Gypsy Moth Control Efforts Highlight Pennsylvania Program
The State and U S Departments of Agriculture conducted aerial larviciding on about 2,000 acres using a helicopter for the first time, with the rest sprayed by a biplane. Entomologists oversaw operations, totaling roughly $10.00, and the long-term program has treated over 1.5 million acres since its decades old start near Inkerman Luzerne county, with near eradication in sprayed zones.
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State Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Departments of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Inkerman
Luzerne County
Nixon
State Plow Contest Sets 10 am Starts and Contests
Plow competition for level land and contour plowmen begins at 10 am with Henry E. B. Warner of Chambersburg directing the contour event and N. Henry Wooding of University Park supervising level land plowing. Winners qualify for the 1963 Nationals in Vandalia IL September 19 20 21.
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Level Land
Freeman Endorses June is Dairy Month Effort
Secretary Freeman urged continued support for dairy industry as a vital protein source. He praised its role in American diets and agriculture and noted USDA backing through the Agricultural Marketing Service with materials for the food industry and media outreach.
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Freeman
USDA
Agricultural ‘Marketing Service
Auto Show Opens in New York City in 1900
The first auto show debuted in New York City in 1900. It featured exhibitors including GEIS Tells and MP DUES displaying their cars as part of a growing automotive display era.
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New York City
Geis
Hampshire show and sale set for November 13
Ben Morgan reports joint effort with the Pennsylvania Livestock and Allied Industries Association to sponsor a Hampshire breed show and sale. The event will feature bred ewes for Hampshire exhibitors, with $200 in special premiums approved May 16. Bernard L. Ryan of Chester was elected PLAIA president, succeeding Howard H. White. Ted Black of Reading joined the board. Dale Anderson of Harrisburg named PLAIA delegate to the Farm City Week Committee.
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Ture
Pennsylvania Livestock and Allied Industries Association
Morgan
Pennsylvania Hampshire Sheep Association
Hampshire
Bernard L. Ryan
Chester
PLAIA
Howard H. White
Allentown
Ted Black
Reading
White
Dale Anderson
Harrisburg
Crop damage reports from Pennsylvania counties
A cool showery week across Pennsylvania slowed crop prospects. Vineyards near Lake Erie escaped the worst of damage while Erie county peaches and cherries were nearly wiped out by recurring cold. Friday frost produced record lows with readings near or below freezing into Lancaster and Berks counties. Temperatures ranged from 4 degrees in Philadelphia to 22 degrees in Bradford and Emporium.
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Lake Erie
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bradford
Emporium
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the Livestock Association Board
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Lancaster and
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ING
Lincoln, Pa
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Jacob Ruhl
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Elmer Murry, V. Pres
Puaintis
DAIRY
Pioneer Way
Joseph M. Good & Sons
Leola
Quarryville
Vintage Sales Stables, Inc
Vintage
Frank Dussinger
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