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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
10
County Agent C. D. Raper says farmers who rely on guesses or neighbors’ word about tobacco diseases lose money. He cites Black Shank as the dread disease and recalls a Columbus County case where ignoring formal identification led to worsening losses over two years.
County Agent notes Black Shank disease spreading through Columbus County tobacco fields. Last year's wilt misidentified as Granville Wilt delayed response. Taft Nobles estimates losses of half to two thirds on his Route 2 farm. Farmers urged to bring stalks to the County Agent's Office for diagnosis or send samples to the Plant Disease Clinic in Raleigh.
Sund ay visitors and Sunday gatherings are listed across the Emerson area. Names include Matthew Norris and Bettie Norris visiting the Birt Carr ette household in Hallsboro, along with Soles family members, Norris relatives, and Clarkton guest Mrs Noah Duncan.
Edward J. Jones was elected chair of the Columbus County Chapter National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis by unanimous vote. The committee praised the late Dave Neilson for leadership in polio aid and prevention efforts, noting contributions in his memory.
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