America As Expected by a German 4-H Visitor
Miss Ute Wolfhard, 26, a German rural youth adviser, visits Frederick County to observe how American 4-H operates and compare with German youth movements. She stays with the James Trout family in Walkersville, notes similar goals but older members, and encounters cultural differences such as eating sandwiches and American family dynamics. She plans a return to the National 4-H Center in Montgomery County after visiting her sister Trudel, an IFFE exchange student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
Ute Wolfhard
Frederick County
United States
National 411 Center
Montgomery County
Wolfhard
An &Qacre
Stuttegart
Baden Wuerttemberg
Miss Wolfhard
FFA Members Win Awards At National Convention
Walkersville High School poultry judging team earned a bronze emblem at the 41st National FFA Convention in Kansas City, with seven Walkersville students. individual honors went to Steve Beall silver and Delmas Kohlenberg and Phil Zimmerman bronze. Maryland teams claimed multiple awards including Gaithersburg gold and Poolesville bronze. about 13,000 FFA members attended. 4-H dairy judging teams from Maryland also placed, led by Jimmy Burdette and Jason Myers with strong scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of America
Frederick County
FFA
Paul Stull
Walkersville High School
Walkersville
Steve Beall
Delmas Kohlenberg
Phil Zimmerman
Kansas
Galthersburg High School
Damascus
Hvestock
Eastern Shore
Poole
Richard Redmond
Earl Harrington
Maryland
Kansas City
New York
Columbus
Ohio
Free State
Kentucky
Jimmy Burdette
Boyds
Montgomery County
Jason Myers
Westminster
Carroll County
Mike Garst
Keymar
Wayne Stiles
Carrall County
John Morris
University of Maryland
Walter Bay
Agricultural Science
Spraying Equipment Should Be Cleaned and Prepared for Winter
Dr Parochetti offers steps to clean spray equipment after use. Drain all spray materials from tank pump boom and hoses. Flush with clean water, remove and clean nozzles and screens, store parts dry or in oil, coat interior with soluble oil, and drain boom to avoid freezing. Keep hoses indoors and avoid storing in contact with soil to prevent rust and corrosion.
Brunswick 4-Hers Explore Beauty Tips at Meeting
La Brunswick 4 H Club hosted a monthly gathering with 19 members plus leaders focusing on beauty tips and personal care. Activities highlighted demonstrations and group participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Hers
Carroll County D H L A Monthly Report September 1968
The Carroll County D H L A held a meeting at Brunswick High School featuring a film on A RB C's of Beauty presented by Mrs. Draper Sutcliffe with Club president Sandy Sutcliffe presiding. Key topics included Frederick Fair achievements, the club achievement night, and the Sprints project. Members listed for the Christmas project committee included Hale, Michelle Guyton, Kim Weitzel, Sally Wenner, Bonita Mann, Dianne Wigington, Nancy Huffer, Kathy Iceberg, and Linda Wood. A display for National 411 Week and radio discussions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick High School
Draper Sutcliffe
Sandy Sutcliffe
Frederick Fair
Iba Opiane
An. Wigingim
Nancy Huffer
Kathy Iceberg
Diverted Land May Be Used For Grazing
Maryland farmers with diverted land under feed grain and wheat programs may graze the land. The grazing privilege excludes land in the Conservation Reserve and Cropland Adjustment Program. Harvesting remains prohibited on participating farms for the rest of the year, with drought exceptions. Spring grazing runs Jan 1 to Apr 30, 1968, and fall grazing begins Oct 1. Farmers seeking details should contact their local ASCS office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Voss
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Maryland
ASCS
Judging Experts From 4 H at Exposition in Chicago
Armour and Company funds help expand 4 H horizons by bringing youths to Chicago to tour points of interest and meet business leaders. The International Livestock Exposition in early December will feature top 4 H livestock judges competing for five prizes. Winners receive U S savings bonds ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars at maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Chicago
Armour & Company
U. S
Cleanliness Vital in Flower Beds This Winter
A Maryland horticulturist warns that dirty flower beds harbor insects and disease through winter. Francis Gouin urges cleaning up, removing old annuals, and cutting back herbaceous plants to preserve curb appeal. use a steel rake for debris if beds are mainly annuals. If interplanted with perennials, hand pull annuals and trim perennials with sharp tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Francis R.gouin
Conserving Leaves Through Composting and Mulching
Gouin urges residents to compost fallen leaves and garden debris instead of burning them. He notes thousands of tons of leaves are burned annually, wasting organic matter and worsening air pollution. Leaves and branches should compost with soil and fertilizer to speed rot. oak leaves and pine needles make good mulch for shrubs.
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Jeff Valentine
Ute Wolf
Hard
J. Rolfe Castleman
Aia
Lis
Howard Thompson
Poolesville
Parochetti
Montly
la Brunswick
Octoi
D.h.la
D. H. L'A, Monthly Report
Glenn Haines
Robert
John Rinehart
John Harbaugh
Enn James
Gary R. Brauning
Robert H Smith
Robert & Norman Bassler
Rash Brothers
Charles L. Lethbrt
Robert & ‘John Rinehart A
Marlin Hoffe
Sidney D. Lease
Panora Acres, Inc
Charles Metcalfe
Daniel Shipley
Oger J. Myers & Sons
Barnes & Wilhide
Donald J
Dell & Sons
Harold B. Young & Sons
Key-de-blue Farm
Frederick
Harry Miller
Lynn Cobb
Frederick Equipment Co
Samuel Miller
John Thompson
NEW Holland Division
Sperray Rand
Ceresville Motor CO
Gauin
Farm Credit Association
Southern States
Jomntien
Frobenich Colo
Preerivh
Statin
ALY
Airy
Srothoong
Valet Coop
Miaitorewn
Ind
Soorwam
Your Southern States Cooperative Agency
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