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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1955
Page
2
Schreiber, Avon Civil Defense director, distributes a booklet for farmers detailing how biological warfare could threaten livestock and crops. It explains the concept, delivery methods, and the need for farm ready responses in emergencies.
Oberlin business firms warn farmers to stay alert for disease signals in livestock and crops. Ten precautions urge regular checks, rapid reporting, isolation of new stock, vaccination adherence, waste disposal, avoiding infected farms, cooperation with officials, and caution with sending samples. The note cites official films from Castle Film dealers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for further guidance.
Advertisement for Vitapower heavy duty premium motor oil offered in 6 quart cans with a free carrier and 2 gallon cans. Mentions model references 2W 1852-61 and S168 32-10 with price indicators. Includes product packaging and availability details.
VanAusdale Carpet Shop at 345 East Lorain St Oberlin promotes spring home upgrades. Services include rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, drapery making or fabric sales, measuring, and fitting. They offer flooring options, shampoo cleaning in home or shop, rug repair, and countertop installations with Conolite. Venetian blinds and traverse rods are sold.
Farm News In Brief from Washington covers Agriculture Department reports showing a net loss of over 6 million dollars in price support operations by January. It notes seven months into the fiscal year ending last June 30 losses totalling about 263.5 million, with the prior year near 1 million. Officials deny large scale wheat sales at cut rates to feed livestock and discuss wool growers using federal incentive payments as loan collateral. It also reports January flock counts with 422 million potential layers, 2 percent up from a year earlier, and pullet composition at six percent.
In Columbus, the House of Hazards event at Campbell Hall runs 2 pm on Thursday with Cad J Sneld presenting a small state house demo. The Gmina Farm and Home sees feature 22 fire safety techniques, showing exact exercises and house hazard appearances for public awareness.
Columbus report explains the 62 cent incentive price under the new wool act, with payments based on the gap between the national average wool price in 1955 and 62 cents. It notes incentives for producers, no public storage, and eligibility rules via ASC offices, plus a planned referendum on a lamb and wool sales promotion deduction.
General Electric farm heating specialists recommend infrared brooding for large commercial or family-size flocks. The article details six watt reflector bulbs per unit, 45 degree lamp positioning, auto control options, and benefits of not heating entire rooms. It notes suitability for any flock size and seasons.
Police Judge J E Brooks received a visitor in Spree s planned COEBUCAN Virginia station who offered valuables while he went to drink. The man took 235 dollars in cash a watch and a knife and left. The visitor returned twenty four hours later asking about storage fees and farm commandes abroad.
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