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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1961
Page
11
Miss Margo Cairns promotes making the corn tassel the national floral emblem, arguing corn underpins US nourishment and economy. Critics question symbolism and prioritize other icons such as roses, while federal farmers’ programs influence production.
A dozen of Ohio's top plowmen will compete at the State Plowing Matches and Conservation Field Day on September 7 at the H. E. Mc Bowen farm near Greenville. Contour and level land contests will feature the event, with state winners advancing to national matches in Melrose Minnesota and world matches in Grignob France.
Erie County farmers will vote in the ASC Community Committee election. Ballots were mailed to eligible voters for districts including Berlin Township Huron Township Milan Township Vermilion Township and more. Eligible farmers should return ballots to the Erie County ASC Office by September 4 with demonstrations planned at the McBowen farm southeast of Sandusky.
Three alarm calls over the weekend ended with no damage found in two events. A 197 DeSoto at Broad St and West Ave sustained wiring damage from a short, owned by Grady L Spurkin of 318 Lake Ve. A 21 year old Elyria woman was hospitalized briefly with no injuries. A neighbor freed a hand caught in a window sill by Tamanna Mertes of 814 East Ave. A fire at 325 Wesley Ave caused a chair blaze but no damage recorded.
Garden feature describes glow ing mosaic tile pattern 477i used on a wooden frame masking an old bath tub. Pool sits against the house, large enough for four water lilies and fish, with a back faucet connecting to the house water. 35c. The Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept Benford Hills New York.
An 11 foot human skeleton was found near Gauhan India at the Tara College site in the Garo Hills. The finger bones were as large as a normal man's arm bones, suggesting a colossal remains.
A Grafton area man, Joseph Fusa, 30, was charged with DWI after driving left of center on Rt. 10 about 5:30 p.m. Patrols say he ignored horn and red lights, stopping only when the siren sounded. Others arrested include Mileti, Molketin, Burns, Ehman, Duk e, Durrett Jr., Barnette, Longwell, Rish, Deichler, Dufieid, and Deni on various traffic offenses.
Diana, a nine year old Guernsey cow owned by William A. Patton of New London, completed an official production record with 18 123 pounds of milk and 874 pounds of fat. The cow is malked twice daily for 35 days in the fest.
James E Pollard notes the need for local tax authorities to publish a detailed breakdown of tax rates by subdivisions ahead of tax collection. The notice stresses that readers rely on legitimate local newspapers to receive legally required information about bonds and district rates influencing bills.
Midwest farmers plan bigger next season profits by broadcasting and plowing down fall fertilizer to boost corn and small grain yields. Agronomists say fall phosphate and potash are as effective as spring applications on most Corn Belt soils with minimal nitrogen loss except in very sandy soils where leaching is possible.
One of the nation’s largest junior dairy shows opens at the Ohio state fair grounds as boys and girls load their animals onto the tanbark of the Junior Livestock Building this weekend.
Agriculture officials meet with state directors and commodity supervisors to discuss funding for needy children lunch programs. The 1962 budget includes 25 million earmarked for purchases of foods for children in low income schools.
Sheffield Lake board of public affairs voted to cut its proposed sewer tap fee from 100 to 70 dollars after strong opposition from Westview Estates developer David Margolis who warned of court action and quoted taxation without representation. A decision on any future increase will be discussed at the next council meeting.
Members of the Women’s Booster Club will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. David Osborne on North Boones Road. The time is to be announced.
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