Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 203, Decatur, Adams County, 28 August 1957 — Page 6

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OLDFATHER from •*•«* or straw as the cover for tile. Local farm implement dealers furnished tractors and wagons, and hauled thousands of people around the large area. At each stop the activity was explained by a conservationist. Don Sisson, Purdue agriculture engineer, and Bill Reagan, conservation aide in the Allen county SCS ; ofice, narrated the tile drainage stop. The Indiana Drainage Contractors Association had a large dis-' play showing many types of tile | which were installed years ago. Krick-Tyndall had a display of Clay tile and Harvey Lapdis had a display of cement tile. Three large wet areas, comprising two acres of unproductive, drowned-out land, were drained,

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<1 JUST 3 MORE DAYS fl VALUE UEMONSTRATION SALE ENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 311 M Holthouse's value demonstration Month is drawing to a close and if you need 1/4 home furnishings it will pay you big dividends to come in at once ... savings are L ■ tremendous, and in addition you have your choice of 3 sensational gift values. VI TERMS OF COURSE. ||J - - W- — ■ | Kl *r iirrmOllftr "" BENRUS JSfW d I yr.-; LADIES’WRISTWATCH /ft* rfl ST and ACCESSORY SET / 5 W I 9J ' Bennis ladies' watch with elegant jMEEt rolled gold plating and matching LH expansion bracelet. Accessory set W' l/J ** Includes lovely simulated — UM pearl necklace with matching B Iw ’ '-Ki r/W pearl and rhinestone earrings, 9 LJ ~ tWI ,I M V wiKl coin purse and mirror. V Sift* sWI M •KsJpß B Wi It 1 i ■ MK m STORAGE: BENCH Er Use In any room as a chest or bench to store toys, blankets, * linens, sweaters, etc. AU wood construction. Upholstered in beautiful washable Vinyl fabric, over springy Tufflex. K ■ OF THE [f SPINA WAY W FINGER // r 1 PATIO and B |l garden ASHES SMOKER 1 V MEN . S I RSS AWAY No more ashM or <•«»• WRIST-WATCH WT| wE W* s arette on ’ our AND ACCESSORIES Ilk % lawn, with the Spin- By BENRUS MEf jg ■ fl 1 * away smoker. Spiked Men’s yellow rolled gold HR ARE ' ■■& bottom goes anywhere plated wrist watch with W?JjlßLy* --/t/tf ■ ® n yoUr town ’ Ba!to second hand and matchlocks on for indoor use. ing expansion band. s?*v9 * u Press the button and Matching pen and pencil ‘ S •fg watch the ashes disap- set, plus a modern de- | I <4~ll I pear. *1 sign tie clasp with com- ’ *■ Re s- UO'W Volue ' P anion cuff ,inks - I @Esh Hnlttalf e B Furniture RBBBBiBBiBBIBBBBiI^BBiBB^BBIi^BiBI^BBSBIBBIi^BBBBB^^..

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by open waterways, two grass waterways were installed also on the hilly part of the field. Arthur Worth, operating a Kraft bulldoz- . er from Hoagland, dug the heavy earthmoving work. • The rural youth provided sandi wiches. pie, coffee, cold drinks, I and snacks at a tent near the headquarters tent. The crowd ate more than 2,000 sandwiches, and completely devoured lhe stock of the tent. All of the officials of the state contest, including the sponsoring ' Adams county committee of Ben I Mazelin. Herman Bulmahn, Ivan ' Huser, Richard Seheumann. and Ben Gerke. agreed that the third slate plowing contest was a success. Norman E. Comer, of Osgood, in Ripley county, won the state i contour plowing contest held on

