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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
2
Ohio landowners order state nursery trees for windbreaks and woodlots but losses occur from poor handling. Forester F W Dean warns against overheating seedlings in shipping boxes drying roots and incomplete soil packing. Proper seed storage planting methods and a three man crew boost success with 700 to 1000 trees per day.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station specialists led by L E Thatcher urge growers to use adapted Ohio grown oats and sow early in spring for higher yield and heavier test weight. If seed is satisfactory from prior crops, continue with it. avoid unknown varieties. Seed quality and depth of sowing affect establishment but test weight of harvest depends on weather.
The report details the sale of 16 Penhurst cows and heifers from the L. M. Betts herd at Wellington to northwestern Ohio buyers in the past two weeks. John Knipp and Sons of Lindsay purchased three heifers for a vocational agriculture project, and E. E. Hartman of Findlay bought three heifer calves for Four-H Club use, adding two six year old cows. A Penhurst sire from Weaver farm at Fostoria will head to C. Wise of Tiffin who bought three heifers one heifer calf and two eighteen year old cows. W. J. Oswald of Tiffin bought two rts ad ale fares from a year-old MOG Ayrebire sire for Schultz of Penfield Town.
Five main buildings cover twenty acres for the World's Poultry Congress to be held in Cleveland from July 28 to August 7, 1939. Highlights include the Hall of Live Poultry, Hall of Nations and States, Hall of Youth, Cleveland Public Auditorium, and Terminal Tower with extensive parking and transportation facilities.
Willard Bolte notes a farmer using a detachable manure loader on a tractor to fill a spreader in under five minutes. The loader eases the heavy task of handling manure packed two feet thick in a steer shed, speeding up farm chores.
Figures show a flock of 100 turkeys consume from hatching to Thanksgiving 25 bushels of corn 28 bushels of oats 13 bushels of wheat 100 pounds of protein concentrates and 400 pounds of alfalfa meal.
The New Hampshire Experiment Station reports a concrete floor made with cement and sawdust that is non-slip warmer lighter and cheaper than standard concrete. It favors poultry hog houses and dairy barns and is available from the Durham station for a circular.
Ohio State University expert Prof Kennard promotes raising pullets on clean ground away from older flocks to prevent range paralysis in poultry. If separate farms aren’t possible, farms are cleaned out and new pullets raised on clean ground. West Virginia tests show cows drink 10 to 15 gallons daily. automatic cups raise milk yield about 3.12 percent over twice daily and 0.6 percent over once daily.
The station raises eight grade Belgian colts at 980 pounds for a grain to forage trial. They rotate diets among wheat barley oats, alfalfa timothy and canary grass, then switch to sudan grass, rye and second growth timothy and alfalfa. Colts gain 270 cc on pasture and will repeat the system in 1939.
A horse named Dutchman set a historic record in New Jersey a century ago by completing three miles in just over seven and a half minutes. The one mile split was 2 minutes 28 seconds. The phrase to mosey off traces to an infamous figure named Moses who fled with a large sum.
C Edward McClurg elected secretary treasurer of the Elyria Production Credit Association replacing Max Phillips whose resignation is effective March 1. McClurg, a Darke County native and former assistant secretary at the Cambridge Production Credit Association, will lead office and field operations serving farmers and livestock producers across Lorain Huron Summit Erie Cuyahoga and Medina counties. He was chosen by the board of directors including J E Miller president C T Coply vice president R E Campbell Hamilton H Richardson and A F Henry.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station expert C A Woodhouse urges parasite control as spring lambing boosts Ohio flocks. Five steps include raising lambs parasite free to weaning, separating at weaning to clean pastures, a 21 day treatment routine, rotational grazing, and supplemental feeding to boost resistance.
Land utilization work for Ohio Indiana Kentucky Michigan and Tennessee moved March 1 to the Dayton regional office of the Soil Conservation Service. Fifteen projects from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics are included. A. M. Hedge from Milwaukee moves to Dayton to supervise. Additional transfers from Milwaukee and Atlanta total twenty. Secretary Wallace ordered the reorganization to consolidate erosion and flood control programs with on site farm work. Farmers will now work with a single representative for related land-use programs.
