Prospects for Turkeys Brighten Despite 1954 Losses
COLLEGE PARK December 20 The University of Maryland Extension poultryman Wade H Rice says 1954 was weak for turkey producers but progress is ongoing in efficiency and marketing He cites a US per capita consumption rise of over 100 percent from 1935 to 1953 while farm prices rose far less He argues producers should pursue high production goals focusing on growth rate feed conversion and disease and mortality rates Specific targets include three pounds of feed per pound of gain for Beltsville Whites birds averaging eight pounds at 16 weeks with four percent mortality and four pounds of feed per pound of gain for Broad Breasted Bronze birds at 20 pounds by 26 weeks with five percent mortality He notes stock growth data from trials in several states will refine breeder stock decisions and stresses securing stock bred for high growth and livability.
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College Park
Owever
Wade H. Rice
University of Maryland Extension Poultryman
United States
Turkey
Gow Toy Sai
Petroleum Industry Is Big Aid To Farmer
New York reports the petroleum industry plays a growing role for farmers and gardeners. Petroleum fuels power mechanization and many chemicals aid pest control and crop production, with large volumes used in pesticides solvents and soil treatments to boost yields and soil health.
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New York
McGraw
Ne Petroleum
Uyellani
Petsulfur
U.S
What Christmas Means To You in Frederick County
Mrs. Jeanne Moenn asks what Christmas means to readers, urging gifts of thoughtfulness, courtesy, and kindness over material items. She notes home as a key place for these gifts and compares personal conduct in crowds to workplace manners, urging consideration of others during the season.
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Frederick County
C. H. [. A. Records
Christ
God
Jeanne Moenn
University of Maryland Extension Service
Christmas Traditions From Ancient Times To Modern Day
A survey of evergreen symbols and customs from ancient Saturnalia to modern Christmas trees, detailing Druids, Saint Boniface, Luther, and the spread from Germany to England and the United States, with notes on mistletoe, holly, and regional variations in celebration. Also reports a fatal car crash in Baltimore and a 1954 monthly records summary.
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Egypt
George M. Codding
Bartlett Tree Experts
Tevtens
Scandinavi
Boniface
Germany
Martin Luther
England
United States
New England
Europe
Sich
Keepin
America
Farm outlook for 1955 and county agents note
Henry R. Shoemaker reports 1954 was hard on farm families due to dry weather and costs though wheat was strong and late July rains helped crops. Alfalfa suffered from aphids and weevils, pasture failures increased hay feeding. Outlook remains cautiously favorable for 1955 with stabilized farm prices, lower input costs, and good dairy demand in Frederick County. Seasonal greetings follow. Maryland Beef Cattle Producers Inc plans support programs with extension services.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
Frederick County
Fire Blight Threat to Md Trees Remains Serious
College Park report notes fire blight hit Maryland orchards last summer. Dormant-season pruning removes cankers to stop bacteria spread, with four inch back from canker margins for small branches. Dormant sprays on apples combat aphids and scales, while Peach leaf curl and other issues are also addressed per University of Maryland Extension Bulletin 134.
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College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Extension
L. Q. Weaver
Weaver
Jorchard
Venezuelan DC 3 Crash Near Mountains Leaves Two Missing
A Venezuelan Air Line DC 3 with two crew members crashed yesterday in the eastern Venezuelan mountains. Initial reports from nearby planes sighted two signs of life, with crews continuing search efforts.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Venezuelan Air Line
Officers Elected By Beef Cattle Producers
Maryland Beef Cattle Producers Inc elected a nine member board at its first annual meeting in College Park. Irvin Wolf of Westminster is president Fred Downey of Williamsport vice president and Hershel Allen of Phoenix is secretary treasurer. Other directors include William Davidson Bowie Frederick Ernst Clearspring Thomas Gordon Westminster Arthur MacArthur Port Deposit William Powell Ellicott City and Arthur Shipley Apkesville. Meyer noted all but two terms are current. organization started January 1954.
