Three Tons Of Food And Clothing For Flood Relief
Amherst Ohio January 27 three tons of food and clothing were sent by truck to Columbus Memorial Hall for flood relief with cash totaling 132 dollars. more aid is planned for tomorrow as residents are urged to contribute between four and five pm. the american legion and auxiliary sorted packed and organized donations and announced plans to form a junior auxiliary by february 20 with weekly sewing at the hospital starting next week.
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Amherst, O
Robert Brumfield
American Legion
Columbus Memorial Hall
Legion
Amherst
Washington
Pythian Hall
Old Fashioned Spelling Bee Highlights Hickory Tree Grange
Hickory Tree Grange met Tuesday evening in Milan avenue Grange Hall with a spelling bee led by captains Melvin Kolbe and William Edwards. Kolbe’s side won as June Carter was last spelled. A tureen dinner is planned for Feb 9 followed by a business meeting and program by Miss Marian Knittle. A shower for Mr and Mrs Oliver Kolbe accompanied by refreshments.
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Hickory Tree Grange
Grange Hall
Milan Avenue
Marian Knittle
Eaton Grange
George Cotton
Melvin Kolbe
William Edwards
Kolbe
June Carter
Katherine Kolbe
George Knittle
Oliver Kolbe
Local religious meetings and club gatherings listed for this week
A series of community events is announced including a praise and prayer service at 7:30 pm led by Mrs. Glen Horst, the Amherst Democratic Women's Club January meeting at Mrs. Harry Wolf’s home, and cottage prayer at the First Evangelical church hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Springer. Also Circle One of St Peter's Evangelical meets Thursday at Mrs. Carl Ernst’s, Cloverleaf Club Friday at Forest Street, and an American Legion dance at the F.O.E. Hall Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foursquare
Glen Horst
Amherst Democratic Women’s Club
Harry Wolf
Maple Street
First Evangelical Church
John Springer
South Main Street
Women’s Union
St. Peter’s
Carl Ernst
Park Avenue
Cloverleaf Club
Fred Ruth
Forest Street
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
F. 0. BE. Hall
Jessamine Lodge Plans Card Party at Odd Fellow Hall
Plans were made for a card party to be held February 9 after the regular meeting at 7 30 p m. Bridge pinochle and banco will be played with lunch served. A committee on arrangements led by Miss Kathryn Robertson was named. Social hour followed with bridge and bingo. honors went to Mrs. Flord McIntyre and Mrs. Mary McCannon in bingo. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Isabelle Robertson and Mrs. Bert.
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Jessamine Lodge
Odd Fellow
Kathryn Robertson
Jean Bain
Agnes Henrer
Margaret McIntyre
Nelie Brennen
Jean Ellis
Janet Bain
Bridge
Flord McIntyre
Mary McCannon
Isabelle Robertson
Bert
Amherst Teachers Honor Miss Bodmann Bride-to-Be
Miss Florence Bodmann, a teacher at Amherst Public School, was honored after school Tuesday night by the faculty. The party included games and a pantomime titled A Young Man's Fancy. Supt. Powers presented a gift on behalf of the faculty, and a blue and white chop suey supper followed.
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Florence Bodmann
Robert Zieh
Amherst Public School
Bodmann
Hope McClaflin
Dorothy Jones
Arthur Engle
X S. Hearn
Supt. Powers
Amherst Study Club Hosts Helen Berthoff Reviews
The Amherst Study Club and Sorosis Club sponsor two series of book reviews by Mrs. Helen Tappan Berthoff. The first, on Gone With the Wind, will be at Public School auditorium at 3 40 Friday afternoon. All interested are invited. Reviews occur every other Friday.
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Amherst Study Club
Sorosis Club
Helen Tappan Berthoff
Funeral rites for Math ew Glick at Nativity Church
The funeral for Math ew Glick age 67 who died at Amherst hospital will be held from the Church of Nativity in South Amherst at 9 59 Thursday morning. Rev R J Steiger will officiate and burial will be in St Josephs cemetery. He is survived by his widow Caroline, living at Hebebrand home R D 1.