Ohio produced 17,753,000 pounds of wool in 1938 down from 18,450,000 in 1937. The average fleece weighed 7.8 pounds in 1938 versus 82 pounds in 1937, with prices averaging 19 cents and 36 cents per pound respectively. Value dropped to 3,373,000 dollars from 6,642,000 dollars as a result. Ohio ranked fifth in production behind Texas, Wyoming, California, and Montana with Utah.
Ohio potato growers move from Russets to white skinned types due to demand, with Cobblers as the leading early variety and Warbas gaining notice. Planting aims for early maturity to dodge heat, with April 1 southern and April 15 northern dates advised. frost causes limited damage and soils must drain well. Ohio now produces about half its potatoes locally, with peak yields historically reached by George Heinle and Son in 1938.
Paul E. Tilford of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports seed treatment pays with early potatoes. He advises treating seed carrying Rhizoctonia black scar to protect sprouts, using a mercury oxide dip or corrosive sublimate soak with strict manufacturer directions.
Ohio extension agronomist Earl Jones notes that spring grains harm legume stands by competing for moisture and nutrients. Lower grain per acre improves clover and alfalfa survival. oats seeded at six to ten pecks per acre reduce shading and lodging. Northern Ohio recommends Gopher Franklin Wayne oats for earlier seedings with reduced sowing rates.
Mrs J F Triggs of Sebastopol California pursues two hobbies. She has a collection of 900 pitchers neatly arranged for inspection and a newer collection of 7000 buttons each with a distinct interest.
The Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council District No 2 met at Huntington Town hall with President Carl Pease presiding. Merritt Powell announced district committee seats, with selection set for March 27 at LaGrange town hall and joint session with District 1 at Henrietta on April 17.
Mrs. W. E. Blake hosted the Charm Club at her Avon home on Tuesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs. George Hauser man, Mrs. Ed Stagg, and Mrs. Wilford. Guests included Mrs. Roy Cahoon and Mrs. George Hauserman. The club plans to meet in two weeks at Mrs. Vern Frey’s home.
The Loyal Youth class of the Baptist Sunday School held a recreation night at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith home on Tuesday March 14. At the meeting led by president Roy Schwinn it was decided to host an April Fool's party in the church dining room on March 31 for the public. The evening ended with games and lunch aided by Mrs. Clawson.
Mrs Baudrexel underwent appendicitis surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning March 14. Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker of Penfield visited the Barr home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack VanArsdale of Columbia spent Tuesday afternoon with the Goughs. Mr Claycomb, formerly of the Davis home, died suddenly in Cleveland Monday following a heart attack.
The Village Council met at the town hall Monday evening for a regular session. Mayor Henry Garland presided as routine work was transacted and favorable reports received. Mrs Kenneth Corbett to entertain Circle Two of the St John s Woman s Guild at Mrs Fred Molzhauer s home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Frank Powers to open her home to Congregational Ladies Dime Society members and friends Thursday afternoon.
The usual Lenten services at St. John's Evangelical Church are canceled this week. Members are invited to attend at St. Peter's Evangelical Church in Amherst this evening. Rev. R. J. Steiger will conduct Lenten services at Nativity Church Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30.
The Ladies Altar Society will sponsor a fish fry in the Nativity church parlors Friday evening serving starts at 5:00. The public is invited. A statistic notes one to two percent of the country's drivers are completely blind in one eye.
Work began this week on the Findley State Forest Farm two miles south of Wellington to plant 200000 trees. State ranger Harry R. Muckley says CCC boys from the Elyria Camp are doing the job as nearly all of the 900 acres will be woodland upon completion.
Fifty one pupils across grades appear on the honor roll with named students from Miss Phelps Miss Hopkins and Miss Sprague. Upcoming Kiwanis luncheon features Lt Davey of the Lorain State Highway Patrol. Women’s Benefit Association meets in Grange Hall and Lorain County Officers Club gathers in Elyria. Parents' Music club to meet at a local home.
Mrs. Morris Brenner attends as Lillywood Rebekah lodge members and their families are invited to a covered dish supper at 6 30 Wednesday evening in the lodge rooms.
Mr and Mrs George W Greene celebrate their 55th anniversary at home in Brighton township. He is 77 and she 73, a native of England who has crossed the Atlantic five times. he joined her once on a trip to England.
A 40s woman facing menopause fears losing appeal and energy. Advice urges fresh air and eight hours’ sleep. It recommends Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost vitality and ease nervous symptoms.
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