Farm Program Changes Increase Dairy Income
Ohio beekeepers urged to plan for the future as Charles Reese notes planning boosts dairy income across central regions. U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts net income gains from higher output, with forage improvements, revised barn and herd practices, and use of hired equipment to offset labor needs.
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Community Events In Columbia This Week
Columbia notes list local meetings and activities including Acme Grange at town hall on Tuesday October 2 Baptist Mission Circle at Mrs E F Litzens berg home on Wednesday October 3 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9340 at town hall next Wednesday evening Columbia Band Parents meet at 8 p m in the school music room Parent Teachers Association to sponsor a Friday dance at the high school with Milk Brandt's orchestra Ray Sullinger as caller A PTA sales tax stamp drive runs one week starting October 13 Birthday observances for Mrs Leona Fitch and Mrs Margaret Reisinger entertaining their mother Mrs William Mayer Other news covers teaching assignments vacation notes visits and travel among local residents, plus a fireman James Grasso’s 20 foot fall with minor injuries.
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William Mayer
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Great Lakes Naval Training School
Mararet Reisinger
William Maer
Gertrude Burnett
Aljpine Village
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
D Schenectady
James Grasso
Ohioans Highlight in Farm Electrification Program
Seven Ohioans will appear on the program as the National Farm Electrification Conference convenes in Cincinnati October 9 and 10. Dean L L Rummell of Ohio State University will chair the sixth national conference with university industrial and farm leaders weighing farm electrification issues. Participants include Roy Battles, Dr Elaine Knowles Weaver, and J R Cobb, plus panel members Don Sigg Glen Morey and Mrs Goldie Mott among others. The meeting will feature talks on how electric power supports agricultural development and why more farm homes lack electrical equipment.
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Goldie Mott
Greenville
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Fae
Weaver
Robert Hoyt
Mott
Steyer
Merwin
Darke County Rea Association
Uold
Allan Todd
Mariel
Fur Burke
Nancy Brucker
Darrell
Ture
Werner Todd
Neale
Earl Dress
John Cranston
Claude R. Wickard
Wilbert Lane
Washington, D. C
Smith
Newark
Harris Brothers Work Extra Hours To Help Farmers
Harris brothers Wilam and Richard operate the Harris Farm Implement Co at Rows 20 and 58 south of Oberlin. They routinely work Sundays and nights to keep farmers’ equipment running, despite wanting time off. They are Massey Harris and Dunham Culti Line dealers, offering service for all farm machines plus new and used machinery including tractors, combines, elevators, corn pickers, and grain boxes for wagons.
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Harris Brothers
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Harris
Rowes
Oberlin
Massey- Harris
Dunham
Massey-Harris
Wakeman Notes on Club, Visitors and Service members
Wakeman news notes Mrs Charles Shelton and Elmer Shelton hosted relatives from Rocky River while Riverside Reading circle opened the year with Myron Shelton organizing. Guests included Mrs Eugene Babycock of Rochester and Mrs Walter Chappel of Venezuela. Two Wakeman boys in service listed: Pvt Thomas J Burke in Bilmerd Parris Island and Pvt William Yun at Sampson Air Force Base.
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Elmer Shelton
Riverside Reading Circle
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Walter Chappel
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Lena Bement
Sampson Air Force Base
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N.Y
Legumes and fertilizer rebuild worn field in Huntington County
The Midwest soil improvement committee cites Legumes and proper fertilizer as key to restoring two fields near Huntington, Indiana. One field suffered erosion after 6 feet of soil removal. the Norman Thompson farm field received 8 feet of soil removal yet rebuilt with heavy nitrogen phosphate and potash applications, bluegrass ladine red clover seeding, and now yields good forage with volunteer white clover. Thompson uses the land for night pasture.
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Huntington County
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Norman Thompson
Huntington
Thompson
Stocks of Feed Grains Relatively High in June
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports large feed grain stocks in storage by July 1. Corn in storage reached about 1,270 million bushels, 11 percent below July 1, 1950. Oats at 298 million bushels mark the largest carryover on record, with off-farm sharing near 34 million bushels. Barley stocks total 88 million bushels, slightly above average, with off-farm at 53 million bushels.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Toolbox on Wheels for Farmers
A practical idea for farmers, a lightweight iron toolbox on wheels with sliding drawers on angle iron, fold-down handles, and coaster wheels. Built like a wheelbarrow, it stores a full set of hand tools and is easy to plan and build.
Dairy experts predict strong future for nation’s farms
Experts see a good future for dairying due to population growth and higher incomes. They cite six reasons including longer living populations, higher meat prices boosting dairy cattle values, rising dairy product use, and stronger demand for milk products.
Apples and Chicken Plentiful in October Markets
USDA reports plentiful supplies in Ohio and Midwest markets for October. Apple crops rise in Michigan and Ohio with larger overall shipments. nationwide production up from last year. Prospects include budget-priced apples, ample chicken, and abundant beans turkeys fish cheese and dairy.
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Columbus
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United States Department of Agriculture
Midwest
Michigan
Milk Price Hike Sought to Avert Shortage in Ohio
Ohio State University milk marketing specialist C F Christian warns of a looming milk shortage unless prices rise. He notes 2100 fewer farms shipping in June 1951 than 1950, 2500 fewer in Ohio, and a weak milk to beef price ratio since 1922. Federal orders are being amended to permit increases in Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield, Toledo and tri state area.
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Dayton
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Toledo
Preserving Late Vegetables Cuts Winter Bills
Ohio State ext specialist W. E. Keirns explains preserving plentiful vegetables now to reduce winter costs. He notes greenhouse produce and canning or freezing methods, compares current prices to winter prices, and lists storage tips for peppers cucumbers corn beans squash and onions.
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Columbus
W. E. Keirns
Ohio State University
Winley
Goals Of Home Demonstration Program Told
Nellie Watts newly appointed state home demonstration leader at Ohio State University outlines objectives of the home economics program. The extension service will continue ongoing efforts, recognize changing trends, and address family problems without drastic changes in home demonstration work. Minnie Price retired July 1 and is acknowledged for past service.
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Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio State University
Nellie Watts
Harm
Minnie Price
Miss Watts
Watts named acting state home demonstration leader
Miss Watts advanced to acting state home demonstration leader after Miss Price retired. she joined the state staff in 1937 as assistant leader and previously served as home demonstration agent in Franklin and Warren counties. a Penn State graduate with a master’s from Pittsburgh, she came from Pennsylvania where she taught home economics and grade school. from war to peace williston Isabel Leary, a woman Marine in World War II, became the first novice to enter the Carmelite nuns cloister.
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Isabel €. Leary
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