Fire at Sykesville fuels $25,000 loss at two businesses
A Tuesday blaze at the corner of Central and Springfield Avenues in Sykesville destroyed the Gulf station and Brandy's Market. The fire, driven by wind, damaged overhead lines, knocked out 400 telephones, and prompted evacuation of nearby students. Fire crews from Westminster, West Friendship, Lisbon, and Springfield Hospital aided the Sykesville team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sykesville
Louis Sandusky
Zimmerman Service Station
Springfield Hospital
Westminster
West Friendship
Lisbon
Sykesville Company
Eldersburg-Liberty Road
Spring Jfield Hospital
Mulching and Winter Care for Ornamentals and Batteries
Winter advice from Maryland experts details mulching to keep plants cool, protecting roses, boxwood, and evergreens with shade and burlap, plus watering needs for rhododendrons. Battery care covers keeping a full charge, using distilled water only, and proper storage with periodic cycling. Donated articles to Carroll County Historical Society noted, including church plates and land grants. Manchester School pupils visited the History case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad B. Tulak
University of Maryland
Link
Maryland
Tyne
Tink
G. Gienger
Mr. Grenger
Westminster
Carroll County Historical Society
Sodality Club
Sandymount
Hormone Treatments Restore Milk Production in Heifers
Michigan State College researchers report sterile heifers given progesterone and diethylstilbestrol implants, followed by protamone, began producing milk again after 64 to 97 days. Two four year olds in Holt, Michigan, also showed rapid gains after hormone courses, suggesting potential two to three year herd use though scientists caution small sample size and need for more study. King George VI marks 56th birthday with lunch and knighthoods for two doctors involved in his lung surgery. Lawn care notes state average mowing 20 times per season and about 30 inches of growth removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Guernsey
Raymond Ansley
Holt
Michigan
Joseph Meites
E. P. Reineka
W. Lowell Treaster
Maryland Ayrshire Breeders Plan Busy Baltimore Meet in May
Maryland and Delaware Ayrshire breeders map plans for the national meeting in Baltimore on May 13 1952 with a May 1 Beltsville farm tour and a May 2 Lord Baltimore Hotel gathering followed by a May 3 sale at Timonium fairgrounds. W J Hahn Frederick is general chairman and W Staley Hahn heads the four committees. The Frederick state Ayrshire sale is set for March 13 at the Frederick fair grounds. Annual meetings fill January with farm bureau stockmen and horticultural society events in towns from Frederick to Ha gerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Shoemaker
Maryland
Delaware
Ayrshire Breeders Association
Baltimore
Walter J. Hahn
Frederick
National Association Board , of Directors
Beltsville Experimental Farm
Lord Baltimore
Timonium Fair Grounds
Hahn
W. Staley Hahn
W. Paul Etzler
Ayrshire
Frederick Fair Grounds
State Horticultural Society
Hagerstown
Maryland Farm Bureau
State Poultry Council
State Soil Conservation Supervisors
Maryland Stockmens* Association
Maryland Crop Improvement Association
Farm Bureau
Allen Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Frederick County
Feederacks High School
Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association
Middletown
Eric C Blser
Biser
Mehri A. Adams
Buckeystown
Adame
W. J Hahn
Frederick County Holstein Breeders Association
Maryland Junior Vegetable Growers Take Five National Contest Awards
Maryland youths win one regional and four state NVGA honors at the 17th annual Cleveland convention. John W. Wysong of Forest Hill earned regional prize and $200 from the A&P scholarship fund. State winners include Daniel Tompkins Waldorf James B Arnold Monrovia J David Amos Forest Hill. Albert Bishop of Guilford Conn won national championship and top $600 scholarship. Wysong, a 4 H veteran, attends Cornell. Tompkins produced $479.55 gross from an eight by eleven plot. Arnold, a Univ of Maryland sophomore, grew $534.55 value on one third acre. Meyers of Hagerstown earned $1,000 profit on crops like sweet corn peas tomatoes and lettuce. Amos, Harford County, had a 30 by 55 foot plot grossing $58.17. he was 4-H club president and 1950 Maryland FFA official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aryland
National
Daniel = Tompkins
Waldorf
James B. Arnold
Monrovia
J. “Keith "Meyers
Hagerstown
J. David Amos
Forest Hill
Edward K. Bender
Extension Horticulturist
University of Maryland, College Park
State
Nvga Feader
Albert B. Bishop
Guilford
Conn
Young Wysong
Harford County
Cornell, University At
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
New Orleans
Daniel Tompkins
St. Charles
St. Mary's
NIVGA
Keith Meyers
University of Maryland
Arnold
J. Keith Meyers
Maryland
FFA Association
Jo David Amos
Hig
Garst Runs 7th in 110 at International Livestock Expo
Donald Garst of Maryland finished seventh among 110 top livestock judges at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The 4-H club member described the trip as a life changing experience, with team travel from Timonium through Ohio Indiana Purdue University and the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, and noted two Maryland boys finished in the top ten individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Garst
Chicago
Maryland
Donald
Timonium
Richmond
Ohio
G. A. Dix
Ohio State University
Indiana
Lynwood Farm
Purdue University
Stevens Hotel
Raymond Yellman
Union Stockyards and Armour Meat Packing
Trianon Ballroom
Stalk Rot Of Corn Reduces Yields
