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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

oREENWIoH F0REsT-BTick Fne.
lish Colonial: den, bedrm, and z
hath ist q q; : be6rms;: 18th ,,t 2 e,
siss so'i ewes. IN. e-scss. once;
open Sun. 10-7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

BIG EAMILY-1O rms. AL eond F:
schs. :tTsnsp. SIS, $50. ~. 6.fsss.
eI0,A5O-Low down payment con.
sidered on this lovely and spacious
brick rambler; located eonven-
sn c6; ySn i s.s sSs go: 80. S. 9ssSpAM
NEAR NsA--Heuss on haIf-acre lot.
fenced large LIVING room with Gre
place, unit Kitchen, bath with tub
ana shower. dining room, bed
room. walls y paneled: also 2-eaf
cL0eE.1N SILVER sPRrNG-AttTac
2-hedfm.. all-brick BUNGALOW, With
iull psmt.: storass attic: ioysly cor:
kEsssssSIsoasHSH t Y CO.. 5 itpTe ..ss4. j.
rD .ssS :Ss, s SA1s RI. . Ss' n:
brick rambler feAturing. lee. din.
rtn... llv, rm, With, hrepl Immsc.
iSS sssl R;lSE cey co. s. IS. Csc, .
Tg5 sIIsSSd SS. ss E, SrI: sRd an. NJ
bier with o twin-sised bsdrms.. Ice
Ssp; din: fm.. 4, countrysaiss W,
siMdEK 4 Co. 20. a:fkla... N-o'
WORKING COUPLE VIII appreciate
this compact and cute brick ram.
bier home on. . lovely picket fenced
corner lot; with 2 airy bedrms.. All
cleo, kit: full bsmt,; many extras:
49, KEssiNoER 4 Co. ~
NEAR Z CORNERS - Lovely Cape
Cod home: one Ice. fenced lott
bedrm. and den upstairs: full bsmt
81 LOCO On, Balance I loan, S14,7b0
HUGH T. PECK. Realtor. HE
4.040n.
FOUR BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS
Plus recreation roomi Assume
large 4ht OF loanl Almost newt
In quiet kenslneton area amone
treesi Call r. P. RIPLEY CO., JU,
HOME AND lNcQME-l-unit brick
apt; presently all rented furnished,
conv. located. IN eleellent eond
with new refrigeratofs and stoves;
$4,000. r. r. RIPLEY CO.. ~,
5.e61l. II.
$1,000 DNS ! nKDkMB., 4 BATH:
laree aplit-level IN new condition.
REC: RM n hsnt. WOODED lgt;
900 Greenwood KnQllg section. n
y nfuI.WW IfI A-NIfl =
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SILVER sPRING-A family rambler
N . lovely neighborhoed. You will
like the 3 bedrmA.. side screened
porch. dining rm. and bbmt A best
RIAL f fsrAiTgf. $1,000 sAiNuM
sILyER sPRINo. $4,000: assum,
$4,000 4lsss loan, payebie. SOC FOL
svefythinE on this lovely 3-6edfm
brick rambler. full bath. scr. porch
walk 70 public and paroehial schoolI
RopssiisTSISRs. uHsA y
SILVER sPRIN0, $4,000 Ice. q
bedfm. brick; ser. porch: full bsrnt.
IN baths. excel. neiehborhood; Ice
utils. shed; nexiele. terms e I, :, any !, I,
P PqSso:pEEk2Rtss.e -SoSo' SUBURBAN
SILVER SPRING. Dos BUCKINGHAM
Ss,hsc i9:. slos.,s ii S.d r%. Viii
no. r.s s'i rn S sH Ss.h s: yr sls
JOHN JOHN A. st cEHak oy So. n S.SSsS open
SILVER SPRING--cipse In. Center.
bath. l.t q . bsdrms" nursery.
bsmt.:. gafage; o.h.w. heat. owner
sasHsIsEYEs 'p r sSSss. sji S;GsSS Mr.
SSs II,E I.mSI.S ;,u S;ST. ss's q
ecre, with small stream; beatit
handicapped, aif-cond.,. cleo. KIT;
S sa 80 pr Direction, 70 mile pei
su 5IIs' ,p.: sISsh6snS. e oEl s.tog:sr'
evsa. ~ Asaa1I w. V-sf0o'
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wooDMooR

roomy ySs ou'. n.1si.a anon. SSTFF tree:
y bath o. tl5ss .noorii' ) ssdr I%, ssRPS
4 nle. buy y sis.Soo' Out dsSSsis
VILE to University. blvd. eoid Bia.
f yS %h..ssa.sOsns. on Td ur ~. y
Whitestcne 70 2 Whitestons court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

