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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
8
Raleigh County natives claim strong agricultural potential contradicting outsiders views of low farming. El Dorado's diversified efforts include hogs chickens cane and strawberries. Local 4-H strawberry sales in Beckley show demand with buyers seeking large quantities. neighbors support planting and care highlights.
The Grandview and Table Rock Country Life Program was reorganized Monday night with Beckley Kiwanis Club representation. Rev. Allen Nance was named president, Minor L. Scott as vice president, and Mrs. Leona Carper as secretary. The group will appoint committee chairs to guide this year’s program. Crow community may join the New River contest, and Kiwanis members E. O. Snider, Charles Hodel, Roy I. Smith, Wayne Mason, J. Q. Hutchinson, Earl Hall, and Robert Richardson attended.
Melvin Kolbe extension horticulturist who judged the Raleigh County 4-H Strawberry Festival urged continued care for next year’s crop. Recommend applying 300 to 400 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 1,000 plants after harvest, brushing it in, weed control, mulching, and spraying with Craig Herbicide every three weeks. Remove runners around nine inches long, with one pass to clear them. The Fairland variety led regional production, with 1,000 plants yielding 51 quarts and costs detailed for participants like Farland Lilly, who reported $114.32 profit on a $61.14 investment from 1,000 plants. Field notes include other entries harvesting hundreds of quarts, with most berries sold at 40 cents per quart, and some small berries due to late season. Top Raleigh County exhibits compared well with statewide peers.
Rex Beresford of Iowa State College says the cattle industry, hit hard in 1953, appears headed in the right direction with a steady or stronger market possible for better-grade fed cattle. He notes short hog supplies and high pork prices bolster beef, but expects higher fed-cattle supplies in late 1954 and 1955, risking a fall price rise.
The West Virginia Drought Emergency Hay Program ended after aiding 2,102 farmers with 13,612 tons of hay across 41 counties. The federal share paid 50 percent of transportation costs, with total expenditures at $86,934.37. County totals show Greenbrier 84 farmers 1,118 tons 7,295 dollars, Pocahontas 136 farmers 353 tons 2,568 dollars, and Harrison leading with 1,334 tons. Extensions were granted to April 15. purchases terminated May 1.
Tourists in Cuba can obtain complimentary beverages at several distilleries that run cocktail lounges where every drink is on the house.
Rural Development Council plans to complete opening and dedication for the Cranberry Heights producer market. A July 28 dedication will coincide with the RDC annual meeting and include a chicken barbecue. The council will organize the operating corporation and appoint a market manager, while promoting producer education on harvest and grading via newspapers and radio. Local outlets for produce and dealer cooperation are urged to spark a strong start.
Harry L. Headley explains pasture soils are dry and damaged by winter freeze. He recommends contour furrows or subsoiling to store runoff, improve moisture for grasses, and foster deeper root systems. Early spring is best for construction. seeding after furrowing is advised.
County winners in the State Soil Conservation Contest will be selected by July. J R Keatley, acting chairman of the Southern Soil Conservation District, said county committees from Raleigh Summers Fayette Wyoming McDowell and Summers would pick county winners for district consideration at the July meeting. Each county committee should select at least three farms and visit them before choosing a winner. Proper land use must be the first consideration in selection.
Home gardening guidance on boosting tomato yields by supplying nitrogen at fruit set and using mulch to conserve moisture reduce blossom end rot and ease weeding. Recommends nitrate of soda or ammonium sulfate around each plant and notes mulching materials like straw sawdust and hay with depth and timing details.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson addressed the National Fertilizer Assn convention in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia announcing that the United States must increase output on current farmland to feed a growing population. He cited a shortage of 100 to 165 million acres and urged government action on agriculture and water while stressing soil research.
Twenty five strawberry variety trials were planted on West Virginia farms in spring 1954. Each trial used 480 plants representing 12 named varieties including Armore Bellmar virus free Blakemore Catskill Fairland Jumbo and others across Barbour Berkeley Braxton Brooke Cabell Doddridge Fayette Hampshire Harrison Jackson Lewis McDowell Mason Mercer Monongalia Morgan Nicholas Ohio Pendleton Raleigh Summers Taylor Upshur Wetzel and Wood counties.
Spencer western livestock market opened Friday with lambs and calves to be graded by Jimmy Reynolds for Pittsburgh buyers and payments made immediately. Last year 1,002 shippers delivered 6,516 lambs and 1,121 calves for a gross around 123,276 dollars. Pens stay open each Friday through October 1 serving Jackson Wirt Calhoun Clay Kanawha Gilmer Braxton Nicholas and Roane counties.
Live poultry market in Harrisonburg shows steady broilers and fryers with heavy discounting for off quality. Demand fair to good for small and heavy hens turkeys weak. receipts heavy. Prices for farm sales yesterday average 24 for light broilers, 31 for turkey fryers, 28 for turkey toms, 25 for breeder hens. Weekly summary notes week ending June 11 with broilers under 3 lbs averaging 24.07 and overall purchases up 3.8 percent from prior week.
Nagging backache and fatigue may signal slowing kidney function says doctors. Stress and strain affect kidneys. bladder irritation from cold or poor diet causes night urination and frequent passages. Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief used by millions for over 50 years to support kidney function.
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