- the Ward and Jay Chapman farm ; i Tuesday, and Wilfred Oldfather. • of North Manchester, in Wabash; - county, won the level land plowr ing match, repeating his 1956 victory. The two winners Will plow in; the national plowing match to be . held a Peebles, 0., September 17- • 20. The 2,500 acre Russell Webb I farm will be used, and some 80 ' manufacturers will show goods in the million dollar show which will include the 1957 World Conservation Exposition and World Plowing Contest. Comer’s victory over six other area winners wgs announced about 2 p.m. to a crowd of more than 1,500 interested farmers. A graduate of Purdue University, Comer is vocational-ag teacher at Osgood, and also farms a 274 acre farm, raising corn, small grains, dairy cattle and hogs. He also raised certified seed this year. This was Comer’s third state final. He placed fourth at Wabash two years ago, and second at Osgood last year in the state meets. Comer, using a John Deere “A” tractor pulling a two-bottom plow, beat Robert Hettmansperger, of Urbana, by one-quarter of a point. Hettmansperger was area two champion at Steuben county a week ago. edging out Herman Franz, of Adams county. Franz finished a strong third, just tw.o points below the state champion. He was using a Cockshutt tractor pulling a three-bot-tom plow. In the county plowing match Franz used a four-bottom but switched to a three because of the difficulty of measuring. He stated after the match that he thought a two-bottom plow, for the match would be better in conour. but a four-bottom in the level land. v 'j. ; ' i Contouf plowing scored 13 points for open furrow, 20 for furrow conformation and uniformity, 15 for quality of tilled surface, 10 for trash coverage; 10 for grassed waterways; 12 for land ends, and 20 for contour adherance and closing furrow. Franz scored a perfect 12 on land ends, the only contestant to so score. William Dluzak, of Wabash, last year’s state champion, was

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i <>dged out by Franz by one-quar-!ter of a point, and he placed fourth. Others in the contest were Wayne Williamson, of Williamsburg. fifth; Hugh Stone, of Peru, ! sixth; and Red Jacobson, of Roann .seventh. Judges in the plowing contest were George Pictor, president of the state's soil conservation disjiidgc; he was assisted by C. E‘. trict supervisor*; who was head Swain, head of Qie U. S. soil conservation service in Indiana; Ezra Shanebeek, of Allen county, and Frank Stoner, of Miami county. R. O. Cole, extension soil conservationist at Purdue, was chief scorer, and he was assisted by Russell Housel, of DeKalb county and Fred Benner and Chris Held. C.C. McKee of Purdue extension service, was chief referee. Seven Hoosiers Vote Yes On Civil Rights WASHINGTON IW — All seven members of Indiana’s congresssional delegation present voted with the majority Tuesday as the House approved the amended Civil Rights bill. They were Republicans Ross Adair, Charles Brownson, Charles Halleck, F. Jay Nimtz and Earl Wilson, and Democrats Winfield Denton and Ray Madden. Four other Hoosier House members apparently were absent. 11 VICTORY (C.wtlßWd from Pure O»»> home went unanswered and the house was dark. Kohler, who had never lost an election, was heavily favored and apparently took the setback hard. Milwaukee attorney Howard Boyle, who campaigned as a “McCarthy Reublican,” got 20.451 votes; Douglas Wheaton, an “Always America First’’ candidate, got 2,260, and Mrs. Georgia Cozzini, a Socalist Laborite, got 762. Kohler's expected strength in rural areas never materialized. Proxmire won 56 of the state’s 71 counties. He also nailed down populous Milwaukee county, which had been viewed as pivotal. J

r ■” , _ ■ oht j i W wEhB 1 w xi» 4ht» l®lr^' z: .agr jMK j #?r!wz > £ K® «n ww jßrlw - -W &■ H w ■H j i >4 p^g« r £|l jyi» $ IMfill wßr I f Y NORMAN E. COMER, last year’s runner-up in the state plowing contest, receives the first place award from Dan Tyndall. Comer, a Purdue graduate with Adams county agent Leo Seltenright, farms 245 acres in Ripley county, as well as teaching vocationalagriculture at Osgood. He placed fourth in the state contest two years ago. Comer and Wilfred Oldfather, of North Manchester, will now plow in the national plowing contest at Peebles. 0.. September 17-20. 'Staff Photo)

Millions In Parts Found By Probers Inquiry Seeks Info From Arctic Bases WASHINGTON (W — The Senate Investigating subcommittee tocfey sought to learn from Air Force officials how 44 million dollars worth of excess spare parts accumulated at nine Arctic bases. Maj. Gen. John D. Ryan, director of material of the Strategic Air Command, was called as an early witness. The Strategic Air Command took over major bases Air Command last April 1. The subcommittee said some of the surpluses had been accumulating since the Korea War. Some spare parts were stored on the Arctic beaches and were damaged by the weather, it said. Committee Chairman John L. McClellan D-Ark. said the Air Force, Defense Department and Army learned of the excess sup- ■ plies from the committee, opened their own investigation and are i expected to improve the supply ! system. i McClellan said that in one case. I a warrant officer buried $33,000 I worth of extra parts. ' The chairman said the subcomI mittee wants to know the amount of government waste involved in the case, whether similar excesses exist around the world, and whether the Air Force supply sys-

