Potato Test at Overdort Farm Shows Varied Yields Across Plots
At A W Overdort's Brushvalley farm a potato variety and seed source test was dug and weighed in by ten growers. Eighteen acres yielded just over 6 000 bushels with differences due to corn stubble. Fertilized plots with 800 lbs 4-9-6 greatly boosted yield. un fertilized and extra fertilized rows differed. Planting date June 13, row spacing 22 inches, hills every 10 inches, field weeded four times cultivated twice harrowed three times and dusted six times. Some rot noted. storage improvements completed to hold 5 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overdort
A. W. Overdort
Brushvalley
Penn Run
Michigan
Mason’s
Somerset County
New York
Michigan Russetts
Cambria Co. Russetts
C. C. Pollock
Russetta
Toan
Russetts
Overdorf
Farm Calendar Timely reminders from state college
Pullets high weight before laying and low molt risk in fall. Filtering cider yields clear superior product with home-made equipment under $8. Store root crops cool with moisture. use old milk cans if lid fits. Winterize sprayer by draining and cleaning. Beekeepers enjoy good honey flow and price. drought eased in some areas. Mulch flower beds lightly with leaf mold or well-rotted manure. Know soil chemistry to manage and improve productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Effort to Evade Chestnut Blight
Harrisburg reports a novel plan to plant native Pennsylvania chestnuts in Wisconsin where few chestnut trees exist. The aim is to establish blight resistant stocks and grow chestnuts free of the deadly bark disease. Seedlings from China and Japan have already been tested in Pennsylvania, where the blight arrived thirty years ago from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
China
Japan
United States
Europe
4-H Club Award Night At Punxsutawney Event
Punxsutawney Board of Trade hosted a lab event with guests from Jefferson and Savan clubs. T. C. Carrington acted as toastmaster and awards were presented by J. P. Winslow and County Agent Warner. Savan club members received ribbons and official 4-H club pins. Placing order included Dennis Trimble, Richard Black, Paul Crawford, Ralph Doty, Lewis Lowry, John Black, Valgene Trimble, Mary Altman, Paul McMahan, Reeve Doty, Homer McMahan, Jay Doty, Dale Smith, Eugene McMahan, John South, Roy Ryen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Punxsutawney Board of Trade
Lab
T. C. Carrington
J. P. Winslow
Jefferson Clubs
Warner
Savan Club
Jefferson Theatre
Dennis Trimble
Richard Black
Paul Crawford
Ralph Doty
Lewise Lowry
John Black
Valgene Trimble
Mary Altman
Paul McMahan
Reeve Doty
Homer McMahan
Jay Doty
Dale Smith
Eugene McMahan
John South
Roy Ryen
Coroner Exonerates Driver in Fatal Bus Accident
Coroner's jury found driver Clarence H. Kenneke not at fault for the Ewings Mills bus wreck that killed two and injured ten on the Benjamin Franklin Highway. Responsibility was placed on Nu-Way Lines, Inc for using unfit equipment. Jury urged PSC to scrutinize Nu-Way rolling stock and grand jury to probe Nu-Way Lines Inc. further. Two severely injured passengers were Mrs. J R Jensen of Chicago and Harry M Marion of San Francisco. An unrelated Vienna doctor noted human milk as a strong blood-stopping agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu-Way Lines, Inc
Clarence H. Kenneke
Huntingdon
Nu-Way
Ewings Mills
Benjamin Franklin
Chicago
Haying
Protection to Farmers Pledged by Republicans
Republican platform pledges protection for Pennsylvania farmers against Democratic neglect. It calls for home rule, real estate tax cuts, continued aid to financially distressed school districts, milk price controls, standardized health rules for milk, farm pest and disease support, development of cash crops, and stronger agricultural agencies. It warns against federal dictates, crop destruction, dumping, motor license misuse, and centralized bureaucracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Piatto
