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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1961
Page
4
A Penn State extension consumer economics specialist warns bruised cantaloupes harm flesh texture and flavor. Severe bruises soften the fruit making it palatable or fresh tasting unclear. Catherine Love notes bruised fruit is not a good buy.
63 County reports multiple district prize winners. Barbara Gamble Jr from Columbia R2 is cited among state prize recipients. Overgaard sisters from Lancaster R4 take third as Ellen and Esther compete districtly while Lois misses due to last week prize. Mary Jane Herr of Refton and Julian Erb of Mount Joy R1 win fourth and fifth with Cynthia Bucher of Lititz R2 placing sixth.
A ledger shows multiple bidders and lots with assorted prices and sale results. Names include John L Horn Daniel K Good Kenneth Brubaker William R Myer and others with bids ranging from single dollars to thousands and several NO SALE entries. The list records bids and lots such as Spot Broilers and various M&B offerings with consignors like D K Good Elvin Siegrist and Mellinger & Son. Overall the fragment reflects a bustling poultry sale with many items not selling.
The Cloverleaf 4 H group of Drumore hosted mothers for a buffet at Chestnut Level Churchhouse. They showcased year made items and featured music including piano solos clarinet solos and an accordion piece. Lucille Kreider led as president with remarks from Saralee Bradley and County Home Economist Norma De Lillis present.
Reynolds & Co Lancaster office installs a New York Merchant Exchange ticker to provide continuous Maine Potato Futures quotations via Western Union. The service allows customers to observe the market, with contributions from Chicago exchange and a Trader's Guide for commodities.
Critics scrutinize the proposed budget as lawmakers push through amid inflation and shifting priorities. The debate centers on tax policy, social programs, and anticipated deficits, with officials urging restraint and accountability.
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