Dr Weaver of the University of Maryland warns stalk rot cuts yields by causing premature ear ripening and easier breakage. He recommends crop rotation, plowing under residues, and selecting resistant corn hybrids plus disease free seed to limit infection in next season’s crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Weaver
University of Maryland
Weaver
Hour glasses Used by Early New England Ministers
Early New England ministers timed sermons with hour glasses, sometimes running the sand through four times to mark longer or multiple portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Dairymen in Meeting Plan Boost for Maryland Co op
About thirty Frederick County dairymen, members of the Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers Inc., met in Creagerstown to discuss the Baltimore milk market, plan to strengthen the group, and attend a series of county meetings. A state wide committee was formed. officers include Calvin E. Cohen and Mrs. Floyd B. Lampkin. The co op handles sales of 17 million dollars yearly. concerns cited include surplus milk and butterfat tests. Directors face re election, with district meetings to choose new leaders and guidance from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers, Inc
Creagers-town Parish
Baltimore
Myersville
Calvin E. Cohen
Owings Mills
Baltimore County
Floyd B. Lampkin
Thurmont
Edwin ©. Adams
Clarksville
Howard County
John Zouck
Glyndon
John Roop
Carroll County
Linwood
R. W. Shermantine
L. Kenneth Wallace
Best Time to Control Orchard Mice Warns MD Ext
A Maryland extension entomologist recommends autumn as the optimal period for orchard mice control. The guidance calls for tree by tree inspection, signs of damage, and targeting pine and meadow mice, with winter and spring as peak damage times due to breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Bissell
University of Maryland Extension
Mouse Trap Tips From Mr Bissell
Common traps from Mr Bissell use apple bait in runways to attract mice. Spreading grain or oatmeal on both sides slows mice and prevents jumping. Cover the trap with dry grass. For many mice, poison proves best. your County Agricultural Extension Agent can supply zinc phosphide poison and give full usage instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissell
Local residents debate compulsory education beyond grammar school
A survey of farmers, teachers, businesspeople, and graduates shows broad support for compulsory education through high school. Six interviewees offer varied views, with several advocating extended schooling and higher standards, while a minority questions extending beyond grammar school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
University of Virginia
George Snyder
Airy
R. D
O. K
Jack Yelton
Frederick
Darden
Roger Harley
Sperry L. Storm
City
Conant
Charles Crum
James Bowers
Woodsboro Homemakers Club Christmas Party Report
The Woodsboro Homemakers Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. J. Powell’s home with 40 members and seven visitors. President Gail Catshall presided. the group read a Christmas story, offered silent prayers for sick members, and heard a letter from former president Mrs. Fresconi now in California. Members discussed open house, announced officers for next year, and enjoyed songs, readings, games, gifts, and refreshments. Next January meeting will be at Mrs. Steiner Cramer’s home. A rock avalanche recently altered Mt. Jefferson, Oregon’s second highest peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grouns Wire Givd
Woodsboro Homemakers Club
J. Powell
Gail Catshall
Reese Poffenbarger
Catshall
Fresconi
California
Bowers
Shtely
Wickless
Nancy Hildebrand
Helen Postenbarger
Donna Mensell
J. E. Stoner
William Schwarber
Steiner Cramer
Different Treatments for Birthmarks by Type
A physician explains birthmarks vary by type and require distinct treatments. Hemangiomas are tiny blood vessel clusters, port wine stains are flat and purplish, strawberry marks are raised and soft, and spider nevi show a central body with radiating vessels. Treatments aim to close blood vessels, with methods like carbon dioxide snow for small lesions, though risks include potential skin damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
NEA
Radium and Greaz ray touted for birthmarks and scars
The report notes radium treatment as effective in some cases and mentions a newer Greaz ray option. Treatments apply to strawberry marks and spider nevus, with a commercial preparation available in various colors to match skin and be used daily. It relieves self-consciousness but is not a cure.
Shortages Ahead Hit Steel for Farm Machinery
Shortages point to further reductions in steel for farm machinery. Curtailments in steel aluminum and copper allocations are already affecting manufacturing. Guy W. Gienger of the University of Maryland warns farmers to order repair parts early or replace unrepairable equipment while stock remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Gienger
University of Maryland
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London
George VI
Royal Family
Buckingham Palace
C. Price Thomas
Geoffrey Marshall
Thomas
Marshall
John Wyson
Franiel Tompkins
James Arnold
J, David Amos
Men
Minna Harkavy
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Garst
Dairymen
Motorola
N. Carroll St
Melvin M. Engle
Mt. Jefferson
Oregon
U_8
Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South
McCormick’ Milker ‘Owners
McCormick
H. C. Summers Jefferson
Krebs Benchoff
Atlee Shry
James King
George Runkles
C. L.S. Ramsburg
Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc
Walkersville
Casper
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
ESSO
Santa Claus
Western
Farmers Co-Operative Association, Inc
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