Barn Fire Destroys Outbuilding at Frackman Farm Near Georgetown
A barn and nearby structures burned on Joe Bolton’s Frackman Mill farm west of Georgetown. Johnny Bolton, 11, was treated after glass from a windstorm incident earlier. Fire destroyed hay valued at 1200 dollars. 20 head of cattle and a sow perished. Defective wiring cited as cause. hoses stretched 1000 feet from a nearby creek.
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Bart Company
State Secretary urges Pennsylvania beef cattle expansion
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture William L. Henning told 250 southeastern farmers in Lancaster that proximity to major markets should spur higher beef output. He noted a US feeder cattle gain despite a 2 percent January 1 decline in Pennsylvania, with 82 000 head on feed and 58 percent under 900 pounds.
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William L. Henning
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4H Tractor Club Meets March 19 At Herr Garage
Southern Lancaster County 4H Tractor Club announces its March 19 meeting at the E L Herr Estate Garage Wakefield. Fred Frey urges age 12 to 14 members or joining soon to attend. Gl n Aument led a power takeoff safety demo and a drill bit safety exercise. Movie on oil use titled The Why of Auto Lubrication was shown to 14 members. First year members reviewed tractor safety and third year members discussed bolts and wrench sizes.
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E. L Herr
Wakefield
C. E. Wiley & Son
Quarryville
Fred Frey
Glenn
Marl Aument
Frey
Fred Linston
John Wagner
Dairy and Crops Meeting Held At Morgantown
Attendance far exceeded expectations as about 70 from Morgantown, Honey Brook and Elverson attended a Tuesday night Dairy and Crops meeting led by Chester County Agent Robert A Powers Jr. Topics included parasite control, soil testing, hay and pasture fertilization, and garlic control. most Chester county dairymen signed the statewide brucellosis control plan.
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Robert A Powers, Jr
Honey Brook
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Joseph C Nayeotte
Pennsylvania State University
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Lancaster County
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New Utah Peach Tree Yields Two Crops a Season
Detroit News reports a Utah bred peach tree that bears two distinct crops per growing season. The innovation promises expanded harvests and potential shifts in regional fruit production.
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