Farm storage capacity rise linked to loans in 1959 first quarter
Landis G. Becker of Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation reports over 10 million bushels of new farm storage capacity added in Q1 1959 via the Department of Agriculture storage facility loan program. About 2.7 thousand farmers received loans totaling more than 2 million dollars, with 182 farmers borrowing 268 thousand for mobile crop drying equipment. Loans cover up to 80 percent of storage costs, a program active since 1949, which has added about 412 million bushels of capacity and over 5 million dollars in drying equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Landis G. Becker
Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Becker
4-H Center on landscaped campus with named buildings
The 4-H Center sits away from the street on a landscaped campus with a formal garden and a horseshoe driveway. The main building honors C B Smith of Michigan, former chief of the Office of Cooperative Extension WYS Department of Agriculture, while two smaller structures are named for Miss Gertrude L Warren of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C B Smith
Michigan
Office of Cooperative Extension
WYS Department of Agriculture
Gertrude L Warren
New York
Lancaster Farming: Lancaster County Farm Weekly Details
The Lancaster Farming weekly edition lists office address at 53 North Duke Street Lancaster PA and Mount Joy entry. Dan McGrew is Editor Robert G Campbell Advertising Director and Business Manager. Established November 4 1935 and published every Saturday with subscription rates 2 dollars per year, three years 35. single copy five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Bor
Lancaster
Penna
North Duke St
Lancaster Express
Dan McGrew
Robert G Campbell
Lanecaster Farming
Lancaster Pa
Mount Joy
Brembers
National Editorial Association
Smith Hall Center details 4-H Club facilities and housing
The document outlines Smith Hall and Warren Hall as part of a National 4-H Club Foundation center. It describes dining capacity up to three hundred, auditorium conversion for four hundred, bedrooms for two hundred seventy, plus showers and recreation rooms. Turner Hall offers classrooms and space for exhibits, outdoor summer meetings, ample parking, and access via city bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith ‘Hall
Smith Hall
Smith
Massachusetts State
4H Foundation
George L Farley
Wisconsin
National 4-H Club Foundation
Warren Hall
Club Agents Association of
New York
Turner Hall
Freedom Academy bills move in Congress
Clinton Davidson reports on proposed Freedom Commission and Freedom Academy bills sponsored by Mundt Douglas Case Herlong Judds as a response to Cold War campaigns. The piece argues to counter communist influence across education media and culture using democratic methods and moral safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Freedom Commission
National Freedom Academy
West Point
Annapolis
Free World
Commission
Karl Mundt
S.D
Paul Douglas
Ill
Clifford Case
N. J
Sydney Herlong
Fla
Walter Judds
Minn
Sen. Munat
Russia
Kremlin
Freedon Academy
Mundt
Bible Reading Fragments Prompt Private Study
A fragmentary notice lists Bible material for study including I Kings 21 1 22 40 and Jeremiah 22 1 5 with a reading schedule. It appears as a devotional or church study outline rather than a news item.
Lust For Power Lesson Examines Biblical Ahab Naboth Tale
A June 7 1959 lesson contends the lust for power is a root sin fueling others. It cites King Ahab’s bid for Naboth’s vineyard and Naboth’s rights under ancient Hebrew law to illustrate how desire for control can push a person beyond law and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Foreman
Ahab
Naboth
Time to Prepare Grain Bins and Control Weeds and Sheep Flies
Preparations for grain harvest include cleaning old grain from bins and fumigating if needed, then spraying with Methoxychlor or Max Smith thion before filling. Weed control suggests 2 4 D or similar chemicals and annuals require prevention to reduce next year’s seed. Rotate sheep pasture to break worm eggs and avoid overgrazing with a multi section graze plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Smith
Canada
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Farm Youth Exchange
Millersville State Teachers College
Charles Ruhl
Joy
P. Glenn Herr
IFYE
Penn State
Credon Bixler
Carlisle
Lancaster Farming
Ray Turner
Federal Extension Office
Magnolia
Washington
Clinton Davidson
Freedom Academy
BIBLE
Pr. Kenneth
High Plan
el Elijah
Tal
Outlin
I National Council of Christ
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