F9l sALE BIZ OwNER-3-6edTm
Grated; on trafle.free. dsad-snc
s5sStsls School 1 ssS ds r R.d I%
olay area: many Suiit-ins throusS ss
out house: screened porch: patio,
lovely, spacious. Handicapped yard:
attractive neighborhood. Excellent
So LIST trust available; end trust
possible. Asking S22. $50 and anx.
icus for. quick sale, Out wis. ave
e y.,5 Sssdisy blyS;; ,' left az. nj; IT,! e
sat- Sun. 10 am. I'll dark. OIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

elsr; ? bedrooms; dining room
ss sem sFsa Wis our Sas
bath and Waik.cu entrance. sf5..
800 800. Assume $4,000 OF loan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

Inc this almost new splis.i is \
very conv.. cloge-in silver Hpring
Featuring Z dream Kitchen. 3 bed,
rooms, baths. rec. rm. and . lovel,
OF loan may Be assumed. ~ appt
GRAHAM 4 CO. 10. 5-60i0. 10
sACRITICE-3 6edFm. brick: rec
ER, BOX, lOl-E, star. zis
OVERLOOKING SLIGO CREEK
PARK - 3-bedrm., 2-bath, bfici
home: h..w.h., 2D5-ft. wooded lot;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

SILVER SPRING, .617 Malcolm DR..
Modern s;Ssdrn. sf!eE ~. SsnSI:r:
expandahle attic with full stairway
Call Mr.. Kinesley. ~. 5-0f75, witt
N. PAUL HANNAH, 1872 18th st
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HHLANDALE - Long. low. ioveI5
hrk.-end-stone rambler: 3 bedrms
2 baths. falousled breeseway. gear
gar. on beaut. V acre. Open g
dask, Nsy Hamp. % Overlook 6r
hfnnrno Ris 1It; E 81 sal;asa r9.soO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

k0CkVILLE--3-bedrm. rAmb.. neat
e. Z pin: Lss; dreamy kit. dish
many G aSe . aSiS v iss ss e IN o
$500 down to q veteran or $1,000
down FLA. Mrs. walker, OF. 3.
1857. cox q CO.. INC. OIL. 2-lola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

hOCI ~. pedtms baths on
Lee I s liv: I'm. trspl,; fam; din;
Barton, OIL. 2-1oIS. cox q Co,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

BURNING TREE CLUB AREA--on
located for gracious entertaining.
This home has 4 twin-bed- size bed
rooms. large den. ~ baths. huge n, !.
room. kitchen, breakfast room, rec.
hifs ssT wsA sfRagsf c ~. 9si pS6l''
BURNING TREE F0REsT-Beauti-
e. Colonial type s S..s. .I,, ram am
rm., Dc luxe kit. table space, full
bsmt,. rec. rm., built-in garage,
$40. $50. GEO. W. RoBERTeQN,
realtorA 1895 Wise. ave-. Oh.
2-2l23; ewes, OIL. 0-7s01; once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

R0C!:K,yILLE = Vac. $1,000 incl,
Sedr@s'.. fSIi bath al i Sos,: sD. Fuse :
equip. kit. auto wash. frepi., lee.
picture window. Great BIG lot With
fence. Flowers galore. Handy 10
eyerything Mr.. Barton. OIL. 2-10l3,
COX q CO., INC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

RoCKyILLE--3;beafm. brt, splIt-
2ssft. iiv. Fm.. SSH. family rm
with firepl.. 14-ft. din. rm.. eyt
level oven in ultra mod. kit.. . cal
garage and lge, laund, rm ouiel
dead.end street. Asking $4,000
cox q no. mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

TAK0MA PARK, attF. brick home;
potential ,l : 6sdTms.. Nv. m. fre-
$50. Z. p. RifLEY co.. III. S.S6ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

