4 H clubs plan future projects and activities
Wellington Rawhiders and Ridge Agglettes met to discuss near term projects. Guest speaker Witten D Hill of Elyria Health Department outlined duties. Members planned a March of Dimes drive, bowling night, church group visit, and a downtown store window display for 4 H Week. New members Jackie Kuba Molly Messans Donna Dohanos introduced.
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Wellington
Turnpike Lanes
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Jackie Kuba
Molly Messans
Donna Dohanos
Fruits and vegetables flagged scarce after freeze damage
The Agricultural Marketing Service report lists eggs potatoes sweet potatoes tanned corn carrots onions red tart cherries rice cottage cheese and milk products as plentiful for February. Many fresh vegetables and fruits remain in short supply and relatively expensive due to freeze damage in key crop areas.
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Washington
INS
Agricultural Marketing Service
Myron Kolbe crowned corn grower champion
Myron Kolbe of Wellington was named corn grower champion at the 100 Bushel Club competition held at Wellington High School cafeteria. He posted yields around 157.5 and 142 bushels per acre on Moews hybrids, earning first and second place in the event with Derrel Pitts placing multiple times. Attendees included local club members, sponsors, and speakers stressing record-keeping and farm practices.
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Lorain County
Myron Kolbe
Wellington
Hoday
Kolbe
Whitehead
Ian
Derrel Pitts
Northrup King
Maurin
Robert Burge
Robert Pitts
John Ferguson
Charley Crile
Clarence Parsons
Allen Harrison
Myron Smith
Medina
Jslides
Wellington RD
Don Hiliker
Craig Girving
Michael Burns
Soil conservation supervisors feted at Ohio meeting
Lorain Soil Conservation District supervisors received a Superior rating for 1962 at the 49th annual Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts meeting in Columbus. Sam Frantz presented the certificate as Corwin Burrer led attendees including Larry Baumann, Robert Pitts and Jack Ratlin.
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Lorain
Ohio Federation of Sei
Water Conservation Districts
Columbus
Sam Frantz
Federation
Corwin Burrer
Larry Baumann
Robert Pitts
Jack Ratlin
Burrer
Lorsin
Dastrict
Freeze Drives Up Farm Prices in Mid January
USDA reports show farm prices rose about 1 percent in the month ended January 15 due to freeze damage in key producing areas. Higher vegetable and orange prices led the gain, while wholesale milk and cotton prices eased the overall rise. Prices in mid January were roughly 7 percent higher than a year earlier.
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Washington
INS
United States Department of Agriculture
Man Burglarized for Third Time in a Year
Seymour Martin, 49, of RD 2 Quarry Rd Amherst, was robbed again Saturday. Deputies said burglars took two batteries and a charger from his barn and a motorcycle was wedged between a combine and an elevator. Total value of stolen goods was $57.
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Seymour Martin
Quarry
Amherst
Harn
Alt
Mullin
Pesticide use defended against broad accusations
The article argues that claims pesticides devastate wildlife are exaggerated. It notes insecticide use covers under 5 percent of U S land and that isolated incidents exist but do not reflect standard farming practices. It stresses benefits for wildlife and the need for education and strict safety.
Erie soils meeting set Wednesday
SANDUSKY Erie County Soil Conservation District will hold its ninth annual meeting Wednesday at St John’s United Church of Christ on Thomas and Mason Roads. A family style dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by a short business meeting. Robert Worrall of Ohio State University will speak on Agriculture is Everybody’s Business and describe his experiences at Michigan State University and as extension agent in Belmont and Franklin Counties.
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Sandusky
Erie County Soil Conservation District
St. John's
Worrall
Michigan State University
Belmont
Franklin Counties
Grain sign ups underway for 1963 feed grain program
Lorain County farmers may sign for the voluntary 1963 feed grain program through March 22 at ASC offices. Chairman Gordon Greene notes price support payments join regular price support loans and purchases, with specifics on small farms and diversion rates, eligibility, and disbursement after certification.
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Gordon Greene
Lorain County
ASC
Barleay
Greene
Close planted cotton yields strong crop in narrow rows
Lubbock reports that irrigated cotton in nine inch rows without cultivation produced an excellent crop. Normally cotton is planted in 40 inch rows. ARS team findings from last week highlight the efficiency of close planting.
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Lubbock, Tex
INS
Ar -Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Tearm
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the Farm and Home Hardware
Fred Gutschmidt
Moews Representative
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Eintor
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