Maryland Farm Machinery Rationing Announced for 1945
Joseph H. Bland ford announces nineteen types of farm equipment to be rationed in Maryland over the coming year, with distinctions between state and county quotas and 80 percent allocations by manufacturers. Other notes cover dairy payments, approved wheat warehouses, imports of South American corn, and local Frederick county wheat yields from six farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Blandford
Maryland Agricultural Adjustment Agency
War Food Administration
Maryland
Commodity Credit Corporation
Canton Elevator No
Locust Point
Port Covington
Leonard C. Burns
County Aaa
Half Million Chickens Tested for Disease in Maryland
Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service Laboratories tested 575 786 birds from 2 206 flocks during July 1 1943 to June 1 1944. The flocks supplied eggs to 53 commercial and breeder hatcheries and three hatching egg dealers with official ratings by the Maryland Poultry Improvement Board. This was the largest participation since the program began in 1925, with closer inspection showing improved outcomes from producers using rated hatcheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service Laboratories
Wade H. Rice
Extension Poultry Husbandman
Maryland
Maryland Poultry Improvement Board
Mr. Rice
Detail for Eager Bea
The Eager Beaver is an aggressive type always eager to outdo shipmates and be the best in any task. He learns quickly but often acts without thinking, which can make him foolish. Despite good intent, he is usually unpopular for trying to outshine others and impress superiors.
Honest Deeds Could Brighten Hard Times if People Try
A letter from N. A. Lufburrow urges return to honesty in public and private life. It calls for fair dealing, unselfish friendship, and willingness to support worthy goals. The writer argues such decency would curb greed, reduce conflict, and bring happiness and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lufburrow
Social Situations Messy Milk Incident at a Restaurant
The piece argues a parent should apologize to the waiter after a child spills milk and should leave a larger tip to compensate for the mess. It notes servers dislike messes from children and parents sometimes fail to tip more, implying better etiquette.
Middletown Valley farmer profits from contour farming
Martin S Beachley on a 200 acre Middletown Valley farm uses contour rows to trap silt and increase yields by about 20 percent. With help from four children he farmed efficiently without outside labor, maintaining long rows and hay strips to slow runoff and boost ground absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin S Beachley
Middletown
Beachley
Protection to Prevent Deterioration of Fresh Eggs
A University of Maryland poultry expert warns that fresh laid eggs can deteriorate rapidly in hot dry weather. Gather eggs three to four times daily and cool quickly using wire baskets to preserve thick white. Fertile eggs left under broody hens begin germ development within hours. avoid prolonged warmth to prevent embryo growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley A. Julio
University of Maryland Poultry Department
Jull
Wartime living discussed at Maryland home agents conference
Statewide home demonstration agents from 23 Maryland counties met at College Park under Miss Vetram Keller to map programs for 1944-45 and beyond. They planned housing, efficient homes, clothing construction, and nutrition guidance as postwar needs shift with returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Vetram Keller
University of Maryland Extension Service
Maryland
Jesse Hammerly
Frederick County
Florence H. Mason
Clothing Committee
Helen Shelby
Shelby
County Clothing Committee
Edward Holter
Elmer Thomas
Wendell Shankle
Dorothy Emerson
Foods and Nutrition Committee
Margaret McPheeters
Farm Safety Week Proclaimed Amid Wartime Hazards
The nation observes National Farm Safety Week beginning July 23 1944 to cut farm accidents as wartime labor increases.Warnings cover handling equipment, sharp tools and physical labor while encouraging safer practices and training for youths and inexperienced workers. The note also mentions ballot access and egg storage guidelines from Dr Jail.
District Supervisors Named for Frederick Soil Conservation District
The Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee announces Walter E. Burall and J. William Howard as District Supervisors for the new Frederick Soil Conservation District, joining the Monocacy board. An election for three more supervisors will follow, with farm owners eligible to vote by petitions signed by 25 farmers and submitted through County Agent Henry R Shoemaker. Petitions circulate for L. H. Crickenberger, N. M. Fisher, Frank Fogle, Carl Thomas, Harry Zentz, and T. E. Zimmerman as candidates. An election will allow farmers to cast three votes at a county polling station or by mail ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee
Walter E. Burall
J. William Howard
Frederick
T. E. Zimmerman
Adamstown
Mexican Bean Beetle Control Tips for Home Gardens
The Mexican bean beetle demands control to protect beans. Use rotenone spray or dust to reach larvae beetles and eggs on leaf undersides, avoid lead arsenate as it burns beans, and note wet conditions spread disease. Guidance also covers blossom end rot in squash from dry heat after wet spells, cabbage cracking, harvesting white onions, spraying potatoes for late blights, and cautions on cross pollination between cucumbers and melons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry L. F. Ritten Ter
Early Potato Crop In County A Fails Says County Agent
The early potato crop in the county was practically a failure with late crop prospects depending on rainfall. In Wolfsville Garfield area prospects look good, with Garfield producer Harry Buhrman noting a potentially excellent crop and a dry season not harming potatoes. Field Day at Guernsey on the Fair Grounds opens today as the first of three county shows, with many cattle entries. Boron on alfalfa is shown to be effective, with careful application guidance provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Shoemaker
Wolfsville
Garfield
Harry Buhrman
Ayrshire
England Pic Price Stationed in England and Conference Plans
In England Pic Price son of Mr and Mrs Clark Price Brunswick is stationed in England. WILL MEET HERE Walter D. Bromley announces Frederick Production Credit Association of Frederick Montgomery to host the annual Group Directors Conference August 1 2 in Frederick at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Thomas C. Darby presides. A banquet August 1 and two days of discussions on war effort and postwar plans. ELECTION JULY 31 Southern States Cooperative to hold member meeting July 31 at Adams town school auditorium with elections for Adamstown Advisory Board and Farm Home Advisory Committee. Nominees include W H McKimmey Dickerson Conrad R Ranneberger George T Stup Monroe Thomas and several women nominees. Blair Titus presides. Special guests Rev Lloyd Allis and Rev John B Jones participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Bromley
Frederick Production Credit Association
Frederick
Montgomery
Washington
Carroll Counties
Frederick Association
Carlisle Production Credit Association
Baltimore Production Credit Corporation
Southern Maryland Production Credit Association
Towson Production Credit Association
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Thomas C. Darby
Adamstown
T. A. McPherson
H. S. Ranneberger
Farm Home Advisory Committee
Blair Titus
W. H. McKimmey
Dickerson
Conrad RR. Ranneberger
George T. Stup
Monroe Thomas
Home Advisory Committee
Emily Shry
Tuscarora
Charles D. Oland
Lloyd Allis
John B. Jones
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Norman L. Dutrow
Yellow Springs
E Charlies Renn
Ballenger District
G. Edgar Roderuck
Walkersville
Glade Valley
Edward F. Holter
John C. Derr
Monrovia
Harvey E. Ramsburg
Utica Mills
Utica
Middletown Valley
Beachley Farm
Martin S. Beachley
Imp
Astrologue
Monocacy Farms
Berry Mona
Cora Mona
Corbean Monoc
Frederick Fair
Corbean
Jail
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick County National Bank
Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Robert L. McKeever CO
Farms—Estates
Shoreham Building
Washington, D. C
W. Harry Haller
Insurance
East Patrick Street
William M. Canby
England
Pic, Price
Mrs
Clark Price
Brunswick
Pfe. Clark Price, Jr
Seiberling Tires
America
Melvin M. Engle
Frederick, Md
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
Diamond
Gretna
Remsberg’s Jewely
Keepreke
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