$1,000 and move into his : ". oia
hedrms coSy corner freDI. In 81 II
uv. rm., fam. sized modernissic Kit
with eve level oven and counter-tor
stove. Auto. wash. earport, Mrs
walker. OIL. 2.16b7. cox q CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

oAKyIIw- = vefy des. California
sena u. ma; r Sp:iaii. % nis.
fHHURosHpF Y irckIs' ~ N. dssE.sS4oo. THA'
f ..I,.EI.c |. ,Si ! g. the .0i ho1,,.
passes the bone offered b. is.
xSS5 lHsesss' ss, SsrTc .ss For
PINEY BRANCH nd. AREA-Neer
Sligo aye. Attrae. .yeii-kept z:
bsmt.: Level wooded lot. Clean con.
qit.on, Below appraiaed value at
til;7SO. R. P. RIPLEY CO.. JU
POT0MACi BY OWNER; transflFfed
600 and SSo.o6CY You must see
with sttfsctive stable. Numerous
features n this 3-bedrm,. den.
vsii-plannsd home. Detailed IN.
formation. call OIL. 1870. Dir, (:
iy sul g; a. .i ~. g e 1900 q S.l'
QUAINT .AChES = Unusually nice
e.rm. brick rambler with dbl, car
pert; ecpd. like new. Full bsmt;
ehovn by appt. e27,b00. HUGH
=. PECK. Realtor. HE. 4-0400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

GLENMONI-l acre; rrNn, hse
s s:.ss. .i ;e u b sss -; ~
LeyhiIl: left on BrigRs: RI. or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23
SILYER SPRING. 1874 Sanford "a

BILVEk BPG.-LGe. Colonial: fam :
SIZE din; rmy 24-ft. hv. I'm. 2
oatns. bath. rec. fm,: eony. g
Cal He. A-10aA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

I'll H. stsH .:,,,.I,lA oynss 20 q.
So ii Saisi tss: SssE sie ssin. 2.
gas heat. bsmt. outside sntT. Lss ;'
fenced yard; new cond. Low down
zspsn Mi 3D.. III % Pssfiar q
tosJI;sssoo . ALLEN. Rsaitof. kA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

kE2S cHicn SSs8 iO 4 N.s YsTI
must cen imned. S-bedrrr.. 4-batt
Cape Cod: full daylight EnGlisr
recreation rm. and den: must see q
appreciate No broker. For %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

G 70 eII.e t t.s, E s5EE1 sHs RSpls
6edrms.. 2 baths. IN. rec. m. an1
play space n bSmt.. fenced yard; 2
s seSoo u sasSs s sseSso s or Il Ass
mo; rent. Open sat; and sun; ,Jl
s ssssgr' To. 2-ilos or RA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

ROCKVILLE FIELD - out-of-to1viinI
owner says reduce % SiS.0S0, take
5S down; allow AZ loan assump-
ton. Gives you individuaIly styled
-osdrm: residence With stylish
family room: TOP SECTION Don't
R IA Y Roos.v;nI ,;eelS o;,,. ALLIpE6p
2-9217 dafiY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

IA Y sa.;'n. M.3!ME-wall.to-Wsll
q.E kit;; sep. din. nm. 3 bedrms.,
$4,000 OF loan. $9s.50 mo; priced
1920, poNA sLIs =. YouNKIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23
PRIMO 6PLIT.LEYEI

2 SS% rD sIsH's ss ssg%: n ss :is,
extras incIuded n DAI pficsi 'i B.s u1S
call r. p RIPLEY CO., ~. b-6ii1
SILVER SPRING, NoTthvood village
dess s S.slm, .'l' SssS. rec. :s SS
with y bath. an eIee, kit. With
eating space. CHESTER H. KELLs
ER; Realtor, u. 5-7i00. ewes. RA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

SUMNER AREA Glen Mar PaIk. %
asss ~. hs r ssSs GiiE X ns4Ss
Gus condition: ige. iiv. rm.. fuil
din, rnn., lse, dry bsnt. Can Mr.
Johnson. 10. -z72o. with NJ. paul
HANNAH 73a 18th st. nv, ME-, 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

CHEVY CHAeE-Exceilent 1-bedfm
2.hath Colonial with foyer, liv. rm
with nrepl., din. rnn.. Ice. KIT. with
dining area; nursery: ample stg:i
full hsmt.. rec. space; S20,7b0
KoRzEsN,!poRFER. Realtor. on. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

T az IA PA a, I 900; 9 sdIns
ssoiass space: y. near 'rm sche Sasa'y ana q
transp,: large lot. Oren from 2
to 0. Terms Must sell, 23 phila-
delphlA ave. u. .e-121o, - t,
TAKoMA PARK-4.bsdrm. lovely
Diet. corner home. close TO center
Of town. cow. loc.. excel. eond.
$16.600 OF or FLA. HUGH r.
PECK. He. 4-61o0 sAE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

