Local Granges Chronicle Their Early Years and Notable Milestones
Deputy compiles histories of Ohio granges including Clarks Field 1875 start with 25 charter members and early meetings at J M Tuttle home. Fitchville, Greenwich, Lyme, New London, North Fairfield, Wakeman and Willard Granges preserved a century of activities, degrees, halls, stores, and honorary memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
Ohio
Greenwich Grange
Grange
Lyme
United States
New London
Arnold Knapp
Bernice Knapp
Marjory French
Clarence Songstock
Elgie Thudium
Lester Thudium
Walter Williams
East Main Street
North Fairfield Grange
Amsden
Lyme Grange
Joseph Sawyer
Elzy Erf
Harold Heyman
Everett Seel
Area Grangers Observe National Grange 100th Anniversary
The Huron County eight Grange chapters plan a April 5 centennial celebration at the New London Grange Hall with a 7 p.m. supper. Harry Cook of the Ohio State Grange will attend as special guest as members showcase old-fashioned outfits, a style show, antique displays, contests, and door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Horn
Walter Horn, Jr
Lyme Grange
Huron County
National Grange
Oliver H. Kelly
Department of Agriculture
Andrew Johnson
South
Kelly
Huron County Pomona Grange
Greenwich Station
Ohio State Grange
S.H. Ellis
North Fairfield
Lyme
Pomona Grange
Grange
New London Grange Hall
Roy Palm
Harry Cook
Palm
Mother Hubbard
Warren Romig
Mary Tucker
Greenwich
Farm and City Food Prices and World Population Pressures
The article notes the 1960s population surge and its impact on food supply and prices. It cites a 7.4 percent fall in farm prices from Aug 1966 to Feb 1967, with hogs down 31.1 percent, eggs 23.8 percent, and wheat 14.4 percent, while corn and milk fell about 6 percent. It discusses surpluses fading and changing consumer habits affecting the food sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Leader Seeks Bill To End Farm Bills
American Farm Bureau Federation President Charles S. Shuman says farmers want a farm bill to end all farm bills. He contends 60 percent of fulltime farmers back this move and that government controls on feed grain and wheat should end with 1968 crops. He notes possible higher food prices but a freer market and consumer willingness to pay more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Charles S. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Shuman
Farm Bureau
Thomas B. Curtis
R-Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wakeman Grange
Willard Grange
Chicago Junction
Willard
Hoffman’s
Gerald Case
Fitchville Grange
Marianne
Suzanne
Delco Remy
Autolite
House of Fine Service
Norwalk Parts CO
St. Linwood St
Burton
Firelands Tool Rental, Inc
Woodlawn Ave
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