EVENING PUBLIC SALE I, the undersigned, having sold my farm and moving to town, will sell the following personal property at auction, located 2 miles north of Berne on U.S. 27 and % mile east, or 2 miles north of Berne Tile Mill, or 4 miles south of Monroe, on Friday Evening, August 30, 1957 at 6:30 o’clock TRACTOR and FARM MACHINERY 1953 W. D. Allis Chalmers tractor with ’cultivators, 2-way ram. belt pulley, heat houser. This outfit is in A-l shape. Allis Chalmers 7-ft. semi-mounted rrtower, 2 years old; 2 14-in. mounted Allis Chalmers plow with extra shares; John Deere No. 200 2-row corn picker, in good shape; grader blade for Allis Chalmers tractor; Allis Chalmers sub soiler, Allis Chalmers 7-ft. disc; set of cast iron disc weights: Brillion 7-ft double cultipacker; McCormick No. 52 rubber tire wagon with 12-ft grain bed; Farm Lift elevator, 32 ft. with Vi horse motor; Johne Deere 999 corn planter.; 2-wheel implement trailer; McCormick No. 100 tractor spreader; mounted buzz saw with 30-in. blade; hydraulic lift boom for tractor; John Deere corn shelter with motor; 4-wheel stock trailer, this is a real outfit; 2-wheel trailer; spring tooth harrow; 2-way hydraulic ram; steel drag; weed sprayer for tractor; gas barrel with hose and nozzle. HAY and STRAW 600 bales of njjxed hay; 100 bales straw. MISCELLANEOUS Brady garden tractor with disc and cultivators: 2 hog houses; hog feeders, fountains and troughs; fence posts and fence; 10-hole feed bunk for cattle; Meto power drive lawn mower; 18-in. mower with motor, Briggs and Stratton motor; International fence charger; water pump; 120 volt generator; Mall electric chain saw; 50-ft. extension cord; platform scales; picket cribbing; feed barrels; 2 full rolls barb wire; fuel oil tank heater: Grabill forks; rubber tired wheel barrow; chicken feeders and fountains; 2 chain bummers; grubbing prongs; 1-man cross cut saw; heat lamps; cow chains; forks and shovels. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Kelvinator electric stove; 3-piece bedroom suite; dining room suite with 6 chairs: bed with springs and mattress;, piano; kitchen “Set with 4 chairs; upholstered chair; table lamps; lawn furniture; 2 vinegar barrels; ironing board; end tables; coffee table and many articles not mentioned. z Two-unit DeLaval milker with % horse motor. TERMS—CASH. Not responsible for accidents. EDGAR LEHMAN, Owner Phil Neuenschwander, Auct. First Bank of Berne, Clerk D. S. Blair, Auct. Lunch will be served.

tem operates efficiently. McClellan said the military investigation, still continuing, has turned up millions of dollars worth of excess parts. Hoosier Suicide Found In His Parked Auto INDIANAPOLIS (!P> — Authorities Tuesday found the body of Robert C. Nowman, 37, Indianapolis, in his parked car here. They said Newman paparently committed suicide. A hose was found running from the exhaust through the rear window of the car. Sale Gain Is Shown By National Tea Co. CHICAGO, 111., August 28. 1957: H. V. McNamara, president, National Tea Co., announced a sales increase in excess of six million dollars for the last four week operating period, and a new all time high in sales for the year to date. Sales for the four weeks ending August 10th totaled $52,355,990 for an increase of $6,131,133 which is a gain of 13.26 per cent over the same four week operating period of 1956. The company's consolidated sales for the 32 weeks of the year to date through August 10, 1957 totaled $395,070,474, as compared to sales of $373,387,540 for the corresponding weeks of 1956, Which fives the Chicago based chain a total increase of $21,638,207 in sales and a gain of 5.81 per cent for the year thus far.

Two Local Men Finish i Eight Weeks Training FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. — Army Privates Walter A. Osterman and Cleo J, Landis, of Decatur, Ind., completed eight weeks of advanced individual artillery training Aug. 23 at Fort Chaffee, Ark. I They received instruction in the fundamentals of artillery and the firing of the 105 millimeter howitzer. Ostermarr, whose wife, Norma, Jives at 128'4 N. Fourth, attended I International Business College in I Fort Wayne. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Osterman, MonI roe. Landis, whose wife, Lora, lives ' at 1127 Madison, was a farmer in

FOR ADEQUATE PROTECTION You should have adequate Insurance Against Any Kind of Possible Loss. A COWENS INSURANCE AGENCY L. A. COWENS JIM COWENS 209 Court St. Phone 3-3691 Decatur, Ind. z ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ «■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ B Adams County Checkerboard Corner by D. HOYT CALLOW Stiefel Grain Co.

