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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1943
Page
8
A nationwide survey shows American farmers intend to plant about 16.0 million more acres of food and feed crops in 1943 than in 1942, a 3.5 percent rise. Secretary Wickard calls the outlook gratifying despite labor and equipment shortages and fertilizer limits.
College Park March 19 John W Magruder specialist in agronomy for the University of Maryland Extension Service says the need for more and higher quality hay and pasture is greater than ever and seed stocks must be used to maximize yields. He notes seeds will be insufficient for all demands this spring and prices are higher than usual. He urges careful selection of hay and pasture plants suited to soils and climate.
Lieut. Magalis of Brunswick NJ represented the American forces at a tea in Oxford honoring a famed Russian woman noted for her wartime actions. He gave a welcoming speech that earned front page coverage in London papers.
Auction announces sale of milch cows including Holsteins and Jerseys, two Holstein heifers, heifer Guernsey, and dairy fixtures such as Frigidaire cooler and water heaters. Farm machinery includes tractors, cultivators, corn planter, hay wagon, spreader, and various tools. Sale set for Friday March 26, 1943 at 10 oclock A M near Monocacy Bridge, Frederick area. Terms payable day of sale.
Mr. Magruder notes that the return on investment may offset extra labor. He advises planting spring sown grasses and legumes about 30 days before the average last killing frost date to maximize yields and reduce effort.
Howard Metzger of Middletown Valley adopted contour farming with the Catocfin Soil Conservation District four plan. His farm shifted from 70 acres cultivated to 61 with permanent alfalfa 17 acres and permanent pasture 11 acres. Barley yield rose from 40 to 55 bushels per acre. He notes better fertilizer retention, reduced runoff, and increased timber value as woods reforest. He keeps livestock 29 cattle 5 horses and many hogs. The Mothes’ and Teachers’ Club meeting at Calvary Methodist church followed.
Earl Huffman John Nulz Emert Bowlus listed as auctioneers with Gail Cutshale and H C Dorcus as clerks in the public notice.
On March 11 the club entertained about 60 members and guests with a buffet supper. After the meal a brief business meeting followed as Mrs. Guy Nusz led devotions and read the 100th Psalm while the group sang The Solid Rock. Mrs. Claude Hahn regaled the gathering with humorous readings before adjournment.
Public sales announced for March 27 1943 near Frederick include household items and farm equipment at several locations with cash terms. Listings detail parlor suites dining room furniture radios organs and kitchen gear plus hay crops cattle livestock and farm implements from numerous bidders. The notices also advertise Frederick City real estate on Hamilton Avenue to be sold April 10 1943 under a power of attorney agreement.
Mrs Grayson Zimmerman hosts a sale in Shookaown 21 miles from Frederick with livestock and farm tools. Goods include Guernsey cows and heifers, horse, harness, wagons, plows, alfalfa, stove, cream separator, and various farm implements. Cash terms and settlement with the clerk on sale day. Jacob Shoemaker and Joseph Reeder are the auctioneers.
Public sale announced on March 30 1943 at Brane farm Middletown Route 40 with livestock including horses cattle hogs and dairy equipment plus household goods and farm tools. Terms cash. Discontinuing farming. Additional sale of Caudle Farm items on March 23 1943 at Urbany Route 240 with horses cattle hogs and machinery. Auctioneers Emmett R Bowlus and George B. Castle.
Auctions list extensive farm equipment live stock and dairy assets with two sale sites on March 21 to March 24 1943. Items include horses cows hogs tractors binders plows corn cultivators hay rakes wagons milkers and implements plus household goods and dairy gear. Purchases require cash with no removal until settlement and rights reserved.
A long list of sale entries and consignments in Frederick area, Maryland, with exhibitors and locations including Monrovia, Urbana, Middletown, Frederick, and others. Names such as Faul E. Shank, Moorning Myersville, and Raymond L. Bidle are mentioned along with dates from April 1 to 7. The register notes executors sale and various farm consignments at Frederick Fairgrounds and nearby towns.
The Urbana sale by Mrs. John C. Kidd features a 1940 Ford Coupe and an extensive lot of furniture including mahogany dining suite, walnut wardrobes, cherry beds, metal beds, rugs, clocks, dishes, glassware, and kitchen goods. Auctioneers R L Kelly and clerk Glenn Trout. The Woman's Club of Urbana holds all lunch rights.
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