Light Showers Help Crops Across Lancaster County
Light showers Wednesday and forecasts of continued moisture ease a drought for Lancaster County farmers who had lagged two weeks. Spring bursts color across the county with blossoms, tulips, and peach trees in full bloom as temperatures swing toward 80. Ag agent Max M Smith notes the rain aided field work and tomato planting while advising ryegrass cover crops be plowed under early to help root structure. A country drive shows summer near already, with calls for more rain to reduce dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancaster
Lancaster County
Max M Smith
Smith
Almost 606000 More Birds on 1956 Auctions
Lancaster Poultry Exchange reports higher year to date receipts in 1956 than 1955 by 592931 during January to April. The January-April totals reach 2149191 birds this year versus 1556260 last year, with April receipts at 565225 compared to 442780 previously. Weekly prices show 1956 at about 22 cents per bird in late April against 23 to 31 cents in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Poultry Exchange
Rohrerstown
New Engraving Machine Added By Farm Paper
Lancaster Farming joins with the state farm press to publish up to date farm news with pictures. Fairchild Graphic Equipment installed the Secon-A-Graver Cadet by James P McHugh from Wormlesburg Pa. Sam Dean of State College Pa observed a test at 12 20 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon-A-Graver
Lancaster Farming
Fairchild Graphic
Cattle Showman Leads Lancaster Angus Breeding Rise
Fred Frey, 23, runs a 345 acre Lancaster County Angus operation after losing his father during his teens. A lifelong showman since age six, he earned grand and reserve titles at major fairs including Garden Spot, Eastern National, Atlantic Royal, and International Livestock Exposition. He also leads 4H Tractor Club activities as a community adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Fred Frey
Fred
Southern
Lancaster County Joint Community High School
Lancaster Farming
Timmonium
Fred Frey, Jr
Temperatures Jump Increase Bud Growth Across Pennsylvania
Mid-summer temperatures over the weekend spurred rapid fruit bud and vegetation growth on Pennsylvania farms. The Weather Bureau forecasts near normal temperatures this week with warmth Thursday to Saturday and cooler Sunday, and a chance of 0.5 to 1 inch of rain.
Twenty One Freight Cars Derail on Port Deposit Line
Twenty one freight cars derailed along the right of way and six or seven slid into the Susquehanna River near Fishing Creek Tuesday morning. The cars were part of a 135 car string on the Port Deposit Line of the Pennsylvania. Cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna River
Fishing Creek
Port Deposit Lne
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Angus
Conestoga, Pa
Ernest J. Neill
Richmond
Chicago
Tractor Club
Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
U. S Weather Bureau
Adams County
Biglerville
Boyertown
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!