Education and farming notes on bonds and alfalfa fertilization
The column explains that U S Savings Bonds yield a higher effective rate over time and illustrates with July 1954 purchases. It also reports on Fall versus Spring fertilizer trials for alfalfa, showing similar yields, with 0-20-20 and 0-10-30 fertilizers providing comparable results and soil testing urged. Dr James Miller emphasizes adequate fertilizer and soil tests to maximize profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Axley
University of Maryland Agronomy Department
James Miller
Miller
Maryland Farm Front Details Swine Brucellosis Risk and Wheat Allotments
Maryland farmers are urged to test adult hogs for brucellosis rather than wait for symptoms. If infection is found, three eradication options exist, with guidance from officials. The piece also clarifies the 1962 wheat program allotment rules, minimum 10 percent conservation diversions, penalties for excess production, and history credits for diverted acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
C. K. Mingle
Agricultural Research Service
Mingle
U.S. Livestock Sanitary Association
ASCS
Congress
Maryland
Card of Thanks to Denton Fire Company and Helpers
The Adams family thank the Denton Volunteer Fire Company and Auxiliary for their quick response to their barn fire and extend gratitude to everyone who assisted in many ways. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Norman Adams
Maryland Physics Dept Receives 235175 Air Force Grant
The University of Maryland physics department received a 235175 grant from the U S Air Force to study superconductivity in metals. Professors Richard A Ferrell and Ralph D Myers will lead the theoretical program with several research staff and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland Department of Physics
U. S. Air Force
Richard A. Ferrell
Ralph D. Myers
Community Club Opens Year With Luncheon At Gallagher Home
Preston society notes report the Community Club began its year with a luncheon at Mrs. James Gallagher's residence. Robert Stanton wrote a club history reviewed by Mrs. Lloyd Brodes due to Stanton's absence. Nearby visits and travels are listed among Preston residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gallagher
Robert Stanton
Johnson Bonner
Clarksburg
W. Va
Reese Dean
Preston
Thomas L. Trice, Jr
Winston-Salem
D. K. Turnham
Harry Rieck
Maurice Williams
Victoria Rieck
Harry Rieck, Jr
Annapolis
E. C. Cunningham
Gordon Heights
Wilmington
Lloyd Cannon
Harold Plummer
Maryland Academy of General Practitioners
Tidewater Inn
E. J. Mitchell and Sons
Newark
Del
Richard Dean
Charles Dean
Herman Schmick
J. Frank Patchett
G. C. Carmine
Joseph Gallagher
Baltimore
Fletcher Sisk
Wilkesboro
N. C
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Draguignan
France
Desart
Roberta Shore
Bob Cummings
Brown & Williamson
Kellogg’s
Grard
Venus
Vandenberg A.F
Calif
Waterville
F. M. Rogers
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Picard
Will’s Sporting Goods Store
Franklin St
Denton, Md
NEW & Used Motors
Alton Billmeier
C. Elsie Billmeier
Optometrists
Zenith
Zeneee
Bryan’s Pharmacy
Delaware
Ben Franklin
Denton
Raymond Messick
Virgil Moore
Charles V. Moore
National Brewing Company
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