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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1960
Page
1
County beekeepers heard guidance from W. Clarke of Penn State on relocating hives to avoid insecticide drift. He warned spraying during bloom could poison bees and reduce honey yields, with alfalfa sprays less risky. Packaged bees may help weak colonies but cannot replace wintered hives.
About 115 attendees including parents and guests filled the Donegal High School cafeteria for the Witness Oak FFA parent and son banquet. Donald Musser earned the Chapter Star Farmer award after being recognized for outstanding work in dairying and public speaking. Clair Ginder and Walter Myers received awards for Farm Mechanics. Glen Musser was named outstanding public speaker in the 11th grade. National Regional VP Dean Hoffer and State President Gerald Grein attended.
Three Lancaster County Agricultural Council delegates plus one alternate were elected to attend the Penn State University trustees election. Henry Kettering, Richard Maule, and Warren Leininger will represent county agricultural groups with Willis Esbenshade as the alternate. The council also discussed Farm Business Day plans and a host program for business people.
Penn State ex extension dairy specialist Joe Taylor warns that changes from winter feeding to pasture can trigger mastitis. He advises feeding some hay and grain before cows go out to pasture each day early in the season.
The notice directs readers that women’s pages appear this week on pages sixteen and seventeen covering fashion society and related notes. It indicates a shift in layout with feature items and column features aligned to the Women’s pages schedule.
The first of two reports on Charles A. Ressler and his sons Hershey and Charles E. details a diversified operation across 300 acres with 80 in tomatoes 100 in corn 50 in barley and 20 in cauliflower. The brothers emphasize crossbreeding feeder pigs and on farm breeding stock plus a strict sanitation program.
Lancaster County Soil Conservation District directors plan a summer field day and a plowing contest. Contour or level land plowing remains possible with a late July or early August date. A nominal entry fee is refundable on site. 18 new cooperators, 1558 acres, were approved for free conservation plans.
The forecast predicts near normal low of 3 and high around 74 for the next five days with a slow warming trend from today through Tuesday. Expect about 4 inches or less of rain in showers, mainly Saturday, with a chance of light rain again on Wednesday.
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