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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1956
Page
3
The county agent outlines Farm City Week observance from November 16 to 22 and discusses population growth, rising demand for farm products, Maryland's fast growth, and shifts from farm work to manufacturing and services. He notes increasing productivity per farm worker, rising mechanization, and farms buying more city goods and services.
Maryland farms show rising utilities investments with 93 percent electricity, 72 percent tractors, and 62 percent televisions. The report notes a shift toward more animal product consumption, higher per capita income, and a farm sector where net income fell from 1955 due to higher costs and lower prices. It emphasizes city farm links and mutual dependence for national progress.
Marydel area residents share updates on medical events and visits. A. H. Wyatt returned from Children’s Hospital School in Baltimore after an elbow operation by Dr. Robert Johnson Jr. Individuals include Mrs. Mary B. Smith, Mrs. Effie Morris, Mrs. Clara Smith, and Sara Lepore with hospital stays and recoveries. Local visits feature Mr. and Mrs. Warry Boyer, Nolan Stafford, and others. The Lions Club met with Prof Paul Slayvbaugh as guest speaker.
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