State Forest Specialist to Address Raleigh Protectors at Get Together
Asher Kelly assistant state forester will speak at Shady Spring High School for Raleigh County's first annual get-together of local forest protectors. The program includes talks on conservation and fire control, an open discussion, two color movies, and supper hosted by coal operators associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Kelly
Raleigh County
Shady Spring High School
Kelly
Conservation Commission
Frank O. Frazier
Forest Protector
New River, Winding, Gulf and Kanawha Coal Operators
Dan Griffin
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Will
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Oscar C. Hutchinson
Multon Htr
Aall
State Conservation Commission
Frader
A. B. Lyon
Rural Development Activities This Week
Fayette County Field Day and woodland improvement demonstrations head a busy Rural Development schedule. Tomorrow features an Older Youth Talkfest at Fayetteville courthouse and a Raleigh County forest protection get together at Shady Spring High School. October events include Dairying Commission and Rural Planning Council meetings along with the New River Hereford Show and Sale in Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette Farm Bureau
Rural Development Council
Frank Halstead
J. G. Baker
Summerlee Road
Court House
Fayetteville
John L. Holliday
Raleigh County Forest Protectors
Shady Spring High School
Raleigh County Agricultural Council
Conl
Winding Gulf
New River
Kanawha
Agricultural Conservation Committee
Health and Recreation Committee
Dairying Commission
Board of Supervisors
Southern Soil Conservation District
Mercer Rural Planning Council
Princeon
Forestry Commission
Daniels
Farm Bureau
Region 5
Beckley
Farmers View Improvements On Fayette Tour
Demonstrations of strip bank reclamation woodlot improvement and fence post preservation were shown to farmers today under Fayette County Farm Bureau sponsorship. Frank Halstead led the forestry commission efforts with A B Lyon coordinating the afternoon program at the J G Baker farm. Lyon noted Baker’s three acre poplar timber sale as a profitable start, with plans to extend improvements to another woods area. A wood preservative rep was set to demonstrate post treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Forestry Commission
Rural Development Council
Frank Halstead
Commission
A. B. Lyon
Halstead
Dunloup
Lyon
J. G. Baker
Sumimertee Road
Baker
Fayette
Temporary Cribs Ease Corn-Storage Problem at 4-H Show
Mercer County 4-H members won prizes at Jackson's Mill with cattle entries and corn storage tips. The article promotes building temporary or permanent cribs with ventilation, floors, and sturdy sides, and lists detailed construction guidance from Successful Farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Princeton
Mercer County
Jackson's Mill
Jim Kahle
Franstin Elmore
Molec White
Ludrick
Jefferson County
Young and Stout
Clarksburh
Sam Tuck
sCounty
Successful Farming Magazine
Ney
State Agricultural College
Grape Planting and Pruning Guidelines from Early Almanac
An old agricultural note outlines grapevine care after planting. It advises pruning to keep the strongest shoots, planting depth about two inches deeper, digging a deep hole, firming soil, and spacing six to eight feet for trellises. It also notes staking in the first winter after planting.
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al Press
Planting Grapes In Fall For Home Gardens
Fall planting of grapes offers reliable yields similar to spring. For small gardens, grapes maximize space and usefulness. When planting rooted vines, prune roots, retain a single tap cane, and cut back to two or three buds.
Growers Sought For County Trials Of Hybrid Corn
County volunteers are invited to grow the W. Va. B25 hybrid corn. Raleigh County agent H B Thomas noted the deep grain small cob variety on display and cited a 15 percent yield edge over other tests. Prospective participants should notify Thomas to arrange seed dealers, with seed producers Zack Ellison and Morris McClung among current area growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Tyler Holliday
Princewick
Thomas
Zack Ellison
Greenville
Morris McClung
Mt. Lockout
WVU Takes Third in Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
West Virginia University finished third in the Eastern States Exhibition Interstate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held in Springfield Massachusetts. Cornell University captured first with Maine coming in second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Springfield
Maes
Cornell
University of Maine
Four-H Dairy Teams Win National Contests at Jacksons Mill
Dorothy Lanham of Harrison County won individual honors in the 1949 National 4-H Dairy Foods Demonstration program at Jacksons Mill. The Ohio County team of Joan Stobart and Lucille Wilhelm also placed. All winners receive 17-level gold watches from Carpathen Company.
