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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1939
Page
14
Ohio crops are forecast to set records in 1938 with corn at 164 million bushels and apples near 5.75 million, while peaches pears grapes oats and beets show gains or declines against averages. Egg and barley outputs also trend up or down, reflecting a strong statewide harvest outlook.
Jas E Dewhurst of Elyria entered seven purebred Nubian Dairy Goats at the Ohio State Fair and captured thirteen ribbons. Grand Champion Carlisle Shirley No 49670 led the breed, with first senior doe and senior champion. others won second and third places in two year old and senior kid classes, plus a produce of dam pairing.
The Mary Jane Theatre in Amherst stands among a few small town cinemas with film contracts from all major studios ensuring access to the top hits of the current season. Upcoming releases include several smash hits slated for the new season.
J A Edwards, senior partner, started the firm in 1903 with his son H A Edwards now runs the business. They specialize in warm air heating and air conditioning plus spouting roofing and general sheet metal work. They introduced Oberlin's first air conditioning unit about six years ago and distribute Sunbeam furnaces. They have completed work in Oberlin and nearby towns including Berea Spencer Wellington Wakeman Lorain County. The Mary Jane Theatre features Western Electric Microphonic Sound and good ventilation.
Ohio State University horticulture specialist F H Beach says Rine peaches do not ship well and sweetness rises late in ripening, so buyers get best fruit from nearby trees. He notes Ohio has a fine crop this year, with consumers not paying less than a dollar per dollar spent. Elberta freestones are delicious when fully ripe but can taste bland if picked green.
The notice names popular yellow freestone peaches for canning such as Southhaven Hale Haven Shippers Late Red or Big Red and J. H. Hale. It also lists white fleshed Belle of Georgia and Champion as dessert options. Bargains in Ohio peaches arrive in early September with bulk buyers offered price incentives on bushels or more.
The Zaleaki Forest Project in McArthur, by the Land Util ities Division of the Agriculture Department Soil Conservation Service, will be dedicated at the site Sunday September 17. J B Cutler regional conservator announced Day ton, with state and federal officials to attend the program.
Ohio potato prospects hinge on careful harvesting and packaging to maximize returns. Expert E B Tussing notes losses from immature tubers, sunscald, and bruising during digging and handling. Mechanical diggers must lift dirt to protect tubers. buyers prefer well sized uniform stock, favoring out of state varieties. The Ohio Division of Forestry plans a cooperative licensing program, with a 1 30 P M start, ending three years of development on submarginal land near Zaleski State Forest for forest recreation and wildlife.
J C Hoffman of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station urges careful watering to develop the fall greenhouse tomato crop. He notes plants face long days and high heat with low humidity, requiring frequent moisture checks, light daily syringings, and careful drying before sundown to prevent mildew and leaf burn.
One week remains for Lorain County farmers to apply for wheat crop insurance under the Agricultural Conservation Program. T. H. Breyley urged timely applications before next Wednesday's deadline, noting most use the new provision to pay premiums from future AAA payments. He cited Ohio policyholder growth and indemnities, then briefly described plant carbohydrate loss from high heat and the benefit of cooling via frequent syringing for Bud development.
Lorain County will participate in the rural rehabilitation phase of the Farm Security Administration loan program for the year ending next June 30. County Supervisor Griffinh L Roberts reports funds are available to lend to farmers and farm laborers needing operating capital and lacking sufficient security. Loans include farm management assistance and emphasize family size farms that yield a living beyond loan repayment and security. Office in Medina ready to take applications. loans secured by chattels and repayable within five years. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the southeast in summer.
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