“Personal Mention” by
F.H. Jeter, Extension Editor, in the April, 1948, issue of Extension Farm-News, published by North Carolina State College
S.T. Brooks again knocked ‘em cold in Robeson County the
other day with his community exhibits of hams and corn. Robeson Negro farmers
exhibited 276 hams, and they were nicely trimmed as well as thoroughly cured.
Jack Kelley says they were as nice as he had ever seen. Some $182 in cash
prizes were distributed.
For a part of his graduate work at the A&T College, R.L.
Hannon has done a piece on “News Writing for Agricultural Workers.”
J.P. Quinerly sends in a crop report blank sent out in 1889
by the Honorable J.M. Rusk, Secretary of Agriculture in President Benjamin
Harrison’s Cabinet. The secretary was most appreciative of any information
given him and said it would not be used by tax assessors. The historical blank
was given to Mr. Quinerly by Ben Watson of Columbus County.
Tom Brandon and his two efficient assistant agents, Sumner
and Brady, held a real two-day extension school at Williamston with an average
attendance of about 350 farmers with over 600 being present for some one or the
other of the sessions. It must have been strenuous, because our Mr. Kimrey left
his overnight bag and Doc Collins left his overshoes and his hat with that
beautiful red and green feather. Word
also comes from Martin that Mr. Kimrey was in a particularly jovial mood during
the Extension School.
Fred Johnson, Cotton Gin Specialist, has been elected a life
member of the Carolinas Ginners Association, and the editor of your favorite
family magazine has been elected an honorary member of the Edgecombe-Nash
Ginners Association.
The Randolph HD agents, Mrs. Thompson and Miss Templeton,
would like to exchange radio scripts and radio ideas with other home agents. A
splendid suggestion.
A wonderful visit with Austin Garris and R.H. Wesson in
Montgomery and a quick trip over the county. Another great trip to the land of
the Scotsmen and to Edgar McMahan’s Scotland County Farmers Club. The Dad’s
entertained the sons and had a great meeting out at Laurel Hill with Edmund
Aycock, K.J. Shaw, and Dr. Thom Smith present.
Miss Arant drops by with papers showing fine work done
during 4-H Club week by Nell Kennett and her assistants in Guilford; and by
Elizabeth Sharpe and Miss Yarborough in Stokes.
When Neill Smith held his famous farmers’ day over in Elkin
recently, he found himself troubled fo rhte moment when his presiding officer,
Director Schaub, could not attend; but, as usual, Col. Neill quickly recovered
his poise. He told district agent McCrary, “I reckon I’ll just have to do the
presiding myself so that it will be done right.”
And word comes from the hills of Wilkes that a certain
grower of hybrid corn would not answer Paul Choplin’s searching question as to
what purpose the corn would be put. Personal question anyway. When Dan Holler
was farm agent up there, he never asked why one man wanted his hydraulic ram
placed two miles from his home. Dan looks young but that boy is as wise as the
proverbial serpent.
Orchids to Lena E. Bullard and her fine assistant, Pat
Allen, for instigating and promoting that Cumberland County Memorial Park out
on the Raeford Road, and a hand to the wonderful Cumberland HD women for their
success in raising the necessary funds for the Park. A great accomplishment.
And to the Mitchener, George, and Addington organization of
Forsyth for a great piece of work in getting active county associations formed
to promote Guernsey and Holstein cattle, bees, Tamworth hogs and poultry.
A great visit also with Cliff Ammons, T.D. O’Quinn and their
hustling Harnett Board of Agriculture headed by Ed Byrd. The Board entertained
the county 4-H crop and livestock winners and their Dads. Rachel Herring was
there along with Loraine Vail and all having a great time. Cliff was at his
best that night.
These Sampson folks seem to know no end to their hospitality
and aggressive activity. A nice note from Mary Elizabeth Banks Tunstall telling
how the Sampson Older Youth group entertained their fellows from Bladen,
Duplin, and Johnston counties, with Clark Allen of Bladen elected as new
district president. Such notables on hand included Mrs. Mary Lee McAllister,
Mary Sue Moser, State Club Agent L.R. Harrill, Assistant Photographer Ralph
Mills, and two beloved Macs, Mrs. M.C. McQueen and Mrs. R.A. McCullen, advisors
for the Sampson Older Youth.
Finally, a hand to our Extension and Vocational people in
Wilson for the ability to work together without friction. A much appreciated
letter by teacher Ginn of Stantonsburg to Joe Anthony’s fine assistant, J.N.
Honeycutt.
And so, see you at the fat stock shows.
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