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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1963
Page
6
Four state universities Kansas State Michigan State Illinois and Minnesota will conduct Agricultural Department backed research on bacteria that cause milky disease in Japanese beetles. The aim is to use the bacteria as a biological weapon against the pest.
Landmark Farm Bureau Cooperative names two new regional salesmen for the 20 county northeast area. John K. Shaheen of Canton becomes regional feed commodity salesman and James Batey of Ashland becomes regional farm supply commodity salesman. Shaheen previously led the Wayne Poultry Co. feed service division and Pillsbury in Clinton Town. Batey was Landmark petroleum manager for Ashland County and served as farm Bureau Federation organization director and county Federation fieldman from 1948 to 1954.
The Wellington Holstein Club hosts a black and white show at Lorain County Fair Grounds on July 29 with exhibitors from across the state. Future Farmers of America and 4 H members are urged to participate. a trophy will go to the junior grand champion female from 4 H or FFA. Health requirements match the State fair with bedding provided and extra straw for sale. The club has received 205 in donations from breeders and local organizations to cover trophies ribbons and expenses.
A plow clinic will be held July 29 at Laurence Jackson farm Rt 18 and 301 with William Gill from Ohio State University joining Ken Park Frank Miller George Hyatt and Edward Coleman from Lorain County vocational agriculture. Junior plowing at 10 a.m. and senior at 1 p.m. The winner earns a trophy and advances to the August 7 area match in Huron County. A land leveling demonstration and wagon tour follow with field tests and demonstrations. Sandwiches beverages and pie will be served by Brighton Methodist Church women.
Lorain County dairy group will take a three day bus tour to Michigan farms next month. The trip leaves the Ag Center at Rt. 113 and Murray Ridge at 8 am on Aug 5 and costs about 45 dollars per person. Stops include Apache Ranch Lapeer Green Meadow Farm II and Michigan State University with talks on dairy innovations.
The 110th Ohio State Fair, billed as the best in the Midwest, runs Aug 23 to Sept 2 with a record harness racing purse of about 135000 and the 29000 Buckeye State Pace on Aug 2. Governor Rhodes to cut a ribbon at 6 am opening day, Governor's and Youth Day offer free entry for under 18, and adults pay 73 cents after that. The lineup adds TV stars Beverly Hillbillies Johnny Mathis The Real McCoys and Doug McClure with planned rock and roll and auto racing. New events include a one day all girl thrill show tractor pulling pony cart races antique quilt exhibit plus expanded Ohio Industrial exhibits and farm equipment displays. Physical improvements include seating repairs grandstand work and stage relocation. Entries close Aug 1.
UPI reports that all Cherokees on the 1907 tribal rolls have received shares of a 22 million supplemental land payment for 1880 land purchases. Some 12,392 living members are paid, with heirs of about 30,000 deceased members also receiving. Courts ordered the extra payment after ruling the 1880 prices were unfair.
Funeral services Sunday for Gordon A. Foreman an 80 year old oboist who played with major orchestras in the United States and England. He died Friday.
The Governor's Committee on Migrant Labor led by E. E. Richard warns Ohio counties migrant season could tighten. With Public Law 78 ending, states may compete for workers as braceros phase out. Ohio seeks housing, fair conditions, and better employer relations to attract migrants.
An agriculture agent recalls Charles Crile’s farm near Wellington and his test of narrowing rows from 40 inches to 21 to 38 inch starts. Crile moved from 38 to 36 to 32 inches, finding higher yields but noting diminishing returns and the need for specialized equipment.
LaGrange Tractor Sales promotes the Case Draft-o-Matic 430 and 530 tractors praised for instant weight transfer and effortless control. Features include fingertip hydraulics, outside-mounted components for easy service, and comfortable options like a self-leveling seat. The 430 Dynaclonic diesel previously set a fuel efficiency record. The dealership also stocks the Case 600 series combine and offers demonstrations.
Betsy Gibson Ann Marin Rose Nolan Ruth Olcutt Susan Sherman and Lois Weisen berger joined more than 90 farm youths from 21 counties for a week at Kent State University. The program featured a mock Ohio General Assembly and explored farm organizations and how bills move through government.
The 16th annual Sheep Day will be held in Columbus on Friday from 9 45 a m to 10 45 p m EST with most activities in the Animal Science Building at Ohio State University. Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and OSU Extension staffs sponsor the day focusing on increasing farm flock profits through ewe management and lamb production with lectures by Ohio and University of Wisconsin experts.
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