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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1938

Page

7

Beetle Invasion Hits Frederick County Town Strongly

In a Frederick county town between Brunswick and Point of Rocks the battle against Japanese beetles intensifies as Lander reports over 4,000 insects caught in a week. Residents gathered more than 1,500 before twelve traps yielded 2,500 beetles, tied to Baker Park and surrounding areas. County Agent Henry Shoemaker expects more traps. Fri day resident James Pearl presented the vial with 2,500 beetles to demonstrate gleanings from twelve traps. The infestation extends to Brunswick and Point of Rocks, with no northern reports yet.

Frederick Brunswick Point of Rocks Lander James Pearl Henry R. Shoe iPearl Pearl Shoemaker Baker Park

State Farmers Build Up Fertility Of Soil

Maryland farmers lead in soil fertility through the Agricultural Conservation Program with lime oxide application ranking third nationwide in 1937. Nystrom notes extensive use of legumes seeding, green manure traps, forestry work, and large applications of superphosphate and potash. Over 18,000 Maryland farmers participated in 1937, with expectations of higher numbers in 1928.

College Park Maryland Paul E. Nystrom AAA Nystrom Conservation Pro‘am

James Madison Father of the Constitution Highlight

James Madison's lifelong work shaped institutions and Congress. From Princeton to Philadelphia, Virginia legislature, Continental Congress, and the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829, he guided the Virginia Plan, proposed amendments, and earned the title Father of the Constitution. The 1938 stamp commemorates his role.

James Madison Newersey Princeton University Madison Virginia Continental Press Philadelphia Congress Jefferson Iladelphia NEA Service, Inc

Shoemaker Silas Thomas marks 86th birthday in Frederick

Silas A. Thomas, Frederick’s oldest shoemaker, celebrated his 86th birthday while continuing to shoe by hand at his shop on East Patrick Street. He began learning his trade in 1870 after arriving in Frederick, has pegged shoes for 68 years, and resists machinery. He plans to keep working despite doctors urging retirement. His life links to Civil War memories and local history through stories of Antietam and South Mountain.

Silas A. Thomas Frederick Silas Isaiah Toms Myersville Old Jackson Toms Mr. Toms Antietam South Mountain Thomas East Patrick Street Mr. Thomas North Market Street Henry F. Thomas

What It Means The Wheat Crisis

The 1938 wheat situation signals a global glut as major producers plant near-record crops. Canada, Australia, Argentina, and Europe bolster export shares while U S farmers face price pressure, tariffs, and policy limits. The piece notes recovery hopes through world trade and government sales programs.

Time for change in education and ministry voices

Presidents A A Brown Frank A Kingdon and Rev George S Collins express urgent views on education reform and youth prospects while a geologist notes Utah’s dead sea concerns. Kilimanjaro stands at 19321 feet as the continent's highest peak.

George S. Collins University of Wisconsin Utah Dead Sea A. B. Burton Kilimanjaro British East Africa

Grabill-Fogle Reunion At Rocky Ridge Park

The Grabill Fogle families gathered at Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge on July 3 to mark the first birthday of their clan organization. A program featured singing, readings, duets, and prizes for the oldest couple and youngest in the Grabill and Fogle lines, with officers elected for 1938 and a large group listing attendees from Frederick Mt Pleasant Walkersville Woodsboro and other towns.

