POWs Built Monroeville Elevator 25 Years Ago
In Monroeville the cooperative elevator was constructed by German POW workers brought from Camp Perry. Local farmer Charles Eby and Albin Wise recall on site shifts, guards, German language, and sharing lunches with prisoners. The 100,000 bushel capacity elevator cost about 100000 dollars and has since been renovated while remaining a hub for Huron County grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stewart
Monroeville
Charles Eby
Eby
Russ Engineering Company
Pittsburgh
Albin Wise
Camp Perry
Port Clinton
Wise
Stuttgart
Germany
George Ebright
Ebright
Huron County
Monroeville Co-op
Advisors Get Tips On Teaching 4-H Club Advisors
Allen Ulrich area 4-H extension agent led a session at the Production Credit Association Building teaching teaching methods to make the club program engaging. Carlos Tucker county 4-H extension agent outlined committees used in planning and running the program. Barbara Becker will meet advisors May 21 at 8 00 p m to discuss project learning experiences and teaching methods. Tucker notes 160 volunteer advisors support 37 agricultural clubs and 34 home economic clubs in Huron County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ulrich
Production Credit Association
Carlos Tucker
Barbara Becker
Home Economics
Home Club
Tucker
Huron County
Beekeeping Guide Urges Colony Strengthening After Winter Losses
Beekeepers face about 25 percent colony losses after winter with many survivors weak in Ohio. Advice includes transferring brood and bees from strong colonies to strengthen weak hives, shaking young bees into weaker hives, and relocating colonies during dandelion bloom. Emphasizes careful brood transfer and avoiding pesticide exposure during bloom to protect pollination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stephen
Ohio
4 H Clover Leaf Club elects officers and plans outings
Tom Camardese is elected president of the Clover Leaf Club with Rick Zimmerman as vice president Jim Rhoad secretary and Denny Smith treasurer. Other officers include Carl Hamilton health and safety Paul Smith recreation Jim Smith reporter. They plan two outings a Ford Plant tour in Sandusky and a reservoir campout. Next meeting at Dennis and Kevin Smith home. Fundraiser is selling card catalogs. Demonstrations on fabric patterning by Doris Smith Linda Hofacker Jean Brown and Cindy Schaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Camardese
Clover Leaf Club
Rick Zimmerman
Jim Rhoad
Denny Smith
Carl Hamilton
Paul Smith
Jim Smith
Ford
Sandusky
Dennis
Kevin Smith
Doris Smith
Linda Hofacker
Jean Brown
Cindy Schaffer
Market Report Sees Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep Trading
Markets consignors 130 total head 781 hogs cattle 202 calves 27 reporting prices. Hogs 22.70 to 25.65 butcher hogs. sows 18.70 to 20.70. calves 27 sharply higher 40 to 54 for choice. Sheep and lambs 228 steady. Breeding ewes head 29. Busy housewives urged to save time and money by shopping classified.
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Pow’s
U. S. 20
Bono, Ohio
John K. Wells
Norwalk
Leaf Club
Peru
ST. Mary's ST
Levi's
PORL
Pohl’s
Master Charge
BankAmericard
Levis
THE
House OF Service
Dexter Meyer
Bosch
Roosa
Norwalk Parts CO
S. Linwood
Norwalk, Ohio
Shank
Braunschweiger
Sultana Meat
U.S. No. 1
Ahoy
Marvel
Jane Parker
Iona Brand
A&p
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