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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1968
Page
1
Farmers should spray alfalfa fields to control the alfalfa weevil and protect both the first and second crops. The pest damages leaves, slows growth, and reduces yields, but control is possible with recommended insecticides and proper spray timing.
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women's Committee will sponsor the annual Farm Queen Contest July 31 at Mt. Tabler Park, Rocky Ridge. Eligible entrants are Frederick County farm girls ages 16 to 18, from farming families and Farm Bureau members. County winner goes to the State Farm Queen Contest in Timonium August 26. Entry forms are available from committee directors or chair Mrs Merhle Duvall. deadline is July 27.
The Montgomery County 4-1 Sheep and Swine Club held its June meeting at Santy Fowler's home to discuss the field day on June 22. A review outlined criteria to sell animals at the lamb and hog sale. Reports from Neat and booth committees were presented and members were reminded to turn in record books by July 15. Four new members joined, each with sheep prospects.
David Eigenbrode reported on a Lewistown Mountain View 4H club meeting with a slide show on month long 4 H camps. Three new members Kevin Eigenbrode Ronald Lenhart and Karren Stoneham were welcomed. The bake sale earned 86.53. Members spoke on the Easter dance and 4 H Sunday. At McDonald Fair twelve members competed with several top placements. Chuck Moore led daily judging and the junior team won first.
The Shookstown Busy Bees 4-H Club named officers for the coming year at the June 17 meeting in United Civic Building. Cheryl Hann becomes president with Ruby Wisner as vice president. Jackie Long is secretary. Cindy Engle treasurer. Gail Plemmons program chairman. Kathy Norris historian. Robin Quinn delegate. Sandy Bowens assistant delegate. Patty Kinsey and Faye Zern song leaders. Pamela Zern reporter. Debbie Blank assistant reporter. Gail Lantz health. Bonnie Cook safety. They approved a cabinet in the building to store supplies and planned a July 9 meeting at 7 pm.
The USDA proposes amending the Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland Federal milk marketing order to include Fort Ritchie in Washington County. The decision from a January Frederick public hearing favors extending the area and rejects two minor pooling proposals. Public comments are due by July 5 with copies to the Hearing Clerk in Washington DC.
Creagerstown youth Jerry W. Anderson 18 won the regional star farmer degree from the Future Farmers of America, among many honors. He leads corn, hay, and barley on his family’s 360 acre farm, plans to study dairy science at the University of Maryland, and will attend a national coop session as a youth delegate while receiving multiple scholarships and awards.
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