Thomas Teaches Garden Basics At Country Life Group Meeting
Community Building hosted a talk by Raleigh County Agent H B Tommy Thomas on garden crop preparation including soil treatment fertilizer lime and chemical usage. He warned to follow manufacturer directions and explained ant and termite differences using visuals. Homemakers Club displayed rug weaving before the session.
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COP Country Life Group
Claude Hatcher
Raleigh County
H. B
Tommy
Thomas
Homemakers Club
Mountain
Cabell Heights
Oak Grove
Pleasant Hills
COP Garden School Season Transforms to Community Building
The COP Community Life Group saved and repurposed a partially started school site into a large usable Community Building. The project included roof work, refinements, and electricity, enabling a gas range for the kitchen and social activities by Homemakers Club Cub Scouts Brownies Girl Scouts and Country Life Group. The building earned county awards in the late 1950s and the 1960 season began with up to 60 schools involved.
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COP Community Life Group
COP
Homemakers Club
Cub Scouts
Brownies
Girl Scouts
Country Life Group
Raleigh County
Country Life
Speaking Of Neighbors And Local Anecdotes
A column shares witty observations about neighbors and local figures. References to Slim Thompson, Shack Shackleford, Memorial Building, white paint mishaps, Herefords, and a New York Post tie in with Fern Maria and a native guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecy
Diana
Report Income Pay Social Security Tax Self-Employed
Social Security officials urge correct annual reporting of self-employed earnings for 1959 tax returns due April 16, 1960. They warn improper or omitted reports can wipe out future benefits and cite a farmer example losing protection when 1955 earnings were not credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Earl
Social Security
Beckley
Earl
N. Looker
Internal Revenue
Social Security Administration
Invasion blues and neighborly farewells
The note riffs on wartime fear and resilience with sly humor about publishing, winter woes, and farewells. It hints at a community under strain, a writer unsure of future work, and Flo’s fond memory of a house as neighbors bid farewell until Sunday.
Snow Good For Soil In Beckley Area
Heavy snow creates travel and utility problems in Beckley while benefiting farmers by seeping into soil and storing water for spring growth. The region's climate remains favorable with 40.37 inches of precipitation last year.
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Beckley
Fayetteville Hosts First Annual 4H Ham and Bacon Show
Fayetteville Rotary Club and 4 H Leaders Association sponsor the first annual 4 H Farmer Ham and Bacon Show in the Memorial Building. Hams and bacons are due by noon March 10 with judging in the afternoon by Ben Wamsley of West Virginia University. Sale begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public with about 10 hams and 10 bacons expected.
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Fayetteville
RNS
Ben Wamsley
West Virginia University
Fayetteville Rotary Club
Riggle
Cutlip
Four-H Club
Ray Caldwell
George A. Coleman
Millard Holliday
Poultry House Insulation And Ventilation
Waldo E. Bell of West Virginia University explains winter ventilation is essential to remove excess moisture and prevent damp litter and ammonia fumes. Electric exhaust fans plus ridge vents and thermostats keep temperatures above 35 to 40 degrees F and help reduce moisture. frequent removal of wet litter and droppings also lowers humidity.
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Waldo E. Bell
West Virginia University
Bell
Progress of Rural Development Trial in Sun Gay Farm Page
The USDA Rural Development Program enters its five year trial ending July 1 1960 with ongoing progress and questions about future directions as outlined on the Sun Gay Farm Page.
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USDA
Sun- Gay
Planning a Garden for Profit and Pleasure
A carefully planned garden boosts success and enjoyment. Advance planning reduces work and increases profitability by outlining layout, choices, and timing before planting.
Agriculture Chief Johnson Announces State Garden Program
Commissioner John T. Johnson announced plans with West Virginia University and the Agricultural Extension Service to create gardens for the unemployed. The program will provide seed fertilizer and plants, with seed kits for 2000 and 3000 square feet, plus local committees to distribute supplies and screen applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Johnson
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
Johnson
Department of Agriculture
Education Agency
Farm Pace and Local Health and Economy Link
The article argues that producing food closer to consumption improves health, strengthens the economy, and raises cultural levels. It links agricultural proximity to higher stability and community well being across local systems.
Springtime West Virginia garden show to air on seven stations
The fourth annual Springtime program by West Virginia University Extension Service will air in March on seven WV stations at 1 p.m. Experts from AES will join host Foster Mullenax to answer questions. features include head lettuce, lawn bank covers, and home garden tips for unemployment relief efforts.
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West Virginia
Agricultural Extension Service of
West Virginia University
J. O. Knapp
Agricultural Extension Service
WVU
State Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
AES
David O. Quinn
Carl Hardin
W. H
Bill) Conkle
Thomas J. Tatterson
Foster Mullenax
Extension Radio-Tv
Knapp
Fewer Farms In West Virginia
The U S Department of Agriculture reported a national farm decline of about two percent in 1959, with 4,460,900 farms operating, down from 1958, and a forecast of about 4,540,000 for 1960. West Virginia had 64,500 farms in 1958 and 62,500 in 1959, with other state figures listed.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Garden show highlights new beans and pest control updates
A WVU led garden calendar presentation showcases dwarf fruits, the Mountaineer half runer bean, and late 1960 garden literature while offering latest information on insect and disease pest control.
Wool Up Sheep Down In Total West Virginia Values
West Virginia's wool output in 1959 was 1,240,000 pounds, two percent lower than 1958 due to fewer sheep shorn. The clip value rose 13 percent to 692,000 dollars while the average price increased from 41 to 48 cents per pound. Sheep on state farms numbered 283,000 head, down two percent, and total state's sheep value on January 1, 1960 stood at 4,358,000 dollars, down 18 percent from 1959.
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West Virginia
Planning Your Garden This Year with Expert Help
Plan carefully and know what you will plant and where. Do not undertake more than your capacity. consult your County Agent for guidance and assistance.
U.S. Agriculture Reopens Plant Material Exchange With Russia
The U S Department of Agriculture resumes plant material exchanges with Russia after a 15 year lapse. Officials say the restart aims to boost scientific collaboration and agricultural trade between the two countries.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Russia
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Shackleford
Franklin
Angus
Lilly
George Farmer
Pop Rothlisberger
Shaw
Moundsville
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New York Post
Fern Maria
Phil Conley
Roy Bird Cook
Shirley Donnelly
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Flo
Fayette County
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Bluefield
Whtn - TV
Huntington
Wchs - TV
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Woay - TV
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Clarksburg
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Wheeling
G. M. Powers
Main Street
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