Maryland Farmers Hold Steady Acreage For 1938 Plantings
Maryland and national reports show little change from last year in planned crop acreages. Corn acreage drops about 2 percent to 508 000 acres, oats unchanged, barley up 5 percent to 38 000, soybeans 34 000, tobacco up 5 percent, potatoes down about 8 percent, and hay and cowpeas rise modestly amid price pressures and weather considerations.
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College
Pers
Sar
Maryland
Merriard
Washington
Guernsey Association Holds Annual Frederick Meeting
The Frederick County Guernsey Association held its annual meeting in the Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church social room with about 80 attendees. Louis McL Merrymar and HC Barker spoke, 4 H Guernsey Club members were guests, and prizes were awarded for exhibitor at the Frederick Fair with a silver prize to B Holmes Baker. County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker gave Keifer Awards, and short talks followed by Simon L Downey, Fred Downey, and John Howell. Howard U. Quinn was elected president.
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Frederick County
Henry R. Shoemaker
E C. Dunning
Inter-State
Odd-Shaped Gourds Turned Seed Drop Into Farm Enterprise
Berkeley Springs farmer Lewis Ripple turned a dropped ornamental gourd seed into a thriving business. From a quarter acre he earned about 3200 and now a $1000-a season venture with 500 varieties. Gourds, including Marankas and Turk's turban, are sold for decorations and seeds.
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Santa Claus
Lewis Ripple
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Ripple
Bng
California
New Guinea
New York City
Frederick Club Honors Members at Annual Meeting
At the Frederick area gathering Vice-President Mrs Julies Smith and Secretary-treasurer Carlton King presided near Frederick. Mr Quinn served as toastmaster. Forty seven Guernsey Club members received awards including G Richard Bidle Middletown Nevin Baker Unionville M Richard Beachley Middletown Eleanor Beachley Middletown William Howard Jr Frederick Russell Bidle Middletown Arthur Fouche.
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Frederick
Julies Smith
Libertytown
Carlton King
Quinn
Guernsey
G. Richard Bidle
Middletown
Nevin Baker
Unionville
M. Richard Beachley
Eleanor Beachley
William Howard, Jr
Russell Bidle
Arthur Fouche
Notable Names in Adams County Local Directory Snippet
A fragment lists individuals including Holmes Baker in Unionville, Jesse Burall of Monrovia, William Burall of Monrovia, Kenneth McGalerick and Jack McGalerick of New Market, Marion Hoffman of Adamstown, Bruce Brandenburg of Myere, Eugene Ropp near Myersville. The sparse line references multiple persons and places without additional context.
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Adamstotn
Holmes Baker
Unionville
Jesse Burall
Monrovia
William Burall
Kenneth McGalerick
New Market
Jack McGalerick
Marion Hoffman
Adamstown
Bruce Brandenburg
Myere
Eugene Ropp
Myersville
Farm sale nets 2185 dollars in Wilhide auction
Public sale of Ernest C Wilhide and Jo Lloyd Wilhide administrators near Frankville Friday totaled 2185.59. Horses ranged 103 to 276 dollars, cows 62 to 105, hogs up to 24, household furniture 245.27, machinery also sold well. Auctioneer Glenn Trout, clerk R L Kelly.
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Ernest C. Wilhide
Jo Lloyd Wilhide
Frankisville
Glenn Trout
R. L. Kelly
Hundreds Of Eggs Tested For Hatching In Spring
College Park report summarizes poultry egg size effects on hatchability. Dr Juli of University of Maryland outlines inherited egg weight as key. U S Department of Agriculture tests across six flocks show best hatch when eggs weigh 23 to 25 ounces per dozen, with lighter or heavier eggs performing poorly. Minimum weights set by National Poultry Improvement Plan across breeding stages.
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College Park
Dokey A. Jull
University of Marylanne
U.S. Department of Re
Juli
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Public Sale of Farm Stock Near Monrovia
Auction announces sale on Wednesday March 30 1938 at 1630 hours featuring 10 head of horses and colts 26 head of cattle 80 head of pigs and hogs with Holstein Guernsey and Jersey stock. Accredited herd noted. Terms cash. Marion England owner auctioneer Glenn Trout clerk RL Kelly.
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Monrovia
Urbana
Bird
Joe
Jestler
Guernseys
Jerseys
Marion
England
Glenn Trout
RL. Kelly
Poultry Eggs and Dental Innovation Highlight Local News
Department of Agriculture officials tested more than a thousand Barred Plymouth Rock pullet eggs noting weight and hatchability factors. A local dentist, Dr James Marrore, installed a modern pain killer analgesic machine operated by the patient during dental treatment.
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James Marrore
Public zoning hearing on garage and court actions listed
Notice shows Board of Zoning Appeals set for April 5 1938 to hear an appeal by Thomas S Michael for a 6 car concrete block garage on East Street between Third and Fourth Streets. Also includes court actions in Equity Auditor's Report and Maryland bridge bids with bid procedures and wage rates, plus public sale notices for various local properties and job postings.
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Thomas S. Michael
East Street
Gray 15 Indicted in embezzlement case
Montgomery county grand jury indicted E J Gray former county building inspector on charges of embezzling 710 dollars of county funds. State's Attorney James H Pugh said the indictment relates to fate of waste burner permits. Gray resigned last fall.
