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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
6
Frederick County farmers join national wheat growers in a June 28 referendum on federal marketing quotas for the 1955 wheat crop. The vote, requiring two thirds approval, could reshape farm programs and influence next year’s elections. Growing dissatisfaction with the program cited.
Orchardists spent the week thinning peaches while Southern Maryland farmers pushed tobacco transplanting helped by soil moisture. East Shore truck crops grew wet, tomatoes bushing out and sweet corn ripening, though flea beetle damage affected potatoes tomatoes corn and snap beans east of the day. Digging of matches was expected to begin about July 10, a week earlier than last year.
UMW chief Jonn L. Lewis refuses to sign until companies meet a stated requirement. Pilonio cites Penelio ruling that misses and engineers are not supervisory employees, a reversal of past decisions amid changes in boat operations. Tug crews, mostly diesel powered, follow captains with reduced supervisory titles.
Mrs. Bernice Van Horn left an estate estimated at more than five hundred thousand dollars, with most to her husband Robert J. Van Horn. She was slain last June 2 and Van Horn is indicted for murder. The will names the Maryland Trust Co. as administrator and provides bequests to Jesuit Seminary Fund and Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The June Adamstown Homemakers meeting was moved to Carrol Manor Fire Company Hall due to weather. Hosts Mrs Robert De Rose and Mrs James Hollis welcomed 15 members from Lovettsville and Maryland guests. Members prepared foil grilled hamburgers and vegetables, with toss salad and dessert. Reports by secretary treasurer and director were given. adjournment set for September 4 at Mrs Ernest Clem’s home. Licenses issued include Frederick Mary Webber and Frederick Helen Riggles, plus others. 1957 pest eradication progress noted for Med fruit fly Khapra beetle and Hall scale.
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