Electrically Operated Equipment Boosts Dairy Labor Returns
New York editor says dairy farms can double net labor income by installing electrically powered barn equipment, silo unloads, pipeline milking, and bulk coolers. A farm with 25 cows could expand to 30 or more while cutting labor hours. the Ohio State fairgrounds talk is part of a school sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service and Ohio Farm Electrification council.
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Columbus
New York
Ohio State Fairgrounds
W. J. Ridout
Truy
Ridout
Department of Agricultural
Wheat Crop Estimate Near 1956 Production
The Agriculture Department reports all wheat production for the year at 971 million bushels as of June 1, only 3 percent below 1956 and 14 percent under the long-term average. Plantings totaled 50 million acres, down from 61 million, due to soil bank policies, while yields per acre rose above average with several states posting record outputs. The winter wheat crop is forecast at 738 million bushels, close to 1956, and spring wheat in 1957 is expected to be 10 percent lower than 1956. Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado show gains offsetting declines in other regions.
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Scenies Department
Washington Mece
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Turkey Day At Wooster Wednesday Speaker at Fifth Annual Event
Chester M. Kessler of Allied Mills Chicago will keynote the fifth annual Turkey Day at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster. Registration begins 9 a.m. at the new service building east of the Administration Building. Tours will visit the turkey research farm and staff will discuss hemorrhagic disorders nutrition and artificial insemination factors before lunch.
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Chester M. Kessler
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Kessler
Allied Mills
Chicago
Turkey Research Farm
Firestone Nylon 500 Tires Promoted for High Speed Trips
A Firestone store promotion touts the Nylon 500 tire as resistant to blowouts at sustained high speeds and hot pavement. It highlights safety ratings, free tire inspections, brake and wheel services, and emphasis on proper wheel alignment and balance for long trips and Indianapolis 500 style events.
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Firestone
Tlient
Broad and Cedar
John Firestone
Wheat Quota Penalty Set At $1.12 Per Bushel
Seabold, chair of Lorain County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, announces a marketing quota penalty of 1.12 dollars per bushel for excess wheat. The penalty equals 45 percent of the May 1 parity price of 2.50 per bushel and applies to farmers over 15 acres not complying with allotments. Excess wheat may be disposed of or farm cards withheld after June 11.
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Donald
Seabold
Lorain County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Ten Commandments of Selling speech by Kess ler
Ohio turkey producers may gain profitable tips from the talk The Ten Commandments of Selling. A panel on controlling turkey diseases closes the afternoon program with state and Station turkey specialists and industry representatives moderated by Dr Glyde March extension poultry man Lunch will be available on the grounds
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Kessler
Ohio
Glyde March
Extension Poultryman
Four Injured Two Arrested In Norwalk Accidents
Two separate accidents near Fitchville and South Norwalk Roads left four people treated for minor injuries at New London Hospital. August Chill stopped to aid Ethel Farmer, Vern Edwards failed to stop, causing a three car crash. Edwards was cited for reckless driving and faces mayor's court. A second collision at Old State and South Norwalk Rads resulted in Gustave Hildenbrand cited for failure to yield. Barbara Ann Hildenbrand and Gary Hildenbrand were treated and released.
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Norwalk
New London Hospital
Fitchville
State Highway Patrol
August Chill
Ethel Farmer
New London
Chill
Farmer
Vern Edwards
Margaretta Snyder
Edwards
New London Mayor's Court
Old State
South Norwalk Rads
Here
Barbara Ann Hildenbrand
Gary
Gustave Hildenbrand
East Summit St. Norwalk
Hildenbrand
Robert Betschman
West Main St
Farm Housing Credit Now Is Available
Farmers Home Administration offers a line of credit to help Lorain County farm owners build or improve farm buildings and water facilities for homes or farmsteads. Committee chair Mrs. Gladys K. Dawson, with Ted E. Robson and Edward K. Litchfield, reviews loans and adapts the program locally. Nationwide loans total about 1,700 for 10.6 million dollars. loans run up to 33 years at 4 percent interest secured by a farm mortgage. Applicants must have sufficient income to cover living and farm expenses.
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Farmers Home Administration
Farmers Home Administration Committee
Lorain County
Gladys K. Dawson
Ted E. Robson
Edward K. Litchfield
Dawson
Farmer’s Home Administration
South Court Street
Medina
James H. Miller
Lloyd L. Mambourg
Minnesota Tops In Water Area
Minnesota has more water within its borders than any state. Geographers say one square mile of water for every 20 square miles of land, not counting Lake Superior, with more than 4,000 square miles of water inside the state.
