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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1960
Page
4
The Crop Reporting Service reports good pasture, hay, and winter grain conditions across much of the state as April nears end. A hot dry spell depletes soil moisture and crops need rain. oat seeding advances, apple blossom peak nears for Adams County, while vegetable plantings lag, especially in the northern tier.
Seven area Future Farmers won the right to represent the region at PSU during FFA Week with scores from 357 to 334. Paul Frey won the FFA Horseshoe pitching contest to represent the area. A series of 4-H and FFA meetings are listed for May, including times and locations across Lancaster County.
Lancaster County Soil Conservation District earns a Civic Improvement nomination again for 1960 for conserving soil water forests wildlife and natural resources. Other nominees include Lancaster Sertoma Club improving Long Park and Pilot Club of Lancaster restoring the Woodward Hill Cemetery plot of President James Buchanan. The Citation awards were presented at the Lancaster Community One dinner meeting at Hog Brunswick on May 4.
A government release shows 2,910 pedestrians died and 66,030 were injured last year due to crossing between intersections. The data underscore pedestrian safety risks and call for targeted enforcement and infrastructure improvements.
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