable items include RDC sessions in Beckley Memorial Building and Fayetteville American Legion, plus Farm Club, PMA, Agricultural Council, and Dairy Commission gatherings.
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Rural Development Council
American Legion
Fayetteville
KE. T. Stomp
Beckey
Dempsey Rural Life
CG. RB. Cottle
Grandview
Tabor Wig
Beckley
Kelly Farmer
Bolt
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Memorial Bailg
John L. Gorman
Board of Supervisors
Southern Soil Conservation District
Jor
Keatley
Bozoo
Raleigh Pinners Council
Frank Bowman
Prosperity
Hs Savings and Investment Commission
ADC
Memorial
Fred W. Meyer
Lh. Dairy Commission
C. Avis
Pax Farm Women Study Homemaker's Problems
The Pax Woman's Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ruth Lowery. Devotionals were in charge of Mrs. Cecil Humph.
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Pax
Pax Woman's Club
Ruth Lowery
Cecil Humph
Bass caught at farm pond thrills Kenney family
Calvin Kenney and his daughter reel seven bass from a farm pond after a worm-tossed cast, setting a record for the family. The story notes the broader value of vocational agriculture for youth and soil fertility advocacy amid rural education efforts.
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Ben Riodes
Calvin
Mr. Kenney
Calvin Kenney
State Accepts 3 4-H Programs of Interest to Girls
West Virginia 4-H accepts Girls Record Canning and Dress Revue for the year. County winners earn medals, state champions win trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next November. National awards include $300 scholarships and leather ear scissors, donors Montgomery Ward Kerr Glass and Simplicity Pattern.
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West Virginia
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Kerr Glass
Simplicity Pattern Company
Cooperative Extension Service
Mildred Reeder
Alexander
Canning
Velva Lee Wayne
Marcus
Girls’ Record
JoAnn Hare
Shinnston
Dress Revue
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago and farm areas
Market notes show hogs higher for week with sows and heavier weights mixed gains and declines. barrows and gilts up 25-40, sows down 25-75 by weight. Cattle offerings steady to higher with steers up to 23 and fat cattle near 30s, calves and yearlings mixed, sheep and lambs active with prices touched across loading volumes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
iWeek
Barrow
Wker
MotoRoad
Choice
AIO Ybe
Nebraskas
Andi Jcholce
Ted Heifers
Toad Th
Zion
God
Nepalene Werk
Mediga
Sieriv
Baltimore
USDA
Virginia
Cheyce Thorn
Inspectors to scrutinize Herefords for fourth New River show
Cattle inspections begin Tuesday in Raleigh County for the fourth annual New River Hereford Breeders Show. About forty animals, mostly females, will be examined by state livestock specialists with county agricultural agents to ensure healthy animals meeting breed type. The event runs mid October at C. C. Lewis farm, Daniels, with educational activities, judging contests, and premium awards followed by an auction.
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New River
Raleigh
BEF
Creech
West Virginia University
Aston J. Angerson
State Agriculture Department
Fayette
Mercer
Summers
Greenbrier
Monroe
H. J. Thomas
Raleigh County
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
State Department of Agriculture
Reckles Natonal Bank
Fayette Field Day Plan Enlarged Says J H Miller
Fayetteville field day details announced for July 17 and 18 by county agent J Haynes Miller. The itinerary includes grazing crop demonstrations focusing on jadina clover alfalfa lesperidera rye grass and crimson clover at several farms with pasture and meadow improvement projects and a state oall demonstration on the north bank of the river.
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Register Stadt
Fayetteville
J. Haynes Miller
T. Wy
Jones
B. H. Stinnett
J. G.baker
Oak Hill
Offico
Clinton
Andrew
Bonda
Shelby
Mindo
Zephyr
Benton
Mohawk
Advance
Marian
Columbia
Albert Grafton
Lookout
Hazel Wright
Danese
D. E. Twohig
Meadow Bridge
PMA
RDC Savings-Investment Body Tackles Farmland Development
The Rural Development Council Savings and Investment Commission led by Fred W. Meyer seeks idle land for full and part time farming. Ben R. Sharpe notes active demand but land release slow. areas in Raleigh and Fayette counties identified. Communities and individuals may seek financial advice and assistance through the commission amid the New River County Life Program.