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Gray
Montgomery County Guard
E J. Gray
James H. Pugh
Death of wife prompts Monday auction near Frederick
Following the death of his wife, the auctioneer Raymond Kell conducts a cash sale Monday March 28 2933 four miles southeast of Frederick. The household goods include a gas engine and saw a hog scaler an Enterprise grinder a Maytag washing machine a Singer sewing machine a player piano parlor suite dining room tables chairs rugs beds and more. Terms cash. Auctioneers HGMWERE We Grant Hooper and Raymond Kell Clerk.
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Puette
Frederick
Maytag
Singer
Public Sale of Real Estate in Walkersville Maryland
Auction notice for Fulton Avenue Walkersville Maryland on Saturday April 9 1938 at 10 AM real estate lot 70 by 220 fronting 94 Fulton Avenue eleven room house modern conveniences hot water heating hardwood floors tower bath room laundry tubs lawn shrubbery garage and other outbuildings plus personal property including antique and modern furnishings many items listed cash terms 500 deposit on real estate balance due in 60 days to be secured by note auctioneer Glenn Trout M B Handmond Auctioneer RL Kelly Clerk.
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Fulton Avenue
Walkersville
Frederick
Philco
B. Handmond
Glenn Trout
Kelly
Public Sale Planned by Grayson Barrier for Farm Equipment
A farming owner announces a public sale on Tuesday March 29 1938 at 10 o'clock located 215 miles east of Walkersville. Readied for sale are horses cattle hogs machinery harness and farm implements including John Deere items McCormick tools disc drill walking plows gas engines wagons and sledge gear. Terms offer six months credit on sums over ten dollars with notes and security. cash for amounts ten dollars and under. Auctioneer Glenn Trout is listed. Huckstering rights reserved.
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Walkersville
Farrow
Mayo
Schuttler
John Deere
McCormick
John Deere Corm
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Barshear
H. P
Maddocks
Hall Bu
Enterprise
Taany
Pemates Mall
D. Grayson
Glenn Trout
RL. Kelly
Indians Belief On Scalped Man Entering Happy Hunting Ground
The text notes a belief among some tribes that a scalped warrior could not reach the Happy Hunting Ground. It claims that by scalping his victims, a man could prevent earthly enemies from troubling him after death.
Public Sale Of Large Storeroom Property In Frederick Md
Trustee sale advertised for 131 West Patrick Street Frederick includes two storeroom properties and a three story dwelling on West Patrick Street. Bidding set for March 29 1938 at 11 am and 1 30 pm respective times. Purchasers to pay one fourth cash at sale with balance on court confirmation. Conveyancing costs and stamps at purchaser expense. Auctioneer Jaccb Rohaback trustee and U Grant Hooper authorized.
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Trustee's
West Patrick St. Frederick, Md
Margaret M. Ebert
Caroline A. Ebert
Frederick County
Maryland
Court House
Frederick City
Marsland
John 5. Newman
Clayton O. Keedh
Margaret L. Ebert
Caroline M. Ebert
Frederick
Seid
West Patrick Street
Ebnest Hardware Company
Aine
U.S
Jacob Rohaback
U_ Grant Hooper
Serlic
Emma Robert
Frederick Civ
August H. Evert
Elizabeth Ebert
Emma R. Ebert
Emma Ebert
F. Marion Fauber
Augustus HH. Ebert
Marland
U. S
Jacob Robreack
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Howard U. Quinn
Iowa
L. L. Miner
Stockport
Comet
Dash’s
Frederick, MD
Haines’ Livestock Market
Monocacy Farms
Great Frederick
Grex Ab
Botteineau
Black
Manager's
Harmony Grove
Nikiti
Nikimi
G. C. Trout Farm
Delaughter Farm
New Design Road
Charles Summers
Lord Nelson
Killdeer
Tarconnell Farms
Knoxville
Roy Remsburg
Jefferson
H. P. Morelock
Westminster
H. Vosburgh
Charles Heim
J. B. Ganley
Urban Moore
L. H. Fisher
Keedysville
Charles Eaves
Tanestown
Hampshire
Kam Lambs
Poland
China
Wisconsin
Court St
Woodsoro
H.B Beard
York
M. W. Stitely
John Null
Trout Bros Ell
Sttely
Gail Catshal
H. C. Dorcus
Reformed Church of
Woodsboro, Md
Board OF Zoning Appeals
the Board of Zoning Appeals
City Register
City
Ares
C. Thomas Summers
Nisl OX
Equity
Circuit Court For
LeRoy McCardell
Ellis C. Wachter
Crete Court
Leslie N. Coblentz
Department OF Public Works
State OF Maryland
State Roads Commission
Carroll-Frederick
Monocacy River
Harner
Nailor’s Mill
Maryland State Employment Service
Winchester Hall
Federal Reserve Bank
Calvert and Lexington Sts
Baltimore
Commission
State Roads Commission of Maryland
General Assembly of Maryland
H. E. Tabler
L. H. Steuart
Homer
Waltz
Ze—M. Ff. Sately
Woodsdere
Grayson Burner
Walkerstille
Richard Waesche
Poolesville
M. Ensland
Montcail
Grover C. Lewis
Annie Mi Lewis
Station
Edgar F. Bartett
Renn Farm
Doubs
C. E. Heim
Olive School- House
Brunswick
F. C. Fehtman
Ridgeville
Woda Kells
Lewistown
H. A. Stallings
Point of Rocks
Mad
M. B. Hammond
Fulton Ave
Helen RB. Hemp
Hooper
Raymond Kel
Orn
Frecerzek ‘Cousty
We Saline
F. Rice
Eugene Herp
Jetenon
Everard
Helen FR. Hemp
Emmert
Menion
Testia
Cass
MAS
C. E. Hemp
Emmett R. Bowlus
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