State records show Maryland rural fire depts rise 1954 count
The number of volunteer rural fire companies in Maryland grew from 179 in 1941 to 284 in 1954. Fire trucks and pumping capacity more than doubled, booster tank capacity quadrupled, and two thirds of companies meet insurance-rate reduction criteria. The study, by W P Walker and F E Hulse, highlights better equipment, training, and finances from company activities and public funds, with notes on records keeping and emergency mobilization value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
W. P.walker
F. E. Hulse
Agricultural Economics Department
Walker
Hulse
Walker and Hulse
Eisenhower reelection prospects among Frederick County residents
Reporters from Frederick and adjacent Washington counties interviewed on Eisenhower’s potential bid for a second term. Most believe he would be the party’s presidential nominee if he consents, though certainty about his willingness to run varies. Remarks include hopes he runs, doubts about his age and political inexperience, and a comparison to Zachary Taylor’s fatigue with the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Washington County
Eisenhower
Zachary Taylor
Hus
United States
Carroll Co
L. Rogers
Charles Miller
J. H Muthausen
J. Joe Mulhausen
R. H Richardson
J. H. Mulhausen
J. H. Muthausen
Jaywe mGoor
R. H. Richardson
Ike
R. W. Richardson
Pres / BR
UE Richardson
John Roser
John Moser
Silent Boom in Outboard Makers Sparks Sea Rush
Commodore Bill Shelby from Sarasota watches the New York motor boat show as outboard motors evolve into quiet power for family cruisers. Industry leaders like Evinrude Scott-Atwater and Mercury tout silent designs, while 24 manufacturers offer 26 brands. Boat buyers flock to decks, with cruising hulls rising in popularity and kit boats yielding to ready-built cruisers. The buoyant demand signals a sea of growth ahead.
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Sumner Album
NEA
New York
Bill Shelby
Sarasota
Fla
Kingsbridge Armory
Cameron B. Waterman
Yale
Waterman
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
San Francisco
Miami
Ole Evinrude
J. Webb
Evinrude
Silent Motors
Webb
Scott-Atwater
Johnson and Mercury
Mercury
Fim
Germany
Arizona
Lite
Rock, Ark
Farm events address drought and mastitis in county meet
At Walkersville Fire Hall, about 125 farmers attended Frederick County winter farm meetings. Dr. R. F. Davis and Dr. Erie Beck discussed feeding practices and mastitis, while A. O. Kuhn urged crop rotation and storage to weather droughts. Talks covered roughage, silage, grain inclusion, and the value of bluegrass in dairy programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Walkersville
Fire Department
R. F. Davis
Erie Beck
A. O. Kuhn
Maryland
Beck
Dr. Davis
Thad
Merril Ifert
Earl Remsberg
Mr. Ifert
Remsberg
Davis
Memberships In Farm Co-Ops Reach Record
The U S Department of Agriculture reports total memberships in farmer cooperatives reached 7.5 million for 1952-53, nearly doubled since 1934. Maryland had 83 coops with about 80 000 members and over 100 million in net business. Dairy products led in value at over 24 billion, with grain and livestock also contributing strong totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farmer , Cooperative Service
Paul R. Polfenberger
University of Maryland Agricultural Economics Department
Alse
Emaps
Weather Forecast Cue For Temperature Control
COLLEGE PARK Jan 31 Weather forecasts may cue temperature control for home freezers A V Krewatch University of Maryland Extension Service urges cooling to the coldest setting when a storm threatens power outages and to locate nearby dry ice suppliers or locker plants for preserving food. Freezers kept full stay colder longer. avoid opening during outages to prevent thawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Pak
A. V. Krewatch
University of Maryland ‘Extension Service
Krewatch
Caan
Dates Set For Repaying Maryland Farm Loans On Grain
Maryland farmers with 1954 crop grain under loan stored in public warehouses are notified of loan repayment deadlines. Wheat and barley matured February 28. funds must be mailed by February 23, 1953. If market price exceeds loan plus charges, redeem to gain advantage. Unredeemed receipts go to CCC. if market value exceeds loan plus interest, CCC pays the difference to the producer. Applies only to CCC loans in public warehouses, not farm-stored grain or purchase agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
George B. Reeves
Maryland State Agricultural Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Reeves
Bull Proven Bratgeboro Della Dunlorgin Triumphs in Production
Hickoryvale Della Dunlor gin, a registered Holstein bulk owned by Russell Wachter Keymar Md, proven favorably on production. Daughters average 12 772 pounds milk and 433 pounds butterfat, 616 pounds milk and 11 pounds butterfat more than dams across 11 pairs. Fourteen tested daughters include Curtiss Candy Della Lad, dam Princess Marie Ormsby Fobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratgeboro
Russell
Wachter
Keymar
Curtiss Candy Della Lad
Princess Marie Ormsby Fobes
Judge George Lechlider Wins Top Duroc Honors
George Lechlider near Laytonsville earned the top Duroc judge award at the Southeastern Duroc Congress in Chattanooga Tennessee. He also showed top Duroc animals winning first and grand champion in a field of 72 head with his fall boar. The grand champion boar at the congress sold for 3500 at auction as 24 states were represented. A curious note compares jumping distances for various animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lechlider
Laytonsville
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
Lechlider
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David Hoff & Sons
Frank P Parish
R. ‘Spoerjein
GMA
Arthur Thompson
Dames
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Jean John
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C.M Epier
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Mill Dale Farm
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O. H. H’iman
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A. T. Gross
Daniel Shipley
Roland Pool
Horace Brauning
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H. Keller
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Ed Derr
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Fredella Farm
Carl S
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C H Shaw
Woodleau Farm
R. T. Greer
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John Bowers
Old Braddock
Ira Cook
L. H. Michael
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Mann
Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Princess Margaret
Siatpy Lasdan
Britain
Cariobean Islands
Point of Rocks
Musout Jodze
Mountain Ramblers
Matthew BR. Kerrigan
L. E Hine
Charles Harper
James Webb
Charles Shorb
J T. Kerrigan
Tasgeere Wipnisini
Ruddletown High School
Red Cross
Virginia Calhoun R
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Shirley Kline
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Juanita Butts
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Francis Stark
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Hawverly Farm
Comper
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
RFD
Frederick, Md
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