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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

19 Mar 1952

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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1952

Page

4

Rural Development Council reports gains in West Virginia program

The Rural Development Council cites rising farm income and greater business volume across Beckley and nearby towns as results of a three year program. Local leaders note expanded poultry, dairy and water resource planning, with financing and land-use improvements as key future aims.

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Rural Development Council Paul B. Barwood RDC West Virginia Beckles Mt. Mape Oak Hill Hinton Lewisburg Pineville Stullens RNC Commission Phiy Doane Agricultural Service Beckley Chamber of Commerce Fam Iscome Paul Bo Kntwood ROC Presiident ROC Beckley Chamcter of Commerce Downe Agricultural Service St. Louis Kapwood C. T Shackfelford C. C. Hutchison Earwood J Earwood Beckley Mt. Hope Lewisbur Maudens Earwond West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fead Gauley Bridge Virginia Line Gaules Greenbrier Bluestone Heginning Chaice Commission Toesis Fo O W. Meyer Satings & Investment Tan Jonk Baele Sme Varias Pro Issims Farmers Home Administration Ben Sharpe Fayetteville Sharpe Hest Hest Buildirgs and Pi Ie Neerfe le Pief Pontryman Seuigmens Wei Tir Snider Paul Virginia Moorefield Panltrs Commission Poultry Commission Oscar C. Hutchinson Merurats Huteninven Poultrs Monroe Summers Raleigh Fayette Raleigh County Hutchi Greenbrie Cei Counsell
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Strawberry pyramid method boosts small garden yields

WVU specialist Melvin H. Kolbe demonstrates a pyramid approach for small fruit care to gardeners at the Payette Yard and Garden School. The method claims 70 quarts per year from 38 square feet, with weed control by geese and careful fertilization, while noting DDT usage as a historical pesticide.

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Melvin H. Kalbe West Virginia University Shinnleh Melvin H. Kolbe Payette Yard Kolbe O Kolbe Recomments Parkle Ceonesser Kolbe Reity C. F. Bishop West Virginia University Decker
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Home Gardener: Lettuce Growth Tips From County Aceat

Home Gardener columnist H. G. Thomas offers advice on lettuce varieties suited to the Great Lakes area. He stresses sowing timing, choosing available head lettuce plants rather than seeds, and using very fertile, well fertilized soil for best yields.

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H. G. Thomas Aceat Great Lakes Uus Lmraer
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Planting and care tips for lettuce growth after March

The notice advises sowing seeds after March 27 and thinning seedlings early. It covers spacing, using nitrate or manure as fertilizer, and keeping materials about several inches from plants. The writer mentions an office leaflet on growing head lettuce available upon request.

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Health and Recreation Commission Plans Community Programs

The Health and Recreation Commission outlines two main committees chaired by Elgin Hall and Frank Bowman. It cites ongoing work with Rural Life Commission and public health outreach, focusing on garbage disposal and a public hazards publicity drive. Recreation aims include a workshop series from March 31 to April 4 at Beckley Recreation Building and Junior High School, a Recreation Leaders Workshop by Dr. John Scherlacher, and a crafts program with square dancing planned for April.

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Country Life Commission Country Life Rerum Ballensee Summers County Ballengee Nicholas County Mercer County Brush Fork Ann Rayleigh County G. F. Welker Health and Recreation Commission Committe Elgin Hall Frank Bowman New Rural Life Commission Oy Elxin Hall Mildea Holliday Maren Beckiey Recia John Scherlacher Ev Taft University of West Virginia
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Check Wiring Avoid Accidents

Home safety guidance urges inspecting wiring and appliances before spring work. Advises disconnecting power before repairs, choosing quality cords and plugs, avoiding easily broken caps, using proper heat resistant or rubber jackets, and reducing strain to prevent electrical shock and injury.

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National Safety Council
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Weather Conditions Cited For Good Crow Conditions

Weather conditions cited for improved crow production as farmers anticipate better yields. The report notes February warmth and rising temperatures aiding growth and production forecasts for the season.

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Clyde Avis U.S. Akers Country Life Peter Merd Gore Todd Activity Commission Risframi Beckley Abc Ave W.va Peel Lester Dairoman Frank Patton W Va Hettier Hay USDA Peoria (I) Teyvestock Exchange Pigestia Mear New River Country Life Byen Wriston Whalen Lev Conmeil Antine Prugce Mpeus Ty Lewis Sun West Virginia Forest Fermanthe Sen Fa Ee Ben the Commission Commi Fe Ratin Dairy Commission Forestry Commission Bob Dwight Charles State C. i Accomn Pradietion
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