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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
6
Baltimore records show 1948 income tax receipts totaling 4 543 402 38 distributed to Frederick and nearby counties. Partial 1947 payments settle by December 15. an additional 1797 659 60 accrues thereafter.
W Paul Etler of Knollhill Farm Frederick receives the Ayrshire Breeders Association Constructive Breeder Award for herd production and type. Judge Maurice H Benson rated the 27 head herd top 10 percent on type with three cows Excellent and 109 percent bred or owned by Etler.
The Bureau of Animal Industry announced a record 42,537 purebred breeding stock entries last year, surpassing prior highs by over 6,000. Of 34,298 cattle, 4,336 sheep, 2,828 swine, and 260 horses, with most cattle dairy breeds and notable Suffolk, Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn lines. Originations remain largely Canada with significant European, Asian, and South American contributions.
John Barker of Unionville 1-H Club wins the tractor operators contest at Duval machinery east of Frederick. He will represent Frederick County at the Maryland State Fair. Four 4-H entrants competed. Paul Lutz placed second, James Montgomery third, Kenneth Barrier fourth. Contest tested draw bar, obstacle course, shed backing, and bale handling under supervision of University of Maryland staff.
A baffling cattle skin disease called X or hyperkeratosis affecting stock in at least 26 states is under study by state and federal scientists. The disease may stem from forage or soil substances, not infection, with trials to find a cure failing and mortality reported around 4 to 2 percent in some observations. Early signs include watery eye and nose discharge, appetite loss, and skin thickening.
The July monthly report from Frederick County D H J A lists Supervisors for Unit 1 Betty Kruger Desmond Dean Ralph Gouker and notes Morris A Zentz GH F G Remsberg and Son RH as associated entities.
The Montgomery County 4 H tractor operators contest will be held at the New Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg on Friday September 3 at 10 am. Up to 25 contestants will demonstrate starting and stopping, gate navigation, backing a two wheel implement, aligning a belt, and other accuracy tasks to determine county champion for the state elimination at Timonium Fair.
The notice invites all 4H Club members and the public to participate in the tractor event. Interested boys should contact their tractor dealer or RL N. Whipp, assistant county agent, to enter.
Executor Pars ons Newman announces public auction at Frederick Court House for two properties in Frederick City Maryland part of Addie W Haberkorn estate. First parcel 250 Carroll Parkway a two story dwelling with garage and five rooms on each floor. second parcel 26 West South Street a five story seven room dwelling with modern conveniences. Sale August 31 1943 with cash terms and deposits required. tenants may vacate prior to settlement.
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