Woodland Show Farmers Market improvements for May event
Beckley area meeting shifts to Woodland Show planning with Paul Feigley in charge. Committees report progress toward May 26 27 show as ground improvements at Beckley Farmers Market include red dog on drives and cleared trees, plus dais and bleacher setup for Woodland Nymph coronation. A miniature saw mill from Washington DC will operate on site with U S Forestry Service staffing. Friday May 26 features square dance and a fiddlers contest with a top state player invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Area
Washington, D. C
Lewisburg
Glendon Keaton
Washington
U. S. Forestry Service
Keaton
Plant Hardiness Map Guides Gardeners Nationwide
A new plant hardiness zone map covers the United States and southern Canada, detailing ten zones by average minimum winter temperatures. It aims to help home gardeners and growers select winter hardy plants and assess hardiness by checking zone temperatures, with a later reverse-side plant list for zone suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
U. S. National Arboretum and Agricultural Research Service
American Horticular Society
American Association of Nurserymen
Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington
D. C
Watson Named State Chairman for Farm Safety Week
Leighton G. Watson of Morgantown was named State Chairman for National Farm Safety Week activities at the West Virginia Farm and Home Safety Committee meeting at the State 4-H Camp. The note urged widespread participation to reduce farm accidents as Kennedy had proclaimed the week starting July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Farm and Home Safety Committee
Leighton G. Watson
Morgantown
Watson
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
State Farm and Home Safety Committee
Kennedy
United States
Freeman Pledges Farm Bill Support and Limited Controls
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman voiced confidence that Congress will pass a farm omnibus meeting most administration aims, with changes expected. He said no wheat bill is planned now, and that the program will rely on producer execution to reduce government involvement. Freeman estimated over 18 million acres may shift from corn and grain sorghums in 1961, and stressed no plans to discount MH-30 treated tobacco or impose broad controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord P. Godwin Washington
UPI
Orville L. Freeman
Congress
Freeman
Farm Editors’ Association
West Virginia Angus Sale totals reach 18810 dollars
At the Spring Show and Sale of the West Virginia Angus Breeders Association held in Harrison County the 47 head sold for 18810 dollars, averaging 400.21. Bulls and females posted averages of 478.58 and 355.83 respectively, with Paignton Farm and Brookside Farm taking top prizes.
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West Virginia
Angus Breeders’ Association, Inc
Harrison County
E. A. Livesay
Morgantown
Paignton Farm
Charles Town
Brookside Farm
Aurora
Miss Wix 28
Paignton
Livesay
Tobacco department studies MH 30 effects on suckers
The department is examining the chemical MH 30 used to kill tobacco plant suckers to assess its effectiveness and potential impacts on crop management.
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Partment
Neighbors and Market Work Amid Smoke and Meetings
John S Phillips notes warm days at the Farmers Market with sun and smoke from a plant drifting over the area. He recalls a Foresty Commission meeting with Paul Feigley and Shack Shackelford, and meeting A James Manchin, state director of Farmers Home Administration, during a two day visit. He praises Calvary Baptist Choir in Charleston and mentions Floyd Sayre Jr. resigning as director of the D.C. in Beckley, plus local social ties and reflections on rude greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Commission
Shack Shackelford
Paul Feigley
Memorial Building
Farmers Home Administration
A. James Manchin
Ed Kingsley
Richmond
Farmington
Stella
Cotton White
Manchin
Calvary Baptist Choir
Calvary Baptist Church
Charleston
Charles Margason
Beckley Baptists
Floyd Sayre Jr
D.C
Beckley
Salisbury
N. C
Here
Floyd
Be Thankful and Stay Positive About Local News
A chatty locals column references Joe Bissett’s hospital discharge and limited visits, asks about Lester Espy, notes Soil Scientist John Gorman’s Beckley visit to review soil maps, and mentions a humorous Get Well card book sent by Sammy Jaharias. Contains quips about bus passengers and local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bissett
Joe
Lester Espy
John Gorman
SCS
Beckley
Lester
Sammy
Samaria
Jaharias
Baltimore
So Long Neighbors See You Sunday
A farewell note signals departure with friendly tone and a planned Sunday reunion. The message emphasizes community ties and warm goodbye without listing further details or actions.
Notice to Creditors for Sadie Haley estate Beckley WV
Creditors and beneficiaries for the estate of Sadie Haley deceased are notified to present claims with vouchers, verified, at the commissioner of accounts office in Beckley West Virginia on or before November 5 1961 at 10 00 A M. Failure to do so may exclude claimants from benefits. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated May 1 1941 Roy A Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Haley
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A
Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts
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Jackson's Mill
C. P. Dorsey
Dorsey
J. O. Knapp
Agriculture Extension Service
WVU
Florida
Texas
California
Allan Swenson
NEA
Rose & Garden
PPP
Peta Ka Peel Alee Parener
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
Farm Safety Week
Toseph E Levine
Gina Lollobrigida
Pierre Brasseur
Marcello Mastroianni
Melina Mercouri
Yves Montand
Jules Dassin
Relpase
Conrad Groves
Pottstown, Pa
Soleil] Farms, Inc
Ira Fahaffey
Teera Alta
Elvis Presley
Tomboy and the
Iece Oi
Eastman
Candy Moore
Ben Johnson
Jesse White
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Angus
Wim Brown
Frances Rafferty
John S. Phillips
Herb Shriner
Paul Fregley
Shack
Wilmer Snuffer
Francis Keiling
Porter Lewis
Bill Worley
Emmet Worley
Dr. In
Cash McCall
Technicolor
James Garner
Natalie Wood
Yul Brynner
Kay Kendall
Glen Jean
Young Philadelphians
Paul Newman
Barbara Rush
Alexis Smith
Brian Keith
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Peyton Place
Louse
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