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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1955
Page
9
The County Agent urges repairs to wind damaged farm buildings and reviews University of Maryland Extension Fact Sheet 86. He covers masonry blocks, foundations, anchor bolts, bracing, and roof strap nails. Also advised are machinery readiness for spring, seeding methods, pig management, seed treatment, windbreak planning, pruning, and pullet orders to meet 1955 prices.
Maryland's 1954 crop wheat under price support through December 15 totals 2,114,045 bushels, per Geo. B. Reeves, chairman of the Maryland Stabilization Committee. The mix includes 20,238 bushels on farms, 2,093,107 bushels in warehouses, and 700 bushels under purchase agreement. 1953 year to date was 1,967,322 bushels.
Hickman and Gilbert families from Wilmington and Federalsburg visited relatives in the area. Several households hosted dinners and gatherings, with many guests from Wilmington, Andersontown, Farmington and Bethlehem. A number of local children remain home ill with virus and mumps, while friends express well wishes for recovery.
Farmers placed price support loans or purchases on the 1954 crop through December 15 1954 totaling over 350 million bushels of wheat 85 million of barley 60 million of oats and 43 million percent of grain sorghums. Other 1954 crops under CCC loans or purchase agreements included corn flaxseed rye soybeans dry edible beans and rice.
Caroline Chapter of the American Red Cross called by Dr. Riley will hold a general meeting of all County Chapter members on February 10 at 8 p.m. in the County Health Building. Agenda includes approval of amended by laws, election of four directors for three years, and discussion of other items.
All members of the Caroline County Chapter of Red Cross are urged to be present for the upcoming meeting and activities. The call to assemble emphasizes participation and timely arrival.
Atlantic to Pacific routes through the Panama Canal move from north to south, linking oceanic trade paths.
The article records that Queen Victoria held the throne for the longest period in British history, marking a historic milestone in the nation's monarchy and governance.
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