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March 23, 1943
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
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W. J. Ross, Jr., a 4-H member, wins a registered Guernsey heifer calf as first prize in the 4-H pig club show last winter. The calf, donated by Wakefield Farm in Wake Forest, will be delivered Thursday. Born October 24, 1942, sired by Wakefield Sir Walter-296114, dam Wakefield Queen-49125 with strong milk production record.
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4-H Member To Get Calf
A registered Guernsey heifer, won by W. J. Ross, Jr., as first prize in the 4-H pig club show last winter, will be delivered Thursday, it was stated today by Nellie M. Smith, assistant county farm agent. The calf was given by Wakefield Farm of Wake Forest.
The calf is Wakefield Sir Walter's Pamela-last, sired by Wakefield Sir Walter-296114, one of the young shes at Wakefield Farm, and the dam is Wakefield Queen-49125, who has a record of 12,068.6 pounds of milk and 633.7 pounds of butterfat. The calf was born October 24, 1942, and "is a nice straight, growthy calf and one that I am proud to present to you as winner of the pig club contest," according to a letter from E. H. Forbes, manager of the farm.
A registered Guernsey heifer, won by W. J. Ross, Jr., as first prize in the 4-H pig club show last winter, will be delivered Thursday, it was stated today by Nellie M. Smith, assistant county farm agent. The calf was given by Wakefield Farm of Wake Forest.
The calf is Wakefield Sir Walter's Pamela-last, sired by Wakefield Sir Walter-296114, one of the young shes at Wakefield Farm, and the dam is Wakefield Queen-49125, who has a record of 12,068.6 pounds of milk and 633.7 pounds of butterfat. The calf was born October 24, 1942, and "is a nice straight, growthy calf and one that I am proud to present to you as winner of the pig club contest," according to a letter from E. H. Forbes, manager of the farm.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
4 H Club
Guernsey Heifer
Pig Show
Prize Calf
Wakefield Farm
Youth Agriculture
What entities or persons were involved?
W. J. Ross, Jr.
Nellie M. Smith
E. H. Forbes
Where did it happen?
Wake Forest
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Key Persons
W. J. Ross, Jr.
Nellie M. Smith
E. H. Forbes
Location
Wake Forest
Event Date
Last Winter; Born October 24, 1942
Story Details
W. J. Ross, Jr. wins first prize in the 4-H pig club show last winter and receives a registered Guernsey heifer calf donated by Wakefield Farm, to be delivered Thursday.