Federal and State officials tour Halifax County farms
Federal and State Agricultural Extension agents visited Halifax County on June 15 to observe approved farm and home living practices. The group toured hybrid corn plots, Victory Gardens, purebred swine, dairy cattle, pastures, and home orchards, with stops at Knight and Jones farms and demonstrations of a five acre orchard and wood burning stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Service
Halifax County
Messrs
H.W. Hockbaum
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
John W. Michell
U. S. D. Hampton
John W. Goodman
State College
Raleigh
EB. E. Jones
A. & T. College
Greensboro
S. J. Whitaker
Walter Knight
Louise
James
Johnnie Johnson
Noy Buston
Peahill
Diplolia
Russell Purnell
John R. Jones
Daniel Chapel
Joe J. Jones
W. B. Williams
Fruit Trees Pruned and Sprayed for Quality Produce
Observers report the fruit trees have been properly pruned and sprayed to ensure quality products. The note emphasizes maintenance by the growers and suggests improved yields and fruit quality for the season.
Local Visitors Include Mrs Gardner and Mr and Mrs Hardy
Mrs Jesse Gardner returns to Raleigh after visiting her sister Miss Henrietta Price for several days. Lieut and Mrs Rupert Hardy of Temple Texas are visiting relatives in town.
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Tintex
Jesse Gardner
Raleigh
Miss Henrietta Price
Rupert Hardy
Temple, Texas
Richmond couple visit Lipscomb and Turner family
Mr. and Mrs. George Turner of Richmond spent last week with Mrs. Jack Lipscomb, visiting and sharing time with friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turner
Richmond
Jack Lipscomb
Mrs Louise Hargrove Spends Week in Fayetteville
Mrs Louise Hargrove is visiting Fayetteville this week to stay with friends and enjoy local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Louise Hargrove
Fayetteville
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