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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1933

Page

8

Oak Grove Beats Bamboo In Thick WATAUGA League Showdown

Oak Grove won 4 to 1 over Bamboo in a tightly pitched game. Greene and Richard Hodges limited opponents to six hits each, with home run by Gragg. Box score notes six strikeouts for Greene and six for Hodges. Score by innings shows Oak Grove across the top with a 4 0 0 0 pattern.

Oak Grove Bamboo Greene Richard Hodges Gragg R. Hodges C. Hodges Ted Hodges Barnes Dallas Hodges Lyons Dave Hodges F. Brown Critcher Cook R Cook H Hampton H Greene Cook Elrod Cook

Timely Farm Questions Answered at State College

Farmers at State College Station discuss summer feeding for pullets and dairy cows and fall vegetable choices. Answers cover when to use cod liver oil, grain supplements, and a list of recommended fall garden crops with planting guidance. Extension Folder 31 offers full planting dates.

State College State College Station Raleigh N. C

Roses Respond to Careful Soil Preparation and Sprays

In 1932 Glenn O. Randall at State College established a 300-plant rose garden using 30 varieties. He prepared soil with decayed manure, applied 7-5-5 fertilizer in May and July, and protected plants with Bordeaux mixture, Hypo, and nicotine sulfate to combat mildew, blackspot, and pests. The result was a healthy, vigorous display.

Glenn O. Randall State College Randall College

Who Is the Biggest Fool in the World Editorial

A Wilkes News editorial argues the public is the biggest fool, swayed by flashy novelties and unproven salesmen. It warns readers that they pay twice the price for inferior goods by trusting unknown advertisers over reliable local merchants.

Wilkes News Goodyears Goodyear

First Bale of 1933 Cotton Reaches Houston

The first bale of the 1933 U S cotton crop arrived in Houston on Tuesday. It was sold to the cotton exchange for 150 dollars and was grown in the lower Rio Grande valley, ginned at Mission.

Houston Texas United States Cotton Exchange Rio Grande Valley Mission

Negro Pageant Heaven Bound to Be Shown Here

The Boone Methodist Church Woman’s Missionary Society presents the negro pageant Heaven Bound with a cast of twenty five from Cleveland County. Showings are June 29 at 3 PM and 8 PM at the courthouse with a 15 and 25 cent admission and seating for colored patrons. Proceeds support negro school supervisors in Shelby and funds have funded multiple performances locally and regionally.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Boone Methodist Church Cleveland County Viola Thomas Shelby Asheville

Heaven Bound theater review praises spiritual music and cast

A review lauds the performance Heaven Bound with Professor Potter as the devil and Viola Thomas as the directress. The production features the song Coming for to Carry Me Home and a chorus of negro spirituals delivered by Black actors, highlighting authentic singing and dramatic portrayal.

Hell Heaven St. Peter Heaven Bound Devil Professor Potter Viola Thomas

Fresh Range and Feeding Guidelines for Growing Turkeys

The article advises moving poults eight to ten weeks old to range shelters on clean ground free of poultry manure, with ample green feed, shade, and fresh water. It stresses sanitation to avoid blackhead, and outlines a complete growing ration including animal protein, grain, milk, green feed, minerals and water. It notes one mash hopper per 75 poults, two one gallon water founts, and frame setup.

C. F. Parrish State College Parrish

College awards for meritorious service in agriculture

Joseph Addison Brown of Chadbourn Columbus County and H Arthur Osborne with his sisters Miss Louise Osborne and Miss Florence Osborne received certificates for meritorious service in agriculture at North Carolina State College during its 44th commencement exercises on Monday evening in June.

Joseph Addison Brown Chadbourn Columbus County H. Arthur Osborne Louise Osborne Florence Osborne North Carolina State College

Award Highlights Brown and Osborne Family Farming Honors

The award honors Senator Joe Brown for promoting the Chadbourn strawberry industry and advocating diversified agriculture and fair freight rates. Born in 1861 in Rockingham, he helped grow an industry now valued at 500 000 to 600 000 dollars annually. Osborne and his sisters receive recognition for turning a 240 acre mountain farm into a renowned pure bred Guernsey dairy operation famed for fertility and yields.

Joe Brown Chadbourn Senator Brown Rockingham Richmond County Osborne North Carolina

Two Sisters and Brother Lead Cooperative Farms

The passage notes two sisters who receive executive planning from their brother. Mr. Osborne is recognized for his intelligent knowledge of agriculture and his leadership in cooperative farm enterprises.

Osborne

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