Chalk and science meet in 19th century lecture notes
Readings recount Thomas Huxley detailing chalk beds belief in earth’s history and evolution. Also notes public meetings in Battelle District with plans for development and agriculture, plus WVU Field Day and 1967 feed prices.
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Thomas Henry Huxley
Norwich
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Henry Huxley
Europe
Africa
Asia
Atlantic Ocean
Huxley
Pesticides Selection Tough
David O Quinn WVU Cooperative Extension urges home gardeners to follow current county extension guidance for selecting pesticides and applying newer, safer methods. He advises reading labels fully, learning new tools, and using up to date practices to save time and money.
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David O. Quinn
Cooperative Extensio Service
WVU Appalachian Center
County Extension Service
Quinn
Cristallo the Venetian glass sparked the word crystal
In the 1400s Venetians produced lime glass described as cristal llo the first colorless transparent glass known as cristallo. The term crystal in modern English derives from cristallo through historical usage.
You Too Can Beautify America Garden Survey
Community beautification guided by NEA and First Lady efforts. Gather friends, assess entrances and highways, trees along streets, Main Street appeal, public squares, subdivisions, industrial areas, parks, and zoning boards. Create a survey checklist to spur local improvements and citizen committees.
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NEA
America
Sheila and
Allan Swenson
West Virginia to Set Up One-Stop Rural Service System
President Johnson orders a rural services push in West Virginia via county Technical Action Panels TAPs to coordinate USDA and other agencies. A James Manchin, chair of the state TAP and state Farmers Home Administration director, says the program will help communities access programs and facilities. Local TAPs include USDA agencies extension services and other federal or non federal partners to tackle projects beyond local resources. Local offices can initiate inquiries and county TAPs determine suitable agency help.
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Johnson
West Virginia
James Manchin
Manchin
Farmers Home Administration
Department of Agriculture Rural Credit Agency
Orville L. Freeman
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Forest Service
A $60 RAT Visit Hits West Virginia Farm
A West Virginia farmer losing 60 to rats suffered 139 chick deaths from a rat visit. With 900 baby chicks valued at 45 cents each, the loss totaled 60.75 dollars. The farmer notes preventive measures may cost less than potential losses.
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West Virginia
Builder Spare The Trees
Guidance on preserving trees during home building and landscaping. Advice covers root protection, clearance from trunks, avoiding heavy equipment under trees, deep root feeding, soil level changes, and trunk protection to prevent damage during construction. Includes practical steps and fertilizer suggestions.
Parsons FFA Team Shows Strong Finish in Intl Land Contest
West Virginia placed third at the 16th Annual International Land Pasture and Range Judging contest in Oklahoma City on April 27. Parsons High School FFA members Terry Moore Tony Spessert Terry Burns and Robert Summerfield scored 645 of 720 with Moore leading at 237. Coach Robert Felton and Harold L. Matlick accompanied the team on a 3050 mile educational trip that included a stop at the University of Tennessee.
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West Viginia
Oklahoma City
Mountain State
FFA
Parsons
Terry Moore
Terry Burns
Tony Spessert
Robert Summerfield
Moore
Spessert
Burns
Summerfield
West Virginia
Robert Felton
Vo-Ag
Parsons High School
University of Tennessee
Oklahoma
Harold L. Matlick
Soil Conservation Service
Peas and Spinach Introduction Across Europe Across Ages
The record notes that peas were introduced in Europe during the Stone Age, while spinach arrived much later, reflecting a long timeline of legume and leafy greens in early European agriculture.
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Europe
Let the lawn clippings stay for a better lawn
A home lawn guide urges leaving clippings to rot back into the soil for humus and nutrient return, advising mowing at 2 inches, not collecting clippings, and feeding lightly a couple of times a year. It promotes a Timely Turf Tips guide by mail and shares tomato and squash tips from readers.
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Green Thumb
Green Thumb Clinic
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Battelle
Wadestown
Bob Kelly
Oak Hill
Monongalia
Monongalia County
WVU
U.S
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Washington, D.C
Gneral Douglas McArthur
Chicago
Memphis
Decatur
Illinois
Burkey Lilly
West Virginia University
Heritage
University
Morgantown
Crystal
Main Street
Farmers
Altman
Discount Paint
University Avenue
Manamar
Price
MR. Farmer
Bridgeport Stockyard, Inc
Clem Teets & Songs
George Abraha
George Abraham
Dominion-Post
Naples
Odorite Service & Supply
Richwood Avenue
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