81. CAMnLUs, Dix. away-stafeIy
s. ssSs. c apr cHs s re- s Rss5E' Sep
din. rm., rec. ,rn,; blk. bus and
schools; custom. built home. on V
acre. Just on N. II. ave, 1924
sisss;ISs dr; op ss s:sssrk. ALLEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

wait s g Hseh Sac nl ESCAI. .s
Blair HiEh: A yell-kspt 3-bedTm
pr brick ha ncns ,. baths, -. sep. a. SIn
ssyS fs'' r. III RIPLEY isEisP'S c6 SeA IT, s'i !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

kOCkvILLE = spacious 3-hsdroom
rambler. for sale by OWNER. Huet
ali-elee: kit, and laundry, full
basement, finished rec. room. many
E ETics; 81; $3.50. FHA loan avail,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

ROCKVILLE. IN town - Attractive
neighborhood. mr.. al conveniences:
AttT. te a1m: $is.ebSs ~ Lsosrd ds.
fremont -, 4-4ie4; sANpoz. nc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

$50 Pm MONTH. 81. 800 down: Is.
attractive home IN pleasant neigh.
boEhood-Lafge living rin. Sc.
bath. 2 larSs BEDROOM: iipstaiFi
yspssse:.. icr , Sedr2cms md beth
: &c Ak: e.n slSsi I .s.' " wh'slS.
HHIase lishs on HiSbs 70 ii5OS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

as SEs home On isysI lo. ss o:nsss
han plan, 9 spae. rms, screened
porch. W baths. slate roof. aWns
lnesi AZ nnancing. S1S. $50 HUGH
", PECK. Realtor, He. $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

o WY San MgsT s z i ~: elder y.I
.nis.. bath LIST door. Lee. bedroom
bath End noor. Fenced rear yard
loan. Askine $le,5o0. BEERS BROS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

CHEVY CHASE, Open daily; 4sis
Morgan drive-spaeious new center
han hfk rambler; 3 bedrms.. ga
baths. . firepls.; porch: splendid
location: priced In middle sos;
very attractive. W. CLIFFORD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

rms. fireplace. washer; mr.. schools
MIeht rent with ontion 70 buy, LEE
kREW RLATT. u. 0.5706 tin 8.
SILVER sPRING--2-story Colonial;
3 bedrms.; watkins distance 70
school and shops; S2l 900. $1,000
down. By OWNER. JU. p-1o5O.
SILVER sPRING-split-ievei. i VI
old, bedrms-. finished rec. rm.
and. den. full.si1e kitchen. dining
Ell: level lot. Small down payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

RoCKvlLLE-2 fun baths. fun bsmt
with outside and inside ent. /
for Ice family mel. Anchor fsneina
ans this aniv f g sHhds,55o 4 Essi valve "
2s4So9. COX a CO.. INC. OIL. 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

h sSaEyTbIEBB, Asss544caiS8lAlk S sa. .Is
built brick rambler: almost II new new
on acre; liy. rm... 19x23,. with
fireplace, din. frn.. lOx12,: 3 bed.
rms. ] y baths; beaut. kit: full
esmt.: Gear attached gafaee; e.;
R eaHsin sio $1,000 as,,i SAR5AR sa.e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

NEAR NIB-4e-ft. brick 4-bedTm
EBsSSssls;i; 4Yd5SSlEl Ss TS:;. i SsiS:s
entr. SETTLEMENT CfIAR0Ee
ONLY S26o. Out Wise. ave. right
on Randolph. left on Hunters Lane
dolph. rithf IN hunters Lane 10
5:3oSs. SUBURBAN PROPER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

-.1oSltL = Z 1..ssIA' M. f-U4UU.
TAK I.ol PARK-.Hcme with in;
bedrms.. den. liv. I'm. with firepl.,
din; nm. kit. bath. hall. lie. porch
euilt-in ser2 OH h.-w.h.: hardwood
rOorsi Snq.n; apt pyt. entr., ~;
bath. otf-st. parking. rent. SS5
mo. This Is q real bargain On
today's market. Priced under GI
appraisal; in perfect eond.. many
extras. 70 inspect. call OWNER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

GLEN EcF0-A quaint old frame
s sSs % YIN rsS.' sssa S sSssS
dee; si1.5OO. $1,000 down. bal
anee like rent: MRS. BURGESS
Reeltor. 500 Broad ST.. OIL. 2
ABB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

