Safety Assured In CPR Insecticide Use For Gardens
Safety is the watchword in home and market gardening with CPR formulations blending pyrethrins piperonyl cyclonene and rotenone. These dusts and sprays claim low toxicity to applicators and non target life, suitable up to harvest, and effective against diverse pests from asparagus beetle to corn earworms. Also notes the CPR plant spray and parasite powder uses, and advises proper application. A second item reports President Eisenhower nominating Rep. Robert T. Secrest to the Federal Trade Commission for a seven year term, with party balance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Secrest
Washington
Eisenhower
Rep
Robert T. Secrest
Dqhio
Federal Trade Commission
Virginia
Albert A. Carretta
Trade Commissior
Pond With Clean Water Is Asset To Any Farm
A Maryland farm bulletin notes clean pond water improves farming. It warns weeded ponds harm irrigation and stock, details weed types from pond scum to rooted plants, and offers copper sulfate, 2 4 D, and arsenite methods with cautions on fish safety and oxygen loss. Also reports Hagerstown water use records and processed cheese spreads moisture content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Sats
Charles P. Ellington
University of Maryland
Blamiaht Lawuaion Sui Constationist
Cornell Extension Service
Maryland
Ellington
County Agent Reports On Drought Effects And Insect Control
Henry R Shoemaker notes drought is worsening with continued dry weather threatening hay yields and pasture. Armyworms were scarce this year, but grasshoppers remain a risk. recommended sprays include aldrin or heptachlor with preharvest intervals. Also highlights excellent wheat growth on Dan Lease’s field and upcoming dairy events, including the July 31 Field Day at Frederick Fair Grounds chaired by Charles E Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Shoemaker
T. L. Bissell
Batension
Dan Thomas
Einers
O'Possumtown Pike
Dan
Pennsylvania
Lease
Maryland
Frederick Fair Grounds
Fairgrounds
Charles E. Smith
Frederick County Guernsey Breeders Association
Reap Larger Profit By Growing Feed On Farm
New York farmers spent large sums for feeds imported from outside the state in 1943. Cornell University data show grass as the cheapest digestible nutrient for cattle, urging summer pasture and winter hay. The article notes field days, seed improvements, and demonstrations to boost roughage quality and reduce feed costs, with tours planned for August and a four-state field day at Buckeystown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Bradfield
Cornell University
Dare
Levestock
Allen Schaeffer
Woodsboro
Libertytown
Frederick County
Guernsey
T. B
John Deere
Deborner
Stewart Electric
International
St. John's Reformed Church
1Hets Headed to Rhode Island State 4-H Camp
COLLEGE PARK June 23 Two 4-Hers will travel to Rhode Island for the annual state 4-H Club camp at the University of Rhode Island June 27 to July 2. Barbara Hager and Paul Spurrey, both 4-H leaders from Caroline and Frederick counties, will coordinate with Virginia and West Virginia staff on planning and setup. Over 600 4-H boys and girls are expected to attend. Barbara Hager, a senior at Caroline High School, is active in athletics, debating, glee club, choir, school paper, yearbook, and Girls Scouts leadership. Spurrey, son of Mr and Mrs Sterting Spurrey, Union Bridge, has served as a local leader of his 4-H Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Rhode Island
Range Island
Barbara Hager
Carolne County
Paul Spurrey
Frederick County
Arselates
Virginia
West Virgina
Rideland
Berinta
Geauenter
F. B Hager
RFD
Denton
Barbara
Maryland
Spurrier
Sterting Fo Spurrier
RFC 2
Union Bridge
4-H Spurrier Leads In Soil Conservation and Club Roles
Spurrier, a 4-H member for 11 years, has carried profitable projects in damng, poultry, field crops, conservation, beef and gardening. In 1949 he attended National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago for soil conservation excellence. At State 4-H Week in Maryland he served as tribe leader and led leadership activities before graduating high school in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Sporrier
Chicago
Maryland
Spurrier
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Hagerstown
Med
Water Department
Richard Wilson
Wilson
Potomac River
Frederick Hearing Aid Center
Paravax
West Patrick St
Sigler’s Grove
Middletown
Ayrshire
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
Ing Cnoperative
Prescription
Pearre
Louise
Fraley Thurbsont District
Lewistown Citizens Association
Gond Eals
Games — Entertainment
Happy Johnny & the
Gal
Cord Wood
the Tones
York
Hammond Elect
Patrick St. MO
William S. Hood, Inc
Maley’s Pest & Insect Control
Frederick, Md
Philco
Motorola T. V
Sunbeam
Melvin M. Engle
Carroll Sr
UBS
Uarry Footer . Co. Cleaners
S. Market St
Frederick
N. Market St
Lainie Mota
East Patrick ST
Monument
Robert €. Schutz III
YES Manager
All Curnanding
V's Instore Wet
Burns Pump Supply
Robert DeLauler
Myersville
Donald
Jack Leishear
Monipa
Chile
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
FEF
Ritchie Finance Corp
South Market St
Strausbaugh’s
Big Bing
Orrtanna
Fairfield
James W. Carmack
Guy Wetzel
Nizhi
Herrel’s
Frederick Municipal Airport
Donald £. Butt
John W. Null
Delbert
Emory S. Cutshall
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