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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
6
Dr James W Brown of the Department of Agriculture outlines safe weed killer use for 2 pounds per acre with near nozzle proximity, discusses wind drift risks, and details a cleaning procedure for sprayers to avoid cross contamination with fungicides or insecticides. The dose targets 24 D avoidance in wooden tanks.
County agents report liberation of Tiphia vernalis digger wasps to curb Japanese beetle grubs across Frederick County. The program, supervised by Daniel J. Thomas and Dr. George Langford, aims for wide-area establishment and higher survival to reduce beetle populations. Additional parasites will be released later in the summer.
Maryland home gardeners report crop and ornamental plant damage from 2.4-D. University of Maryland plant pathologists Dr. C. E. Cox and E. Rapoleve warn users to measure chemicals carefully, mix spray away from valuable plants, and keep fumes from drifting onto gardens. They urge precautions, including spraying only in safe conditions and promptly cleaning sprayers to prevent injury.
T C Green state veterinarian of West Virginia is named director of a five-state experiment testing Huddleson mucoid vaccine to prevent Bang's disease in cattle. The study, first of its kind, is under the WV Department of Agriculture and will be conducted at Victor Farms in Jefferson County with 65 heifers aged eight to ten months.
Dr. Green announced that brucellosis free herds will be used for an experiment set to begin around June 1. Associate director Dr A L Brueckner of the Livestock Sanitary Service, College Park MD, heads a planning team with Dr W L Lendix of Richmond VA and Dr Leo J Poelma of the University of Maryland. An on-site veterinarian will supervise the experimental herd.
Article notes demand for oil products remains strong, with refiners producing nearly a million barrels more daily than in wartime peak. Tips from C A Newland urge conservation to save farmers money and keep petroleum supplies for food production, including fuel-saving tractor practices and trip planning.
The Catoctin Country Club to host two Memorial Day golf events. Morning two ball mixed foursomes for ladies and men over nine holes begins at 1900 hours. Afternoon men’s match play against par spans eighteen holes.
The Tivoli plans five days of top films next week starting Sunday with Duel In The Sun starring Gregory Peck Jennifer Jones Joseph Calle Murphy Lionel Barrymore and a newsreel. Friday features The Sign of the Ram with Susan Peters and Alexander Knox.
Public sale notice for farm near Unionside on hard road to St Aley May 29 1948 at 10 AM CST. 60 acres details include a broom-frame dwelling electric roof, barns, cattle, horses, tools, lumber, and farm implements. Terms require $ down on real estate, balance in 20 days. personal property cash.
Numerous 4 room bungalows and apartment houses with steam heat and immediate possession. Several 25 room brick bungalows and large properties on N West and Thurmont routes. 45 acre farm 5 miles west of Frederick with 7 room house and outbuildings. 112 acre wood lot with tillable land and scenic views. Also building lots on Grove Blvd Linden Hill and various city, suburban, rural properties offered by Howard A Gross Realtor and Emmert R Bowlus.
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