From Charlotte:
Spearhead of the New South! Published September, 1954, by the Charlotte
Chamber of Commerce
By C.W. Gilcrist, president of the Charlotte Chamber of
Commerce
There was a time when rural and urban America were poles
apart. They had a different conception of living, and their interests were
widely divergent. Today this is no longer true.
We have seen the time when many young men left the farms for
the more lucrative opportunities in the city. Today our agricultural colleges
are graduating young men who operate the farms with the same scientific
“know-how” as is evidenced in the chemical laboratory and the county house of
trade. The modern farmer must of necessity be a business man. The stock market
and the produce exchange are watched with the same interest by farmer and city
dweller alike.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg have long been synonymous in
interest and beliefs. As individuals we still see too little of each other.
A simple formula will help all of us, at least once a year
getting together, breaking bread, learning a little, having fun. This is the
purpose of Farmer’s Day to be held at the fairgrounds on September 15th.
Make your plans now to attend. You will find it a rewarding experience.
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To be congratulated are Zeb C. Strawn, chairman of the 1954
Farmer’s Day, and the various committees which have worked faithfully and well
in arranging this year’s event.
The fairgrounds were secured and programs printed through
the efforts of B.A. Lowrance. Henry G. Newson and George Hobson were
responsible for the invitations.
The farm demonstrations were arranged through Mrs. Rub
Hatcher’s committee of Charlie Marcotte, M.S. Burdette, R.C. Hartley and F.O.
Godley.
Allen Ashcraft made arrangements for the bar-b-que luncheon
and other refreshments. Walter J. Kline and J.L. Spivey will officiate as a
welcoming committee and direct traffic on the 15th.
Gilbert Brauch, agricultural committee chairman, Sam
Castleman, John D. Edmond, and Kenneth O. Hobbs are responsible for the
all-important financial arrangements for the event.
To these committeemen and other members of the Agricultural
Committee, the Chamber of Commerce wishes to express its sincere appreciation
for their fine work.
FARMER’S DAY PROGRAM
12:30 Invocation, Rev. J.C. Jones, Newell Baptist
Church
Old-Fashioned
Barbecue, Prepared by J.W.
Oehler Jr.
1:15 Special
Entertainment, Arthur Smith & His
Crackerjacks
1:30 Introduction
of special guests
Zeb
C. Strawn, Master of Ceremonies
Frank
H. Jeter, Agricultural Editor, N.C. State College, Speaker
2:15 Farm
Machinery Demonstration, Mrs. Rube Hatcher, Project Chairman, and George
Hobson, County Farm Agent
Home
Improvement Demonstration, Miss Helen John Wright, County Home Demonstration
Agent
3:30 Final
Drawing for Prizes
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