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ST. Paul
Mint
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Wheat Quotas To Decide Price Support Level In June Vote
Farmers vote June 20 on marketing quotas for the 1958 wheat crop and on penalties for excess wheat. Lorain County committee chair Donald Seabold notes price support is set at a national average of at least $1.78 per bushel in commercial wheat states, applicable if two thirds of voters approve quotas. The support equals 75 percent of parity per governing legislation and quotas have run for the last four crops.
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Donald Seabold
Lorain County
Independent Insurance Agents of Lorain County
Lorain County agents adopt the name Independent Insurance Agents of Lorain County replacing Lorain County Insurance Association. Seventy independent agencies are members with John Eski Jr. as president and Harold I. Covault as secretary treasurer. Trustees include Wells W. Mole Jr. and others, planning expanded public relations and safety programs next year.
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Lorain County Insurance Association, Inc
Independent Insurance Agents of
Lorain County
Elyria
John Eski Jr
Lorain
Harold I. Covault
Wells W. Mole Jr
Grafton
George S. Dudley
Oberlin
Nwarl W. Plocher
W. H.soonseller
Wellington
Alfred Porkdab
B. P. Schlather
Elyna
Rain Shortens Ashland Card at Fairgrounds Saturday
Rain cut short the Ashland stock car card at the fairgrounds with a double feature planned for next Saturday. Saturday’s races saw Eddie Molketin of North Olmsted and other drivers including Ralph House and George Neely of Ashland, Ken Zerman of Rittman, Roy Levers of Ashland, and Chiff Reuer in the consolation. Fran Sheppard of Elyria was second in crack the whip and Dick Taylor of Elyria placed fourth in the first heat.
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Ashland Fairgrounds
Eddie Molketin
North Olmsted
Ralph House
Ashland
George Neely
Ken Zerman
Rittman
Roy Levers
Chiff Reuer
Fran Sheppard
Elyria
Dick Taylor
License and Speed Charges Against Driver Levens
Lee E Levens 32 of 1909 South Roosevelt Street was arrested Saturday for speeding in a 25 mph zone on Gardner Street Ely Village. He lacked a valid license, claimed it was left at his lawyer's office. Ohio temporary permit found expired last February. He faces two charges in municipal court Wednesday.
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Lee E. Levens
Roosevelt St
Levens
Ohio
Garderr
Ely Village
Area Resident Sued Over Fatal Truck Mishap
James Meade Harald Va. administrator of the estate of Jim Meade filed a $25,000 suit against Acland Haber of West River Rad. Elyria alleging Haber operated a truck and trailer recklessly at the intersection of Routes 254 and 58 on Aug. 20, 1955, causing the fatal injuries to Jim Meade, a 17 year old passenger.
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Rts
Acland Haber
West River Rad
RB. D. 1
Elyria
James Meade
Harald
Jim Meade
Haber
Barbershoppers Spotlight on Welk Show Tonight
The Pittsburghers, 1948 international SPEBSQSA champions, will appear on the Lawrence Welk show at 9 30 tonight on channel 5 as Elyria chapter officials report. Elyria members Raymond Harrison and Nathaniel Berthoff attend the SPEBSQSA convention in Los Angeles this week. Berthoff represents the Johnny Appleseed District covering Ohio West Virginia and Southwest Pennsylvania as a new champion quartet will be chosen from forty entrants.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pill Overdose On Police List
A 36 year old Elyria housewife was admitted to Memorial Hospital after overdosing on sedative pills. Her husband left at noon and returned about 5 pm to find her suffering. She was admitted for observation and the exact number of pills taken could not be determined.
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Elyria
Memorial Hospital
Colorful Referee Matthew Kennedy Dies in New York
Mineola New York bold figure Matthew Pat Kennedy longtime basketball referee known for his colorful style and presence in both collegiate and professional games died Sunday at an advanced age. Kennedy drew attention for his distinctive signals and steady fairness shaping numerous high level contests across decades.
Victor Kolar Dies at 8? Former Detroit Orchestra Conductor
Victor Kolar, age 8, longtime conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, died Sunday night after a brief illness. He retired from the post in 1941.
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Detroit
Victor Kolar
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Cleveland Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices
Market notes show cattle and hog classes with varied weights and ranges, cull and fat categories, and price spreads. Calves and sheep listed with steady or mixed demand, plus Lost And Found notes for a Wilson baseball glove and local service ads including laundry and cleaning in Cleveland area.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Bologna
Ad Anting
New Wilson
Homer
Abbe Rd
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