Berlin census shows farm animals in city limits
West Berlin's latest census lists 173,900 chickens 1,500 horses 3,000 cattle 1090 pigs 1,200 sheep and 7,500 beehives within the city limits highlighting urban farming figures and livestock density.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1962
Page
3
West Berlin's latest census lists 173,900 chickens 1,500 horses 3,000 cattle 1090 pigs 1,200 sheep and 7,500 beehives within the city limits highlighting urban farming figures and livestock density.
A vintage price catalog lists oyster linen items and home accessories with prices. Guest towels 88c for two. appliance covers 88c. carry all bags 88c. set of 3 Owen mitts 88c. serving trays 88c. coaster sets 88c. sewing basket 38c. straw tote bags 88c. cutting boards 88c. card table covers 88c. duck figurines 88c. flower vase 88c. doll figurines 88c. Victorian lady figurine 88c. salt and pepper set 88c. candle holders 88c. tidbit tray 88c. flower bowl 88c. needlepoint pictures 1.88. sofa pillow covers 1.88. printed pillow covers 88c. folding peg rack 88c. furry mohair yarn 88c. metal key holder 88c. sofa pillows 88c.
Students from Huron County’s Vocational Home Economics and Agricultural departments were excused from school to judge their projects at the fair. Eighty eight girls entered 1530 items in home economics displays including dresses foods and house furnishings. In agriculture, five boys will show cattle and 25 boys will enter crops such as corn wheat oats and soybeans. Judging occurred Tuesday for home economics and Wednesday for agriculture.
New London residents will join the Huron County Sabin Oral Sundays starting this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the New London High School auditorium. Type 1 vaccine doses are given on two Sundays, September 23 as the second Sunday for the first type. Transportation help from Huron County Citizens Band is available. call New London 929-5911.
New York UPI reports Buddy Ebsen star of the Beverly Hillbillies jokes about a hotel where seniors played chess in the foyer. A new manager declared the hotel would have to pull its chess nuts out of the foyer.
NORWALIS John Nichols of RD 1 Collins was named captain and Harold Fife of North Fairfield was named lieutenant by the Huron County Sheriffs Auxiliary at its meeting last night. The group was first organized last March and Nichols and Fife are the first officers appointed.
The report shows only 7.5 percent of the national labor force is employed on farms, reflecting a shift from agricultural work to other sectors. Data highlight continuing rural employment trends and structural changes in the economy.
A compact notice from Elyria dated September 12, 1802 reports local happenings. The item references community affairs and an event with regional relevance. No further details are readable due to the fragmentary OCR.
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile remedies while promoting Peterson's Ointment as a fast, soothing solution. The 60¢ box or 85¢ tube promises relief in minutes with a money back guarantee.
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