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Savings and Investment Commission
Rural Development Council
Fred W. Meyer
Beckley
Agricultural Extension Service
Farmers Home Administration
Federal Lending Agency
Meyer
Ben R. Sharpe
Fayetteville
Commission
FHA
Raleigh
Fayette
New River County
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Hay Harvest Fatalities and Board Election News
Deer and turkeys die in haying accidents as fawns are struck by mowing equipment on Fort Ashby and Lewis County Knob. E. G. Plauger reports a nine-bird brood killed at Turkey Knob. Will R. Keyser files for Southern Soil Conservation District Board seat. six supervisors to be elected September 3 across six counties with August 5 nominating deadline.
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Charleston
State Conservation Commission
Fort
Ashby
Minera County
Jackson
Mil
Lewis County
Bwrrishh Shobe
Grant County
E. G. Plauger
Petersburg
Turkey Knob
Plauger
Knob
Will R. Keyser
Welch Daily News
Board of Supervisors
Southern Soil Conservation District
McDowell
Wyoming
Summers
Mercer
Fayette
Raleigh
State Soil Conservation Committee
J. R. Keatley
Bozoo Board
First Nomination to Board of SSCD Is W R Keyser
Welch newsman W R Keyser named as first nomination to the SSCD board. A valid nominating petition must have 25 landowner signatures. Landowners are defined as holders of three or more acres. New supervisors begin three year terms Oct 24 with terms ending for Keatley Keyser, B A Wright, J B Bratton, Woodrow McGRA, H E Shumate, Carroll Bond notes where to obtain petition forms and lists polling superintendents for six counties.
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SSCD
W. R. Keyser
Welch Newsman
State Agriculture Department
Keatley
Keyser
B. A. Wright
Fayetteville
J. B. Bratton
Princeton
Woodrow McGra
McGraws
H. E. Shumate
Beckley
Carroll Bond
Charleston
PMA
State Conservation Commission
Soil Conservation
J. J. Shrewsbury
Crow
P. L. West
Elgood
O. E. Garten
Hinton
U. A. Argabright
Hilltop
Henry Clay
Pineville
Sank Smith
Welch
Bond
Teachers Conservation Workshop Opens At Beckley JHS
Registration for a 10 day teachers conservation workshop at Beckley Junior High School begins at 9 a m tomorrow for Raleigh County and surrounding counties. The program offers three hours credit for the course and another three hours for a reading workshop. It is not limited to Raleigh teachers. William Briggs of Concord College directs seven phases of conservation with a team of specialists.
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Raleigh
Beckley
James 2. Deck
Raleigh County
Deck
William Briggs
Concord College
New Chemicals Call for Caution
Vegetables growers face a range of new crop protection chemicals. Dr Victor Diswell warns use must be cautious until research provides clear guidance. The Vegetation Growers Association of America urges restraint and adherence to official recommendations. County Agricultural Extension Service offices in West Virginia offer specific use guidelines for insects and fungicides.
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Victor Diswell
Department of Agravitus
Canton
Vegetatien Growers Association
America
Poswell
West Virginia
RDC Progress Report to be Made in Fayetteville
The Rural Development Council will hold a public meeting at 7 30 p m at the American Legion home in Fayetteville. President E T Stromp will preside as reports from five commissions forestry poultry dairy savings and investment and health and recreation are presented. The council includes farmers specialists and businessmen working to develop the New River watershed with three year funding from area business interests.
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Rural Development Council
Fayetteville
Agricultural Agency
American Legion
E. T. Stromp
Beckley Telephone Executive
New River
Winter Radishes Gain Popularity and Care Tips
Year by year more gardeners grow winter radishes. Long Black Spanish is shown with black skin and white flesh, eight to nine inches long, pungent in flavor. Plant mid summer to mature in 60 to 75 days and store for winter use.
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Hydean Halliday
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W. T. Johnson
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Lional Agriculture Students
Jonathan Forman
National
Friends of the Land
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New River Show
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Board of Trade
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Fayette Field
J.H. Miller
RDC Savings
Beckley Jhs
RDC
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U. 5
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Beckley Ice & Feed CO
W. Prince
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