County Agent Seeks Soybeans as Oat Backup Plan
Henry Shoemaker reports late season conditions with oats at risk from a possible failure. University of Maryland specialists suggest replacing spring oats with soybeans and Sudan grass for forage and silage. Conservation tour planned for April 10 at Remsberg farm near Middletown, for 250 youths to observe soil and water plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry RB
Robert ©. Wagner
Charles Edington
University of Maryland
Sudan
Robert Hawker wins silver milk jug at Maryland Guernsey meet
Robert Hawker of Middletown Route 2 wins a silver milk jug for outstanding dairy work in the Guernsey breed at the Maryland State Guernsey Breeders meeting in Centreville. He is in District 1 and plans to reenter dairy records next year. Hawker farms with his father and brother, owns eight cows and heifers, and actively shows at fairs. He also attends Frederick Junior College for his second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Ifert
Middletown
Frederick County
Maurice Ahalt
Robert Hawker
Maynard Hawker
Centreville
Guernsey
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Hawker
Maryland
Max Buckel
Baltimore County
Winmer
Dorothy i. Rocke
Gleato
William B. Messix III
Douglas
Middletown Valley
Robert
Frederick Junior College
Montgomery Soil Conservation District Members Nominated for 3 Seats
At the annual district meeting on April 2 nominations were opened for a six year term for three of the five supervisors. Names listed include Bernard D. Gladhill J Raymond Kemp George E Lechlider Edwin C Frye and W Linwood Thompson. Election by mail ballots will be sent to County Agent mailing list recipients. eligible voters needing ballots should contact the County Agent or Rockville Soil Conservation Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Soil Conservation District
Bernard D. Gladhill
Bernardd. Gladhill
J. Raymond Kemp
George E. Lechlider
Edwin C. Frye
W. Linwood Thompson
Bernard D.gladhill
State Soil Conservation Committee
Gladhill
Soil Conservation Office
Rockville
J. Frederick Hazen
Montgomiery
Montgomery County
Paul Pearson
Soil Conservation Service
Pearson
Rock Creek
Hazen
City of
Washington
Two Burkittsville Men Injured In Collision
Two Burkittsville men were injured shortly before noon Friday when their pickup truck was struck by a 1955 Oldsmobile driven by James C. Athey, 20, of Luckett. The crash occurred at a secondary road intersection with Maryland 464, about 1.5 miles east of Brunswick. George F. Zecher, 15, and his father Melvin Zecher, 46, were taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital. the father was admitted, the son released after head lacerations. Trooper Joseph W. Lechlider investigated for the state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkittsquie
James C. Athey
Lucketts
Maryland
Brunswick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Feete
George F. Zecher
Melvin
Joseph W. Lechlster
Frederick County FFA Honors At Middletown Meeting
The Frederick County Future Farmers of America event in Middletown featured speeches by Richard Pry, a 1952 Middletown High graduate, and Toastmaster Bill Powell Jr. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Andy Brandenburg Frank Remsburg Sra ffert and Sorsby of Middletown Chapter while other chapters and guests were recognized for support from local leaders and organizations. Harry McDonald praised Frederick County’s improved vocational agriculture facilities and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Future Farmers of Arpanquet
Tre Danduet
Richard Pry
Midstown High School
Bill Powell Jr
FFA. Federation
Andy Brandenburg
Frank Remsburg
Sraffert and
Sorsby
Middletown
Gloria Morgan
Thurmont
Straford Sawyer
Frederick
Mike Brittain
Frederick Company Products Inc
Walkersville
Harry Wis Fer
William Powell
Reno Remsburg
Middletown Valley Grange
Henry R. Shoemaker
James A. Sensenbaugh
Mehrl Ramsburg
George Kuinefelter
Harold Staley
Nelson Phelps
State Farm Board
Harry McDonad
Baseball Tryouts and Practices Run Sunday in Baker Park
East Frederick enters a softball team in the County Softball League led by Elmer Carty with 2 p.m. tryouts in Baker Park. Urbana Softball Club holds a 2 p.m. practice in Baker Park if no rain. New Market baseball team also practices at 2 p.m. on its home diamond. All players urged to attend for Baltimore Carroll league contracts. more practices planned through the week weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Frederick
County
Elmer Carty
Baker Park
Urbana
Baltimore- Carroll League
New Market
Grange Hosts Hawaii Movie Night With Bussara Talk
Carroll Manor Grange members and guests toured Hawaii by colorful motion pictures presented by Mr. Bussara, former Optimist International president. He recapped travel miles, highlighted native dances, Pearl Harbor, and the Lost Fishermen monument. The evening featured mementos from Hawaii, a 14th anniversary toast, a covered dish supper, and songs by the group, with the next meeting set for April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lease Bussara
Carroll Manor Grange
Hawaii
Bussara
Optimist International
Bussarcs
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Amelia Earhart
Bussard
Bussards
