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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
4
A long piece on hosting Franz, an ambitious Austrian student, exploring language barriers and cultural exchange. It weighs the rewards and pains of sharing a home, national identity, and values across generations amid debates on American life, education, and diversity.
Area farmers are invited to a Corn Production Clinic at Sullivan Fire Hall at the corner of Routes 58 and 224. The session runs 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday and December 10. OSU agronomists and an entomologist will discuss soil structure tiling weed and insect control soil testing and corn sorghum recommendations. Lunch will be served. Luncheon reservations may be made to Arthur Walkden, Lorain County Agricultural Agent.
About 10,000 acres in Lorain County have converted from farmland to urban use over the past decade, per a conservation needs survey. Lorain County District Conservationist Don Butz calls for careful land use planning with involvement from locals and rural residents, noting district and service staff offer planning assistance. A two day potato grower short course is set for Dec 9 and 10 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Wooster, covering cultural practices, pesticide use, pest control, new varieties and potato issues. The event is sponsored by state and university agricultural bodies.
The 1969 Farm Census will be conducted by mail to save money and time, with census farms mailed to every operator in January. John C. Walker of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service notes all information is confidential and the Lorain County ASC office at the Agricultural Center Rt 113 and Murray Ridge Road will assist with questions 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays.
The average US dairy cow yields about 8,821 pounds of milk annually, roughly 4,104 quarts, with a butterfat content around 325 pounds.
Stephanie Maley an 18 year old Elyria resident won a state award for outstanding 4 H club work earning an all expenses paid trip to the National 4 H Congress in Chicago The Lorain County junior Fair Queen will represent the county among 1630 delegates from 50 states and Puerto Rico She has been a 4 H member nine years majorette in the county 4 H Band and served on the Junior Fair Board Her plans include a career as a home economist with the Extension Service
Paul Leimbach of Vermilion was elected director of the Farmers Production Credit Association. He will replace Benjamin L. Richardson to represent Lorain Cuyahoga on the seven member board. Leimbach runs End-O-Way Farm with potatoes and vegetables. Floyd Jones was re elected from Holmes County as a board member. The PCA office is at the Agricultural Center Rt 113 and Murray Ridge Road with A J Blackwell as office manager.
Agricultural statisticians forecast hay prices will be a touch higher for 1969-70 as supplies are reported smaller than last year. Western crops are expected to be higher while southern and eastern states produced less.
The Farmers Home Administration will lift minimums for government insured loan notes to 25000 for short term paper and 15000 for longer term notes starting December 1. Existing minimum is 10000. The notes fund FHA loans for family farms housing and rural projects.
Jim Scheafer Allis Chalmers dealer on Rt 76 Belden offers at invoice a new Allis Chalmers 21 tractor 185 hp for 9000 down from 14000. Brand new with full factory warranty. Also features service for all makes and models, parts stock, and other farm equipment including chain saws and manure spreaders for season prep.
County supervisor Glenn W. Miller says Farmers Home Administration loans help area farmers buy livestock and equipment refinance debts or cover operating costs. Interest runs 6.58 percent with a term of one to seven years. Other loans fund farm development rural housing and emergency disaster credit. Contact Miller at the Agriculture Building Rt 113 Murray Ridge Rd, first and third Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Lorain County Farm Bureau Correlating Committee will meet this evening at the Peoples Oberlin Bank. A slide presentation on Fantastic Splendor in Oia will be given by Sharon Martin of Columbia Gas Co. in Columbus during the joint session. Current legislative issues will be discussed and the women's group will elect officers.
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