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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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R. N. Hoskins, an industrial forester for the Seaboard Air Line Railway, is selected to represent the company in the 1946 Future Farmers of America forestry contest in North Carolina, which awards scholarships and a Victory bond to winners.
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FOR FFA CONTEST
R. N. Hopkins Will Represent Railroad, According To R. J. Peeler
R. N. Hoskins, industrial forester will represent the line in cooperation for the Seaboard Air Line railway the Forestry contest among the Future Farmers of America.
R. J Peeler, executive secretary of the FFA chapters in North Carolina said that plans are complete for the 1946 session of the contest.
Active In Work
Hoskins has been "very active in forestry work in the state during the past year, especially as regards its relation to FFA chapters," Peeler said.
The state is divided into five districts, and a winner from each of these will be chosen on the basis of the best achievement in forestry, undertaken on his own property. The first four winners will receive a scholarship to the Florida State Training camp near Lake City this summer.
Top Prize
A top winner will also be picked. and will receive a $25 Victory bond and a Certificate of Merit.
Hoskins said that a large number of contestants are expected, and that present indications point to an improved number over last year's.
Seaboard Air Line is one of the sponsors for the event.
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North Carolina, Florida State Training Camp Near Lake City
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1946
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R. N. Hoskins, industrial forester for Seaboard Air Line Railway, will represent the company in the FFA forestry contest. The contest involves five districts with winners receiving scholarships and the top winner a $25 Victory bond and Certificate of Merit. Hoskins has been active in forestry work related to FFA chapters.