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State Tax Commission of
Maryland
Ernst
Powell
Meyer
Maryland Beef Cattle Producers, Inc
Usis of Maryland Extensionce
College Park
West Friendship
Amos O R. Meyer
Department of Markets
University of Maryland
Irvin 0. Wolf
Westminster
Carroll County
Fred C. Downey
Williamsport
Washington County
Hershel H. Allen
Phoenix
Baltimore County
William A. Davidson
Bowie
Prince Georges County
Fred Ernst
Clearspring
Thomas S. Gordon
Arshur MacArthur
Port Deposit
Cecil County
William R. Powell
Ellicott City
Howard County
Archur B. Shipley
Apkesville
Dominican Republic
Jnterick
Time Now To Prevent Farm Implement Rush
College Park reports University of Maryland Extension agricultural engineer Guy Venger offers winterizing tips for farm engines and outdoor machinery. Drain hot crankcases refill with oil replace filters coat valves with valve oil or oil via spark plug openings. drain fuel systems. cover intakes. drain cooling system and check for radiator drains. Apply rust preventative to bearings and unpainted surfaces. store and protect equipment to avoid weather damage and rodent problems.
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College Park
University of Maryland Extension ‘Assieulural
Guy Venger
Gienger
Maryland Dairymen Elect Officers In Ellicott City Meeting
Carroll County DHIA reports for Carroll Co Assn No 1 reflect census form completion and client remarks. DERWOOD elected president of Maryland Delaware Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders for 1945. Vaughn Ginn and David Litton named vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Lloyd Argoe to a four year director term. other directors include Porter Ward E H Coble and H Smith Magness. Dr Glenn H Beck, University of Maryland dairy head, spoke on Fundamentals of Dairying.
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College Park
George Fry
Derwood
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association
Ellicott City
Vaughn Ginn
Middletown
Del
David Litton
Beanshoro
Lloyd Argoe
Porter Ward
Rockville
E. H. Coble
Boston
H. Smith Magness
Joppa
Glenn H. Beck
University of Maryland
Fred Gauntt
University of Maryland Extension
Radio and TV Listings for NBC CBS and DuMont Networks
A dense, fragmented radio and television schedule lists programs by network and time from NBC WBAL to CBS DuMont. It includes news, sports, varying talk and variety shows, dramatic programs, and early TV offerings with multiple call signs and ad hoc notes. Names like Perry Como, Sid Caesar, Steve Allen, Burns and Allen appear in the listings alongside station identifiers and times.
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NBC
WBAL
CBS
WEMD
Cba
Abe
Abc Ews
Abdo
Tennessee Ernige
Cos
Pba
the Charallers
Lone Ranger
Ews
Mrs. North
Henry Taylor
Mbs 9:15—Music Hall
Newa
Talent Stoutg
Barlow
Abeo
Voorhees
Abe Perry Como
Dhs
Bing Grosby
Amos
Andy
Cbs Camarata Musici
Aba
Fibber & Molly
Abe Afr
Heen
Cbs News & Comment
Crossroads
Gildersleeve
Abo Fields
Abe Dance
Cbs Music
News & Varieties
Xali Nete
Kukla
Cape
DuMont
John Daly
Abe Morgan Seatty
Tony Martin
Garavan
Abe Perry Corho
Sid Caesar
Abe Burns-Allen
Cha
Love Lucy
Montgomery Theater
Bride
Che
Studio One
Steve Allen
Reporters Quiz Reveals Farm Census Confusion
An informal poll among Frederick County farmers shows initial confusion over farm census blanks. Census workers later visited homes of those struggling and assisted them. Six farmers and wives answered whether they found difficulty filling the forms, with Mrs. Aubrey Davis noting her husband had none.
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Frederick County
Aubrey Davis
Heaps Named State Farmer Of The Year
Maryland Farm Bureau president Wilson A. Heaps 58 of Streett Md is named 1954 Man of the Year by The Progressive Farmer for state honors Heaps the third Marylander to receive the title will be honored at the Farm Sultan banquet in Baltimore next month as part of the annual convention. Kenneth E Lee Baltimore attorney withdraws from mayoral race and backs State Sen Francis X Dippel citing need to replace old guard with a youthful experienced Democrat. A foal becomes a yearling on January first based on birth date rules.
