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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1945

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mrs Louise Hargrove Fayetteville

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