Dr Daniel Chooses V Type Ditch And Tile
Dr Daniel selects a V type open ditch and five thousand feet of tile to drain 11 acres of bottomland. Soil Conservation Service designed the ditch, Russell Adkins contracted to build it. The open ditch intercepts surface water and some underground water, allows crossing with machinery, and maintains tillage. Tile removes excess underground water to improve crop production and field profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Headley
Soil Conservation Service
Ross Daniel
Daniel
Russell Adkins
Big Eight And WEDA Joint Meeting Here Sept 23
The Big Eight Development Association led by former Governor Okey L. Patteson will join the West Virginia Economic Development Agency at Beckley Hotel September 23. The event includes a morning business meeting, a luncheon, and a 1:30 p.m. panel on economic development with talks by Dr. C. L. Quittemyer and others on manufacturing, labor responsibility, and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Eight
WEDA
Big Eight Development Association
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia Economic Development Agency
Beckley Hotel
Economic Development Agency
Beckley Room
Don B. Potter
L. E. Ward
C. L. Quittemyer
University of Virginia
Quittemyer
C. R. Hill Jr
Fayetteville
Planning Commission
Dorman M. Miller
Roanoke
Va., Will Deliver An Address On “the Community's Responsibility.” Miller
Appalachian Power Co
David T. Kennedy Jr
Beckley
United Mine Workers of America
Fairmont
The Weeders Guide on Organic vs Inorganic Fertilizers
The article argues both fertilizer types have merit and defines organic as manure compost and limestone while inorganic covers chemical compounds like ammonium nitrate and superphosphate. It notes organic methods lower risk, cost, soil building benefits, and versatility, while chemical options offer faster, higher nutrient content and easier application. It also gives pest control tips with nicotine sulphate and foxing deterrents, soil testing advice, and recommends planting trees to improve air quality.
West Virginia Wins Award At SSA Meet
The West Virginia Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America won the award for best Activities Record in the Northeast and ranked just behind Indiana for the National Award at the SSA meeting in Canada. Thirty three West Virginians attended the three day event, led by Chapter President George E. Toben. plans were announced for the chapter’s annual meeting at Jackson's Mill September 23–25 with Marshall P. Edens as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Soil Conservation Society of America
Northeast
Indiana
West
Harold M. Rhodes
Morgantown
Ross H. Mellinger
Parkersburg
W. W. Beverage
Elkins
Carl Haischer
St. Marys
N. R. Caryl
Romney
Frank Legley
Philipipi
George Tabb
Charles Town
Floyd Rothlisberger
Beckley
Walter C. Gumbel
Fairmont
Jackson's Mill
Toben
Marshall P. Edens
FHA Farm Tour Sets Thursday
A farm tour begins at 9 30 a m at Estel Furrow s Shady Spring then Emnell F Furrow s farm. Lunches are picnicked. Tour resumes 1 30 p m visiting Glenn R Scott Ernest N Walker and James O Blake. The event shows FHA farming practices and progress. 53 county families have FHA loans totaling 360 355 with 132 900 operating 198 734 housing 33 700 ownership. Loans aid equipment livestock feed seed fertilizer and refinancing. Farm Ownership Housing and Soil Water loans support farms and soil conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Furrow
Shady Spring
Emnell F. Furrow
Glenn R. Scott
Ernest N. Walker
James O. Blake
FHA
Farmers Home Administration
The
No Pullorum In State Flocks
Charleston AP The year ended June 30 marked the first in 32 years of official state testing with no pullorum infection found in West Virginia poultry breeding flocks. Director C. C. Blake of the Agriculture Department said the diarrhea type disease was common before 1928. Tests show no reactors in last year’s pullorum-typhoid blood checks. The 1959-60 survey covered 398 flocks and 114,762 chickens plus 24 turkey flocks and 12,318 birds. The state now has 15 federal state hatcheries producing over 10 million chicks and 400,000 turkey poults annually, and poultry industry income reaches about 31.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
C. C. Blake
Agriculture Department
Poultry Division
State Agriculture Department
Blake
Walter Gumble Named SCSA President at Guelph Meeting
Walter C. Gumble of Monongahela Power Company is the new president of the Soil Conservation Society of America. The 15th annual meeting in Guelph Ontario drew 1400 plus attendees. Gumble has long been active nationally, editing the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation for 10 years and chairing the water resources management committee. He oversees soil and water conservation promotion among agricultural industrial and urban groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Gumble
Monongahela Power Company
Soil Conservation Society of America
Guelph
Ontario
Floyd Rothlisberger
SCS
Soil Conservation Service
West Virginia
Gumbel
Canada
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
Water Resources Management Com
Hancock County
Extension Service
West Virginia University
Pennsylvania
Fairmont
Penn State University
West Virginia Department of Education
Northeastern Forest Research Committee
West Virginia Conservation Education Council
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
American Forestry Association
Clean-Up Of Garden Advised By Specialist
Insects and diseases survive in old garden debris says West Virginia University plant pathologist David O. Quinn. He warns European corn borer and anthracnose in beans overwinter in stalks and vines. Clean-up, possible burning with conditions, or composting covered with soil prevents next season’s problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David O. Quinn
West Virginia University
Quinn
Mountain State
Resistant soybean varieties to tackle cyst nematode in four years