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Baltimore
Der
Simpson
Berford Street
Cumberland
Mit
Lous R. Perr Christ
Tex
Essex
Perry
Maryland Agriculture
Wilson A. Heaps
Maryland Farm Bureau
Progressive Farmer
National Agricultural Magazine
Heaps
Streett, Md
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland
Homer Remsberg
Maryland- Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative
Dippel
Democratic Party
Kenneth E. Lee
Francis X. Dippel
Lee
From Radio to TV Gun Smoke to be filmed as series
CBS radio thriller Gun Smoke moves to television with Charles Marquis Warren writing the first scripts. Star William Conrad may or may not play the TV role. Guest signing begins with William Holden. other names will cavort with the TV couple in future shows. Viewer poll favors Your Show of Shows back. Stromberg Carlson high fidelity record player advertised. Frederick Maryland electronics shop contact.
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J. H. Goodman
CBS
Charles Marquis Warren
William Conrad
William Holden
Bill
Advertest
New York
Sid Caesar
Imogene Coca
Caesar
Coca
David Miven
Prop Man
Cine
Stromberg-Carlson
Stromberg- Carlson
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Maurice E. Meunier
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G. Remsberg
Remsber
Remsberg
Rensberg
Wwilmer House
Wilmer House
Lester Dudrow
Earl Kepler
R&egh
Irving Staley
Bi C. Lester Dudrow
Ralph Ripley
C. Lester Dudrow
Maurice Ahalt
John J. Wilcom
C. Richard Ahealt
Mr. & Drs
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A. Ramsburg
C. Irving Staley
Russell Green
C. Staley
Earl Page Irving
Paul Stockman
Denton Garst
Ray TL. Smith
Earl Page
Reno Eldridge
Edwin Brudelte
Ewings & Cheeks
Reno
Eldridge
Melvin & Betty Reno
Haugh
Betty Haugh
B. Haugh
Maurice L. Date
Annie Brand
Cowsenburg
Oscar Holter Jr
David Grossnickle
Earl
Kepler David Grossnickle
Very David Grossnickle
David Bohn
David Bohn & Son
W J. Hahn
D. Wight
W. J. Hank
A. Reeder
M Crum
Chas. Rhoderack, Jr
John al
Charles Teert
Charles Hert
George Stauffer
Wilmer Wise
Gerge Stauffer
Amos R. Keller
William Staley
Maurice Grossnickle
Russell Wachter
Maurce Grossnickle
Morris A. Zeniz
Jaroh Sehrovey
Warsis A
Zeniz
Vo Wight & Zigier
Morris A
Graham Oving
Graham
C. W. Smith & Sons RA
C W. Smith & Sons
W. Smith & Sons
Browning
R&a
Mullen
Alt
John Stiles & Sons
R& WC
van Sant
Hulter
Cecil KK. Holter
Cecil K. Holter
Edgar Virts
Edgar Viris
Kelffer
Mauriie Mial
Walter Coblentz
Walter Coblens
Walter Cobientz
Coblenz & Dean
Coblentz & Dean
Ifert
D. Ifert
D. Hert
D. Tfert
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C. Richard Ahalt
Rumm
Richard Ahalt
DHIA
Carroll Co
Sherman Ditmars
William L. Wachter
Pearl
Woodrow Wilson Fox
Norman &. Dutrow
Yellow Springs
L. F. Hill
Reich
Ford Road
Ay. Ay
Frank P. Parish
David Hoff & Sons
Frank W. Barnes
REE
Randall Spoerrein
GMX
Arthur Thompson
Andrew J. Hoff
Walter Brandenburg
J. Jean John Gil
J. Jean John
David Lawrence
Issac Sayler
Mill Dale Farm
Mary Null
Carroll Wilhide
Earl Beard
R&gg
Tvl
Mehr
Wilhide
Daniel Shipley
Roland Pool
Frank Yuli
Frank Hull
Hi, Thomas & Sons
H, Thomas & Sons
Wioward Devilbiss
Carroll
Carroll Wylhide CH 11360 436 Carroll Withile GT. 4m 469 Mrs. M. Teeter
M A’t Teeter
Lievad Rogers
R. Haines & Son
Charles Miller
R.H Richardson
V.B. Nevins & Sons
Mulhausen
Richardson
H Richardson
If Richardson
W Richardson
Vernon Wolfe
Harold Keller
Supr
Carl L. Hoff
ixCarl L. Hoff
Woodleall Farm
Fairhaven No. 2
Edward Derr
John Rosenberger
Sarah P. Carr
C. H. Shaw
John E. Smith
Fairhaven
Schick
Ewe
Landis Jewelry Store
Market ST
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