On the Farm A Lesson In Machinery Curiosity
A farmer recounts learning about engines with his wife Miriam who discovers a 4H Automotive Project booklet. She excitedly identifies crankshaft piston and valves, while the narrator notes machines break, wear out, and cost to repair. The piece blends humor with practical curiosity about farming machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noth
St. Louis
Robinson Crutems
Con Mechanic
Miech
Hidden Valley
Miriam
Hembrandts
Renoirs
Billy
Jaguar
Ford
Vwide
Area Youth Seeks Ohio FFA Title
John Jordan of Black River High School seeks the Ohio FFA State Farmer Degree at the Columbus convention on April 29. He was recommended by Vocational Agriculture teachers and passed district and state evaluations. 224 nominees were named for the degree. Jordan’s flock of Corriedale and Cheviot sheep competes in county and state fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
John Jordan
Black River High School
FFA
Columbus
John
Ohio
John's Farming
Sham. John
Star
Ohio Ffa
Conservation Reserve Cuts Farm Output in Ohio Study Shows
Ohio State University economists report that the Conservation Reserve reduced corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans by about three quarters of the land enrolled. The program drew 4.3 percent of cropland in 1960, with major effects on farm income, off-farm labor, and local money flow across counties and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Federal Conservation Reserve Program
Wallace Barr
Richard Newberg
Mervin G. Smith
Department of Agricultural Economics
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio State University
Conservation Reserve
Onio
Prou Participanis Lanse
Congress
United States
United Farm Income
Neener
Columbus
UPI
H. W
Olio
Mdst
Harshfield
Cleveland
Medina
United
Partici
City enacts hog pen setback rule in Vidor
Vidor city council starts long range cleaning by mandating hog pens be 30 feet or more from occupied homes within city limits. The measure aims to curb odors and noise while fitting with broader farm income and resource use trends noted in statewide analyses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidor, Tex
UPI
Victor City
Norway’s Long History in the Ship Ping Trade
Norway has engaged in ship trading for about two thousand years, reflecting a deep maritime heritage and enduring participation in seafaring commerce.
Horse Show Planned by 4-Hers at Wolfe's Barn
The Silver Buckle 4H Club plans a horse show at Wolfe's Barn in Avon on April 30 for 4 H riders statewide. Proceeds fund uniforms for club members. Parents and members prepare equipment. tickets are sold by members. A $270 saddle prize will be awarded and trophies go to the top girl and boy riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe's Barn
Avon
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By Ed Harris
Fohn Jordan
Dave
Mio
Iarm
LaGrange Tractor Sales
H. W. Reighley & Son, Inc
Main St
Oberlin
Panzer
Sohio
Belden
Grafton
Faur
Hazel
John Faur
Center Ridge Rd
U.S. 20
Elyria
North Ridgeville
Elyria Implement, Inc
Oberlin Road
Norway
Ytor
Winn
Pennzoil
Center Ridge
Roysters
Birmingham
Kipton Elevator
Agricultural College
South Main Street
W. B. French
Wakeman
Springfield
Jim Scheafer
Quonset Hut
Beldex
Oberlin RD
Ilxovrensi
Farm Bureau Cooperatives
Bulron ST. Elyria
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