Fertilizer use rises sharply on U S farms
Washington report notes that in 1850 nitrogen fertilizer use on soils reached 1117 short tons while by 1962 the total surpassed 766668 tons, indicating a more than tenfold increase.
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Newspaper
Lima Star
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1966
Page
3
Washington report notes that in 1850 nitrogen fertilizer use on soils reached 1117 short tons while by 1962 the total surpassed 766668 tons, indicating a more than tenfold increase.
Lima Central Catholic students start the Have a Heart for LCC drive seeking $6500 to cover operating costs this year. Ron Moening and Kathi Whitney lead the effort with the four class presidents and the Honorary T-Birds, T-Bird Patrons, and T-Bird Friends groups. The campaign runs from Feb 12 to a Tuesday close to prevent tuition hikes beyond $100 annually.
The Bluffton College Choir and the Chordbusters will present two assembly programs at Bath High School on Thursday. Christine Purves directs the college choir. Kay Richards is a choir member and Bath High School graduate. Arrangements were coordinated by choir member David Davis, a Bath student teacher.
Ohio State University President Ice G. Fawcett announced 303 students named for the ninth annual President's Scholarship Recognition Dinner at 6 p.m. in the Ohio Union. Top scholars from spring and alumn quarters 1965 honor rolls will receive commemorative medallions. Local students include Philip Bryan and Robert L. Hiett of Delphos Kathleen M. Hoersten 1700 Garland Sue E. Reed 5116 Spencer Dr. and David L. Starr of Spencersilie.
The author reflects on connections made through newspaper columns with shut-ins including Mrs. W. Crites of Lima who, despite deafness and a fall, sent 153 Christmas cards and longs to answer more. Other correspondents share stories of handicapped peers, schoolmates with a goat, and a reader's 1962 poems about nature.
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