Farmers Enter Crop Season With Handicap In 1938
Ohio and national farmers begin the 1938 crop season facing the largest July 1 carryover of feed grains on record. High production, mild winter, and early spring pasture left granaries overflowing with corn and oats, while spring wheat could push marketed output near one billion bushels. Prices for farm products are likely to lag behind manufactured goods, a state economist notes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Guy W. Miller
Rural Economics Department
Ohio State University
United States
Miller
Forest tree nurseries in Ohio exceed 1937 output
Ohio State University extension forester F. W. Dean says state nurseries produced forest trees in millions as 1938 orders topped 11.5 million trees, with two thirds planted by farmers and the rest by 4-H clubs and other groups. Prices remain high for oak, ash, and maple syrup yields were light due to early warmth but syrup was heavier.
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Columbus
Ohio
F. W. Dean
Extension Forester
Ohio State University
Soil Conservation Service
Dean
London seeks 30,000 volunteers for emergency fire brigade
London County in England calls for 30,000 volunteers, both men and women, to form an emergency fire brigade to act during air raids. The plan aims to bolster civil defense and protect key areas from incendiary attacks.
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London
England
Milk Marketing Agreement Set For Cincinnati Area
Dairymen in the Cincinnati market operate under a new U S Department of Agriculture backed agreement. It standardizes prices for equal milk grades across three classes and requires regular distributor reporting. Proceeds are prorated among producers and retail prices are not fixed by the agreement.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio
Cincinnati
U. S. Department of Agriculture
H. H. Varney
Ohio State University
Chicago
Rural Leaders Camp Planned in Ohio at Camp Ohio
Ohio will host its third annual rural leadership camp and conference at Camp Ohio in Licking county from June 26 to 29. H. W. Harshfield says about 100 attendees will join. The program opens with H. C. Ramsower presenting Beautiful Ohio with 300 slides and rural songs and poetry.
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Columbus
Ohio
Camp Ohio
Licking County
H. W. Harshfield
Harshfield
H. C. Ramsower
Extension Service
H. C. Rennellet
Dayton
George W. Campbell
Cincinnati
R. Bruce
Tom
R. C. Clark
Ohio State University
Warren Moore
University School
H. E. Elwine
Maple Syrup Crop Shrinks In Ohio In 1938
Ohio maple syrup production fell to 283000 gallons in 1938 from 401000 in 1937, below the 1927-1936 average of 338000. Ohio remains third among syrup producers behind Vermont and New York, with 180000 trees tapped both years and maple sugar output dropping to 9000 pounds.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Vermont
New York
Official Explains Social Significance Of Farm Program
Harry L. Brown assistant secretary of agriculture spoke at Ohio State University on the social aims of the national farm program. He argued the plan seeks abundant food supplies, stored surpluses, and a reserve of farm capacity while addressing regional equality and consumer welfare. He noted rural poverty in Georgia and emphasized interdependence of farmer and city economies in supplying markets.
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Columbus
Harry L. Brown
Washington, D. C
Ohio State University
Brown
Washington
Georgia
Ohio
South
4-H club work spans Ohio counties in 1937 reach
State club leader W H Palmer highlights uneven 4-H enrollment across Ohio counties. He notes 52,166 members nationwide in 1937 with 1,897 men and 3,602 women as advisors. Williams and Huron show high reach while Mercer lags, despite varied terrain.
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Columbus
W. H. Palmer
Ohio State University
Ohio
Williams County
Huron
Defiance
Medina
Geauga
Wyandot
Fairfield
Highland
Jackson
Galha
Williams
Mercer County
Wheat Insurance Plan Explained for Lorain County Farmers
Lorain County farmers may insure their 1939 wheat crop through the Agricultural Adjustment Administration office. Rates depend on county yields and farm history with premiums payable in wheat from 1938 or money. Coverage offers 50 or 75 percent protection with Lorain’s rate set at 0.2 bushel per acre for 50 percent and 0.9 for 75 percent based on a 19.8 bushels per acre average.
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Lorain County
County Agricultural Adjustment Administration
E. F. Kruse
Kruse
Ohio
Chilean students pan for gold in Andes to fund lodging
Students of the Chilean State University in Santiago pan for gold in Andean streams to raise money for board and lodging during their vacation.