Chester Cissell
Carroll Manor Grange_s
Robert Fry
Willis Remsberg
Austin Rennied
Monroe Thomas
Earl Rems
Renn
Largesberg
Harry Kanode
Howard Fry
Bruce Crum
Abs. Crum
Clark
Soil Conservation and Agricultiversary
Harry Remsberg
J Spring
Sr. el
William Blessley
Merril Adams
Imer Michael
Weekend Visitors From Across Towns and States
Emmitsburg and nearby towns host a long list of weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Topper and son from Baltimore with Mrs. Stella Te. Mr. and Mrs. William Tanner and children visiting Mrs. Topper's parents in Tarey Lowa. Vincent Topper family from Harrisburg. William Umibel family from Waynesboro. James Topper and daughter from Baltimore. Hudson Rhodes and children from Baltimore. Wilbur Wantz and daughter from Woodsboro. Ernest Shriver from University of Maryland visiting grandparents. Mrs. Thornton Rodgers visiting Baltimore. Richard Florence and family from New York visiting Mrs. Romanus Florence. Oscar Spriggs family from Camp Hill. Wilbur Overholtzer family from Philadelphia. George V Arnold family guests in Taneytown. Clarence Stanback and Baltimore visitors at Louis Topper home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shorb
Emmitsserg
and Mirs
Raymond Topper
Baltimore
Mr. Topper
Stella Te
William Tanner
Topper
Upton Austin
Tarey Lowa
Vincent Topper
Harrisburg
Airs
Stella Topper
West Main Street
William Umibel
Waynesboro
Brr
Wilbur Umbel
Edna Tressler
James Topper
Curtis Topper
Mar. Saret Topper
Hudson Rhodes
Edgar Annan
Edgar Rhodes
Wilbur Wantz
Woodsboro
Wantz
Russell Wantz
Ernest Shriver
University of Maryland
Thornton Rodgers
John Owens
Richard Florence
New York
Florence
Romanus Florence
Oscar Spriggs
Camp Hill
Spriggs
Joseph Wivell
Wilbur Overholtzer
Philadelphia
Clarence Stanback
Local Emmitsburg Notes and Upcoming Community Events
Residents gather for visits over the weekend in Emmitsburg and nearby towns. A polio clinic is set for April 17 at the American Legion Post home with appointments via Mrs. Charles B. Shorb. Girl Scouts sponsor a game night at Firemen's Hall on Saturday. Vigilant Hose holds April 15 practice at 7.00 p.m. Various families report visits to relatives in Frederick, Taneytown, Trumont, and Keymar. St. Joseph's High School selects delegates for the CMSC oratorials in Frederick with Marian Congress activities April 12 to 13. An Explorer bicycle inspection and rodeo planned for May, plus voter registration details for Emmitsburg.
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Lynn Sellman
John
Littlestown
William Hopkins
York
Hopkins
Clarence Wachter
Thomas Hoke
Biglerville
Visiors
Grant Long
Leonard Long
Taney
Town
Eis Rohrbaugh
Fairfield
Roy Motter
Leo ‘Little
Melvin Hewitt Sr
Trurmont
Donald Long
Donald McCleaf
Janice
Frederick
Elmer Linte
Glenn Reifsnider
Keymar
Michael Bethanic
Aliquippa
Richard J. McCullough
Elizabeth
New Orleans
McCullough
David Guise
Rowe
West Main Street
Elizabeth Fowler
Michael Topper
St. Joseph's High School
C.S.M.C
St. John's
Daniel Keating
Chicago
Children of Mary of
Shirley Stanley Wil
Marian Congress
Wiliam J. Mc.Climont
Sconis
St Johns To Hold Registration Next Week
St Johns School Freder ick offers registration for 1958 39 from 3 to 3 and 6 39 19 8 in the East Second street office. Kindergarten must be five by January 1 1959 and first graders six by the same date. Tuition 100 yearly for church members 115 for non members. kindergarten 9 12 daily. Other elementary grades and high school registration at Prospect Hall Butterfly Lane with courses added. High school tuition 25 and 75 annually. Terps Beat Virginia College Park golfers Beaman Owens low medal scores 73 pace 20 10 Maryland over Virginia.
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St. John’s School
Frederick
East Second Street
St. John's
St. John’s Church
St. John’s High School
Prospect Hall
Butterfly Lane
Second Street
St. John’s
TERPS
Virginia College Park
University of Maryland
Dean Beaman
John Owens
Virginia
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Catoctin
Mr. Remsberg
Maurice 5. Abali
W. W. Wolfe
H. D. Lakin
J. Ridgley Flook
George W. Gwartz
Cattoctin
Rennérd E. Shiffler
West Friendship
Elmer E. Hodges
Maryland Beef Cattle Producers, Inc
Barnsard Babies
Jim Ferguson
American Foundation For Animal Health
iFor Robert Hawker
Soil Conservation District
Quebec
Paul Sauve
Burkittsville
Jmhomel Cooney
FE Binner
L.L
Charles Serven
Grange
Emmitsburg
Iece
Weil
North Market St. Frederick, MD
Farmers Feed & Supply CO
All Saints Street
Frederick, Maryland
Wirthmore
Hampshire Reds
White Rock
James Nicholes
Westminster
Nicholes
Paul Keepers
Ay Y Calle Dekalb Profit Pullet
Farmers Co-Op Assn., Inc
Petroleum Devision South and
Wisner Sis
Herb Robbins
Thurmont, Md
Jefferson, Md
Dekalb
Glade Valley Milling CO
Walkersville and
Gall & Smith
Daniel C. Poole
Ramsburg Fertilizer CO
Frederick, Md
Keymar, Md
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Airy
Truman Ee Keefer Hone
Union Bridge
MT. Airy Milling CO
Mt. Airy
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Edward Brown
Pioneer Seed Corn
Frederick Fairgrounds
Austin Younkins
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
MD. and
del. Brown
Frank Fogle
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