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Mathew Glick
Amherst Hospital
Church of Nativity
South Amherst
R. J. Steiger
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mr. Glick
Caroline
Hebebrand Home
Foursquare Delegation Attends Lorain Pentecostal Services
A local Foursquare church delegation attended evangelistic services at Lorain Pentecostal church last evening led by Rev. McKinney. Amherst group performed several musical numbers. The ladies prayer meeting met Tuesday at Mrs. L. F. Kreeger’s Cleveland Avenue home with Mrs. George Garthe assisting in a Bible study.
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Foursquare Church
Lorain
Flood Relief Benefit Bridge At French Grille
A benefit bridge for flood relief was held at the French Grille on Tuesday afternoon. It raised 16.00 to be sent to WLW Crosley Radio Station in Cincinnati. Donors included Bolton Sr Dobbs Store Edwards Beauty Salon Amherst Oil Co Russ Drug Store Knapp Store Stanley Hall Mary Jane theatre Conrad Zilch. Mrs. Minor of the Grille served refreshments. First prizes went to Kath arine Murray and Vincent Sally, second to Ada Purcell and Emery Sondergeld. Mrs. Jessie Hamel and Mrs. C A Later were consoled. Special prize went to Irma Brumfield.
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French Grille
WLW Crosley
Cincinnati
Bolton
Dobbs
Edwards Beauty Salon
Amherst Oil Co
Russ Drug Store
Knapp Store
Stanley Hall
Mary Jane Theatre
Conrad Zilch
Minor
Katharine Murray
Vincent Sally
Ada Purcell
Emery Sondergeld
Jessie Hamel
C A. Later
Irma Brumfield
AuCourant Club Hosts Card Night at Park Avenue
Mrs I G Maxwell entertained AuCourant Club members at her Park Avenue home last evening with card games and luncheon. First prize went to Mrs Nelson Pippert and second to Mrs F R Powers. Plans were made for future gatherings including a May The two weeks hence Miss Edna Beller will host an event on Spring Street.
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I. G. Maxwell
Park Avenue
AuCourant Club
Nelson Pippett
F. R. Powers
Ed. Hinkley
Lorain
Elmer Baker
A. J. Bauer
John Hannan
Nelson Pippert
E. G. Peitch
Mathew Lawless
Edna Beller
Jennie Jaeger
Spring Street
Miss Zelma Kingsley Admitted To Local Hospital
Miss Zelma Kingsley of R. D. J. Amherst was admitted to the local hospital on Tuesday. Circle 4 of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church held an all day quilting session at the church parlors on Tuesday with a tuna dinner at noon.
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Zelma Kingsley
R. D. J. Amherst
Circle 4
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fall Chicks for High-Priced Eggs
Fall hatching of laying stock favored by poultry keepers. Experiments show October 15 hatched American breed chickens reach 50 percent laying by April and 65 to 75 percent in May to August, then about 60 percent through September and October, with peak production July to November during spring-hatched hens slow period.
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Poultry Tribune
Butterfat waste flagged in Oklahoma study
Oklahoma Agricultural Co ene report notes farmers feed butterfat to dairy products and livestock. It urges skimmilk testing to monitor butterfat loss. a separator under 0.03 percent is acceptable, while higher readings indicate waste and need for action.
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Oklahoma Agricultural Co Ene
Biceners Gazette
Lespedeza hay matches alfalfa in dairy tests
Illinois Experiment Station reports on a feeding test where lespedeza hay and alfalfa hay were given to dairy cows and growing heifers. Despite lower palatability and poorer nutrient content, lespedeza yielded the same milk output and weight gains as alfalfa. Also notes potato harvest timing affects yield and skin damage, with a recommendation to keep dug potatoes on ground an hour if harvested before full maturity.
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Illinois Experiment Station
Heard
Wheat Silage From Wheat For Summer Feed In Missouri
A Jackson County farmer filled his silo with silage last spring when pasture failed. He harvested wheat in the early milk stage and added 60 pounds of molasses per ton to feed his herd of 40 cows through July and August in a smart forage plan reported by Missouri Ruralist.