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Santiago
Annuals Rival Perennials In Beauty
The piece weighs pros and cons of annuals versus perennials for gardeners. It notes perennials avoid yearly replanting but require care to prevent decline, while annuals may self seed and boost breeding progress, offering long bloom seasons and border versatility. The article highlights faster improvement in annuals and a quicker, economical route for new or rented homes, with Chicago area timing and indoor starting tips.
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Chicago
Purdue trash shields aid field plowing and trash control
The article describes Purdue University trash shields for a gang plow that guide long corn stalks and other trash to the bottom of the furrow, reducing clogging and extra disking before plowing. It also notes New York Experiment Station thinning apples four to six inches apart, selecting one fruit per cluster, and completing thinning in three to four weeks post fruit set, with thinning costs similar to picking.
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Purdue University
New York Experiment Station
Cabbage Worms Reach North America From Europe
The common cabbage worm, larva of the white butterfly, has spread in sixty years from Europe via Quebec. Massachusetts Papeete Station notes its spring to freezing weather presence in cabbage patches, and Derris powder is rapidly replacing poison sprays as an effective control method.
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Massachusetts Papeete
Europe
Quebec
Spotted Wilt Pest Attacks Tomatoes and Ornamental Plants
Spotted wilt, a serious plant pest likely from Australia, affects tomatoes peppers and many ornamentals. It forms large round brown ringed spots on fruit with brittle stems and has no known control beyond avoiding infected plants and maintaining distance from flowers.
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Australia
Creeping alfalfa eyed by U.S. plant experts
The Bureau of Plant Industry reports promising creeping alfalfa developed from a single plant found by a field man in a Turkish goat pasture. It grows close to the ground and re-roots with shoots reaching twelve inches from the crown on sandy Nebraska soil. Seed not yet available. It is highly drought resistant but suited mainly for pasture and soil erosion prevention.
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Farm Bureau
U. S
Dairy state lags behind New York in butterfat per cow
The speaker notes no other dairy state matches New York’s 200 pounds per cow per year. In the leading county only about 10 percent of cows are in dairy improvement associations and under 5 percent statewide are enrolled. Even in New York it may take 50 years to test 10 percent of cows.
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New York
Odorless Cornell Early Savoy Cabbage Sees Wider Seed Release
New Cornell Early Savoy cabbage seed is now available in larger quantities. The variety matures very early and offers delicate flavor and aroma, though not strictly odorless.
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Cornell
West Virginia warns against turkey growing investment
The West Virginia Experiment Station urges citizens and potential growers to avoid turkey farming as a volatile venture. It warns against the in and outer pattern where short term profits attract hasty entrants who later abandon the business, hurting steady stewards and delaying profits for years.
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West Virginia Experiment Station
Zinnia Care and Varieties for Warm-Season Gardens
The zinnia is a bold beauty with many new forms and colors developed by scientific growers. Seeds should be sown in warm soil about one half inch deep, spaced one foot to 18 inches apart, and kept moist until germination. Dahlia-flowered types reach up to 6 inches across, with long stems and attractive foliage, while California giants are tall and ideal behind dwarf zinnias. Zinnias are easy to grow, bloom quickly from seed, and resist pests with occasional dusting.
Cows Demand Higher Butterfat Output in Ohio
Ohio State University expert Ivan McKellip notes a shift in dairy culture as younger cows resist old standards. Dairymen hire more efficiency engineers and patrol cows with cameras amid a push to raise butterfat to three pounds daily, while herd changes replace displaced stock.
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Columbus
Bovine High Society
Ohio
Ivan McKellip
Ohio State University
McKellip
Avon Civic Association Holds Final Meeting of Year
Avon May 18 The Avon Civic Association ended its year with a meeting in the school auditorium led by the president. The secretary and treasurer reported, and year reports were presented. Children performed Maypole and rhythm dances while the High School Glee clubs and trios sang selections.
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Avon
Avon Civic Association
Boy Scouts Plan Town Hall Meeting Friday Evening
Boy Scouts meet at the Town Hall on Friday May 20 at 8 o clock with a program of moving pictures and a brief agenda for members and guests.
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Boy Scouts
Avon Area Scout Campfire Event Noted in 1937
The report mentions the 1937 Boy Scout campfire at Avon and notes Richard Newcomb as in charge. Several local social visits are recorded, including alumni luncheon by Sigma Kappa at Shaker Heights and gatherings at Lorain, Avon Lake, and Elyria homes.
