Cucumber Grows Inside Bottle Wins Blue Ribbon
In a curious 4-H tale Joe McGraw nine, grows a cucumber in its own bottle once a planted cake forms a bloom that fills the container. Horace McGraw, math teacher, and mother Horace celebrate with a blue ribbon. The cucumber remains unrewardably unrefillable, needing a knife to slice it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Williams
Glen Rogers
RNS
Joe McGraw
Horace McGraw
Joe
Horace
Our Store Is Being Remodeled Brief Disruption Noted
A local store announces a remodeling period and asks customers for patience during the brief disruption. The notice emphasizes continued service and apologizes for any inconvenience.
Fire Season Approaches to Forest Fire Rules Prompt
The Department of Natural Resources warns that October 1 marks the start of the annual forest fire season with peak danger. From October 1 to December 31 no burning is allowed between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. if flames could reach forest land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
Apple Butter Time In These Here Hills
Ravencliff reports how apples are harvested peeled and boiled in a large kettle to make apple butter. Farm families and neighbors gather to stir and cook while sharing laughter and good will. Mrs. Ed Kerns notes she keeps a sun bonnet and apron on hand for the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravencliff
Ed Kerns
McGraws
Jim Short
William H. McGraw
Gillie Trump
Lon Stewart
Feed grain stocks may fall to 1958 low, 73 million tons
USDA forecasts next fall feed grain surpluses drop 27 percent from 85 million tons in 1961 to about 62 million tons by next fall. Production is expected 10 to 12 million tons below demand, pulling more grain from the surplus. The forecast matches the lowest level since 1958. Consumer interest in recreation rises as 1961 spending topped 112 dollars per person, up 17 percent since 1955, with outdoor items and camp fees up 29 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Commerce Department
Florists Prove They Can Expand Total Sales
West Virginia University researchers report that two communities show florists can raise total sales without sacrificing rivals. In one town with a single florist, sales rose 55 percent 1954 to 1959 aided by expanded facilities landscaping and public relations. In another town with multiple shops a series of open houses and greenhouse sales boosted floral sales citywide even as county retail sales declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Pease
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
Pease
Diet and Cholesterol: Body Produces It From Other Foods
The text notes limited proof that lowering dietary cholesterol reduces blood cholesterol levels. It explains the body can manufacture cholesterol from other food products, undermining simple dietary fixes.
Dairying Dominates U.S. Farm Income
Dairying is the largest single source of farm income in the United States, accounting for about one fifth of the agricultural economy and shaping farm policy and rural livelihoods nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Report Shows Active Market For Registered Herefords
Figures released by the American Hereford Association show an active market for registered Herefords with 286 321 transfers, a rise from last year. The association recorded 458 998 calves, nearly twice the combined total of all other beef breeds, while memberships hit 44 373 with 1 758 new members and 22 state junior associations reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameriican Hereford Association
American Hereford Association
Paul Swaffar
AHA
Charles Chandler
Baker
Oregon
Association
Swaffar
Neighbors column muses on fall forest plans and local notes
John S Phillips pens a rambling Neighbors column recalling fall woods, farm memories, and He notes scheduling shifts for an upcoming Farm Page and forest fire tabloid. He recalls visits with Pat Searle and Melva, laments road access to WVU, and ties forest safety to Smoky Bear. The Raleigh beekeepers meet Thursday at 7 30 p m to discuss wintering while John Ashworth leads Freedom Vs Communism study.
Present-For You and Yours Horoscope Hint
Thursday September 27 notes urge balance between helping others and personal duties. A historic aside recalls the first white child in America, born around A.D. 1000 per an old Norse saga, said to be Leif Ericsson's sister’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christopher Columbus
Leif Ericsson
Airports of the future will be duty free hubs and retail centers
The article envisions airports becoming bargain shopping centers worldwide with hotels theaters and bowling alleys. Zodiac guidance follows with Aries through Scorpio advising reconciliation effort, persistence, unprejudiced views, steady progress, and cautious energy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rose
Uss
U. S. Department of the Interior
Purina’s
Purina
Eckley Ice
Prince ST
Purina Nursing Chow
George Siehl
RAD
Ralph
Loretta) Williams
Beckley
Experiment Station
Morganstown
Russell Keith
Arnoldsburg
Spencer High School
West Virginia University
Bliss Hildreth
John S. Phillips
Pat Searle
Pat
Gibson
Melva
Wibb Billup
Mrs
Wolf Pen Hollow
Quick
Weir Covey
Raleigh County
Smoky the Bear
Raleigh County Beekeepers Association
Raleigh County Court Room
John Ashworth
WVU
Paul and
Ernest
The
John
Phillips
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Field Enterprises, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!