CHEvY CHASE HEiGHTs-NeViS
dec S;Dsdr1a c :SsSas , Close ~ f
scr. porch, full hsmt.. built.in ga
rage: $4,000. GEO, W. ROBERT
son. realtor, 1886 Wisconsin ave,
OF. 2-2123: ewes; Of. 2-s246: Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

GLENMoNT, $4,000 - An attfse
i 3, Ar ,. sTI i sssrS 90 ,s Gi2S
Co. ST. 3-3440. wa. 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

coa wi, Si4s r.. n III, q Sag
dishWashsI. alsposaL o-tt. refsTi
2 blks. from elementary school, z
blks, from Rock Greek Park. OIL
4.O175. Open Sundays 2-6 pm
l,,Iss ; Out Out Conn Snn ave ,,. 2
right y mile TO house; 5000 Jones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-23

oa. ave. and Forest den di Cali CAT NJ
HANNAH. 7S2 I'm Ct. NV. M
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-04-19
Wet And Cold
Delay Much Farm,
Work Last Week

During the early part Of the week
ending April II, rani and wet soil
prevented many farm activities.
thus retarding still further the gen
eral progress of farm work. Pas
lures. small grains. and CONNER
cial vegetables generally made fav-
orable growth during the week
Precipitation on April and 8 was
general throughout the state with
most stations reporting over an
inch. At Charlotte c. H., 81 inches
We're reported Freezing tempera-
lures were reported at most stations
but little damage resulted. -Four
stations reported a low of &c de-
grees. and one low Of "a.
Crops
Pastures, which at this time are
better than average, continued to
make good progress. They are now
providing about so per cent of the
forage requirements of livestock,
Wheat, barley and other fall sown
grains continued to make rapi d
growth during the week.
Alfalfa has made satisfactory
growth. but weeyil infestation is
widespread Spraying is expected to
prevent serious damage. The out
look for fruit at the end Of the week
was favorable but prospects at this
early date are uncertain.
Peaches were in bloom in most
sections of the State. but apples
have not bloomed yet. Little, if any
damage resulted from the frosts or
the eleventh but cool weather was
helpful in retarding the opening Of
apple buds
Commercial vegetable crops, such
as peas, cabbage. spinach and other
I greens continued to make favorable
! growth Progress Of tobacco plants
I In beds is satisfactory
4 Farm Work
Generally, progress Of farm op
erations was delayed by wet ane
cold weather. Some Of the principa
activities during the week were
blowing, preparing land for corn
planting spring oats, spreading ma
i'nure. and top-dressing grains ant
pastures with fertilizer.
Less frequently mentioned wer,
such activities as gardening, re
pairing fences. seeding lespede2a
I grasses and alfalfa. and spraying
fruit trees and alfalfa fields. Trans
planting Of tomatoes had started il
the Norfolk section and on the Eas
tern Shore. Commercial sweet pc
tato growers were setting plan
beds Tobacco beds were bein
treated to control blue mold an
insects. Corn planting started in a.
( except the western and Southwestern
counties
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-04-19
Chick Profit Lies
In Bigger FIocks

Egg money" traditional source
Of income for the American farm
wife. may soon disappear from
our agriculture economy.
New trends in the production
and marketing Of poultry products
are rapidly making inroads on the
small Aocks Of chickens which
have dotted American barnyards
and kept the farm wife in spend
ing money
Researchers at Pennsylvania
State university college Of agri-
culture already have been sue
cessful in TRIPPING the number Of
laying hens in a single poultry
house through solar design and
enicient mechanization OF the
house. said W. Everett Eakin.
farm service director Of Libbey-
Owens-Ford Glass Company
Flocks Of few hundred birds
or less. common on many farms
short time ago, are giving way
to noeks of layers ranging from
900 to 10000 birds, Eakin said
The Penn State solar house ut-
Lies through insulating glass the
suns rays for heat in the winter
and shades the birds from high
temperatures in the summer
months
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-04-19
Young Farmers
Land Judging At
POwhatan Next w eek

