Georgia Agents Win Dow Ady Tour Scholarships in 1963
Two Georgia Extension Service agents W L Whittle of Thomas County and Vernon R Reddish of Taylor County won Dow Ady Tour Scholarships. They will study marketing, farm operations, and rural development on a multi state tour from Harrisburg Pennsylvania to Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Missouri Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and West Virginia.
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Georgia County
W. L. Whittle
Thom County
Vernon R. Reddish
Taylor County
Georgia
Thomas County
Whittle
Thomas
Emily Dekle
Cordele
Reddish
Wayne County
University of Georgia
Grady County
Tayler County
Citizens and Southern National Bank
Moundsville
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Timing Counts In Bug Control For Cotton Weevils
Timing of insecticide applications for boll weevil control relies on the weevil life cycle. Begin after squares appear and two weeks of activity, applying every five days to reach adults. Four daily interval applications recommended. restart series if infestation rises. Also urges hog vaccination and disease reporting to prevent cholera. Safety reminders for lawn mowing and fuel handling follow.
Blight Affects Camellias and Petal Spots Spread
The article describes camellia petal blight with dark spots on white and colored flowers that enlarge to Sichathi. It advises pruning affected blossoms, applying spray treatments every three days during susceptible periods, and typically four applications in dry spells. Start spraying a week before flowering and continue through bloom.
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Mumia
Amclo Clover Shows High Yields In Tests At Americus
University of Georgia agronomists report Amclo Arrowleaf clover outperforms Crimson in dry matter, with yields around 7 700 pounds per acre versus 2 300. Growth starts mid March and full bloom by mid May. Cows early green up and hay quality tests show 11.88 percent protein. Seeding rate eight to 10 pounds per acre and reseeding after May 10 noted. Seed distribution planned by Founda tion Seeds and Georgia Crop Improvement.
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Athens
Oxmson
Amelo
Dr. Beaty
Amclo
Beaty
Crim
Forestry Unit Names Miss Carter For Georgia Forestry Crown
Miss Carter will represent the county in the Georgia Forestry Queen contest at Jekyll Island June 18 19. The event crowns the forestry queen, with a second runner up noted in the 1963 Rose Queen pageant.
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Forestry Unit
Miss Carter
Georgia Forestry Crown
Mise Meiga
Jekyll Island
Sengniet
Miss Georgia Forestry 1963 Queen Plans New York Trip
Miss Meigs 17 year old Pelham High senior named 1963 Miss Georgia Forestry contender. She is honor speaker at 1963 graduation, Most Popular senior, and a four year varsity cheerleader planning to study English or music at Florida State University. Awards include a three day all expenses paid trip to New York if chosen queen.
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Ter
Brownette
Pelham High School
Uni
Florida State University
Thomas County
David Westmoreland
Ry Assa
Miss Georgia Forestri
New York
Washington
Congress
Georgia
Margie Key
Westmoreland
Carter
Jekill Island
Careful Planning For Good Family Nutrition
Home Demonstration Agent promotes planned meals for nutrition. Apple sauce is highlighted as a top value buy with rising sales and year round availability. The article lists sizes and uses from breakfast to dessert and provides simple serving ideas.
Jeff Willis Wins DeKalb Agricultural Award
1963 Central High School graduate Jeff Willis won the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award for leadership scholarship and farm program work with FFA. He raised hogs corn and cabbage and plans to farm with his father E J Willis of Pavo. His name joins prior Central winners on a sponsor plaque and he receives a bronze medal and certificate.
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Jeff Willis
E. J. Willis
Pavo
Future Farmers of America
DeKalb Agricultural
Central High School
Chemical Blend Best for Peanut Weed Control in Georgia
Extension agronomist J Frank McGILL reports that mixing Dinitro with Falone 44E or Sesone at ground cracking provides superior peanut weed control in Georgia. Optimal rates per acre: 2.0 lb Falone 44E with 1.5 lb Dinitro or 3.0 lb Sesone with 1.5 lb Dinitro, applied at cracking time. Broad cast coverage preferred on 4 row systems.
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J. Frank McGill
Agronomist
Georgia
Tifton
ASCS Office Now Located In New Federal Building
ASCS announces new office location in Room 16 of the Federal Building with hours 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday lunch 12 to 1. 1963 tobacco grade standards revised to separate ripe open faced grainy tobacco from slick immature tobacco with adjusted price supports.
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ASCS
Federal Building
Tobacco Grade B4F Standards And Loan Rates Set
1963 tobacco grades set with B4F as firm ripe tobacco. B4F will be supported at 60 cents in 1963 up from 58 cents in 1962. Slick and tight faced tobacco move to B4FS with a price cut of 13 cents from regwer BAP. Higher loan rates reward growers for producing quality tobacco in demand. producers bear responsibility for quality.
Mulch Planting Advised For Soybeans In Area
Two Thomas County farmers who previously planted corn with mulch report strong early growth despite minimal rain. The guidance urges mulch planting for soybeans as well, noting reduced soil compaction and moisture benefits from using prior crop stubble. Definite savings come from skipping prior land preparation.
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Thomas County
Stephenson
Route 1
Boston
C. C. Coler Jr
Women Hold 32 Percent of U S Jobs
A commerce and labor departments study shows 1920 had 2 of 10 jobs by women, now 32 percent. The notice promotes Times Enterprise Classified Help Wanted ads to recruit workers, urging callers to dial CA 6-2400 for an ad writer.
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Commerce and Labor Departments
Times-Enterprise
Excessive Lime Deposits Cause Abnormal Earth pH
Athens advised that soil pH affects ornamental plant growth and excessive lime from mortar and plaster debris can raise soil pH. Digging out affected shrubs in winter, discarding contaminated soil, and replacing with clean topsoil is recommended over trying to acidify. Sensitive plants include azaleas camellias and hollies.
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Athens, Ga
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Missouri
Mississippi
Albama
South Carolina
Tobacco Research and
Piedmont Experiment Station
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Virginia
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Pete
Amclo Clover
Eecch
J. B. Beaty
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Foundation Seeds, Inc
Georgia Crop Improvement Assi
Meigs
Patricia Carter
USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
DeKalb Ag Award
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Thomas County Federal Savings & Loan Assn
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