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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1960
Page
6
John S. Phillips writes that producing food nearer to consumption benefits health the economy and culture. The piece argues local farming strengthens communities and suggests practical steps for closer production to markets.
The Weeders Guide profiles Mrs. Charles J. Nevin of Yarmouth Maine who develops wormpower to enrich soil and aid winter gardening. Her husband and neighbor Art Hawkins share the story as they raise thousands of worms for compost humus moisture retention and soil tilth. They market surplus to gardeners and universities while noting worms reproduce rapidly under proper conditions. Mrs Jessie Richardson of Syracuse adds a side note about crafts at age 75 showing lifelong skill development.
West Virginia University experts urge proper pest-control gear care before winter. Sprayers need hot water and detergent wash, then dry. a light oiling of non stainless parts prevents rust. Dusters should be emptied and not stored. scatter or mix residual dust with soil. Moving parts should be oiled after cleaning.
An old advertisement from K Goetz Brewing Co in St Joseph Missouri touts Matt Liquor’s extra aging calling it a little can with a big surprise highlighting a compact bold claim.
The 30th State 4 H and FFA Livestock Roundup featured breed class results for 62 purebred sheep shown in 4 H and FFA divisions. Champions crowned include Cheviot ewe Donnie Bircher Ritchie County Shropshire ewe Bobby McIntire Tyler County Suffolk ewe Darla Merrill Harrison County and Dorset champions Linda Wooddell Pocahontas County. The state FFA show crowned Shropshire champion ewe R E Straight Mannington Chapter and Hampshire champions Phillip Inskeep Moorefield Chapter Hardy County. Awards included ribbons premiums pens belts and plaques provided by WV Purebred Sheep Breeders Association Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and state agencies.
Charles Miller, 18, Barbour County 4 H, represents West Virginia in the 1960 Eastern Tractor Operators' Contest at the Virginia State Fair in Richmond. Miller won WV's State contest at Jackson's Mill in August and competes with 21 states for the gold cup.
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station announces two new publications. The first, Rural Development Problems and Prospects in Fayette Raleigh and Summers Counties West Virginia, analyzes a Beckley pilot area to aid in income growth for rural residents. The second, Producer Opinions on Seasonal Milk Production Costs and Prices, by James H Clarke, uses dairyman surveys in Charleston to gauge opinions on fall milk production costs and pricing.
WVU Dairy Cattle Judging Team excelled at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts on September 19 placing eighth in Guernseys and one member tied for top honors in Ayrshire judging. Coaches and team praised for the strong showing across Ayrshire Brown Swiss Guernsey Holstein and Jersey classes.
Extension specialist Carl Hardin counsels turning autumn leaves and plant scraps into a compost pile. Dig a 1 by 3 by 6 foot trench, layer leaves soil fertilizer lime, repeat to six layers, bank soil, wet leaves first, and let compost mature by February or March for usable soil next spring.
Dr. Van Landingham urged West Virginia residents to visit their county Extension Service offices to study publications on costs, fall price increases needed to boost production, and deterrents to fall milk output. He noted those unable to obtain copies locally could write to the Experiment Station in Morgantown.
R L Sumner of Mountain Fruit Sales in Romney West Virginia says Hampshire County peach growers must diversify varieties and packaging to stay competitive. He notes Elberta dominance, single ripening, bruising issues, and market demands for color and tray film packaging, urging replanting with Redskin or Blake varieties and new packaging to appeal to housewives.
A Successful Farming excerpt notes contrasting emotions in youth while highlighting USDA scientists in Washington report that cooked garbage can be used as hog feed. It claims such feed matches conventional nutritive value and supplies minerals essential for young pigs.
The writer recalls a quiet Sunday at McGraw’s with Dwight and Ace Drug salesman Marshall Miller, meeting old Huntington friends, and reflecting on politics, TV debates, and familiar local figures. He mentions Roy Lee Ellison, J R Stanley, pumpkins from Harper Heights, and a humorous boardroom tale about a drought prayer.
West Virginia University extension dairyman W L Northern says high milk output is earned through strict culling, intelligent feeding, and a planned breeding program. He emphasizes production testing enrollment, record keeping, and using Herd Improvement plans to build a profitable herd. Northern notes efficiency: 40 cows at 5,000 pounds yields 200,000 pounds yearly, versus 14 cows at 14,000 pounds.
Farmers showed a substantial increase in credit usage measured by balances at year’s start, according to the U S Department of Agriculture.
West Virginia University Extension Service outlines five regional conferences for 4 H Club Leaders. The first session runs Sept 30 to Oct 1 at Roane County Camp with C P Dorsey directing, gathering leaders from multiple counties.
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