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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

11

Proper Packing Protects Quality Poultry Products

Extension Poultry specialist T. T. Brown warns improper egg packing causes major quality loss and damage. Use sound containers with clean flats, pack big end up, ensure tight packing, and add deep fillers for very large or long eggs. Federally inspected meat output for the week ending September 18 reached 300 million pounds.

T. T. Brown At State College Brown Bre Mc. Brown USDA

Dow 9B Fungicide Promises Healthier Cotton Seed

The Dow Chemical Company introduces Dow 9B a zinc based fungicide dust for cotton and peanut seeds after three years of field tests. Allen reports treated seeds gain a protective coating that fights seed borne and soil fungi including anthracnose improving vigor with storage and immediate planting options. Field trials show robust seedlings and reduced decay and damping off in southern states.

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Carolinas Ginners Seek 10 Cent Cotton Collection Program

Halen, Ne Cy Oct, 5 percent of ginners in the Carolinas and Virginia are collecting 10 cents per bale from ten farmers under the National Cotton Council program. T. Ackord of Red Springs said five ginners have contracted to turn funds over to the Council for research into new cotton uses and markets, with the Carolinas Ginners Association fully approving the plan.

Carolinas’ Ganners Association Council

Conservation Board Sets Asheville Meeting for October

The North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development will meet in Asheville on October 15 to decide whether to retain Eastman-Scott & Co. of Atlanta or award the state's advertising contract to Ayers & Gillett of Charlotte. Governor Cherry will attend and speak. Public hearings will receive petitions and complaints. An inspection of Mount Mitchell State Park is planned.

Asheville N. C North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development R. Bruce Etheridge Cherry Charles BE Ray Waynesville North Carolina National Park, Parkway and Forest Development Commission stRke Javison Eastman-Scott & Co Atlanta Hich Ayers & Gillett Charlotte Mount Mitchell State Park Josh L. Horne Rocky Mount Tion

Cotton Council plan eyed by Carolinas ginners

The Carolinas Ginners Association favors unanimous adoption of a plan tied to Cotton Council programs. Mrs. Raymond Collier of Norfolk and Mrs. Willie Coggsdale spent the weekend with Cotton Council activities, as Ashford noted potential gains for cotton farmers.

Carolinas

Family visit to Oxford Orphanage from Weldon group

Mr and Mrs Edward Miller and children Alice and Richard and Mr and Mrs Wesley Little and Josephine Little of Weldon spent Sunday at Oxford Orphanage in Oxford North Carolina.

Edward Miller Alice Richard Wesley Little Josephine Little of Weldon Oxford Orphanage Oxford, N. C

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