Montadale sheep visit sparks Wyoming Raleigh group plan
Franklin Lilly and Raymond Cliff Farm host a trip with Roscoe Plumley and Ed die 10 to Raymond Aliff's Clear Fork Farm to view Montadale sheep. McComb plans a regional sheep breeders association for Raleigh and Wyoming counties, promoting breed expansion and improved pastures amid local farming efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lilly
ASC
Raleigh
Wyoming
Pineville
Roscoe Plumley
Vo Ag
Richmond District High School
Wyoming County
Raymond Aliff
Clear Fork Road
Aliff
Danny
Eddie
John Boley
Phil McComb
Marlinton
Boley
McComb
Plumley
Lilly
Lilly and
Reclord
H. B. Thomas
ACP
Beclley Neighbors Notes On Monday Night Priced Parking
John S Phillips writes from Beckley about busy Monday nights with choral rehearsals and heavy traffic. He recalls parking challenges near the Playhouse and King Photo, mentions friends from the Honey In The Rock show, and notes a well attended Grandview ampitheatre event with traffic directed by Lawrence Nelson. He also mentions meeting Gary Dent and his Florida trip and readers Chester and Hilda Vass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playhouse
Beckley Choral Society
Thompson’s
Tim
Main
Heber
King Photo
Watkins
McGraw
Park Drug McGraw
King’s
Coie
Grandview
David Weiss
Gary Dent
Payne
Florida
Orlando
Chester
Hilda Vass
Beckley
Raleigh Agricultural Workers Hear Farm Bill Explained
The Raleigh Agricultural Workers Council heard Don Williams explain the Agricultural Act of 1961, addressing criticisms about mandatory programs. The talk covered producer control, committee structure, and the bill’s consultative process, aiming to reassure farmers it would not impose arbitrary policies. A joint picnic with Fayette County 4-H is set for June 23 at Beckwith Camp, with a 1 p.m. grounds open and a barbecue at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bill
Beck
Agricultural Workers Council of
Don Williams
Williams
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Congress
ASC
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
H. B. Thomas
New Farmers Production and ‘Marketing Association
Fayette County
Beckwith
Farm Talent Roundup Planned For Beckley
Board members of Southern States Beckley Cooperative and the Farm Home Advisory Committee plan a Farm Talent Round-up Amateur Contest as part of the Southern States annual meeting on Aug 9 at Raleigh County 4-H Camp. Contest entrants must be amateurs 12 or older, from farmer or Southern States patron families, with regional eliminations leading to a trip to Richmond and New York, and cash prizes for top placers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Southern States Beckley Cooperative
Farm Home Advisory Committee
Raleigh County
Southern States Cooperative
Ted Mack
Clarence Wooten
Beckley
West Virginia
Donnie D. Moorefield
Edward Kingsley
Zane Griffith
Shady Spring
Richard Snuffer
Barbara Crotty
Southern States Annual Stockholders Meeting
Richmond
New York
Beckley Farmers Market Grading School June 13
Beckley Farmers Market hosts a Fruit and Vege table Grading and Packaging School on Tuesday June 13 at 10 a m. Mr Wood Rannell chief State Federal Fruit Inspection Service will instruct. County Agents and producers from multiple counties are invited to learn U S standards for grading and packaging fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Rannell
State
Federal Fruit Inspection Service
Beckley Farmers Market
Porter Lewis
H. B. Thomas
Raleigh County
State Department of Agriculture
Fayette
Summers
Wyoming
Mercer
Nicholas
Greenbrier
Raleigh
U. S
Raleigh County Fruit and Vegetable Association
Freeman Cites Dairy Abundance For June Dairy Month
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L Freeman lauds the 25th anniversary of June Dairy Month and praises dairy farmers for nearly 350 years of progress. He notes breed ing and farm management advancements, the abundance of nutritious milk, and dairy foods comprising about 28 percent of the food supply while only 19 cents of each dollar in a market basket goes to dairy products. He urges consumers and all segments of the industry to continue support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Freeman
United States
Freeman
Early Silage Is Extra Money For Dairy Farmers
A West Virginia dairy farmer hones hay and silage timing to boost profits. Cutting grass hays at head emergence and legumes at pre bloom weeks earlier increases yield and quality, reducing reliance on grain. Weather remains a challenge, but earlier cuts shorten production time and add extra income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryear
West Virginia
June Dairy Month Sees USDA Backing For Dairy Merchandising
Food trades align with the American dairy industry and the U S Department of Agriculture to observe June Dairy Month. The USDA supports the event through a Special Plentiful Foods program for milk and dairy products. Milk production this year may exceed 123 billion pounds and could break the 125 billion pound record set in 1956. Production peaks in June making dairy products more abundant and affordable. Secretary Freeman notes the timing offers good buys across dairy ranges to suit personal preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Freeman
Recollections and plans from a West Virginia community
A letter writer recalls an Archie Ellenbogen plan to study regional timber by lab work and identify best uses. He notes four responses from distant locations, hints at a Shelter Club reorganization, and mentions local talent hunts and community debates about conventions and staff politics. The piece ends with a closing sign-off and a call to grab opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Ellenbogen
Bruce Moodispaugh
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Ohio
New York City
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Raymond Cliff Farm
Raleigh-Wyoming
Plan Sheenmens’ Assoc
Eddie Aliff
Aliff Farm
Rapson
Ameg
Beckley Hardware
Agriculture Extension Service
West Virginia University
Beckley Hardwares
Scott's
Heber ST
John S. Phillips
Flo
Choral Society
Mary
Lawrence Nelson
Agricultural Workers Council
John Eye
Conservation Department
Eye
Beckley Farmers Market Grading School
Connie Bailey
Trap Hill Vo-Ag
Bank of Raleigh
Vo-Ag
George Sharpe
Gary
F. Lilly
Bill Snyder
Shelter Club
Peggy Floyd
Cecil Underwood
Cecil
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
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