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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
3
County extension agent John C Page urges gardeners to wait for soil to dry before work, plan for early crops and Memorial Day timing, and manage transplanting by trimming one third of leaves to balance roots. He warns about damping off fungi, overheating, and the need for reading seasoned books over theory, plus practical tips from vermiculate mulch to sterilized soil.
Ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, mustard, and salt form a layered pie with American cheese wedges. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes, add cheese and finish until melted, yielding a savory kid friendly dish.
University of Vermont entomologist Dr. George MacCollom warns brown-headed blackbirds threaten corn crops. Farmers should deploy scare devices, shotgun patrols, distress cries, and consider shifting to less vulnerable crops if fields attract large flocks. Early action prevents larger, more costly damage.
Bennington area 4H youth present You're a Good Man Charlie Brown under director Wynn Metcalfe at Mt Anthony Union High School auditorium for three shows April 27 28 and 29 at 4 15 pm. Cast includes Bruce Watson Barry Watson Jeff Metcalfe Barbara Crowell Donna Masso and Tony Winslow with John Riddle Jr as pianist. An excerpt from Charlie is planned for May 6 at H State Day.
A special panel will discuss the future of beef marketing during the third annual beef raising short course at the University of Vermont April 20 and 21. Moderator James W. Coyner of Middlebrook Virginia will lead a lineup including Edward Eurich Vermont Agriculture Commissioner Irving Bercowetz Connecticut Packing Company John Brotz Southern Acres Farm Shelburne and Richard Jewett Jewett's Retail Meat Market Randolph. About 200 attendees expected with $6 registration. The program covers silage efficiency reproduction herd health and performance records among other topics. The Ramada Inn hosts the April 20 evening program and Fire Simmons Arena hosts day sessions on Spear Street.
The Bennington County 4 H dairy judging event moves to Shadowbrook Farm in Bennington owned by George V VanSantvoord and William Mosher. Club members judge cattle, then travel to North Hooglek New York to inspect the Harrington Holstein herd. A county dairy judging team will be named to prepare for the state contest in July.
Robert E. Buxton of Middletown Springs returns to Caldad Bolivar Venezuela to direct cattle placement and herd taming for VanAmperlean Cattle Corporation. He oversees range moves and has traveled across 175000 acres, viewing frontiers as Pan American aims to restore Venezuela cattle and meat output for international markets.
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