Wade Groff Farm Proves That Excellent Soil Pays
Everett Newswanger reports at the Lancaster County Unit Demonstration Farm Field Day held July 9 at Wade Groff Farm. Mulford Heddleson notes soil formation rates, subsoil decisions, and rain influence while Arnold Leuck discusses nitrogen use on redcoat wheat. Dr George Berggren reviews herbicide trials, and Dexter Putman highlights dairy gains from better feeding and DHIA data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Newswanger
Mulford Heddleson
Lancaster County Unit
Wade Groff
Heddleson
Groff
Apri
Redcoat
Arnold Leuck
Max Smith
John Baylor
Lancaster County
Dhia
Dexter Putman
Wade
Demonstration Winners Enter District Finals
Everett Newswanger leads a strong display as Penn Manor School hosts 4 H and Public Speaking contests. Breneman and Miss Young win honors for outstanding youth presentations while top demonstrators in dairy beef tractor chickens horse pigeon and home economics advance to the Southeast District Demonstration Day at Allentown Fairgrounds with state finals at Penn State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Foods
Ann Wivell
Pat Yunginer
Penn Manor High School
Penn Manigh School
Finn Breneman
Linda Ss
Breneman
Miss Young
Nancy Bollinger
Lititz
Nancy Stoltzfus
Banks
Nancy Frey
Marietta Ri
Dallas Wolgemuth
Mount Joy Ri
Richard Buckwalter
James Hershey
Dennis Allen
Quarryville
Fred Shaub
Drumore Ri
Gerald Wagner
Enos Leed Jr
New Providence
Pigeon
Lili Ann Wivell
Columbia
Patricia Yunginger
Marietta
Evelyn Groff
Gordonville
Karen Mellinger
Jane Smith
Joyce Horst
Farmersville
Allentown Fair Grounds
Penn State
4-H Actor Contest Winner Named at Nort Amherst
The 4-H tractor driving event concluded yesterday at Ivan Nortamersville with Heisey RD and Sheri earning top honors. Mrs Samuel and the new champion were highlighted in local coverage of the contest and its winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisey
RD. 1
Sherifame
Yestern
Ivan North Amersville
Samuel
4-H Club Activities and Meetings listed
Calendar notes list 4-H Citizenship events in Washington DC and 4-H sewing meetings at Hempfield. A session on soil and water sanitation is scheduled at the Measter Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington DC
Hempfield
Measter Court House
Pa Farm Prices Up 1 Percent In June
Pennsylvania farm prices rose 1 percent from mid May to mid June led by higher poultry and egg receipts. Hog prices climbed 6 percent while beef and other meats eased the overall gain. chicken and egg prices rose 8 and 3 percent respectively, eggs at 33 cents a dozen. Field crops fell sharply with wheat and barley down 7 percent and hay off 8 percent. wholesale milk price for June was estimated at a lower level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Plow Meet Deadline For Lancaster County Contest
The Third annual Lancaster County Sol Conservation District plowing matches require entries by this Thursday July 16. The event runs July 23 at Roy Garber farm Fin tville Pike starting at 1 pm with a rain date July 27 and an ultimate winner advancing to the state contest July 29 at Ft McCord Franklin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Marketing Cards Not Required For 64 Wheat
The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service says marketing cards are not required for the 1964 wheat crop. Only farmers enrolled in the 1964 program with minimum diversion and within allotments qualify for certificate payments. Farmers with measured acreage within allotments are eligible for price support. No. 1 farm stored wheat supports at $149 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
County 4-H Field Day Set for Thursday at Long's Park
County 4-H plans a day of games, swimming, and a picnic at Long's Park near Thursday July 16. The event features a 700 pm coronation of Lancaster County 4-H Queen and Junior Queen, with Carol Hess among senior contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long’s Park
Brookside
Lancaster County
Carol] Hess
Elvin Hess
Stras
Five Day Weather Forecast With Mild Temperature Dip
The next five days will average 2 to 5 degrees below normal with afternoons around the low and mid 60s nights. A seasonably warm start gives way to cooler conditions later, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation possible Sunday and again midweek.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Berggren
Shor
Richard Hackenberger
Penn Manor
Harry Sloat
Rex James Ritter
Grace Evangelical Congregational Church
Millersville
Raymond Stoner
Jean Breneisin
Joanne Warner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!