Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 58, Number 156, Decatur, Adams County, 2 July 1960 — Page 6

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Northern Indiana F arm Incomes Drops In ’59

Average 1959 net income of 135! Indiana farmers in the northern fourth of the state who keep records with Purdue University’s agricultural economics department dropped 48 per cent below their 1958 income. This average income —s4,66l—was the lowest of any year since 1955. Average net income of 131 similar farms in 1958 was $9,039. i Net farm income is defined as net cash income, plus (or minus) inventory changes, minus a value for any unpaid; family labor. The average returns for labor and management totaled slsl. the lowest of any year since 1932. The 1959 labor income averaged $4,961. This is computed by deducting a five per cent interest charge on the capital investment from the net farm income. The capital investment on these 135 farms averaged $90,210 last year. The rate earned on investment for these farms averaged six tenths of one per cent, compared to the 5.9 per cent earned in 1959. Rate earned represents net farm' income, less operator wage and management charges and management charge for the landlord, divided by the total capital invested. The 135 farms are larger than average—their average total acre- " age being 253 acres, of which 212 were tillable. Cash receipts averaged $25,941, while cash expenses ■ averaged $20,678. Net inventory changes averaged a minus $157, compared to a plus $4,137 in 1958. Total cash receipts, expenses and net cash income were about the same last year as in 1958. | However, because of lower yields I of all crops and ‘lower commodity prices, particularly hog prices, inventory values of feed, grain and livestock dropped substantially last year. In 1958 inventory value of these items showed a large increase over the previous year. “The 1959 data on these farms show a continuation of a trend toward the operation of larger units and larger capitalization,” observe the Purdue agricultural economists. “While the total capital invest- 1 meat per farm increased $69,290 since 1940, about $47,000 of this increase was in real estate in- ’ vestments. This was largely due to increased farm land prices, since the average acreage of cooperating farms increased only. 48 acres during the period.” “Other capital investments increased over $22,000, due to a substantial increase in amounts, in addition to value, of machinery, equipment and livestock in 1959 as compared to 1940.” The economists point out that i

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the farms covered in the report “are larger and are operated more efficiently than the average for all farjns? Therefore, average incomes shown in this report should not be considered as representative of all farms in the area.” Os This And That By LOIS M. FOLK Home Demonstration Agent Jean Kerr may have written tha book "Please Don’t Eat the Daisies,” but have you ever realized that you eat the orchids. Yes. vanilla comes from an orchid which is a native plant in Mexico It is a graceful orchid plant in which the fruit rather than the flower is of commercial value. Va- ■ nilla has been used for centuries in Mexico to flavor chocolate. The extraction of vanilla from the pods is a magificent achievement of the Mexicans. The vanilla bean has no characteristic flavor when it’s on the plant and it takes 3 to 6 months-of curing to bring out the flavor and aroma. This process has been handed down from one generation to another. Mexican vanilla is of finest quality, but the U. S. buys the largest share from the Malgache Republic (formerly Madagascar). Vanillin, or the Synthetic substitute, is made from oil [of cloves and guaracol obtained I from ’coal tar or from lignin, a derivative of wood pulp. To the discriminating, real vanilla is far superior to vanillin for flavoring. You can obtain the whole vanilla bean for flavoring too. Snip off an inch and drop it in your sugar container. The sugar will have a delightful vanilla aroma. District Demonstration Contest Adams county has three 4-H repI resentatives in the district contest i next Thursday. July 7 at Wabash. Donna Shoaf of Washington Town- , ship placed first in the county contest with Mier demonstration of Heavenly High. Calorie Low on an-1 gel food cake. Donna will enter in | the-district, baking demonstration contest. L Ann Inniger of Monroe Town- ’ ship will enter the poultry contest j with her demonstration of An All, American Favorite, Chicken Salad. An entrant in the cherry pie demonstration contest is Gail Egly of Jefferson Township with her demonstration of Something Old,