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Morgantown
Jackson’s Mill
Dorothy Lanham
Harrison County
Joan Stobart
Lucille Wilhelm
Ohio County
Carpathen Company
Poultry Commission Revives Egg Producer Contest
The Poultry Commission Rural Development Council restarts a contest for egg producers in Raleigh and Fayette counties. Participants must keep accurate flock records. The RDC will survey to assess producer numbers and plant capacity, with officials Snyder Duncan Auldridge Lilly and Harris Lasto present.
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Raleigh
Fayette
E. O. Snyder
Poultry Commission
Rural Development Council
Commission
E. BE. Harris l
F. J. Lasto
Sprague
Charles T
Mercer Leaders Plan for 1950 Programs Joint meeting
Mercer County Farm Women's Council and Farm Bureau plan a joint meeting at Glenwood Park on October 14 to outline 1950 programs. Morning sessions will hear reports from state meetings, with afternoon planning meetings for local issues led by Mrs. C. F. Phalen and Miss Ann Boggs. Farm Bureau leadership under Mrs. Cecil Fletcher with R. E. Harbert assisting. The note adds a rural extension tip: hay cut later in day yields more sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Princeton
Farm Women's Council
Farm Bureau
Glenwood Park
Mercer Rural Planning Council
C. F. Phalen
Women's Council
Charlotte Vandiver
Ann Boggs
R. E. Harbert
Cecil Fletcher
Teepi Shrine To Be Dedicated By 4-H All Stars
The Teepi Shrine dedication marks the 30th annual 4-H All Stars conference in Mili memory of W. H. Kendrick a pioneer founder and former State 4-H leader. Delegates from Upshur West Virginia and six other states attend with a slate of recreation meetings devotionals pageant and banquet through Sunday.
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Teepi
Jackson
Mil
W. H
Teepi" Kendrick
All Stars
Kendrick
The
Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
Raleigh
Change in Hog Support Method Announced by Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture announces a shift to maintaining hog price supports at the monthly U S average rather than the weekly market average. Parity remains 90 percent through March 31 1950 with adjustments for seasonal variation. If needed, purchases will focus on pork products as live hog purchases are not feasible, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Protector of the Month Will Fix Named in Whitby
Will Fix of Whitby is honored as Protector of the Month for District 6 of the State Division of Forestry. Blacksmith for Leccony Smokeless Coal Co., Fix built a full set of tools for his forest-fire crew and prioritizes prevention. He attends union meetings before fires and speaks on permits and best burn times to reduce hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fix
Whitby
State Division of Forestry
I. M. Harr
Leccony Smokeless Coal Co
Fix
Hart
Nion
Will
Bower Creek
E. N. Winston
Summers County
Wer Cover
Raleigh
West Virginia FFA Boys in National Band And Choir
Four West Virginia youths join the National FFA band in Kansas City October 10 13 after rehearsals October 7 in Kansas City. Members include Thomas Ashby saxophone Paul Gessler Jr sousaphone Joe Haught trombone Carl West snare drum. Four WV members also named to sing in the national FFA charts Bertie Lee Barton Cletis Farley Ernest F McDonald Kayden C Pursley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Kansas City
Future Farmers of America
Kaas
Henry
Brunner
Pennsylvania State College
Thomas Ashby
Bridgeport
Paul Gessler
Lumberpoot
Joe Haught
Rt. 1
Salem
Carl West
Ravenswood
West
Danese to Enter Community Contest Sponsored by Council
Danese will take part in a Rural Development Council contest as announced last night. Extension specialist C. C. Anderson outlined aims and methods at a Danese meeting, and attendees approved and agreed to cooperate. lost sale on oakvale notice from register start writer Princeton The final live stock auction sale for lambs and bees at Oakvale yards is set for Saturday October 8 from 9 am to 12 pm, announced by county agent R. E. Hazzart.
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The
Rural Development Council
C. C. Anderson
Oakvale
Register
Princeton
Oakovale Yards
R. E. Hazzart
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