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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1956
Page
14
The chart summarizes total precipitation for the prior 30 days in three classes light moderate and heavy. The thresholds derive from long term analyses across numerous stations, using many years of records to categorize amounts.
A Ruskin quote on science asserts that work should substitute facts for appearances and demonstration for impressions, reflecting a philosophy of rigorous inquiry.
A $300 annual college scholarship for a qualified 4 H or farm youth will be awarded by the National Women's Auxiliary of the American Angus Association. Eligibility includes Angus cattle project involvement, graduation status or need for financial aid, and recommendations from trusted adults.
The current registration period for commercial vehicles ends May 31. A record high of 750000 applications for 1956 registration tags are in the malls to Pennsylvania owners of commercial vehicles, according to Secretary of Revenue Gerald A. Gleason. He said that under the new tables of fees, it is expected that the revenue from the sale of tags will increase approximately 7 million dollars.
In the first four months of 1956 more than 1 084 farms enrolled in the Lancaster County Agricultural Conservation Program versus 3 141 farms in all of 1953. Currently 44 888 dollars in matching federal funds have been allocated, with 80 000 dollars available as the government share for approved conservation practices.
Governor approves a 100 percent gas tax refund for farmers for fuel used in food production. Applications due by September 30 for refunds of state taxes paid July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956, with receipts required. refunds total 60 cents per gallon off highway use plus eligible federal 2 cent credit.
In Bay Port Michigan locals at Sam Murrow's restaurant kept individual barbershop style mugs labeled with each patron's name. Mug owners paid a nickel for coffee while others paid a dime.
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