The U S Department of Agriculture says new soybean strains resisting the soybean cyst nematode should be ready for growers with infested land in about four years. Scientists also link tomato leaf rolling to carbohydrate buildup in the plant and note one acre ponds yield better fishing than half-acre ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
William B. Snyder
Shepherdstown Register, Inc
Snyder
Hope Bill
Ag Council Directory Ready For Publication
The Raleigh County Agriculture Council approved publication of a directory listing all agricultural agencies and services with Raleigh County offices. The guide will help farmers and landowners choose the right agency or service, with about 1,500 copies to be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Agriculture Council
Raleigh County
Soil Conservation Service
Porter Lewis
Beckley Farmers Market
C. T. Shackelford
Rural Development Council
Trap Hill Community Fair to Debut at High School
Trap Hill Community plans its first Fair on Saturday September 17 at Surveyor High School. Sponsored by the Trap Hill Country Life Group Homemakers Club and Future Farmers of America the event features garden produce canned goods handwork livestock displays educational demonstrations farm equipment exhibits a band concert and games. The fair opens at 11 a.m. with hope for an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill
Surveyor
Richard Snuffer
Trap Hill Country Life Group
Trap Hill Homemakers Club
Future Farmers of America
Gilbert and Sullivan to Jazz Maine Festival at Cumston Hall
In Monmouth Maine Cumston Hall shifts from the American Savoyards Victorian season to a two week Maine Jazz Festival led by composer pianist Paul Knopf. A sextet will perform modern jazz echoing the venue’s summer change from Gilbert and Sullivan to jazz tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Maine
Cumston Hall
America
G&s
American Savoyards
Paul Knopf
Diamond ring found in Basset hound’s stomach
Mrs. Gardner Barnard of Oceanside, California, grew frantic after a five thousand dollar diamond ring vanished from her bed. X rays revealed the ring inside the family Basset hound, ending a long search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanside
Calif
Gardner Barnard
Visitor comments on US progress during third visit
Ashok B. Singh, a Calcutta high school principal, during his third US visit in Springfield Ohio, says he finds man master of the machine and woman master of man, adding it is well with this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
United States
Ashok B. Singh
Calcutta
India
State 4-H And FFA Livestock Roundup Sept 19 22
Plans for the 30th annual State 4-H and FFA Livestock Roundup set Sept 19 22 at Jacksons Mill WVU State 4-H Camp with events on Eastern Time. Calves and sheep must arrive by 4 p.m. Sept 19. Show lineup includes feeder calf fitting, purebred sheep shows, showmanship contests, grand champion finals, and a feeder calf sale led by Col Howard Calkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
Joe Emch
West Virginia University
Erich
FFA
Howard Calkins
Winchester
James Welch
Animal Science Department
James Warner
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Roger E. Roberts
Elizabeth
J. O. Knapp
Agricultural Extension Service
Neighbors Wrap Weekend News With Light Gossip
John S Phillips shares weekend notes from Hereford and Beckley public life. He recalls a rain dampened rally, a concerning encounter with a young woman, Hereford Breeders banquet banter, jokes about self service elevators, and remarks on local figures like Basil Whitenack and George Farmer. The column closes with college news and livestock auction chatter.
West Virginia Home Demonstration Planning Conference
The State Conference for planning next year's Home Demonstration Work program will meet at Jackson's Mill in Sept. 1922. Gertrude Humphreys announced with out-of-state speakers including Mrs. Lillie Alexander, Mrs. W. Clayton Little, and H. Burton Aycock. Attendees include state officers, county leaders, and extension workers as counties gather local data to guide next year's education and action program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
Gertrude Humphreys
West Virginia University
Lillie Alexander
Alabama
Federal Extension Service
Washington, D. C
W. Clayton Little
Olney
Maryland
West Virginia Home Demonstration Council
County Farm Women's Council
West Virginia Included In Great Lakes Milk Bargaining Plan
The Great Lakes Milk Marketing Federation, with seven cooperatives and 30,000 dairy farmers across five states, formed a committee to draft regional bargaining plans. Meeting near Toledo approved a Pittsburgh session on October 4. D. G. Fatchett was re elected vice president and Harry Homer secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Milk Marketing Federation
Toledo
Glenn Lake
North Branch
Michigan
Great Lakes Group
Pittsburgh
D. G. Fatchett
Northwestern Cooperative Sales Association
Harry Homer
Stark County Milk Producers Association
Canton
Ohio
Great Lakes Federation
Akron Milk Producers Association
Akron
Milk Producers Federation of
Cleveland
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Dairymen's Cooperative Sales Association of
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wayne Cooperative Milk Producers Association
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
N. E. Sampson
Volant
Great Lakes
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Walter Patton
Robert Hartfield
Glen Dan
the Weeders Guide
By Earl Aronson
AP News
American Assn. of Nurserymen
Association
Nickie
Valley Drive
Sprague
Rostie
New River
Minor Scott
Hereford
H. G. Farmer
Bolt
New River Hereford Breeders Association
Walter Gumble
SCSA
Ag Council
Rst
Gilbert & Sullivan
John S. Phillips
Basil Whitenack
George Farmer
J. E. Otto
Farmer
Gus Douglas
Tommy Thomas
Dale Carnegie
Tommy
Cal
Bob Hicks
Shack
Shackelford
W. Va. Printing Industry, Inc
Francis P. Fisher
Francis
W. Va. Broadcasters Association
Press Association
John S
Donna
Chris
Cliffie Sarandon
Chrissie
WVUI
C. C. “Hutch” Hutchison
Oscar
W. Va
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