Beckley Farmers Day Seeks Antique and Relic Exhibits
Beckley June 6 Farmers Day seeks exhibits of antiques and old guns for display at the Beckley Recreation Building. Items include glassware, iron pots, lamps, coffee grinders, and farm tools plus mountain rifles, revolvers, shotguns, darts and arrowheads. Crafts, jewelry, leathercraft, basketry and other hand crafts welcome. Notify Rural Development Council or local sponsors to reserve space. ribbons and prizes awarded.
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Beckley
Robert L. Davis
Davis
Rural Development Council
Farmers Day
Beckley Service Clubs
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beckley Recreation Building
New River
Ray Martin
Clement Schulte
M. W. Powers
Jack Beard
H. C. Avis
Jack Bazzarre
Beckley Farmers Day Exhibit Entry Blank
Beckley Farmers Day exhibits on June 6 welcome handicraft and hobby articles antiques old guns and Indian relics. Fill this form and mail to Rural Development Council Beckley WV. Day events include a strawberry festival sale, parade, entertainment, contests and a chicken barbecue with tickets at 1.00. William M. Shanklin calls it one of the finest programs here.
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Rural Development Council
Beckley
W. Va
R. E. Hicks
Beckley Civitan Club
Lions Club
Jaycees
Kiwanis Club
William M. Shanklin
Farmers Day
Increased Egg Production Needed in West Virginia
E P Brundage of West Virginia University notes more than a third of state egg consumption is met by shipments from outside. He cites $10 million yearly spent on shipped-in eggs and says local producers could profit from fresh eggs with small land needs for poultry houses. He adds poultry, including broiler production, already underpins much farm income in the state.
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West Virginia
E. P. Brundage
West Virginia University
Brundage
Sawdust as Soil Humus Improves Lawns in West Virginia
Extension soil expert T D Gray explains that sawdust ties up nitrogen in soil as bacteria break it down, causing yellowing if not supplemented. Recommends at least 65 pounds of nitrogen per ton of fresh sawdust and mixing 2 to 3 inches of sawdust into the top 5 to 6 inches of soil, using a disk or harrow for incorporation.
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T. D. Gray
U.S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Good Filing System Saves Time and Money
The article advises readers to set up a personal filing system to ease next year’s income tax return. It suggests separate folders for investments, tax exempt contributions, and health expenses, with reminders for misplaced documents. Maintaining up to date income and expenditure records saves time when filing.
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West Virginia University
Tomato Plant Order Reaches 100000 at Beckley Market
Beckley Farmers Market manager O C Hutchison reports 100000 tomato plants ordered for a green mature tomato project. The order covers about 58 acres, with delivery June 5 to 8 and pricing 4 50 per 1000. Orders close May 25.
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Beckley
O. C. Hutchison
Beckley Farmers Market
Hutchison
Ford Official Predicts Better Farming Income
Ford Motor Company executive I A Duffy told the Michigan Section of the ASAE in Dearborn that farming income will improve due to two foundations. Food indispensability and rising demand, plus farming efficiency easing the cost price squeeze, support a robust ag sector with ongoing research and advanced equipment development.
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Ford Motor Company
Michigan
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Dearborn Inn
Dearborn
Mich
I. A. Duffy
Ford
Tractor and Implement
Duffy
Bridey Murphy
Written Sales Contracts Boost Timber Prices and Satisfaction
A Pennsylvania study finds that written sales contracts improve enforcement, harvesting practices, and payment compliance in timber sales. Soliciting multiple bids raises prices over 30 percent vs single offers, with local advertising increasing bid volume. Market by species to maximize values, as mixed lots settle for the lowest quality.
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Pennsylvania
Montana's Tax Burden Per Square Mile Revealed
The annual U S income tax collected within Montana averages about $600 for each square mile of the state. This highlights the heavy fiscal load on residents and businesses across Montana’s diverse counties, illustrating regional tax distribution and potential policy implications.
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U. S
Montana
Mulching as ancient labor saver for home gardens
Mulch, a practice rooted in ancient times, dramatically reduces garden work. Dried lawn clippings, sawdust, and corn cobs are used to cover soil to conserve moisture, curb weeds, and stabilize soil moisture. Proper application improves tomato health and erosion control while cautioning about nitrogen needs with organic materials.
Farmers Eligible For Tax Refund On Farm Gasoline
Farmers can obtain a refund of the Federal tax on gasoline used on farms during Jan 1 to July 1 1956. Form 2240 will be used. refunds require only name, address and total farm gasoline used in first half of 1956.
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K. P. Brundage
West Virginia University
Internal Revenue Farm
Brundage
County Agricultural Extension Service
Summer Cattle Grazing Outlook for 1956
The article says straight summer grazing for cattle looks unprofitable in 1956. Combination feeding grazing and dry-lot feeding look favorable from now to fall. Feeders over 700 pounds fare better on grazing and may profit, with heavier cattle ready for two-way sales in fall.
Alfalfa Sprays May Harm Bees Warns Specialist
Entomologist J. O. Rowell warns beekeepers to move hives at least two miles from alfalfa fields during weevil spraying. Growers should notify nearby apiarists before spraying so bees can be relocated for about a week. Bees are vital to Virginia agriculture, but spraying and bees clash in close quarters.
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J. O. Rowell
Rowell
Virginia
Annual RDC Slated For June Chicken Barbecue
The Rural Development Council outlined its annual program during a June meeting. E D Armstrong, Leslie Carter, and Oscar Hutchison named arrangements chairmen, Hulett C Smith chairing the nominating committee with Charles Hodel and E E Bibber. Eugene L Scott announced the event will be a chicken barbecue at Beckley Farmers Market with one speaker and mimeographed reports for attendees.
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Rural Development Council
E. D. Armstrong
Leslie Carter
Oscar Hutchison
Hulett C. Smith
Charles Hodel
E. E. Bibber
ADC
Eugene L. Scott
Beckley Farmers Market
State Tree Farm Committee Meeting in Beckley
The West Virginia Tree Farm Committee will meet in Beckley on May 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the Raleigh County Courthouse to consider applications for membership into the Tree Farm System. E P Shreve of Summersville is chairman of the committee.
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West Virginia
Tree Farm Committee
Beckley
Raleigh
Tree Farm System
E. P. Shreve
Summersville
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