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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1955
Page
2
An untitled report describes a new contour mower by Houghton Brothers claiming to mow faster than conventional machines. The device uses a hexagonal shaft with overlapping blades to mulch cut grass into fine material, ejecting it as mulch and reducing debris. Further details are promised on request.
Members discussed a swimming party at Indian Hollow Lake and a weiner roast. Dek Hi Dik Pobert and Poser Hil led health and safety activities while the Keaton Apres 4H Club met at a member home.
Vermilion club members held an outdoor book sale at Vietors Park on Saturday. Proceeds support club projects including scholarships and a class for children with special needs, with plans for a Vermilion improvement contest and future fundraising events.
Members of the 20th Century Farmers of Oberlin gathered for a meeting at Charms Wallace’s home and were measured for 4-H jackets. The ceremony continued with a later event yesterday at Paul Courts’ residence to finalize the arrangements.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission awarded Baltes Co a contract to construct a service plaza on the turnpike at an unnamed location in Sandusky County. The low bid was 0.6087 per dollar of project value. Two other plaza projects were let to Kane O Mors and Haenis of Youngstown and Cottman Planners in Cuya held County. The plazas will serve eastbound and westbound traffic with separate facilities and gas, parking, dining options, and restrooms.
Sullivan SULLII VA remnantice composed of members of earth aid Jrocieties met at the firehouse to plan the Ash land Courts Fair in September. Three members from each aid society were chosen to act on committees with a chairman and co chairman to oversee the work.
The Norton reunion gathered at Eldon Sventt home with attendees from Florida Spencer Amherst Cleveland and Michigan. New officers and delegates were announced for the World Federation of Women Students while a Lakeside college expense fund received twenty dollars from a group.
Dr Dorothy De long Scott named director of the School of Home Economics at Ohio State University and chair of the Department of Home Economics at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station effective July 1 She succeeds Dr Gladys Chalkley Chalkley retired June 3 Scott formerly served as assistant director and has led teacher education in home economics since 1945 She will oversee teaching research and extension within the university and experiment station committees and brings national committee service and Ohio Home Economics Association leadership. Under Chalkley the department expanded to 6 full time 2 part time staff and 3 research assistants.
A Columbus Ohio State University extension agent explains methods to remove stray bees from homes. The guide covers using DDT dust and cyanogas dust, sealing openings, vacating the area, and protective gear, noting risks to humans and animals and that nonchemical approaches may help.
The Ohio State University College of Agriculture funds a $100 scholarship for elevator and farm management short courses. Dean L L Rummell notes the gift from W H Wells, sales promotion manager of Cooperative Grange League Federation Exchange in Ithaca New York. Wells has taught merchandising at prior courses. Scholarships awarded per recommendations of farm elevator associations that sponsor the short courses.
Columbus Ohio State University extension agricultural economist Riley Dougan warns the 12 month hog price outlook is unfavourable for Ohio farmers. He cites a predicted 9 percent spring crop rise and a 10 percent fall crop increase. A larger corn crop could push the corn hog ratio toward less favorable levels.
L B Foote and Son expand irrigation on 30 acres near Cleveland Terminal Tower in 1955. Crops include spinach cauliflower sweet corn parships turnips and rhubarb. Plan developed with Bill Hayes and Charles lame of the Soil Conservation Service to keep soil permanently productive.
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