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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1974
Page
6
Rain halted morning tours of the Corn Field Day at Mosteste farm scheduled for 10 am. About 230 farmers gathered under a tent to hear extension staff and panelists discuss Johnsongrass control, garlic in wheat, and field management as rain persisted through the day.
The club met at the Es County Square booth to discuss new rules and reviewed members scores. Beth Murphy reports that Murphy demonstrated coordinating tables while Lynn chanted recreation and refreshments were served after the closed meeting.
Glade Valley Community Show Committee plans the annual event sponsored by the Glade Valley Grange Walkersville Chapter Future Farmers of America and the Maryland State Fair Board The show is on Thursday Oct 3 at the Walkersville Fire Hall Entries accepted 6 30 a m to 12 noon with judging in the afternoon Open to Glade Valley and Walkersville School area Entries include canned goods baked items flowers crafts and more Auction to follow program at 8 p m with FF A members and others URBANA BOYS 4 H CLUB meets gardening topics and weed and plant ID quiz Demonstrations lead to district and state level competition planning for a parent member picnic in August
Monique Pasquale daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Pasquale of Clarksburg placed tenth in the junior division of the 1974 Horse Jamboree Horsemanship Contest. She competed with 101 juniors at the jamboree held at Maryland State Timonium as reported by Don Gehres. Pasquale is a member of Goshen Horse and Pons Club.
Five Marylanders earned American Farmer degrees led by OHarai Aten of Tesserite and James Lo Pope of Gaithersburg noting siblings from the Old Line State achieved the honor in the same year. Michael W. Harrington of Gaithersburg Timothy W. Beall of Germantown and Bruce M. Schrader of Chestertown also figure among 1990s recruits. An Aug field day at the University of Maryland’s plant research farm drew nearly 300 attendees from six states and DC to study turfgrass varieties insect control and disease resistance while 11 equipment dealers showcased mowers sprayers and other turf maintenance gear.
Montgomery County 4 H horse judging teams earned high marks at the Maryland State Contest. The senior team placed third with Debbie Kirchoff Pam Nicholson Jan Sabine and Beverly Bond as members. Individually Sabine placed seventh Nicholson eighth and Kirchoff ninth. The junior team finished fourth with Hank Sabine Pat Nicholson Cindy Boyd and Colleen Kirchoff.
David M. Schroder Le Gore has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri, announced by Lloyd D. Miller executive secretary. The association issued 309 memberships to Aberdeen Angus breeders in the United States during the past month.
Maryland Agriculture Secretary Mary L Hance urges farmers to report crop damage from blackbirds and related species. She condemns inaction, cites multi‑state jurisdiction delays, and seeks federal aid to reduce losses estimated at millions as flocks devastate orchards and fields in Frederick County and across the state.
The July 25 meeting at Schaeffer Center elected Kenneth Stitely president Terry Fogle vice president Beth Weller secretary and Eric Stone treasurer. Assistant leader Leslie Kenney presided and a discussion on the Montgomery County Fair followed before adjournment.
Planning is underway for the Cazual Corner Horseshow to be held September 7 at Bittersweet field on Reddick Rd in Poolesville with a rain date only if heavy rainfall occurs. divisions include small pony and large pony hunters, baby and large horse hunters, short stirrup, pony and horse jumpers, plus miscellaneous classes such as junior and senior equitation and park hack. Four ribbons per class, $15 champion bonuses for pony and horse jumpers, $10 for rescue pony jumpers. six trophies awarded to other division champions. prize lists from Stablemates Surrey Stombocks or by calling 972-8483.
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