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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
3
The article emphasizes seedbed preparation and seed cover when planting Bahia grass, noting slow establishment but eventual full coverage with proper mowing or grazing. It discusses interseeding clovers, fertilization, and managing legumes with Bahia, plus notes on Vaseygrass and other paspalums as common in the region.
In Tulsa Oklahoma the staff of the Farmits and Merchants Bank operate a cooperative lunchroom. For 37 cents at noon workers receive a hearty meal of ham navy beans corn bread sliced tomatoes cottage cheese ice cream and cookies plus unlimited coffee all day. Employees pool funds biweekly to buy wholesale with the vault custodian arranging menus and payroll funds. the bank furnishes the kitchen and pays the cook.
The first Malay ruler ever to become a haji will visit Mecca and be the burton of Selangor.
AP reports the so called Witch Madam Lin was executed after a public trial in Hong Kong. Chinese Communists allegedly deemed her business with the "other world" as competition to their regime.
In central Malaya the text notes that after a Mecca pilgrimage in July, all Muslims become hajis and dedicate themselves to prayer.
A. C. L. loading platform in Quitman Georgia houses Hart and Son melon cleaning and waxing machine. Dan Hart designed it after years of testing. the system washes sands and grits, grades, waxes and conveyors melons onto cars for shipment.
Disabled American Veterans today outlined a ladder of benefits for disabled veterans including VA compensation, hospital and outpatient medical care, dental care, domiciliary care, life insurance continuation, vocational rehabilitation, VA loan guarantees, funeral expenses, and survivor compensation. DAV service officers in Georgia offer free help, with special provisions for service connected disabilities and for paraplegics and amputees.
A South Georgia column explains how iron deficiency causes chlorosis in plants. It links iron to chlorophyll and carbohydrate production, warns that even with fertilizer a lack of iron halts feeder root development, and compares iron's role to adding a crucial drop of hot sauce to gravy.
The U S Department of Agriculture announces that all 1951 crop loan cotton still under loan on August 1 1952 will be pooled by the Commodity Credit Corporation for producer accounts. Loans mature July 31 1952 with about 1 111 000 bales under loan and 675 000 bales redeemed through May 29. Proceeds will be distributed to producers in proportion to loan amounts after all advances costs and charges. No payment when placed in pool and sales occur after July 31 1952.
Thomasville State Farmers Market draws rising attention from buyers as two packing houses maintain steady purchases. Zack Mott becomes buyer for Dargan Packing Company in Columbia Mississippi. L T Beverly, produce broker, buys daily for quick freezing and shipping. Market strength improves after a brief price slump.
Brooks County agent Charles O Kelley reports a serious bud worm outbreak in tobacco and cotton across the county. Farmers report worm damage. he urges regular inspection and immediate spraying. Bull worms also noted in cotton. 3 10 BHC recommended to control boll worms and boll weevils. Weevil damage expected after heavy rains unless sprayed.
Five carloads of watermelons were shipped from the Ochlocknee area this week under a new arrangement that solved a tough marketing problem. F H Segier, a local businessman, said independent melon producers in the Ochlocknee district formed distributing arrangements with New England Produce interests in Providence.
Fifty five South Georgia farmers are listed as due checks from the Flue Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corporation of Raleigh for 1947 crops. Due to insufficient addresses, payments have not yet been mailed. farmers should send requested documents to verify addresses.
Quitman Georgia melon prices remain strong with early shipments averaging $800 per car and top prices around $1,025. About 50 cars daily are loaded locally, with continued demand through July as late Congos extend the season. Smaller fruit due to drought but good quality supports strong outlook for shipments to northern and eastern markets.
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