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Lancaster Farming in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1961

Page

8

Crop Summary Tobacco Harvest Shows High Yields Across County

Crop reporting notes rapid maturation and high yields despite late starts. Cooler weather reduces pole burn risk while alfalfa seeding is nearly finished and moisture remains adequate. Corn enters soft dough as potatoes, apples, peaches, and grapes show steady progress. Pastures and hay crops are strong with early sweet corn and cabbage harvests under way.

Commonwealth Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service Erie County

Kirkwood 4 H Plans Float for Solanco Fair Parade

Kirkwood 4 H Community club met at Roy Keene home Bartville to map a parade float. Committee chaired by Kenneth Herr includes Rebecca Lois Mary Ann Johnson Richard Keene and William Maule. Demonstrations on pig care and flower arranging were given by club members and Mrs Maule Mrs Martin. The next meeting is September 5 at Bart Colerain Elementary School.

Kirkwood Roy Keene Bartville Kenneth Herr Rebecca Lois Mary Ann Johnson Richard Keene William Maule Wiliam Maule James Martin Richard Maule Flower Club Bart Colerain Martin Greenleaf Oxford

Weather notes slow in parts of the state

The report highlights rain and warm spells with fall plowing starting in southern central regions. Some areas show slow weather progress and crops face delays due to uneven conditions across the state.

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