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Jackson County
Missouri
Potatoes Boost Poultry Rations in Asparagus Boost Note
Ohio Experiment Station tests show boiled potatoes can profitably join poultry rations. Laying pullets fed 30% boiled potatoes in a moist mash performed well. Separate note: spring application of readily available nitrogen fertilizer increases asparagus yield. apply 150 to 200 lbs per acre as nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Poultry Tribune
American Poultry Journal
Wisconsin Farmers Cut Alfalfa Late Into Fall
An Iowa State College observer notes that alfalfa needs six weeks of growth before winter to avoid damage. In October the winter visited nearly every Wisconsin county and many farmers cut alfalfa after the first frost, raising questions about potential winterkill.
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Iowa State College
Wisconsin
Feeding Space Rules for Dry Mash Hoppers in Poultry
Guidelines advise at least one foot of feeding space per four layers, positioning hoppers no more than 14 inches above the floor, and avoiding shadows on feed. Suggestions include stirring or sprinkling fresh mash on the surface several times daily to boost intake.
Timing soybeans for hay use and orchard mouse control
Georgia Experiment Station says hay cutting timing depends on use. Late cuts yield more tonnage with lower protein for wintering cattle. early cuts raise protein and palatability for dairy cattle. Pennsylvania Farmer advises poisoning field mice in young orchards by dusting arsenic on apple pieces and reapplying every 3–4 weeks in winter.
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Georgia Experiment Station
Southern Agriculturist
Pennsylvania
Rain-Proof Self-Feeder for Hens Keeps Feed Dry
A wooden self-feeder designed to keep feed dry in all weather and while hens eat. Its large size reduces refilling labor. Strong skids allow easy moving to fresh ground. The center roof section lifts off for refilling or cleaning.
Barbed Wire Reel From Old Tires Described
A reel for barbed wire is fashioned from old buggy tires with welded cross-pieces. The tires are cut at one point to shrink the reel so it can be removed from the wire roll. The cut ends are held together by set screws, which are easily removed.
Plants Suggested For Ohio Gardens
Giants, dwarfs, gold, and divers other treasures offered for sale in seed catalogs may become good friends when moved to Ohio gardens says Victor H Ries, specialist in horticulture at Ohio State University. The giant named praecox gigantum is a large-flowered balloon flower recommended for trial. The new dwarf Centaurea Jubilee Gem attracts attention as it grows only about 12 inches tall.
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Columbus
Ohio
Victor H. Ries
Noriculture
Ohio State University
Tr. Ries
Gardeners try late blooming Dixie Sunshine Marigold and new clematis columbines
The piece notes Dixie Sunshine Marigold blooms late in Ohio even when started indoors, limiting its usefulness as a hedge plant. It mentions hard to grow gloxinilia and vncarvillae, plus seed options such as variabilis, and new clematis-flowered columbines Crimson Star and longissima. Korean hybrid chrysanthemums are praised for seed-grown plants with many colors.
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University Clericulturist
Ohio
Farmer Adopts Strip Cropping At Home For Erosion Control
Columbus Ohio January 27 A Belmont County farmer Herbert F Neff explains strip cropping on his Balmont County farm to prevent soil erosion and improve rainfall use. Neff shifted fields along contours after removing uphill fences, joining long rows to slow runoff. Neff cites neighbors using the method and notes 400 Salt Creek area farms demo the system with government support including fertilizer fencing and seed.
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Columbus, CO
Herbert F. Neff
Bellaire
Balmont County
Neff
Belmont County
Salt Creek
Soil Erosion Control Service
Glazed Containers Better For House Plants
Ohio State University floriculture specialist Victor H. Ries says glazed containers improve plant health over porous earthenware pots by reducing evaporation. Regular daily watering at a set hour helps determine each plant’s needs. a tablespoon is safer to measure water than a dipper, and amounts vary by plant, container size, humidity, and species.