Republicana
Milk Board Praises Schnader Work For Farmers
John A. Barney, a State Board member, declares Attorney General Schnader and his assistants have backed the Milk Board to protect farmers. He notes thousands of dollars restored to farmers through the Department of Justice and says no case has been mishandled. He denies rumors of non cooperation and links criticism to Schnader’s gubernatorial candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Schnader
Milk Board
John A. Barney
State Board
Schnader
Barney
Department of Justice
Mr. Schnader
Farmer Will Work Out His Own Salvation
United States Senator David A. Reed argues Pennsylvanians would prosper if the Federal government stayed out of farming. He says farmers need sound money low taxes good roads market reports ample credit and instruction in scientific crop methods. He attacks federal food destruction programs and Democratic states for harming farmers and boosting Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvvania
United States
David A. Reed
Senate
Reed
Dry Leaders Declare Democrats Hopeless
John H. Light of the State Grange told the Wilkes-Barre Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention that only Republicans offer the best chance for dry aims. He said neither major party will strengthen or abolish liquor laws, noting the Democrats boast of bringing back alcohol while the Republicans include stronger liquor provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Light
State Grange
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Wilkes-Barre
Light
Dry
Weekend social notes from Punxsutawney area
Mr. and Mrs. Shields and son James visit North Braddock kin. Numerous residents host weekend guests from Cleveland to Youngstown and Pittsburgh. Birth announced for Mr. Walter mire’s child. several relatives visit, and Myrtle Peffer remains home due to neuralgia after dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shields
James
Don Shields
Ruth Gourley
Max Shields
North Braddock
Blanch Penman
Cleveland, O
Mabel Wyant
Glenn Wolf
Punxsutawney
Nettie Beck
Bart ‘Beck
D. B. Sutter
van Steare
Wright
Billy
North Point
Addy White
Youngstown, O
G. W. Wachob
Harry Beck
Catherine
Edward Hugas
Butler
Blair Gaul
Marion Center
Robert Miller
Joseph Stoniger
Clarence Carbaugh
Walier
John Smith
Jess Smith
Eleanor Schwab
Wilkinsburg
Levi Homen
John ‘Walter Mire
Thomas Wachob
New York
G. A. Wachob
James Luther
du Trois
Schrecengost
Summerville
Homemakers Club Outing and Local Social Recap
Smicksburg notes detail a Homemakers club trip to Kittanning with shopping dining and theatre. The column lists visits and gatherings across the area including masquerade parties hosted by Miss Mary Walker and Miss Leah Stiteler and attendance at church events and missionary society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Kittanning
Shaney
Meadville Euthleran
Lutheran Church
Mary Walker
Plumville
Vandergrift
Glenn Lewis
Jeannete
Rafe ‘Walker
Alm: Crappi
Aurora Martello
Arthur ‘Christian
William Edmunds
Pittsburgh
Evan Edmunds
Leah Stiteler
Rafe Walker
M. L. Black
Wm. Crissman
Lola Fulton
Women’s Missionary Society
George Hershberger
Manorville
Jack Troutman
Tla ‘Wingard
Bruce Crawford Aie
Miles
Dave Elkin
Local Visits and Hospital Admission Highlight Weekly Notes
Julius Triber of Shawville Camp 74 visits grandmother Mrs. Cigarto. Twila Detwiler admitted to Spangler hospital for surgical treatment. Several townsfolk, including Mr. and Mrs. Pickup and sons of Clymer, call on town residents Sunday. Grace Burkhart, Indiana State Teachers College student, weekends with parents. Community members listed as callers and visitors in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Triber
Shawville Camp 74
Steve Cigarto
