Conserving Our Forests By Vermont County Agent
County Agent John C. Page urges fire safety amid fall leaf color viewing and highlights forest conservation. He notes Vermont is over 80 percent forested, discusses multiple use, wilderness areas, and forest education, then promotes the upcoming 4 H Boy Scout Conservation Camporee at the Vermont Forest and Farmland Foundation in Rupert with Dave Barton leading forestry instruction for about 300 boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glastonbury
Europe
Vermont Forest and Farmland Foundation
Rupert
Dave Barton
Cows Set Milk Records in North Bennington and England
holstein cow registered to the Hoags of North Bennington produced 16200 pounds milk and 614 pounds butterfat in 276 days supervised by Cornell University. Ayrshire cow Fairdale Deb Classic Getty at Fairdale Farms produced 13966 pounds milk and 539 pounds butterfat in 305 days. Belle Double TT Top and Double TT Imperial Juno also set high yields. In Egremont England the world gurning championships begin with competitors making the ugliest faces in horse collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Hoacre
John, Terrance
Joyce Hoag
North Bennington
Cornell University
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Fairdale Farms
Fairdale
Getty
Double TT
Merritt S. Hewitt Jr
Double TT Farms
Egremont
England
UPI
Apple Crop To Drop This Year In Vermont
Vermont apple harvest will total about 950000 bushels this year, down from last year’s million, due to 1963 drought conditions. McIntosh will dominate at 75 percent with Cortland, Delicious and Northern Spy making up the rest. new cold storage expands capacity in Shoreham and South Hero. Local pickers and migrant crews are needed, with job seekers urged to contact the Vermont Employment Service or a nearby orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
C. Lyman Calahan
University of Vermont
Calahan
McIntosh
Cortland
Delicious
Northern Spy
Shoreham
Islands
South Hero
Ray W. Allen
Vermont Employment Service
Vermont 4-H Youths Show Wide Skill Range Across State
Vermont 4-H clubs totaling about 7,000 youths pursue diverse projects from wildlife and pheasant rearing in Washington County to stock car construction in Bennington County. Leaders report gains in mechanics, highway safety, udder health, entomology, clothing, radio operation and Morse code. Junior leaders conferences and a state day are organized by 4-H members with advisory adult help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
Bennington
Island Pond
Brattleboro
Swanton
Washington County
Barre Fish and Game Dept
Bennington County
Ada Sue Diamond
Windsor County
Edward Goodhouse
Sally Morway
International Farm Youth Exchange
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Page
Chamber of Commerce
California
Salem’s
U. S
Richard Leake
Woodford Road
Shaftsbury
Burt Bros
Jayson
Main St. Bennington
Volkswagen
Kombi
Liggettbosworth
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vt
Warren A
Dick) Dodge
Udder Health
Betty Goodrich
Chelsea
Berlin
E . Jt
National Way
Auto Loan Department
Savin
National 3S Bank
Main Street
Bennington Windham
Windsor Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and
Federal Reserve System
Virion Zod
Settlers
Ished J
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