West Virginia teaches humane shearer training for farms
The Associated Press reports the West Virginia agricultural extension service is holding specialized sheep shearing schools to address farm manpower shortages. Open to those who plan to shear for others, the courses are led by Col. E L Shaw and experts with local agents in towns such as Charles Town Romney Middlebourne Summersville and Princeton with dates in Petersburg Franklin Marlinton Glenville and Spencer in May.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia
West
Charles Town
Romney
Midlebourne
Summersville
Princeton
E. L. Shaw
University
L. H. Hariley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Emerson Gregory
State Agriculture Department
Petersburg
Franklin
Marlinton
Glenville
Spencer
Barberry eradication urged despite wartime shortages
Morgantown reports plant pathologist G Leach says barberry eradication must continue to fight stem rust in wheat and barley. West Virginia has destroyed over 126 thousand bushes since 1935, with 8.6 million plants eradicated in 1942, as part of a 17-state program tied to disease resistance and wartime wheat surplus.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Ed. G. Leach
Atd West Virginia University
West Virginia
Wiliam Watson
United States
Leach
America
Hay Production Studied in West Virginia Trials
Agricultural agents in 14 counties are testing boron soil applications to boost hay yields. West Virginia University extension agronomist R. J. Friant says trace elements like boron have shown favorable results in neighboring states and are being trialed on 35 farms across Braxton, Brooke, Cabell, Gilmer, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Jackson, Jefferson, Mercer, Pendleton, Putnam, Randolph, and Monroe counties.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia
R. J. Friant
Extension Agronomist
West Virginia University
Friant
Braxton Brooke
Cabell, Gilmer
Grant Hampshire
Hancock, Jackson Jefferson, Mercer, Pendleton, Putnam, Randolph
Monroe Counties
Sophia Man Held in Jail After Reckless Driving Hearing
Sophia, Paul James Stokes of Sophia, is held in the county jail after a magistrate hearing on reckless driving. Stokes was arrested for failure to pay a $25 fine and costs. Nine others are held on drunkenness charges. Janice Bell of Arnett, age 18, held for loitering. parents requested. Charges not pressed. Robert Ruffin forfeited bond for dis orderly conduct.
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Paul James Stokes
Sophia
George O. Millson
Stokes
Janice Bell
Arnett
Sher
Selty
George A. Ballard
Robert Ruffin
Peace and peace talks urged by citizens to senators
A letter from John and Jane Smith of Middleville urges the U S Senate to ratify peace treaties wisely and so shape the future world. They cite World War II stakes, invoke Lincoln, Roosevelt, Churchill and Chiang Kai-shek, and urge lawmakers to act with conscience and resolve in the coming peace. The public is told voices are heard through press and radio.
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Mother
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
Chiang Kai-shek
Stalin
Abe Lincoln
Gettysburg
John and Jane Smith
Middleville
U.S. A
Joint listing of Beckley merchants and local firms
A dense, creditable roster lists numerous Beckley area businesses and affiliated firms including banks, grocery, hardware, clothing, and service stations. The compilation covers hotels, insurance agencies, lumber, confectionery, and specialty shops reflecting a broad local commercial ecosystem.
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Jatl
Grant Wood
Art Institute of Chicago
Amer
Grant Newt
Senator
United States Senate
Jim
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J. Waller Thompson Company
Lowe Electric CO
Central Cafe
Ben’s Army Store
Franklin Dairy Store
Lewis Transfer CO
Beckley Hotel
Wilkes Insurance Agency
Beckley Hospital
Gilbert's Corey Candy
Oasis Hill-Rohrer Lumber CO
Carlson's National Finance CO
the Baby Shop
DR. Pepper Bottling CO
Beckley Insurance Agency
U. Sloan & L. Norris
Bank OF R. Al.eeigh
Marie’s Dress Shop
Palace
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley Unional Bank
Raleigh Hardware CO
Beckley Ice Cream CO
SAM Amato & CO
Union Store
Raleigh Grocery CO
Quality Lumber.co
Nehi Bottling CO
Raleigh Steam Laundry
Byrus Mankin Lumber CO
Universal Supply CO
the Credit Bureau, Inc
People’s Insurance Agency, Inc
Baldwin Supply CO
Lilly Land CO
People’s Shoe Shop
H. & M. Family Shoe Store
Leslie's Diner
Stallard’s Studio
Carolina Supermarket
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel CO
Kay’s
Raymond's Beauty Shoppe
the Town Shoppe
Mountain Truck Sales
M. CG
Seidman's Style Shop
the Leader Department Store
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