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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1970
Page
2
A veteran teacher reflects on 20 years as a career substitute weaving through many schools and subjects. He notes the grind of monitoring study halls, variable crops and weather in Ohio, and hints at reaching a personal peak as he nears a crest in January. He cites the Peter Principle as a final measure of his scope and competence.
The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District sells wildlife seedling packets to enhance properties with trees and shrubs. The seven-plant package includes 25 N spruce 25 Amstrize blue spruce six honeyleaf honeyeuckle two ewe mounta ash two dogwood and one autumn olive. Orders and payments due by February 1 at the district office at 42670 Telegraph Rd Elvaria.
The Archie Case and Son Farm in New London faces labor shortages at harvest with apples still on trees. Elder Case says securing help is the biggest problem as some migrants head south for cold snaps. All fruit is hand picked and 2,500 gallons of cider are pressed each season.
U.S. Agriculture Department estimates 1970 farm count at about 2.895 million, down 3 percent from 1969 and 28 percent from the start of the 1960s. The average farm size rose to about 387 acres, while total farm land declines linger. Texas 187,000 farms leads, followed by North Carolina 157,000, Missouri 142,000, Iowa 140,000, and Illinois 126,000.
Elyria Industrial introduces White Construction Equipment Division along with White-Oliver backhoes and loaders. The lineup includes 40 forklifts with four power units and options for gasoline or diesel engines, masts from 28 to 82 feet, and 2 or 4 wheel drive. Rental available by day week or month from Elyria Industrial Equipment Co located at Oberlin Road and West Avenue.
The 1970 Ohio Spring Barrow Show at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London will feature single and pair competition across all major hog breeds. Classes include 190 to 200 pound barrows, pens of 10, and carcass divisions for all breeds.
December milk production fell from the prior year as pounds produced decreased. The report notes a year over year drop indicating softer output across the sector.
The Lorain Soil district provided more than 1 200 services on individual farms last year. Services included on site drainage, tile and surface drainage, waterways and ponds, and guidance on grass planting for pasture. Conservationist Donald Butz noted wildlife habitat planting and engineering help for various groups.
The 27th annual meeting of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be held tomorrow through Thursday at the Southern Hotel in Columbus. Lorain district supervisors will participate. Discussions will cover water and air pollution action, watershed programs, and manpower needs in districts.
Kirby, 30, a former extension worker, was promoted to associate administrator of the Federal Extension Service. He has served since September in the top post, guiding the federal unit in a state and local partnership that runs the cooperative extension service, the world’s largest out of school educational system.
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