Fifty Years of Progress Highlight Pennsylvania Farm Show
The 50th anniversary Pennsylvania Farm Show opens in Harrisburg for five days, honoring a long history from the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture to the state fair. Since 1917 the event has expanded from a small display to a major breadth of livestock, produce, home economics, and education with demonstrations, contests, and extensive facilities.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Farm Show
Philadelphia Society For Promoting Agriculture
Philadelphia Society
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society
Lems
Pennsylvania State University
Lancaster
State Department of Agriculture
Ing
10Th and
Market Streets
Future Farmers of America
Jersey Breeder Named AJCC Member
Mrs. Wallace P. Neilson of New Windsor has been named a member of The American Jersey Cattle Club. Her election was approved by the Club's Board of Directors, granting her a voice in breed management and special membership rates for registering purebred Jerseys. The AJCC, founded in 1868, keeps Jersey pedigrees and promotes the breed with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
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Wallace P. Neilson
New Windsor
American Jersey Cattle Club
Neilson
America
Columbus
Ohio
Higher Returns Forecast In Voluntary Wheat Plan
Wheat farmers in the 1966 voluntary wheat program can expect higher returns per bushel than 1965, says Harold M. Free, Chairman of the ASCS County Committee. Domestic food wheat is supported at 10 percent of parity, with 4 percent of projected yield eligible for domestic marketing certificates and a price-support loan. Certificates equal the gap between the national loan rate of 125 dollars per bushel and parity on July 1, 1966. All allotment acre wheat is eligible for price-support loans. Details are at the ASCS County Office. sign up before April 1.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Harold M. Free
Free
ASCS
Hogs To Hampsters Mark 4 H Growth in Maryland
Maryland 4 H enrollment shifts from farm to non farm areas based on 1965 statistics. Two thirds of members live in urban rural or suburban areas while about 5000 youths remain on farms. Livestock projects attract all youths with booming horse care dog training and equitation. Poultry rabbit and sheep programs rise as pet hamsters pigeons cats ducks and goldfish spur new livestock efforts.
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Maryland
Free State
Three Gain Gold Medal Recognition for Remsberg Holsteins
Charles R. Remsberg of Middletown earns Gold Medal Dam honors for Brook Lodge Mistress Marie 266-3897 GP Brook Lodge Golden Marilyn 3720916 VG and Brook Lodge Mistress Mac 4435790 GP. The herd records show Marie born 1945, 1949? wait. (Note: OCR fragmenttypo risk) Marie produced 14 403 lbs milk and 547 lbs butterfat over ten lactations, with daughters Mystic Margie, Mystic Model, Golden Marilyn and others achieving high production and type scores. Additional daughters include Posch Mamie, Schoolmaster Muly, Miss Mimi, and Jayne. Mae produces 18 936 lbs milk and 719 lbs butterfat with two qualifying daughters Proud Mar cia and Schoolmaster Sally. Overall, more than 800 Registered Holsteins earned Gold Medal Dam status.
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Charles R. Remsberg
Middletown
Brook Lodge
Marie
Mac
Marilyn
Remsburg
Holstein - Friesian Association of America
Brook Lodge Posch
Brook Lodge Posch Jayne
Remsberg
Mae
Brook Lodge Proud Marcia
Sally
Martha
Brook Lodge Aim
38 rn Club Hosts Christmas Caroling Event at Monocacy Hall
The 38 rn Club in Maine staged Christmas caroling at Monocacy Hall Nursing Home. Linda Roderick was appointed to represent the club at the Girls County Council. Demonstrations included Mrs. Bachtell on Hand Care and Nancy Ritter on What You Could Use In A Grooming Kit.
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Maine Kohlenberg
Monocacy Hall Nursing Home
Linda Roderick
Girls County Council
Mrs. Bachtell
Nancy Ritter
Officers Installed At Ballenger 4H Club Meeting
The Ballenger Boys 4H Club held its monthly meeting at Ballenger Grange Hall with 22 members and 2 leaders. Wayne Wiles presided as president while new officers included David Hawker vice president Judy Putman recording secretary Bobby Wiles corresponding secretary Allen Culler treasurer Linda Barrick chaplain and Mary Dozier reporter. Hawker shared insights from the 11th Annual Dairy Conference in Chicago and the session ended with refreshments.
