Grafton Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits
Mrs A L Haury and Mrs Leon Lenman guest at the Frank McNabb home in Cleveland. Marvin Ryder leaves for Columbus for a Summer course at Ohio State University. James Rimelspaugh of Bellefontaine visits F E Shriver home. Irma Gayeska and J A Schurgot spend Monday in Cleveland. George Waggoner of Chatupula India visits Leonard Jones home. Jay Carey stays with Herbert Fulger in Elyria. Mrs Henry Ahbeh of Columbia Station visits W Baker. Edith Howard hosts Ethel Howard A G Kollar and Harry Robinson of Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Haury
Leon Lenman
Frank McNabb
Cleveland
Marvin Ryder
Columbus
Ohio State University
James Rimelspaugh
Bellefontaine
F. E. Shriver
Irma Gayeska
J. A. Schurgot
George Waggoner
Chatupula
India
Leonard Jones
Jay Carey
Herbert Fulger
Elyria
Henry Ahbeh
Columbia Station
W . Baker
Edith Howard
Ethel Howard
A. G. Kollar
Harry Robinson
Lakewood
Farming Facts Worth Knowing by Willard Bolte
Central Indiana farmers ignore advice to raise pigs on clean ground. Over three hundred miles of driving reveals litters of spring pigs on farms in barnyards and pastures where hogs have run for years. Experiment stations stress necro germ disease and worm prevention. illustration shows sow washed and disinfected at Nebraska Experiment Station before moving to clean pasture for farrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Nebraska Experiment Station
Michigan Experiment Station Develops Superb Golden Muskmelon
The Michigan Experiment Station unveils Superb Golden, a musk melon merging Honey Dew texture with muskmelon aroma. Fruit measures 5 to 6 inches, thick deep salmon orange flesh, very sweet when ripened. Availability planned for 1940 planting.
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Michigan Experiment Station
Seer
Ohio alfalfa seeding rates and corrections after trials
Ohio Experiment Station reports standard seeding rates for alfalfa 10 to 12 lbs per acre with 7 lbs sometimes enough under good conditions. If 15 lbs fails to produce a satisfactory stand, seed amount isn’t the issue. Five years of trials at Wooster showed no significant advantage from sowing more than 11 lbs per acre under their conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooter
Hybrid corn tests favor adapted varieties over open pollinators
In 1938 tests across 12 fields adapted hybrids led by Iowa Hybrid 13 with 106.95 bushels per acre, while Best Open-Pollinated McCullough High Yield reached 99.37. Many top hybrids were planted north of ideal, risking poor crops without late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
McCullough
Wisconsin Experiment Station tests corn hybrids vs open pollinated types
In 1988 the Wisconsin Experiment Station grew Golden Glow open pollinated corn alongside adapted hybrids ripening in 110 115 and 120 days. Silage from all four types was cut at three maturity stages. chemical analysis found no significant feed value difference with hybrids slightly better. Hybrids kept green stalks when ears matured, aiding late silage. Hybrid grain tends to be harder than open pollinated grain due to synchronized maturity. grind hard corn for dairy cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Trichomoniasis in Turkeys Questioned by California Station
The California Experiment Station finds trichomonas harms turkeys little and implicates a different microorganism as the true culprit. Mortality may reach 20 to 90 percent in poults, then drops after week ten. spread stems from manure on attendants’ feet, water, insects, and birds. Recommendations include isolating brooding areas, cement yards, separate attendants, and strict sanitation.
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Turkeys
California
Thimble Bee Society Meets at Mrs Deffenbach Home
The Thimble Bee Society was entertained Thursday by Mrs Kate Deffenbach at her home. A neon luncheon was served. During the business meeting plans were made for their annual premie to be held at Clague Park Circle No 2 of the Congregational Church. A surprise breakfast was hosted by Mrs Geiger at her Dover Road home Thursday morning.
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Thimble Bee Society
Kate Deffenbach
Clague Park Circle No 2
Congregational Church
Geiger
Dover Road
Lodge Convenes with Tureen Supper and Birthday Gifts
Thorpe An thor Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening after a tureen supper. Members with April May June birthdays received gifts, including Mesdames Shepard Olmstead Clark Wiley McNeal Wolf and Miss Myrtle Clark. The group voted to replace the grave marker for Mrs Hattie Wilson. A former member attended from Reedy West Virginia. Refreshment duties for the next meeting go to Mrs Freda McNeal and Mrs Maria Zacharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Anthor Rebekah Lodge
Mesdames
Jeanette Shephard
Bertha Olmstead
Fannie Clark
Nettie Wiley
Freda McNeal
Iva Wolf
Myrtle Clark
Hattie Wilson
Grant Rogers
Reedy West Virginia
Maria Zacharias
XPERT repair and antique furniture expert Henry Revers in Oberlin
Henry Revers operates XPERT repairing and restoring antique furniture from 227 South Main Street Oberlin for 32 years. His work began with Oberlin College connections and grew through professors and friends, drawing clients from across the United States including Silver City New Mexico and San Francisco. Interested buyers are invited to visit his Oberlin shop to inspect fine pieces and see his expert cabinet making.
