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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
7
Rain is arriving in parts of the county easing drought for hay and grain while relief for livestock programs remains limited. Maple leaf damage traced to strong early spring winds is temporary and not caused by insects, with guidance to distinguish from other maple deformities.
Frederick County 4H dairy judging contest held May 25 with eight clubs. Senior Division top scorers: Myra Hahn 526, Kenneth Cook 518, William Castle 517, Gordon Culler 506, Bradley Butt 503, Justin Martin 903, Wayne Reeder 497, Austin Putman 495, Lynn Ausherman 44, Donald McGolerick 493, June Dudrow 489, Gary Valentine 437, Dale Sharrer 486, Jean Messer 485, Dorothy Brown 484. Junior Division top scores: Edward Smariga 365, Edward Buffington 362, Darryl Trout 361, Pat Staley 34, Ann Wachter 52, Rodney Martz 351, Richard Garst 49, Michael Van Sant 348, Michael Garst 347, James Keller 346, Melinda Anderson 43, John Williams 242, Dennis Trou 340, Joe Wivell 30, Dennis Smith 39. Senior Team: Walkersville 1 523, Ballenger 7 483, Urbana 1 470, Unionville 4 463, Rocky Ridge 1 451, Liberty Progressive 1449, New Market 1418, Middletown 1 318. Junior Team: Urbana 1 483, Unionville 1 470, Ballenger 1 40, Urbanaerstown 80, Jefferson 16, Rocky Ridge 34, Middletown 949, Carroll Manor 942.
A Monocacy herd star, a registered Holstein cow on the Hay Ho Boy d herd, gains the highest Excel designation in the Holstein Frigian association of America. The award highlights conformation and type as the key criteria, marking a notable achievement in dairy cattle judging.
Laon Gardima a junior four year old owned by ML Hon ara Devidiss of Westminster completed a day’s milking with TLSRT pounds of milk fat and two pours recorded.
Home gardeners are advised on rose care including mulching to control weeds and erosion, soil moisture, and disease prevention. Use sawdust, peanut hulls, pine bark, and corn cob mulch to depth about two inches in spring, and add nitrogen to mulch as needed. Maintain slightly acidic soil around pH 5.5 to 6.5 with lime or sulfur adjustments and water deeply at root depth.
Harry Condon of Linganore High School tops the Frederick County FFA Tractor Operators Contest with a 349, including a perfect written phase score. Alan Heflin and Walter Brachey finish second and third. Condon advances to the state contest at College Park June 26 to 27.
Rich Vale Grand Beppie 3198025, a Registered Holstein cow belonging to C. Richard Ahalt of Richvale Farm Middletown Maryland, was classified Excellent the highest designation in Holstein Association type. Only a few of nearly 65 000 Holsteins rated last year achieved this. The inspection was by Merle E Howard official inspector.
In Kingston a local track event produced a high scoring display by King Holsteins and riders from various teams. March results show notable performances, with records hinted at though details are unclear due to OCR garble.
The Classification Program in continuous operation since 1929 provides a universal method to compare conformation of living animals with the True-Type Holstein. Participation is at an all-time high level.
Remsburg cow Bally Hoo Fanny 64aH47, a Registered Holstein in Bern ard L. Remsburg’s Remov al Farm herd, earned an excellent designation under the Holstein Friesian Association of America action program. Among 63,000 official Holsteins classified for type last year, 598 reached the top bracket, with Fanny moving into the E bracket for the first time per Merle E. Howard, state inspector, in a recent herd classification.
Ethel Hoffemeister of Point of Rocks won the Grand Champion for her fat lamb and trio at the third annual Fat Lamb Show and Sale held June 1 at the Baltimore Union Stockyards. The event drew 157 lambs from Maryland and Delaware with an average trio weight of 97 pounds. The carcasses will be viewed June 4 for cutout value and yield.
Two Messer cows in the Allie Messer herd near Frederick Maryland were designated Excellent by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Among about 45 000 registered Holsteins rated last year only 344 attained Excellent. The recent census of the Messer herd by inspector Meri E. Hower noted the following animals carried the Excellent mark for the first nine primals.
The article notes Maryland placing fourth in a broiler production rise with a chamber of chicks led by North Cart and Wave at Arsentias. Circle placements in Matsland reached highs around September, reflecting ongoing industry updates.
A. Doty Remsburg, leader of the Jefferson Boys 4-H Club for 16 years, oversees 23 members mainly on dairy projects. He farms near Jefferson and works in auctioneering and sales management, with roles in the Maryland Holstein Association, Sire Selection Committee, Farm Bureau, and Kiwanis. He and his wife have two children, including son Denny, also active in 4-H dairy projects.
A health column argues that grocery bills include non food items and that food consumes a smaller share of disposable income than in the past. Expert Russell Hawes notes food around 19 percent of spending while non food items such as tobacco and detergents drive the bill.
Report on Maryland dairy operations notes silage storage and housing trends across 39 farms. Large herds raise silo capacity use, bulk tanks for cooling, milking machines, and limited milking parlors, with shifts toward loose housing and pipelines in bigger operations.
Hickory vale B B Lad 1122127 a registered Holstein bull in MarylandWest Virginia Bull Stud was officially classified Excellent the top type designation by The HolsteinFriesian Association of America inspector Charlie J Howe Tunbridge Vermont. The 90 point score places him among only 346 Excellent animals in the current listings.
Effective lawn care hinges on prevention through proper mowing, fertilizing, watering, and traffic control. Chemical treatments are stop gaps and can cause dead patches requiring reseeding.
The Holstein Association of America holds its annual convention in Salt Lake City Utah with expected attendance from Western Hemisphere leaders. Delegates from 44 states and Puerto Rico gather for policy talks technical presentations and a national convention sale at the Utah State Fair Grounds as part of June Dairy Month activities.
The Frederick Soil Conservation District Board approved four new cooperator agreements at the May meeting in Winchester Hall. A July 25 cooperators gathering will be held at Edgar Heflin’s farm. Reports noted basic plans for several farms, completed conservation practices, and ACP follow ups with 20 farm visits.
University of Maryland entomologists report 1962 losses from insects across key crops. Alfalfa and clover-timothy losses reach 1.0 million dollars. corn losses total about 768 thousand. Tobacco and processing tomatoes incur significant costs. Contact county agents for control information.
Region Two standings list individual scores for participants across Maryland towns including New Windsor West Friendship Gaithersburg Middletown Jefferson Union Bridge Tanextown Tapestown and Linwood. Notable scores include Tom King 140.8 Mark Miller 156.3 James Flook 134.1 and Carroll Hahn 129.5 with other entries ranging from 1140 to 108.47.
Peterborough membership records show Thomas R. Snook of Hagerstown Maryland accepted for dining membership in the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
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