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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1948
Page
6
Fresh studies show plant roots need air in porous soil and that shallow cultivation to two inches benefits growth. Deep hoeing harms roots. mulches and good drainage keep air in soil, while adding coarse materials and hummus improves structure. Rhubarb cultivation began in England around 1820.
Washington reports Maryland shows a decline in civilian aircraft registrations for 1947 while the national total rises by 13 819. On Jan 1 1947 Maryland had 1468 planes and 1184 a year later a drop of 284. National total lists 91821 planes on Jan 1 1948 with Allegany 1 Frederick 32 Garrett 3 and Washington 45 registered. Firearms scarcity noted as hunters face rationed gun supply from Winchester. Two arrests for peace disturbance in Frederick with two men jailed and bonds set.
County Granges in Frederick area held open sessions on Japanese beetle and corni borer with moderate attendance and ongoing twelve meeting series to mid March. Ayrshire Association's annual meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel drew a large crowd and featured National Secretary C. T. Conklin and new president Phillip Keatz. A rat control drive by 4 H Senior Club and Frederick County Junior Chamber aims to place twenty bait points during March 17 week under supervision of Assistant County Agent Bradley Jones.
In March four dairy breeder groups in Frederick County schedule meetings. The Guernsey Breeders Association meets March 11 at the Lutheran church in Middletown. The Ayrshire Association convenes March 12 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Holstein Breeders plan their annual meeting March 19 at the same hotel. Programs are described as interesting and entertaining. Membership spans a large portion of local dairymen.
Farmers in our county report four organizations are doing a constructive job in improving the efficiency of the dairy business. The collaboration aims to share best practices, reduce costs, and boost production across the region.
The Wicomico County Farm Bureau expands its annual dinner to two venues, the Jackson Memorial Building and Bethesda Methodist Church, with a single program to follow at the Jackson Building featuring state president H. Leaverton and Wilbur.
S R Atkinson county secretary says 738 invitations have been issued by the Farm Bureau. The report notes representation efforts and ongoing outreach within the county.
Firefighters from Juniors and Uniteds floodlight and the Citizens book and ladder truck responded to a chimney fire at 210 Dill Avenue around 2 45 p m Tuesday. The Juniors deployed a booster stream and damage was slight.
A detailed roll from March 4 lists numerous livestock markets and farm locations across Frederick County and surrounding towns. Names include Esler Livestock Market Thurmont, Dosh's Livestock Market Freder ick, and Wingeld to Lisbon routes with multiple entries for farms near Woodsboro, Mt Airy, Emmitsburg, Libertytown, Petersville, Urbana, and Monrovia. Many entries specify distances from towns and farm names such as Kebhne Farm East New Market and Thomas Farm Adamstown, with references to executors, estates, and church locations.
For sale listing includes 4 acres with a 6 room house, modern kitchen, basement and multiple outbuildings on a cement road between Liberty and New Windsor. Other properties: 7 room brick in Urbana, 9 room brick in Frederick, 70 acres with 18 room brick house on National Highway, 150 acres with a 4 room house, 135 acres with 20 room brick house, plus business sites for filling stations store tavern. Contact F C Rogers at 27 N Court St.
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