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Ballenger Boys 4H Club
Ballenger Grange Hall
Wayne Wiles
David Hawker
Judy Putman
Bobby Wiles
Allen Culler
Linda Barrick
Mary Dozier
Thurmont Blue Ribbon 4 H Club Plans 1966 Activities
The January Thurmont Blue Ribbon 4 H Club meeting included thirteen members three leaders and one guest Wanda Black president. After pledges and two songs led by Carol Stephens the business was conducted. Plans for 1966 were made. Refreshments were provided by Pam Weddle and Patti Biffle. The next meeting is Feb 14 at Heidi and Susan Dewees home.
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Thurmont
Wanda Black Club
Carol Stephens
Pam Weddle
Patti Biffle
Heidi
Susan Dewees
Demonstrations Given To Ballenger Girls Meeting
Ballenger Girls 4H held at Caral J Myers home with Debbie Fox Debbie Knott Mrs Robert Myers Jr and Lu Ann Easterday taking part Darlene Smith demonstrated laying out a pattern and Mrs Myers showed an easy way to launder clothes Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Debbie Knott's home.
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Ballenger Girls
Caral J Myers
Debbie Fox
Debbie Knott
Robert Myers Jr
Lu- Ann Easterday
Darlene Smith
Nineteen Attend Walkersville Meet
The Walkersville Jr. Girls 4 H Club met at Sally Stull’s home with nine teen members including a new member Gloria Long attending. A report was given by Ro-
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Walkersville Jr
Sally Stull
Gloria Long
Holstein Association Urges Cow Family Development
The program promotes building cow families within herd improvement efforts, as outlined by the Holstein Friesen Association of America. The report highlights structured lineage, genetic tracking, and breeding strategies to boost dairy productivity across herds.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Smith Family Hosts Green Valley 4H Beef Club Meeting
The Green Valley 4H Beef Club met at Tommy and Ann Smith's home for a brief business session. Desmond Dean of Farmers Supply Company gave a talk on feed identification, comparing different feeds and their merits before refreshments were served.
Dennis Trout Named Libertytown 4H Club President
Dennis Trout was named president of the Libertytown Boys 4H Club at a recent meeting. Elected with him were Daryl Trout as vice president Michael Engle as secretary Steve Zehnder as treasurer Chris t Bill as reporter and Mark Zehnder as recreation leader. Three basketball games were scheduled and December candy sales totaling fifty dollars were reported to fund trips to 4-H camp and potentially a Europe trip for a national champion judging team member. The next meeting is set for February 4 at Timothy Myres home.
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Dennis Trout
Libertytown Boys 4H
Trout
Daryl Trout
Michael Engle
Steve Zehnder
Christ Bill
Mark Zehnder
Europe
Timothy Myres
Feed Grain Signup Set For Jan 31
The 1966 programs for wheat and feed grains begin signup January 31. Harold M. Free, chairman of the Agricultural Committee, announced this week. The signup deadline will be set by the program details.
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Harold M. Free
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Catoctin District Wins State Honors in Conservation Awards
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District and member Charles H Remsberg Middletown captured top district and individual honors in a state competition. Remsberg and district chairman Henry D Lakin Jefferson received a four day visit to Goodyear Farms near Phoenix, Ariz. CAP signup starts January 31 with later deadline. participation requires filing intentions and possible entry into annual commodity and CAP programs. A CARE funded 10 month project in Antioquia Colombia pays farmers with food gifts to build farm to market roads. Aberdeen Angus bull sold by Dan Wight Frederick to Robert J Sullivan Athens Pa.
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Henry D. Lakin Sr
Jefferson
Left
Charles H. Remsberg
Middletown
Goodyear Ranch
Phoenix
Ariz
Catoctin
Remsberg
Henry D. Lakin
Goodyear Farms
Alexandria
Antioquia
Bull
Dan Wight
Frederick
Robert J. Sullivan
Athens
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Walkersville Meet
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Seeger & CO
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Libertytown
Farmers Supply CO
Delaval Milkers
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New Idea Farm Machinery
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