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New York
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Henry
Silver City
New Mexico
San Francisco
Cal
New York City
Sound Lumber Building Assurance From Beal Lumber
The Beal Lumber Company promotes quality materials for new construction and remodeling on the Edison Highway two miles west of Elyria. They stress moisture control and freedom from imperfections, noting that modern homes require strong frames and quality lumber to ensure durability, appearance, and resale value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound Lumber
Beal
Beal Lumber Company
Edison
Elyria
Rural Ministers Camp Session In Ohio July Camp
Rural ministers and their wives travel to Camp Ohio in Licking County from July 5 to 8 for their annual outdoor conference and study period. Led by camp chairman Rev. J. W. Cleland of Cleveland, the program opens with a life interpretation discussion led by Rev. A. H. Rapking of Philadelphia. Miss Minnie Price, state home agents leader, addresses family life in a changing world. Ten committees of the Ohio Council of Churches report, while leisure periods are supervised by R. Bruce Tom of Ohio State University Rural Sociology.
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Camp
Ohio
Licking County
J. W. Cleland
Cleveland
A. H. Rapking
Philadelphia
Methodist Church of America
Minnie Price
Ohio Council of Churches
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University Department of Rural Sociology
North Ridgeville Youth Troop Meets at Town Hall
Troop I of North Ridgeville gathered at the Town Hall with 22 scouts and 3 visitors. The meeting included pledge of Allegiance, minutes, a memorial day letter, folk dance work, a treasure hunt, songs, and taps, with plans for biweekly summer meetings.
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North Ridgeville
Virginia Schmittgen
Laura Mae Sommers
Betty Robinson
Marie Gerstenberger
Siervertsons Entertained At James Moore Residence Picnic
Mr and Mrs Fred Siervertson former residents of James Moore house hosted a Sunday picnic on Station Road in their honor. Guests included Mrs Don Purcell and family from Ridgeville and Mrs Laure from Cleve. Byron Miller family visited Detroit and Coldwater Michigan over the weekend.
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North Ridgeville
Fred Siervertson
James Moore
Moore
Station Road
Siervertson
Hot Springs
Celia Moore
Sievertson
Don Purcell
Ridgeville
Laure
Cleveland
Byron Miller
Detroit
Coldwater
Michigan
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Paul J. Becker
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R. D. Fulton Funeral Home
Gene Autry
Duke OF
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Franchottone
Virginia Bruce
Weekly Farm News Review
Lorain County
Henry Revers
Willard Bolte
Texas Experiment Station
New Hampshire
Hexamita
Dover Center
The
Grafton Savings & Banking Co
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ewspaper and
MIY
Lodge
North Olmsted
Hall Bros
Charles Davis
Chicago
Charles Gilder
Frank Blaser
C. D. Parshall
Eleanor Gerstenberger
Cleveland Road
West
Father Flanagan
Boystown
Nebraska
Girl Scouts
Johannesburg
South Africa
Johnson
Gulf Road
Detroit Road
Sheffield Town Hall
N. Ridgeville
Ridgeville, Ohio
Grafton Bank
Main Street
Grafton Savings & Banking Company
Amherst
Morris Hatchery
Park Ave
Display Advertising Department
the Chronicle- Telegram
Mary Jane Theatre
Joe E Brown
Ritz Brothers
Martha Raye
Stooges
Knocksui
King OF the Turf
Tim
Spruce Street
C. J. Ehrman
S. Main St
LA Grange
Lagrange Hardware CO
LaGrange, Ohio
Klatik’s
Hayseed Tavern
Ridgeville Center
Legal Liquors
Sunbeam Furnaces
Anyiims Eidv WA
D 'S
Odera
North Pleasant Street
Faone
A. Nabakowski
Milan
Acrvas
Real Lumber Co
the Kelling Seed Co
Broad St
Farm Bureau A
Sears Farm
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