Creston Livestock Expands Under Longtime Leader
Creston Livestock has grown from a 1953 startup in a downtown barn to a multi million dollar weekly market. Harry Hawk notes a modern sales barn on state route near Creston and a large team of over 30 handlers with a licensed vet on duty for tests and checks. The auction now draws buyers from a widening area and sells single animals to large herds every Monday at noon.
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Harry
Creston Livestock
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Educational grain session for three counties announced
Grain storage and marketing workshop set for February 28 at Huntington Church hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speakers include Lorain County agent Arthur Blackwell and Medina County agent Harold K. Thoburn. Attendees from Lorain, Medina and Ashland counties urged to attend with lunch reservations by Wednesday. William Schnug and William Dodds will discuss drying storage and grain marketing and futures trading. Sponsored by Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service.
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Lorain County
Harold K. Thoburn
Medina County
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Ashland Counties
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Ohio State University
William Dodds
Southworth Grain Co
Cooperative Extension Service
Erie dairyman honored again for top butterfat herd
Ray Appeman of Florence Wakeman Road Florence township received the Huron and Erie County Dairy Day award for the second straight year. His Erie County herd of 35 to 40 cattle averaged 17 161 pounds of milk with 645 pounds of butterfat and 37.8 cows in production for the year ending April 30 1972 at EHOVE Milan.
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Florence- Wakeman Road
Florence
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Erie County
Huron and
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
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Warning on pruning raspberries to prevent disease
Agricultural agents warn that last year's fruiting canes on raspberries must be removed to protect this season's canes. Pruning usually follows the fruiting season, but many growers miss this task. Do not prune canes that did not bear fruit last fall as they will bear fruit next spring.
Pulpit Candidate Debates Open in a Small Church
A letter to the district superintendent records a lively exchange over ministerial candidates. Names include Peter Paul Augustine Luther Francis Joan Jesus and David appear as dossiers sparring over qualifications, stability and fit for the parish. The fateful question asks if God should apply for the job.
X Disease Seen in Michigan Threatens Ohio Peach Crops
A plant pathologist from Ohio State University warns that X Disease, caused by a virus affecting peaches and cherries, has appeared in Michigan and could devastate Ohio orchards within two to four years. Early signs include red and yellow leaf spotting, premature fruit ripening, and off flavors. Prevent spread by destroying choke cherries within 500 feet of affected plantings. contact county agents for diagnosis.
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Star Builders Promotes First Magnitude Timber Buildings
Star Builders promotes timber designed structures near South Amherst Rt. 113, offering sturdy versatile pole type buildings adaptable to steel, aluminum or wood siding. They promise cost about 50 percent lower than conventional construction with strong poles rafters 2 by 4 sheathing and nails with high holding power. Bill Starbuck president and Pete Costello invite visits or calls at 986 5051 to discuss custom options.
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Fertilize now to beat fertilizer shortages warned Hooker
Norman Hooker of Hooker's LP Gas Co warns the fertilizer industry will face spring shortages due to rail transport limits. He urges plan ahead farmers to fertilize now using the Floater truck for custom spreading and notes current inventory at old prices. Contact Hooker's at 26 Railroad St Wakeman or call (216) 839-5612.
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Parsons to head Holstein group
Wellington Area Holstein Association elects Clarence Parsons as chairman for 1973. Paul Otis Pickworth is vice chairman James Sheffield secretary treasurer John Devin youth director Louis Abahazi membership Robert Diedrick sales and Laurence Jackson reporter.
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Rhubarb Origins and Uses Across Continents
Rhubarb originated in Mongolia and is now grown in Europe and America. Though technically a vegetable, it is commonly used in desserts such as pies and sweet sauces.
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America
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