County Agent Advises 2,4-D Use For Corn Weed Control
County agent H E B Shoemaker answers inquiries on spraying corn for weed control. He favors 2,4-D amine 4 to 6 pounds per acre in 10 to 20 gallons of water as a pre harvest lay by spray. Applies when corn is 3 to 22 inches tall and weeds are up, avoiding injury with cultivation within a week after spraying. A directed spray keeping product at the base of stalk is recommended after corn exceeds 12 inches. Copies available at the County Agent’s Office. June Dairy Month seen as boost for milk and related industries with Maryland farmers relying on milk sales for about 70 percent of gross income. U S Department of Agriculture notes rising milk consumption. Also notes historical notes on corn borer and local 4-H club activities at Lovettsville and Boonsboro.
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H. EB. Shoemaker
Maryland
Frederick County
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Creagerstown
P. D. Sanders
University
New Orleans
4H and adult Jersey fitting and show judging results
Four H and adult judging contest winners are listed with Agnes Schwartzbeck Gaithersburg and Kenneth Stiles Hockville among top scorers. Canada Finest Fern the senior grand champion cow was exhibited by Robert Stiles and Sons. Braddock Heights beat St John’s 17 to 6 in a girls softball game highlighted by a rare triple play.
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Ellen Georgena Girt
Donard Mills
Damesct
Canada
Robert Stiles
Blair Stiles
Agnes Schwartzbeck
Carol Sweeney
Kenneth Stiles
ST. John's
Braddock Heights
St. John’s
HK. E. Braddock Heights
Linda Keller
Kate Bluedell
Janice Winpigler
Judy W
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Nic
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Jersey
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Walnut Czar Noble
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Robert Poole
Ballenger
George Stiles
Colesville
Ern Planter Magazine
Boonsboro
International Livestock Showland
Chicago
Blue Ridge Herald
LOVETTSVILLE +HERS
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James W. Head
Carlton
Beny Jo Auerback
Bill Lowry
George Washington
Clara Washington
Tommy Wirts
J. D. Keister
Frank Keesiing
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E. L. & M. L. Burdette
Damascus, Maryland
Mathies ON
Farmers Cooperative Assn
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Middletown
Thurmont
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
Ceresville, Md
Farm Equipment Center
Tharmoent, Md
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the News
Jose
Adint
Ruth Sweeney
Joyce Mills
Monrovia
Claire Schwartzbeck
Gaithersburg
Russe Pope
Sidsey Stils
New Market, Mid
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Philco
Sm. Zenith
New Market
Murray Etzler
Ignatius F.lease
Horace Alexander
Wisconsin
Andrew Hoff
New Windsor
Ridgeville
Horst & Wagner Clay Machinery Sales
MT. Airy
Rt. 108
Damascus
Etchison’s Corner
Montgomery Co. Md
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Robert C. Mullendore
R. L. Kelly
Myersville
Orphan's Court of
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Church of the Brethren
D.S.T
Davis
Stoutlemyer
Paul G. Haupt
J. Vernon Summers
Null and Null
Frederick, Md
Meral N. Wachter
Mary Wilette Worman
Anna M. Thomas
Mary Willette Worman
H.D.R
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H.O.R
State of
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Chippendale High
Adams
Sheraton
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