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and snow. The beautiful white stuff isn’t picture.
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general public. Gibble said
tickets should be purchased
in advance from rally
chairman James Gibble,
lititz, phone 6264091.
Each of the dinner rallies
startsat6:4s p.m. The dates,
places and ticket prices are:
March 20, Brunnervllle Fire
Hall, $4.50; March 26,
Memorial United Methodist
* Church, Quarryville, $4.50;
Gibble said that Boyd April 2, Brownstown
would speak briefly at each Restaurant, $4.50; April 10,
of the rallies, concentrating Hostetter’s Dining Service,
on the issues he feels are Mount Joy, $5; April 23,
central to the campaign. Friendship Fire Hall,
The rallies are open to the Lebanon, $4.50.
AKRON - A series of five
dinner rallies has been
planned by the Boyd for
Congress Committee, John
Gibble, general campaign
chairman, announced today.
Boyd is a candidate for the
Republican nomination to
the 16th U.S. Congressional
District seat now occupied
by Rep. Edwin D. Eshleman.
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SNOW
Friend or Foe?
The prediction of snow brings moans and groans from the
majority of our people; even weather forecasters apologize
when they mention snow.
Why is it this product of Mother Nature has become such an
unwanted part of our weather? Could it be the cost of
removal, or the extra effort required?
Or might it be that too many of us are failing to realize the
real value of a good snowfall?
Snow is formed when we have a very cold upper at
mosphere. The moisture vapors freeze-into white flakes
which fall upon the earth in all sizes and shapes. On the
average, 10 inches of snow equals one mch of rain in moisture
content.
Snow is nature’s one way of adding moisture to the earth.
Think what a good snowfall would do at this time for the
wheat growers of the Great Plain States.
The sight of dancing flakes should bring excitement to both
young and old, as the earth gradually turns white. Snowfall is
an Act of God and one of nature’s most decorative elements.
As the snowflakes pile up, they provide protection for all
types of plants and vegetation.
Most cases of winter-kill of crops and plants can be
prevented, if the plants are snow-covered at the time of the
extremely cold weather. Zero weather without snow can kill
winter grains such as wheat and barley, as experienced by
local growers. Bare ground freezes deeply, while ground
under several indies of snow freezes very little.
The heaving of plants out of the ground by alternate
freezing and thawing can be prevented by being covered with
several inches of snow. Strawberry plants under snow will
not be damaged by cold weather; the same is true for wheat,
barley or alfalfa.
However, without snow cover many of these plants will be
heaved out of the ground and will die.
We’ll admit that severe snowstorms with huge drifts are
dangerous and impose hardships on many folks. Driving
becomes more dangerous and snow plowing equipment costs
money. The disruption of communication lines is an
economic blow to any community. There is little doubt that
all of us can get along without these extra weather problems.
On the other hand, think of the benefits.
We should consider the value of winter sports programs
based upon snow. How can the youngsters enjoy sledding
without snow? The popular sports of skiing and
snowmobiling are built upon adequate snow cover.
The beauty of snowfall, and the extra comfort of home and
the fireplace, are all plus factors of nature’s most cleansing
element - snow.
Therefore, the next time you hear snow in the weather
forecast, or arise in the morning to a new snowfall, think of
the good things that Mother Nature has given to mankind
with the snow.
It has an important place on earth, along with the sun, rain,
air, and the wind. Snow protects the earth the same as the
blanket over a baby in its crib.
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By M.M. SMITH
Lancaster County Agricultural Agent
RICHARD R. FORRY
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2020 Horseshoe Rd., Phone 717-397-0035
Lancaster, PA
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