State farming shows small gains in Maryland report
A U S Department of Commerce report issued notes Maryland farming has modest progress over five years. The number of farms rose from 47 905 to 43 008 despite an apparent misprint, while farmers increased from 41 699 to 42 251. Building value jumped to 135 906 868, acreage fell to 4 439 618, land value declined to 209 397 334, and dairy cows rose to 12 794 with other dairy cattle down 11 000. Horses, mules and swine decreased as corn, wheat, rye and potatoes fell. gains appeared in oats barley hay apples and peaches.
One Room School Aims For Best in County
Mt Briar one room rural school raises 44.30 from community efforts including a fair and supper. Purchases include a hanging globe, pencil sharpener, seal Work materials, Nature Magazine, song books, thermometer, and more. Several named contributors and students are listed. the school hosts a strong dodge ball team and seeks interscholastic games when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Briar
Lester Ifolraes
Chas. F. Sweeney
FN. Griffith
Margaret McAfee
Hlancha Jones
Herbert Eaton
Howard Kindle
Ray Abbott
Jenaie Metz
Chas. T. Reese
Ethel Reese
Clifford Eaton
Dallas Griffith
Donald Eaton
New Commander Elected for Martin Frock Post 1926
Dr Hoffmeier named commander of Martin Frock Post American Legion with eleven others elected to offices. J McCleary as vice commander, G L Sting adjutant, Hubert J Stotttemyer finance officer, Rev Stott Waegner chaplain reelected. Russell Hicka historian, J Swalgere sergeant at arms. exec committee listed. Endowment drive closed with $2600 raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Hoffmeier
Martin Frock
John Carmichael
Richard Stonebraker
John R. Tenney
H. F. Mowen
L. Mobley
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