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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1954
Page
13
The author reflects on squirrel hunting as a solitary, contemplative activity. He contrasts city haste with forest calm, noting patience, quiet and nature as antidotes to modern anxiety. He cites Ohio Conservation Bulletin quotes describing hunting as silent alertness.
Local hardware shops advertise lawn and garden gear including muters gas clovers and mowers. Shoppers are urged to hurry for electric options and seasonal stock.
Ohio corn and soybean crops are forecast near record yields for the year. National feed crops show the weakest prospects in 18 years. Ohio's corn harvest may rise about 10 percent to an estimated 212,976,000 bushels, near the 1948 record. Soybeans are forecast at 27,094,000 bushels. Other crops include barley at a high per acre yield, potatoes around 71,000 bushels, and apples near 3.6 million bushels.
Lt. Col. James V. Galloway, son of Mrs. Silkie M Galloway and Mrs. Lisle M, has been assigned to Fort Hood Texas as assistant in the chief of staff office. A Ohio University graduate, he served in Europe during and after World War II and received the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation medal. He is accompanied by his wife Mrs Eva Graham Galloway.
Washington report Says Secretary Benson eases restrictions on use of upwards of four and a half million acres of crop land in 1994 shifting away from non cash crops such as grass hay and the like. The change aims to reduce surpluses in wheat corn cotton peanuts and tobacco while keeping some controls in place for certain crops and regions. The policy shift follows a conference with officials and reflects a more flexible approach to agricultural pricing and land use.
Billy McDermitt of Point Pleasant FFA won the youth tractor driving contest at Harmon Field in the Farm Youth Show. Clair Cottrill, Milton Meadows, Charles Blessing, and Billy Parsons placed second through fifth. Contenders included Larry Joe Keefer Jimmy Huffman Norman Jordan and Busier Rice. Equipment was provided by regional tractor firms and stores.
The first cafeteria in the United States began serving patrons in New York City in July 1855 marking a new dining concept. It introduced self service ordering and a variety of dishes changing American eating habits and urban dining culture.
The agriculture department in Washington projects this year's corn at 1 764 750 bushels and wheat at 962 175 bushels. Compared with last month forecasts, corn is higher by 2 so far, while wheat is about 200 000 bushels below prior forecasts. Last year corn totaled 1 168 570 000 bushels and wheat 506 000 000 bushels. Harvest levels are affected by federal quotas and planting allotments to curb surplus.
An event coordinated by C K Blakesléf and local extension services targets feeder calf sales at yards in Athens and nearby counties. The report notes expected turnout, pricing ranges, and guidance on calf quality and handling to maximize market value amid pasture and weather considerations.
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