Frederick County Pomona Youth Night Held Recently
Frederick County Pomona Youth Night opened with 55 members present led by Worthy Youth Master Alan Brauer. Officers from multiple granges were named, state youth director Nancy Wolfe spoke, and upcoming events including state youth night March 24 and a Pomona banquet April 12 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Pomona
Alan Brauer
Thurmont Grange
Allen O'Hara
Carroll Manor Grange
Ethel Brauer
Allen Herndon
Linganore Grange
Mike Henning
Patsy Ripley
Milby Shepley
Glade Valley Grange
Jim Royer
Patsy Eyler
Richard McBride
Middletown Grange
Ceres
Fay Reese
Carol Montgomery
Flora
Pat McBride
Jefferson Grange
Althea Mathews
Morris Wiles
Janet Wiles
Maryland
Nancy Wolfe
Middletown
Arcade
New Market
Tuscarora
the Faith Church
Jesse Burall
Linganore Grange Hall
Maryland Feeder Pig Sale Prices at Eden and Denton
Maryland feeder pig sales at Eden and Denton in February moved 1,992 pigs with 49 consignors and 28 buyers. Average head prices ranged by weight from 22.89 to 46.56 dollars across 25-35 to 86-100 pound categories. Sales occur on the second and fourth Mondays monthly. consignment invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Eden
Denton
Frederick County Guernsey Breeders' Hold Annual Meeting
The Frederick County Guernsey Breeders Association held its Annual Meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church on Feb 15 at 7 p.m. with a 68-person turnout. Officers were re-elected and awards given, including 4-H honors for Steven Spurrier and Tanya Duvall, plus remarks by dignitaries and a Turkey dinner prepared by church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Trinity United Methodist Church
West
Patrick Street
Frederick
G. Edgar Hawker, Jr
William J. Wilcam Jr
Urbana
G. Edgar Hawker Jr
David E. Hawker
Billy P. Slater
Steven Spurrier
Maynard Hawker
Maryland
Wilcom
Merkle H. Duvall
Walkersville
Charles C. Smith
Jefferson
Europe
Duvall
Brenda Kepler
Ronald D. Wilson
Cloverland Farms Dairy
Phoenix
Maryland Co-op Guernsey Breeders Association
Centreville
Steven Wilcom
Tanya Duvall
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Exceeds 1973 Membership Quota
The Montgomery County Farm Bureau reports a new 1973 membership quota is passed with 536 members in the rolls. Highlights include Maryland Agriculture Week displays at Montgomery Mall and a Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollment period open to members through May 12 for July coverage. New Safemark Tire & Battery Service products will be available, with Bill Anderson of Anderson Supply Co. in Bayds ready to service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Agricultural Center
Gaithersburg
Maryland Agriculture Week
Montgomery Mall
Gillis Owens
Farm Bureau Office
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Farm Bureau
Safemark Tire & Battery Service
Bill Anderson
Anderson Supply Co
Bayds
County Farm Bureau Women Hold Frederick Meeting
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee met at Tastee Nook with 13 officers present. President Mrs Paul Spurrier led the session. plans include a April 3 Spring Luncheon at Middletown Christ Evan Reformed Church with Miss Kendra Hall as speaker and The Middletown Ensemble providing entertainment. Tickets are available through committee members. Frederick County won the 1972 Scrapbook Award at the State Farm Bureau meeting. Director-elect Mrs Paul Spurrier represents District I, including Washington Garrett Allegany and Frederick counties. A Sew and Show fashion event occurred, featuring Mrs Lester Dudrow, Mrs Harold Harshman and Mrs John Garst. A State Women’s Committee Workshop is set for April 12 in Randallstown with morning on Effective Legislation Action and afternoon on Consumer Awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Tastee Nook
Paul Spurrier
Donald Keller
Middletown
Frederick County
Washington
Garrett
Allegany
Frederick
Lester Dudrow
Harold Harshman
John Garst
Randallstown
Fer Letting of 270 Acre Fort Detrick Lease Sealed
The Baltimore District U S Army Corps of Engineers offers 270 acres at Fort Detrick Frederick Maryland for hay grass and grazing use only. Bid info from Director Fort Detrick contact 301 663 2306. Bids due 2 p m March 30 at Real Estate Division Baltimore Room 1601 W R Grace Building 10 E Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland 22201 and will be publicly opened.
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Fort Detrick
Frederick
Baltimore
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Engineer District
W.R. Grace
Baltimore Street
Grange Frightened By Amendment To Federal-Aid Highway Act
John W. Scott of the National Grange warns that an amendment to the 1973 Federal-Aid Highway Act could abolish federal size and weight limits on interstate trucks, risking chaos and safety setbacks. He supports modest weight increases and states’ rights within federal standards to avoid nonuniform trucking rules nationwide. USDA solicits on show horse boots and scars ban. APHIS enforces the Horse Protection Act of 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
John W. Scott
National Grange
Scott
USDA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Turfgrass Association To Host National Event
Maryland will host the American Sod Producers Association summer meeting in 1974 marking the first national gathering in the state. James W. Maxwell of Rising Sun notes Maryland is now the Northeast’s largest commercial sod producer. Officers include G Laurence Moore and Eugene B. Roberts. Dr John R Hall serves as secretary and UM turf specialist. New two year directors Richard T White and Walter Livingstone. Parker Shirling and Gus Day re elected. carry over directors David C Hamilton and Gordon C Keys. Marilyn Jacobs named executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
American
Sod Producers Association
James W. Maxwell
Rising Sun
Cecil County
Maryland Turfgrass Association, Inc
Old Line State
Maxwell
Maryland Association
G. Laurence Moore
Woodbine
Howard County
Eugene B. Roberts
Glenn Dale
Prince Georges County
John R. Hall
Cheverly
Hall
University of
College Park
Maryland Department of Agriculture
David C. Hamilton
Waldorf
Charles County
Gordon C. Keys
Olney
Montgomery County
Keys
Maryland Cattlemen's Association, Inc
Eastern National Livestock Show, Inc
Timonium
Emory R. Patton
Silver Spring
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Herbert Snyder
Rodman Myers
Lois Barker
Genia Boyer
Alan Baauer
Trip
Meyers Liquid Fertilizer Co., Inc
Mt. Airy, Md
R. W. Boyer Agency, Inc
Market St
Guernsey
Judy Blank
Judy
Guernsey Association
George Pankey
F.C.M
Paul E
Ruth E. Spurrier
Paul E. Spurrier
David E. Ifert
John D. Summers
Sire Power
William C. Kepler
Frederick County Holstein Association
American Breeders Service
Howard A. Quinn
Quinns
Eston H. Hoffman
Tanya Y. Duvall
William J. Wilcom Jr
Paul E. Cramer
Robert E. Hawker
G. Richard Bidle
John A. Summers
G. Edgar Hawker
Montgomery FB
Lesco Plastics
PI Frederick
Circuit Rider
Old Mill
Woodsboro
Jamesway Power
Jamesway
Gladhill Tractor Mart
FORD
Frederick Equipment CO
Evergreen PT
Pad
Monthru
Fairwood Turf Farm
Turfgrass Association
Debbie Flanigan
Ballenger
West Friendship
Debbie
Allan Flanigan
Hillside Coal & Oil Co
White Farm
Phillip H. Zimmerman
Pine Ave
Mary
Briggs & Stratton
Southern States
MT. Airy
Valley Co-Op
MAD
Woodsbord
Brehive
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