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Columbus
Victor H. Ries
Ohio State University
Dairy Cows Compared to Factories at Ohio State
Reports from Ohio State University say dairy cows weighing about 1990 pounds and producing 359 pounds of butterfat yearly require nearly four tons of corn six age, 1.5 tons good hay, 1.25 tons grain and 180 days pasture. Professor Salisbury notes feed mix and maintenance determine profit, likening cows to factories whose efficiency hinges on proper upkeep.
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Columbus
S. M. Saisbury
Ohio State University
Salisbury
1937 Rates In Soil Program Are Announced
Ohio announces 1937 Soil Improvement payments by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Elmer F. Kruse and H. C. Ramcower outline rates for legume seedings, grasses, liming, fertilizers, and forestry practices. Payments vary by crop land type and treatment, with rates from 40 cents to $2 per acre and specific sums for alfalfa red clover and other seedings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Elmer F. Kruse
Washington
H. C. Ramcower
Direcor
Extension Service
Ohio State University
Kruse
Grain mix boosts milk by supplying missing raw materials
The article explains cow maintenance uses feed, while proper milk yield demands grain alongside hay or silage. It notes roughage only lowers output, with legumes improving efficiency, and recommends a 14 to 16 percent protein grain mix of corn oats bran cottonseed meal and salt. Records of production versus feed are urged.
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Ohio
Salisbury
Chairyman
Payments for cover crops and green manure under conservation act
Kruse notes payments to vegetable growers for plowing down green manure crops range from $1 to $4 per acre. Rates include $1.50 per acre for feeding soybeans and cowpeas and $1 per acre for applying mulching materials other than manure. Payments depend on compliance with the Agricultural Conservation Act and its regulations.
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Kruse
Grange To Study Tenancy Problem In 1937 Program
The National Grange plans a major focus on solving farm tenancy in 1937. Louis J. Tabor sits on Roosevelt appointed tenancy study committee. Census data show about 2.86 million full tenants among 6.8 million U S farmers, with tenancy rising since 1880 and up to 70 percent in some southern states. State and local Grange units will push ownership and interest efforts.
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National Grange
Grange
Roosevelt
Louis J. Tabor
Columbus
United States
Ohio Farm Bureau Seeks Income Tax Reform Drive
Murray D. Lincoln of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation announced tentative plans to push for an income tax reform drive including possible constitutional changes via initiative and referendum. The group will hold early meetings with other taxpayers' factions to study a broader campaign, criticizing the current tax system as expedient and financially burdensome despite backing from over 4,000 Farm Bureau members at last October's convention.
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Ohio
Columbus
Murray D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau
Epworth League Service At M E Church Leaders Young People
Miss Agnes Angle led the Epworth League at the M E Church Sunday evening with a reading of the story Jack Knives in Heaven. After the service a group of about 20 young people gathered at Mrs Dona Rust’s home for a taffy pull and games.
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Grafton
Agnes Angle
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Dona Rust
Final degree conferred at I O O F lodge installation
Three candidates Frances Bradley Clifford McDonald and Leslie Weaver received the third and final degree by the local degree team led by Captain Lloyd Yost with Oretta Weaver as Noble Grand. Installation of officers by D O G Master G R Hobill and Elyria staff followed naming Nobile Grand Lloyd Yost vice grand Clarence Tildges recording secretary Frank Schwarer financial secretary Clarence Whitner treasurer James Gorman right supporter Theron Barth left supporter Harry Neff warden Blake Hicks conductor Clifford McGill chaplain Clarence Flew right supporter to V Grand Charles Cox left supporter to V Grand Frank Schoells right scene supporter Frances Bradley left scene supporter Leslie Weaver inside guardian Clarence Metzger outside guardian H J Wilson trustee for 3 years.
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Frances Bradley
Clifford McDonald
Leslie Weaver
I. O. O. F Lodge
Lloyd Yost
Orett Weaver
Noble Grand
G. R. Hobill
Elyria
Lford Yost
Clarence Tildges
Outside Guardian
H. J. Wilson
Frank
B Schools Meeting Summary
Thirty one members attended the B Schools session as refreshments were served after the meeting.