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Avon
Richard Newcomb
Perle Wilford
Sigma Kappa
Shaker Heights
C. T. Wilford
R. L. Burford
Lorain
Merlyn Reisinger
Newton Center
Nelson Chester
C. C. Thompson
George Moses
Cleveland
Ed Stagg
Norwood Bailey
Elyria
James Peck
Glenn Barr
Chester Barr
Avon Lake
W. J. Barr
West Ridge Resident Penfound Visits From Rutgers Dates
West Ridge resident William Penfound, son of Mr and Mrs J H Penfound, returned from Rutgers College New Jersey to visit family. He will move to Wilsons Dam Alabama for a summer government post, then resume teaching at Tulane in September. Family and friends gathered during his stay including Arenie Penfound Henry Penfound Theodore Penfound Hazel Caswood Ardith Ellvea Ed Sweeny and more. Overnight guests and local callers are listed with various church and community activities noted.
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West Ridge
Whilliam Penfound
J. H Penfound
Rutgers College
New Jersey
Wilson's Dam
Alabama
New Orleans
Tulane University
Arenie Penfound
Henry Penfound
Theodore Penfound
Hazel Caswood
Ardith
Elvria
Beryl] Snyder
Carlisle
Ed Sweeny
Oberlin
Mrs Sherman Mason Hosts Afternoon Gathering
Mrs Anna Mason and Mrs Milton Babcock served as assistant hostesses Wednesday afternoon when Mrs Sherman Mason opened her home for a social gathering.
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Anna Mason
Milton Babcock
Sherman Mason
Mother's Day Program Highlights West Ridge Ladies Aid
The West Ridge Ladies Aid Society held a Mother's Day program led by Marguerite Mason and Lois Eldred. Members shared readings and poems, quizzed about famous mothers, and awarded prizes to Mrs. Merle Penfound and Mrs. C. N. Williams. Mrs. Harry Lauer presided. twenty five members and guests attended. A reorganization meeting preceded refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. C. N. Williams in Elyria.
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West Ridge Ladies Aid Society
Marguerite Mason
Lois Eldred
C. N. Williams
Merle Penfound
R. L. Walker
C. N. Wiliams
E. John Porter
R. W. Richards
Harry Lauer
C. N. Willams
Elyria
Homebuilders Class Social at Mrs. Wilcox Home
Rochester report notes the Homebuilder's class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Anna Wilcox's home Tuesday evening. A good turnout attended the business session, then games, singing, and visiting followed. Refreshments were served.
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Rochester
Methodist Sunday School
Anna Wilcox
Booster Class of ME Sunday School Meets Afternoon
The Booster Class of the ME Sunday School met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain leading. A devotional period featured Mrs. E D Thompson reading from John seven, all reciting the Lord's Prayer. Six members answered roll call. Fellowship and class dues were paid. Thanks from Mrs. Cora Bush and Mrs. Bertha Coats were read. The June meeting will study John eight with Mrs. John Hermay as leader.
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Elizabeth Chamberlain
E. D. Thompson
John
Cora Bush
Bertha Coats
John Hermay
Women's Civic Club to Meet at Clara Crandall's Home
The Women’s Civic Club will meet Wednesday June 18 at Mrs. Clara Crandall’s home in the village. Mr and Mrs L A Selyem entertained relatives from Cleveland on Mother's Car.
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Clara Crandall
L. A. Selyem
Cleveland
Mather
Clarence McDaniels
New London
W.E Crandall
W. E L. Crandall
A.C Poblman
Advisory Health Council
Oberlin
Charles Parker
Clara Ketchem
Thompson
Luelle Murray
Elyria
Mary Ewell
Clarksfield
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Alyria
By Willard Bolte
Purdue
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Turkey
Zinnia
Children’s Play Land
Murbach
John Delefield
Town Line Road
Irwin Eldred
J. H. Penfound and
Harland and
William
Air
H. H. Drusendahl
Young Men’s Bible
Methodist Church
Nettie Standen
Eddy Kingsley
Baumhardt
Brownhelm
Ladies Aid
SEARS
David Bradley
Sears Farm
Sears. Roebuck Et Ate
Chapel Street
Elyria, Ohio
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