Tomato grower to spark new jobs in Flemington
The EDA approves a 730000 loan to WVB Corporation of Flemington to establish a hothouse tomato firm on 61 acres in Taylor County. The project will create 84 jobs, package for major east coast chains, and fund research with WVU and state ag officials aiding development and future crops. Total cost reaches 1200000 with financing from Blueville Bank Grafton and local development groups.
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E.D.A
Taylor County
Jennings Randolph
Robert C. Byrd
Harley C. Staggers
WVB Corporation of
Flemington
WVB Corp
Eion Scott
Department of Horticulture
West Virginia University
James Bivens
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Scott
WVU
Blueville Bank of
Grafton
Glenn Harman
Monongahela Power Co
Harry G. Rehnberg
Edward A. Pool
New York
U S Poultry Exports Subsidized to Switzerland
The USDA will subsidize 200000 pounds of U S Grade A broilers for shipment to Switzerland under a Section 32 funded program. Payments are 16.50 cents per pound with necks and giblets and 17.50 cents per pound without necks and giblets. Exports must be shipped before December 10 1968 with weekly offers due Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U. S
Switzerland
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
WVU Trio Competes in Collegiate Dairy Contest in Chicago
West Virginia University students Thomas Preston Burgess Max McGhee and John E Schabinger will represent the school in the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest among 20 teams in Chicago October 1 at the International Amphitheatre. The event coincides with the Food and Dairy Industries Expo and features awards including watches plaques cups and scholarships for top teams and individuals. The WVU team is coached by S J Weese, associate professor of Dairy Science, a coach since 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Chicago
Food and Dairy Industries
Dairy and Food Industries Supply Association
American Dairy Science Association
Elgin
WVU
S. J. Weese
Grantsville Livestock Sales Report Prices
Grantsville auction results list hogs with top barrows and gilts 19.70 to 21.60 and heavy to 22.10, veal good 38.50 to 46.00, sheep and lambs good 24.00 to 25.60, slaughter cattle good 26.00 to 26.90, cows commercial 18.50 to 20.30, bulls 23.00 to 23.60.
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Bridgeport
B.H
Grantsville
Canner & Cutter
Commercial
Cutter & Utility
Mildew on Lilacs Not Harmful to Growth
Cool damp nights bring powdery mildew to lilac and phlox leaves, but the fungus only discolors foliage and does not harm plant growth. Use mildew killers early in the season if desired. Borers threaten lilac trunks. seal holes and treat, or burn infected wood. Hibiscus hardiness noted with tall growth and large blossoms.
ASC County Committee Named At Convention
Farmers named to serve on the Monongalia ASC County Committee include Chairman C Ernest Walls Vice Chairman Millard Neely Regular Member Dale Guthrie and Alternates K D Bolyard and Thomas L Colebank The 1968 election occurred Sept 26 at the ASCS County Office in Morgantown The office at 345 Holland Avenue serves as the county committee headquarters and local contact for program participation activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Monongalia County
C. Ernest Walls
Rt. 7
Morgantown
Millard Neely
Rt. 1
Core
Dale Guthrie
K. D. Bolyard
Thomas L
Colebank
ASCS
Wall
Holland Avenue
Morgantown Livestock Sale Prices and odd garden notes
Market reports show weekly Morgantown Livestock prices with categories from Baby Calves to Ponies and weights. The rest of the text offers gardening tips on green tomatoes and canning, plus a note on the Mayflower Compact as an early self governing plan.
West Virginia Education Needs Major Upgrading and Reform
Dr Ikenberry WVU dean argues education drives economic growth and condemns low investment and inequality in West Virginia schools. He calls for removing tax limits on education funding, revising school finance, and pursuing per pupil state support to ensure equal opportunity. He critiques the 60 percent bond threshold and urges fundamental reforms to boost brain power in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Stanley
Kenberry
West Virginia University College of Human Resources and Education
Ikenberry
Orville Freeman
Dean Ikenberry
State Department of Education
West
Secret Ballot Adoption Timeline in the United States
Britannica notes the secret ballot did not come into general use in the United States until 1884. This marks a key shift in voting practices and electoral transparency across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Dominion-Post
Preston County
First National Bank of
Kenny Whitehair
Arnold Whitehair
Terra Alta
Bank
Milan Roh
Mary Burk
Carl Fitts
James Hamrick
Sterling Packing
North America
Continent
Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Grantsville Livestock Sales
George Abraham
Green Thumb
Naples, N. Y
Morgantown Livestock Sale
Green Thumb Clinic
America
Plymouth
Argentina
Southern States
Morgantown Cooperative
Sabraton
Greek Limestone CO
Glass & Chemical
U.S.C
MR. Farmer
Greer
Greer Limestone CO
Greer, W.va
Masontown
Porkmaker
Altman
University Avenue
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