COLLEGE TEST SHOWS FLY-FREE COWS PRODUCED BEST Experiments at a mid-west State College showed that cows in spraye<j--herds averaged over 3 lbs. aft day rhore milk than cows in unsprayed herds. That’s 200 extra pounds of milk per cow in a 60-day fly period. Purina Research makes thorough, effective fly control possible at low cost. Around dairy cows and buildings we recommend these Purina Products: Dairy Spray Concentrate. Just mix with water and spray cows once a week. Kills flies on animals in the barn and helps keep horn flies off stock on pasture. Purina Liquid Building Spray. For all farm buildings including the dairy barn, 4 lbs. sprays an average 20-cow unit. Lasts for about a month in hot or cool weather. Purina Fly Bait. Scatter where flies gather and watch it kill like MAGIC. Keeps on killing for several weeks. Works in dairy barns, Teed rooms, poultry houses . . . even in outdoor areas. Ask about the 25-lb. economy size. A complete line of Purina tested and researched fly control products to do almost every job right at reasonable cost. Plan now to get extra milk from a fly-free herd this summer. FREE HOG BOOK FOR YOU Plenty of helpful management and feeding tips in Purina’s newest hog booklet. Should help you produce pork at lower cost. It’s free. No obligation. s YOUR SCORCHED, BROWN PASTURES NEED HELP We would be the last ones to minimize the importance of good pasture to making low cost milk. When pastures turn brown and dry like they are now, they need help to provide the needed nutrients to hold valuable cow condition. That's why we recommend tasty Purina Bulky-Las. Costs only 88 cents a bushel. Can be top fed or mixed with grain. Bulky-Las makes a good milking ration for herds up to 350 lbs. of fat. Full feeding is recommended on poor pasture to hold valuable cow condition for higher production now and in the fall when prices are higher. Also good for supplementing your regular ration when pastures are poor. Ask about BulkyLas, the dairyman’s friend.

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civilian life. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Landis, Route 1, Monroe, he is a graduate of Adams Central High School. HIGHWAY MESS (C«»tia«e<i from Page Oaa) the program would go ahead even though the freeze on the aid payment could slow down the state’s road-building activities, Hoosier officials with Handley at the meeting were Highway Chairman John Peters, Commissioners Charles Maddox and Eugene Bodine and Commission Executive Director George M. Foster, If you have something to sen or rooms tor rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — they bring results.

ARE YOUR PULLETS READY TO COME INTO THE LAYING HOUSE It takes only about 20 weeks to grow a fine replacement pullet on the Purina Program. Many local folks have birds that are about ready to go into the laying house. We suggest they move them before they reach 10% production. But before you move pullets you should: Clean House Shovel out old litter. Thoroughly dust off walls, nests, roosts, the entire buidling. Tighten loose boards. Thoroughly Disinfect Scrub feeders, waterers and disinfect with Purina Disinfectant Solution. Sprinkle on wain, nests, roosts. Mix Purina Insect Oil Concentrate with crankcase oil and sprinkle dirt floor. This kills worm eggs, coccidia and other disease agents. Fut in New Utter After the house has dried out for a couple of days, put in new litter. Install extra waterers for first few days birds are in house. Fill hoppers with a Purina Laying Chow ... the one that’s right for your farm. See us for advice. Worm Pullets Add new Purina Liquid Poultry Wormer to drinking water for a day and let pullets worm themselves. It's the most efficient method tested by Purina Research and it costs only a fraction of a penny per bird to leave worms on range. Move Birds at Night Whit until after dark and birds have roosted. Then move them with ease to laying house. Check under wings for signs of lice. If birds are lousy, paint roosts with Purina Poultry Insecticide. Kills fast without affecting birds. PURINA WOUND PROTECTOR HAS MANY USES ON FARM

Carry it in your pocket. Purina Wound Protector is a multi-purpose healing agent produced ■ by Purina Research. Protects wounds and • promotes healing fol- ’ lowing castration, de- • horning, docking, wire

. or shear cuts. Easy to apply. . Simply press valve on top of can. . Contains new fly repellent. Get several cans when in town. ■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■

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