Farm Queen Contest Set for Wednesday at Mt. Tabor Park
Frederick County Farm Queen contest scheduled for Wednesday at Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge with events morning Little Farmer and Farmerette crown, afternoon Farm Queen. Contestants ages 16 to 19 must be unmarried, farm family members active in Farm Bureau, and maintain a farm home. Changes include raising age limit to 20 by August 31 and revised judging emphasis on farm and home responsibilities, appearance, and personality. County winners receive travel and a 4-year Maryland tuition scholarship or cash prize. state queen to compete at Timonium State Fair on August 31.
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Frederick County
Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Farm Bureau
Maryland Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Maryland
Timonium
University of Maryland
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Richard Grossnickle
RFD
Union Bridge
Maryland Farm Bureau
Randallstown
Johnsville Girls 4-H Club Holds July Meeting
The Johnsville group met July 18 1970 at Kathy Grossnickle home with hosts. Janice Dotterer elected co secretary. Members discussed 4H Camp state fair attendance unclear and plan booth for Frederick Fair. Committee named to prepare it.
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Johnsville
Kathy Grossnickle
Virginia Grossnickle
Kathy
Janice R. Dotterer
Referendum on Wheat Postponed by Agriculture Dept
Secretary of Agriculture Clif ford M. Hardin postpones the national wheat referendum that was set for July 27 31. Bernard L. Remsburg says the delay allows the USDA to hold the referendum by October 15 1970 or 30 days after Congress adjourns, whichever comes first. The ASCS will withhold ballots until the new date.
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Clifford M. Hardin
Bernard L. Remsburg
Frederick County
Remsburg
Congress
Florist Shop Meetup Showcases Floral Arrangements and Dips
The group at Dotterer’s Florist Shop Westminster gathered August 19 with Kathy Grossnickle leading a flower arranging demo. Barbara Dotterer demonstrated cottage cheese dip while Ruth Dotterer presented seam finishes. Virginia Grossnickle directed Vanilla Ice Cream making, with hands on mixing. Socials included volleyball and refreshments, next meeting at Ruth Janice and Barbara Jane Dotterer’s home.
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Janice R. Dotterer
Opal Synder
Amy Spurrier
Dale Wyatt
Barbara Sue Grossnickle
Eddie Mae Synder
Dotterer
Westminster
Kathy Grossnickle
Barbara Jane Dotterer
Ruth Dotterer
Virginia Grossnickle
Ruth
Janice
These Pigs Went To Market Feeder Pig Sale at Denton
The feeder pig sale on June 22 in Denton sold 2,494 pigs from 50 consignors with 21 buyers present. Average price per head ranged from 11.91 for 25-35 lb pigs to 26.66 for 86-100 lb and 26.20 for over 100 lb, with 76-85 lb at 29.132. The next Feeder Pig Sale will be announced.
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Denton
Dairy Princess Coronation Planned for Maryland
Frederick County hosts the Maryland Dairy Princess Coronation August 17-18 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Seven area princesses arrive August 17 for tours, with a luncheon August 18 expected to draw 300 dairy industry members. Reservations due August 10. cost four dollars.
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Frederick County
Capital Milk Producers
Frederick
Blair L. Penn
Francis Scott Key
Frederick City
G. Bernard Callen Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Pete Crawford
State Committee
Cozy Restaurant
Thurmont
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Maryland
Blair Penn
Fred
Safe Tractor Safety Tips For Farm Week
Joyce L Morrison emphasizes Farm Safety Week July 1925 and urges careful tractor use. Key points cover maintenance, alertness, proper hitching, speed control on rough ground, guards around loads, uphill starts, stabilizing loads, avoiding onlookers especially children, fuel when cool, road safety with Slow Moving Vehicle emblems, and using safety gear including belts extinguishers and first aid kits.
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Joyce L. Morrison Jefferson
State Dairy Poster Contest Honors Tell the People About Milk
The 1966-67 program includes a coronation event and the second annual State Dairy Poster Competition coordinated by County Extension Agent Chuck Hommey of Frederick County. Open to statewide children, posters must promote milk and milk products with judging the week of August 10 and a deadline of August 6.
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Chuck Hommey
Frederick County
Feeder Pig Sale Set for July 27 in Denton
A Maryland feeder pig sale is scheduled for July 27 in Denton with signs encouraging support and purchases to aid the event.
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Denton
Maryland
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Farm Queen
Johnsville Girls
Pomona Grange
Jesse
Catherine Burall
Burall
Grange
Rodman Myers
Jesse I. Burall Jr
Jimmy
Catherine A. McClain
Maryland Artificial Breeders Cooperative
News- Post
Vernon E
Frederick, Md
Evergreen Point
Ideal Farms Dairy
Dairy Maid Dairy
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers
Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers
Jackie Mellett
Washington County
Carol Slater
Monrovia
Angela Remsberg
Middletown
Cynthia Mathews
Near Woodsboro
Marion Metcalf
New Windsor
Carol Ann Armacost Preston
Baltimore Coun
H. B. Duvall, Inc
East Patrick ST
Farm Credit
Farm Credit Association
East St
Southern States Cooperative
Silagee Pius
Southern States
Mt. Airy
Southern States Valley Co-op
Woodsboro
Your Southern States Cooperative Agency
Wrew Holland Division
Sperry Rand
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
Frederick, MO
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