Mabiel Wilson
Indiana
George Wilson
Twila Detwiler
Spangler Hospital
Charles Pickup and Sons
Clymer
Harry Russell
Gressemore
Mary Sulla
Hellwood
Alma Teone
Alma Vazer
Cinida Waxler
Barnesboro
McGrew
Grove City
Steve Bolgar
Namine
Grace Burkhart
Indiana State Teachers College
J. A. Burkhart
Logan Long
Edensburg
Community Notes From Washington Township Meeting and Local Visits
Washington Township reports officers elected for the coming year at the Tax Justice League meeting, with Ruth Brown as President and John Marlin as Vice President. The page chronicles numerous social visits, anniversaries, and engagements among local families including Blystone, Rankin, Harman, Fisher, Miller, Stuchell, and Park residents, along with guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tax Justice League
Ruth Brown
John Marlin
Ruby Brown
Geneval Wissinger
Marion Center Weekend Visitors and Local Updates
Local residents share weekend visits with friends in Pittsburgh Ringgold and Clymer. Dr W E Hopkins operates on Mrs Bartley McKee with Geo Martin assisting. Community members report illnesses and family travel with several names and towns listed. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is described as rising 984 feet with daily expansion noted on hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hopkins
Pittsburgh
George Reed
Laird
Ruth
Ringgold
David Ober’s
Bartley McKee
W. H. Hopkins
Geo. Martin
Clymer
Hopkins
Hi E. Bence
Carl Bence
Samuel Raybuck
Brookville
Grant Heasley
Dale Prothero
Home
Jettie Lowman
Milton DeHaven
Helen and Clair
Fannie Spencer
R. D
George Templeton
Harold Sebring
Deckers Point
Rosy Adams
Lukehart
Marion Center
D. J. ‘Carson
Lol McGregor
DuBois
Addie Pounds
Edward Collins
James Kinter
Lynn McCoy
Alice Craft
Harry Craft
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Local residents visit Punxsutawney and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs H D Widdowson of Indiana and Mr and Mrs John Ray of Falls Creek were town callers Sunday. They joined Mr and Mrs Ivan Miller and others including L R Elder and daughter Fanny and J R Elder for Punxsutawney show attendance Saturday night. Evelyn Oberlin of Pittsburgh visited her parents HH W Oberne. The Warner family, Homer Tyger family, Mary Hurd, Steve Lydie, Nathan Work and Max Crawford and family also were town callers Sunday. J R Elder visited Punxsutawney Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Rankin
Olive Park
Roy Blystone
Helen Rankin
Wilkinsburg
Howard Rankin
Near Atwood
I. N. Frick
Ruth
Byron Browne
A. ©. Marshall
Glenn Fisher
Dayton
M. J. Boyer
John Bush
Kenneth
Lawrenee 'Pfeffer
Bobbie
Josiah Fisher
Mae
John Russell
Brice Peterman
Johnstown
Jennings Alshouse
James Stuchell
Roy ‘Blystone
Walter Harman
Milo C. Miller
Kenneth Bush
Near
Trade City
J. E. Blystone
Sara McCoy
Atwood
Ethel Harman
Bryan Miller
Myrtle Nichol
van Horn
Georgeville
Indiana
Bert Fairman
John Cuddy
Alvin. Rearigh
H. D. Widdowson
John ‘Ray
Falls Creek
Ivan Miller
J. L. Warner
Homer Tyger
Mary Hurd
Steve Lydie
Nathan Work
Max Crawford
Punxsutawney
J.R. Elder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Extension News
Jefferson County
Punxsutawney Y
Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture
North Ninth Street
R. V. Kerr
Ohn
J. Connolly
Philadelphia
Solo
Vienna
Milk Board Praids Schnader
Smicksburg
J. B. Troutman
Sara Frances
Lebanon
Alverda
Indiana County
Washington Township
Rochester Mill
Peck
Jackie Cooper
Thomas Meighan
the State Teachers College
Ted Shawn
Claudette Colbert
Henry Wilcox
Mae West
Mill Rogers
Judge Priest
Joe Be, Brown
Pennsylvania Threshermen
Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers Mutual Casualty Insurance CO
Mom. C.stewart
BR. D
Homer City
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
Luxenberg
Indiana, PA
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