Grabill-Fogle Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge Walter L. Grapull Mr Pleasant America Oren W. Strine Walkersville Ruth Main Frederick Helen Roderick Elizabeth Roderick Ida Hoffmaster Creagerstown Roy Leatherman Shook Brothers Mr. Ainsworth Frank Gra‘bill Fogle Edward Fogle Woodsboro Grabill Ann Elizabeth Duvall Herbert Duvall Beverly Ann Bentzel York Richard Bentzel Webb Grabil Johnsville William Delauter Mt. Pleasant Walter L. Grabill Charles Fogle Bi Im Jennie Gral Urer Lloyd Grabill Walter Eiker Webb Grabill Roger Fogle Samuel Fogle Denver Shook Ainsworth Edwin Eiker Ida Eiker Wm. H. Main Eleanor Main A. E. Heidler Mary Heidler Robert Roderick Ella Garst Mary Brashears Elwood Grabill Herbert Eiker Leo Duvall Merri Duvall Frank Grabill Bertha Grabill LeGore H. J. Grim Marian Grim Dorothy Grim Thurmont R. L. Grabill Franklin C.V. Jackson New Midway S. C. Fogie John Fogle Martha Fogie Hilda Barrier Reuben Bostian Ladiesburg Sylvester Bostian Key Mar Silas Kline Union Bridge Betty Fogle Nina Lee Fogie Kathryn Fogle Oden Fogie Irene Fogle Snyder Susax Fogle Neilie Askwar and Mirs Elaine Senft Gloria Senft Charles Senft Ray Senft McGougly H. H. Mortro Somerset Paz Bert Mary Dover Elizabeth Fogle Lee Annapolis Charles Shook Kenneth Shook Margaret MacGill Mamie Hull John Wiles Dorothy Dash Mary Seward Dorothy Dutrow Wm. M. DeLauter Doris DeLauter Clarence Lochner Harry Baumgardner Welkersville F. R. Seibel Bobby Seibel Donald Seitel Rebecca Strine Annie Dinterman Harry Dintertran C. M. Zimmerman Oscar Cram

City Sprinkler To Be Started Monday

City plans a six day weekly sprinkler rotation starting Monday with 20 minute stops and ten minute moves. Officials Alen Baxtg, Howard Tyergar, and Maren Kanode oversee the operation with Frederick Kiddies in support. Participants may wear bathing attire or substitute clothing. Schedule covers Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays with detailed street blocks and times across the city.

Alen Baxtg Ann Frederick Sixth Street Chapel Alley Fifth Street Middle Alley Frith and Bemiz Street Seventh Street Third Street Second Street Church Street Sehleysville Water Street Winchester Street Washington and McMurray Streets Burke and Madison Streets Patrick Street East Third Street East Fourth Street East Fifth Street Klinehart Washington and Center Streets West South Street East South Carroll Streets Hamilton Avenue

$20 000 In New Taxes From Security Owners

Frederick county security owners face more than $20,000 in new county and state taxes after a federal income tax records audit. State Tax Commission chairman Harry O. Levin cited a 1938 rise in securities assessment from $4,121,000 to about $6,000,000, with two thirds benefiting Frederick county and one third to the state treasury.

Baltimore Frederick County Harry O. Levin State Tax Commission Levin Alfred W. Gaver

Thorough Soaking For Lawn Is Needed

College Park Maryland July 5 Watering lawns requires soaking the ground thoroughly once a week says Walter Ballard University of Maryland extension horticulturist Daily light sprinkling is often ineffective. With below normal rainfall in parts this season plants may suffer without artificial watering. Summer watering can promote crabgrass and may not benefit some grasses, while moisture and heat favor diseases. Subsurface irrigation and mulches conserve moisture, and well rotted manure leaf mold compost or peat moss support moisture retention. Bricks or stones around plants help preserve moisture.

College Park Walter Ballard University of Maryland Mard

Beetle Control Tour Planned In Elkt on July 21

Ernest N. Cory state entomologist announces a July 21 tour to study the Japanese beetle situation and control efforts. The trip begins at Elkton, a heavily infested area with a large scale demonstration. Dr. Cory says 30,000 traps have been set, many in the Elkton vicinity.

College Park Ernest N. Cory Elkton Cory

Campaign to combat Japanese beetles expands nationwide effort

Dr Cory reports progress on a spring program with federal aid, releasing 300 colonies of wasps to target grub parasitism and expand insect control. Lang ford directs beetle spray campaigns with new plantings, shade tree programs, lawn demos, and shipping station foliage spraying to ease produce certification.

Cory George S. Langford

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