The fifth annual young farmers
land judging contest will be held
near Powhatan Thursday. April 25
according to Jimmie Dodd, Of
Louisa county. president Of the
Young Farmers Association Of VT-
GINA The number of Young Farm
ers competing in the contest Will
be limited to II individuals from
each Of the six sections Of the state
Cash awards totaning $3.50 con
tributed by the Smith Douglass
Fertilizer Company of Norfolk will
be presented to the ten high indi-
viduals and the members Of the
two high scoring land judging
teams.
Contestants will be scored on Their
ability to select the soil conserVa-
ton practices needed to conserve
the soil and improve its product
bllity in five different fields The
contestants will also classify the
different fields as to their land
capability. erosion, slope, drainage,
permeabilty. depth. subsoil consis-
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determination to
Ease Farm Load
New and Better
Equipment Coming

A new era in farm mechaniza-
ton to help farmers increase their
per acre income is predicted in
report prepared by two Purdue
University professors.
Released by the Farm Equip
ment Institute. the report was
prepared by Prot. Carroll Bot
tum and DR., J. 0 Dunbar, The
study credits improved farm
equipment as making possible
large share of the increased eff
ficiency taking place on farms in
the past IS years, pointing out
that in 1910 each farm worker in
agriculture supplied 10 others
with food, while in 1855 each farm
worker supplied food for 10 others
During this same IS years.
the report continues. labor re
quirements, percentagewise. We're
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Maybe we have overdone it
with the above Illustration, but
experts say that mechanization
will make the farmers job
much easier in the future.
reduced almost as much as dur
ing the previous 100 years. "
The Purdue economists predict
that wage rates VIII rise more
than equipment prices and con
tinue to make it profitable to sub
stitute more and more machinery
for labor both on the farm and
in the factory"
Present types Of equipment
viii be improved and new equip
ment to perform tasks now per
formed by human labor viii be de
veloped and put into profitable use
by farmers.
As a result Of labor prices ris-
ing faster than farm machinery
prices. the study reports, 1T
takes less days Of hired labor to
buy almost any item of farm ma
chinery than it did in 1910
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-04-19

A sudden switch from winter feed
to spring pasture in the dairy herd
may do more harm than good
That's the warning from DR.. NJ
F. Fillmore. dairy specialist at
VPI. who says that it is extremely
important to make a gradual change
from winter to spring feeding. Turn
the cows on spring pasture only
after they have been filled up on
the winter ration.
Increase gradually the amount Of
time the cows are allowed on pas
ture so they will always have
enough dry matter and can become
adjusted to the summer ration
Regardless of how good the pas
ture may be, the COWS should have
access to some good quality dry
roughage every day They probably
won't eat very much while the pas
ture is good. Fillmore says, but they
apparently need some dry material
throughout the pasture season.
This practice may prevent the ex-
tremely high peak production i'm
nediately after the change from
winter feeding. but it will also pre-
vent the slump that usually follows
the increase and viii prove to be
an economical practice in the long
run. It will. help maintain a more
even flow Of milk and also will pre-
vent the grass and onion flavors
in milk which too often accompany
the advent Of the pasture season.
In general the same procedure
should be used with dairy heifers.
They will undergo some loss of
flesh if they are changed directly
from dry winter feed to a full feed
Of pasture grasses. This is particu-
larry true of heifers under one year
of age 1t is almost impossible for
them to hold enough of the lush
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Herald + arm News
Farmers Find
Insect Activity
On The Increase

The farmers continuous battle
against bugs is getting into full
swing in Virginia
In his weekly summary Of insect
activity in the state, VPI associate
entomologist Arthur P Morris says
the alfalfa weevil continues to
spread. but growth and Matching of
larvae has been slowed down con-
siderably by the cool and rainy
weather. Control measures may not
be needed in all the counties re-
ported to be infested for the first
time this year Individual fields will
have to be watched to determine
whether or not to treat.
The pea aphid is causing trouble
in some areas General spraying
likely viii not be needed. but
farmers should watch out for this
pest.
Army worm outbreaks in small
grains may develop earlier than
usual this year. Reports of damage
to grains in South Carolina have al
ready been received There is no
evidence for a prediction that this
will be an army worm year" but
there are at least a few scattered
outbreaks every year.
Sheep scab mites were found on
1871 of l0,113 head inspected in
Virginia during February, and most
Of the sheep were dipped. Sheep
scabies is disease that must be
reported to proper authorities. Con
trolls are carried out under the Of
flee of the state veterinarian.
Tobacco plant beds should be
watched for flea beetle and green
June beetle damage. If the weather
turns warm and dry, these two in
sects likely viii start damaging
plants any day now.
More spider mites than usual for
this time of year are present on
strawberries i'll the Norfolk area
Morris says county agents can
give control measures for all in
sects mentioned