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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1956
Page
7
Frederick County ASC releases 200 candidate names for 95 Community Committeemen as voting rules and positions are outlined. Details list districts and top candidates, plus eligibility rules, ballot process, and deadline reminders for the 1956 election.
A 19-year-old Albany Marine admitted strangling 19-year-old American University student George Pierre LeFebvre in Washington, D.C. Edmonds confessed after questioning at the Albany Marine Supply Center following delivery from Turner Air Force Base hospital. He said the killing followed a perceived improper advance and will be sent to Washington in police custody.
County agent summarizes UMN fact sheet on winter annual weeds in alfalfa. It covers dangers to young stands from chickweed peppergrass and yellow rocket, causes of infestations, and best timing and chemicals for chickweed control including Dinitro compounds and CIPC, with note to consult Fact Sheet No. 129 for details.
The Filbert Farm milking herd and bred heifers owned by A tl and F W Paul were sold on Wednesday. Eighty two head brought $38 295 with an average of $473 per head. H C Barker managed the sale with buyers from several states including Maryland and Virginia. Top cows and heifers sold for notable sums. notable buyers included W A Hardy Jr and William Walker. The sale drew 49 buyers from six states and featured prominent Holstein cattle, calves, and service bulls. Maryland beef producers attend the 60th Annual National Cattlemen's Association Convention in Phoenix January 7 to 9. Paul Ganley of Frederick elected to American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association. other Maryland breeders named to national committees.
The Agriculture department reports farmers' costs are expected to average somewhat higher in 1957 than 1956. Costs have risen in recent years as prices received by farmers declined. Forecasts show farm net income this year likely higher than 1955 and rising slightly next year. The index of prices paid by farmers for production inputs was 3 percent higher in mid October than a year earlier.
COLLEGE PARK November 30. The Los Angeles Department of Agriculture reports that at least a fifth of food money is spent in restaurants. If population grows and eating out continues, meals away from home may rise 75 percent by 1975. Department marketing specialists estimate frozen food use in restaurants will increase by 1974.
A planning and zoning committee was named to study proposed work on C S 40 and US 15. The panel includes Austin Reon Mrs. Hazel Lewis Ray Smith and Tobias Zimmerman. The meeting is set for December 7 at 8 30 p m.
Maryland farmers will vote on December 11 to decide if base acreages or acreage allotments will determine the 1957 corn program. Chester Bradley notes the measure hinges on a two thirds yes vote for base acreages, while more than one third support for allotments triggers that plan. If base acreages prevail, price supports mirror this year’s national average of about 1.50 per bushel, with eligibility tied to base acreage and Soil Bank participation. If allotments prevail, supports run within 7.5 to 109 percent of parity, with eligibility based on compliance and Soil Bank participation.
The Urbana and Carroll Manor Lions Clubs held a joint meeting at the parish hall on Tuesday. Presidents and secretaries from six Zone No. 2 clubs attended, with Lawrence K. Franklin presiding. Edward Daugherty of Price Electric Corp spoke on product lines, plant growth, future plans uniting four plants, Husky Park facilities, and future potential. Guests included members from Frederick, Var Roll Manor, and New Market clubs.
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