Village Firemen Elect Officers at Year’s Meeting
At the last meeting of the Village Firemen Officers elected were President Clarence Metzser Vice President Carl Shephard Secretary Stanley Markus Assistant Secretary Chester Wilteak Treasurer Clair Miller and President Treasurer Ralph Kollu.
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Clarence Metzser
Carl Shepherd
Stanley Markus
Chester Wilteak
Clair Miller
Pesistant
Ralph Kollu
Attend Meeting of Elyria Farm Bureau Members
Attendees at the annual Farm Bureau meeting held in the 1st M. E. Church Elyria on Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. William Gest, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mennell, Estella Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Shriver, Mary Francis, Martha and Elsie Shriver, and other listed members.
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Farm Bureau
M. E
Elyria
William Gest
J. D. Mennell
Estella Aldrich
F. £. Shriver
Mary Francis
Martha
Elsie Shriver
Leon Lehman
A. B. Pfeiffer
W. Hitchcock
P. H. Rogers
Julius Sheldon
Roy Lang
Henry Rising
B. T. Nesbett
Floyd Lang
Rogers Called to Columbus on Flood Relief Mission
Rep P H Rogers was summoned to Columbus by the Governor to discuss relief work in the flood stricken area. Sunday dinner guests at Stowell Sooy’s in Chatham included Mr and Mrs Guy Durkee Myron Sooy Wayne Nadine and Richard Sooy. James Mole’s funeral was held in Lansing Michigan with Charles Mole and Carl Mole in attendance. Nettle Reichard hosted Sunday dinner with Jennie Lechner and Walter Dubs of Cleveland while Frank Bruce of Elyria visited the Buckinghams on Monday and Friday visits occurred at their home.
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P. H. Rogers
Columbus
Guy Durkee
Myron Sooy
Wayne
Nadine
Richard Sooy
Stowell Sooy
Chatham
Charles Mole
Carl Mole
James Mole
Lansing
Mich
Nettle Reichard
Jennie Lechner
Walter Dubs
Cleveland
Frank Bruce
Elyria
William Buckingham
W. H. Buckingham
James Buckingham
Local social notes from Sandusky Elyria and Berlin Heights
Mrs Grace Hagan of Sandusky visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Mole. Miss Elsie Shriver of Elyria spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs B T Nesbett and Robert were guests of Mrs Mary Killip who fractured her arm. Mr and Mrs Carl Mole visited Berlin Heights hosts. Mrs James Aldrich to entertain Knot a Thread Quilt Club on Thursday Jan 28. Mrs Fannie Clark of Elyria and Mrs Mary Trenchard of Cleveland were overnight guests of Mrs Elizabeth Schwarer. Mr and Mrs Russell Schworer and family with Mrs Dorothy McGill and Mrs William Neff spent Monday in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Ray Eppley and F E Shriver attend Farmers week at Columbus.
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Grace Hagan
Sandusky
Carl Mole
Elsie Shriver
Elyria
F. E. Shriver
B. T. Nesbett
Robert
Mary Killip
Clarence Brownell
Berlin Heights
James Aldrich
Fannie Clark
Mary ‘Trenchard
Cleveland
Elizabeth Schwarer
Russell Schworer
Dorothy McGill
William Neff
Ray Eppley
Columbus
University of North Dakota CCC education program grows
Grand Forks N D more than 4300 men from 217 CCC camps in 33 states are taking correspondence courses from the University of North Dakota. A special department for CCC education was created at UND in February 1935 as part of pioneering efforts in this field.
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Grand Forks
N. D
CCC
University of North Dakota
Roosevelt reshapes role of Wall Street in government power
President Roosevelt shifts emphasis away from Washington as sole seat of power, signaling a break with tradition by giving Wall Street influence and attention in national governance. The remark underscores a move toward broader centers of political influence beyond the capital.
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Roosevelt
Wall Street
Washington
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