Farm Family Profiles a Rising Holstein Star at Wachter Farm
Henry R B Shoemaker County Agent reports on Steiner B Wachter a respected farmer near New Midway. His sons Russell Joseph and Donald manage the home and adjoining farms with strong 4-H records and a high producing Holstein herd led by a 15 month old junior sire Posch Ormsby Fobes 14th. Russell’s herd includes daughters of noted grandsires and a top record sire with 438 points in 1946. The family plans continued improvement and high production with promising young stock and deep-bodied cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry RB
Steiner B. Wachter
New Midway
Russell S
Joseph W
Donald
Russell
Lester Dudrow
Lime Kiln
Wachter
Conqueror
Ormsby Senation
Posch Ormsby Fobes
Book Saves Trouble Guide to Prevent Farm Machinery Failures
Extension Agricultural Engineer Guy W. Gienger of the University of Maryland urges farmers to keep instruction manuals and follow maintenance and repair instructions to prevent equipment troubles. Manuals from local dealers aid lengthening equipment life and are the best source of guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Gienger
University of Maryland
Residents and Visitors Split on 1949 Building Costs
A quiz of six locals and visitors shows diverse views on 1949 building costs. Estimates range from a 5 percent fall to a 12 to 15 percent drop, with others predicting little change or long declines. Opinions reflect labor costs unlikely to drop, while materials may ease, and timing remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Hood
Frederick
Laurence F. Holter
Maryland to Sponsor Greener Pastures Contest for Farmers
The Maryland PMA State Committee, led by Joseph Blandford, announced a four region contest to promote permanent pastures. Entries require 15 acres, are due June 1, and judging in July will award area and county winners based on production, quality, and pasture management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Committee of the Production and Marketing Administration
Joseph H Blandford
Soil Conservation Service
Maryland Extension Service
State Department of Education
Blandford
L. C. Burns
PMA
Olney
Mem
Bers
University of Maryland
State Extension Service
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Idto
Did You Know About Cheese And Scholarships
Cheese is a concentrated but easily digested food when eaten with fruits or bread. There are many cheese names. ripening enhances texture and flavor. Cheese offers high protein and minerals, including vitamin A. Scholarships to 1950 4-H Club Week at the University of Maryland were offered by the Maryland Utilities Association. Mylo S Dawney announced that two scholarships will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sack
Head College
University of Maryland
Maryland Utilities Association
Mylo S Dawney
Community Hall
Frederick
Abd
Ann Arbor
David Bradley Hammermill
John Deere
McCormick
International
Rural Electrification Demonstrations Contest Call
Winners will be selected from 4-H Club Individual and team demonstrations given during the summer and fall of 1949 in each county. Each winner will receive a Certificate of Merit when awarded. Open to boys and girls enrolled in agricultural clubs.
Sale Register IIa April listings and locations
A fragmentary sale register lists multiple upcoming public sales across Maryland and nearby towns. Entries include sellers and precise locations such as Route 27 near Westminster, Creaserstoun, Linwood near Union Bridge, Myersville, Walkersville, Perry Harless, Pt. of Hocks, Mt. Pleasant, Finger Board Road near Monrovia, Jefferson near Summers & Co, Rockville, Frederick, and Walkersville with dates in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohler, Mann
Owens Farm
Pt. of Rocks
Doubs
Pt of Rocks
Frederick_Co. Md
Motorola
Prof Rocks
Alexander
Mehin
Walkersville
Jacob L. Routzahn
Myersville
Perry Harless
Cooksville
A. Stalings
Pt. of
Hocks
Mt. Pleasant
Marion
Finger Board Road
Monrovia
Jeferson
H. C. Summers & Co
Jefferson
County award rules require three rural demonstrators
The document states that to qualify for an award in any county, competition must occur between at least three Rural Electrification demonstrators within that county. It notes the contest will be supervised and the process outlined for eligibility and judging.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Alsop
Washington
Garet C. Cannon
R. W. Miller
Winchester
George Salter
Tulane Univers
Harry Tinney
Hamilton Ave
Daysville
Liberty Town
Edison
Morris
GE Adams
Westinghouse
Floy
Glenn Trout
R. OL
Kelty
Rockville
Rockville Pike
Albert Tabler
Rockville, Md
Zepp’s Antique Sale
Frizellburg
Westminster
Dresden
Missen
Bisqui
Calvin Zepp
Sterling Blacksten
IDEA
Blizzard
NEW Holland
Ealers
Massey-Harris
Dunham
Ealer
Maple Leaf Farmers Supply CO. Machinery
Dep's
Frederick, MD
Medford
Raymond Hugies
Paul Green
Medford Grocery Company, Inc
Medford Grocery Company
Ins
Carroll County
Macadam Road
Ellerton
Upper
Middletown Valley
Frederick County
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Ford-Ferguson
MacCormick-Deering Cultipacker
Saxton
Lot
DeLaval
Clarence E. Leatherman
Myersville, Md
RT RK. Bowd US
R. L. Kelly
Edward Brown
MT. Aqey, Ald
Urbana
Carl Webb
T. B
Bang’s
Poland
China
Chester White
G. Marion England
Gluinn Trout
Emmiert Lowlus
John Null
RK. L, Kelly
Clerk
Woodmont Country Club
Joseph Y W. Bradley
Route 240
Montgomery County
W. Ralph Bealls
Emmert R. Bowlus
R.L. Kelly
MT. Pleasant Community Hall Association
Emmett R. Bowlus
Raymond L. Kelly
ENT
University of Maryland Tension Service
Jacob L. Routzahna
Harper Road
Emerton
Little Genius
I. EL. C
New Idea
H. C
International Harvester
Delbert S. Null
H. M. Alexander
Garner
Linwood
Emma F. Garner
The
Orphan's Court
Union Bridge
New Windsor
Ithica
J. Wedgewood
Rebecca
Secu
Secu. Ft
Frigidaire
Mamie R. Garner
F. Neale Parke
Ladies OF
Winter's Church
Hunting Creek Bridge
Black Mill
Creagers Town
Thurmont
Herefort
McCormick-Deering
Hillside Tractor
David Bradley
Avid Bradley
McCormick-Deering Mower
Oliver Barshare
Ford
J. Austin Fraley
EY Wrray
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!