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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
8
A reflection on human progress through faith and stewardship. The text emphasizes humanity's drive to learn, the gift of God given talents, and the responsibility to steward lands, waters, forests, and wildlife. It envisions brighter tomorrows through obedience, discernment, and responsible use of resources.
The writer argues food should be produced near the point of consumption to boost health, strengthen the economy, and raise culture. The piece emphasizes practical farming improvements as a path to better living and community well being.
A four member committee led by C M Cunningham will score districts statewide to name the best soil conservation district. Judges from state and federal agencies will rate current achievements and plans with winners to be announced in August and honored with a Goodyear vacation to the Wigwam resort in Arizona.
Washington column warns that Willard Cochran and Secretary Freeman push a comprehensive farm bill allowing government control over agriculture. It cites bribes threats and deception to push the measure, notes Southern politicians backing it, and alleges punitive tactics toward dissenting farmers and poultry groups.
The Southern Soil Conservation District Supervisors outline an open ninth grade essay contest on My Soil Conservation District, in cooperation with science teachers. Entries are due March 15, 1962, with district winners announced April 1, 1962.
A Newspaper Enterprise Association column explains common fence post failures and remedies. It covers proper deep setting, rot prevention with wood preservative, roof cement sealing, and extending post life by salvaging rotted sections with splints or new ends. It outlines digging, tamping, drainage, and concrete use for secure anchoring, plus additional tricks like scrap lumber cleats or pipe reinforcement.
West Virginia requires all sellers of native plant stock to register with the Department of Agriculture before July 1. Commissioner John T. Johnson announced, with certificates issued after state inspections during the summer. Nurserymen should sample plants now and prepare easily accessible heel samples to speed inspections.
The Agriculture Department reports domestic farm food retail prices rose 4 percent in January through March from a year earlier. Higher farmers’ prices plus marketing costs push the rise, with modest expected increases in marketing charges and transportation costs in coming months.
Commissioner of Agriculture John T. Johnson announced a special hearing on enforcement of the 1961 Pesticide Act to be held in his offices on May 15. Invitations have been sent to all pesticide marketers in the state to discuss proposed rules under HB 232. The new residual poisons law aims to protect West Virginians and legitimate firms from worthless or misbranded pesticides. The Department of Agriculture will regulate manufacture, transport, and sale of economic poisons with standards aligned to federal and state practices.
John S. Phillips reflects on a busy Raleigh County week with a forest fire story note, praises Forestry Division efforts and public awareness, and recalls social feeds from May events. He mentions a Fried Chicken Dinner at Cabell Heights Oak Grove Pleasant Hills Center and a Richmond High School banquet. He closes with church concerts and personal musings on sleep and daily routine.
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