Something New. Each person in Adams County is wishing each of you girls luck next Thursday. Junior Leader Training Camp The boy Junior Leaders have completed their training and counseling at the Purdue Limberlost Camp in LaGrange County on Oliver Lake. Everyone had a wonderful time. Each Junior Leader trained in a special class during the training period and then helped with this subject during the 4-H Camp. Five Juniors leaders represented Adams county: Lois Jean GeVke helped with crafts; Esther Brehm helped with table fun and campfiXe; Connie Bergman helped with vespers; Stanley Hill workedwith recreation and Mox Moser helped with\ports. During the graining period the Junior Leaders\ad the opportunity to acquire safety, programming, and planningXprinciples. After the training period, the campers were asked to evaluate the activities for improving the hext year’s program. \ 4-H Camp \ The 4-H Camp was directed, by Leo Seltenright. Adams County and Hugh Reinhold, Wells county agricultural agents. The 4-H’ers arrived on bus driven by Harold Barger at the camp on Sunday, afternoon. The camper’s luggage was transported by help from the Adams County Farm Bureau Coop. Upon arrival the campers unpacked. and began their activities with organized sports and games led by Bill Marvel of the Dept, of Education of the Indiana Farm Bureau. The 4-H’ers learned and enjoyed many different activities. Not only did they learn to live in a camping site, but many new experiences including boating, swimming, table and campfire fun, vespers, recreation, and handicraft were provided for the campers. Under the direction of Lois Folk. Adams County and Gertrude Glasgow, WeUs County home agents, the campers made stone key chains and bracelets, wooden coasters and jewelry boxes, aprons and also worked with glass etching 1 in the handicraft class. Nature study, photography and ! fly tying were taught by Jack kHurst, conservation officer. Tuesday afternoon a fire power land water safety demonstration ! was given by the conservation officers; Jack Hurst, Bob Heath; Don Bickel and extension forester. Herb Krauch. Wednesday morning the conservation officers took the campers for boat rides. During the swimming period the campers learned an individual safety check from the use of the “buddy” check. The Junior Leaders also worked with the instructors in the various classes. Other camp leaders were Lois Nash, Carol Taylor and Jean Miller from Wells county and Julia Wilson from Adams county. Coleman Harris, Wells county assistant county agent and_Larry Bayles from Wells county also assisted with the camp program. The movies taken at camp will be shown July 4th over TV at 12:15 p.m. on channel 33. The forty Adams County 4-H’ers that attended the Adams-Wells County 4-H camp were: Roberta Kunkel, Harriet Tonner, Carol Tonner, Rose Tonner, Gloria Gerber, Judith Walker, Janice Walker. Mary Martin, Rhonda Martin, Ann Haugk, Nora Rawlinson, Joye Strouse, Shirley Brehm, Eva Mankey, Sue Strickler, Arvilla Smith, Dale Mankey, Jerry Moses. Randy Everett, Jimmy Hill, Rickey Hill, Dan Seltenright, Michael Burke, Greg Schnepf, Norman Brokaw, Terry Ogg, David Arnold. Richard Gerber, Jr., Tbm Schnepf, Bruce Tricker, Frederick Wagner. Patrick Hackman, David Griffiths, James Brown, George Hurst. Stanley Hill. Esther Brehm, ‘Conhle Berghaan, Lois Jean Gerke and Max Moser. Cherry Pie Since we are right in the middle

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of the cherry season, perhaps you would like to try a new cherry pie recipe. This recipe is a favorite of Connie Bergman, a 4-H’er from Root Township. CRUST 214 cups sifted flour, 1. teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar, % cup vegetable shortening, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¥*• cup milk. Sift the flour, salt and sugar together. Cut in the vegetable shortening until resembles coarse meal. Beat egg yolk and lemon juice together and blend in milk. Sprinkle over flour mixture and, toss gently. Form dough into balls and roll out for pie crust. FILLING 2 cans frozen cherries, drained, 2*4 tablespoons quick tapioca, Vi teaspoon salt, Vt teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 drops red food coloring, 1 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter, J Combine ingredients except butter and let stand 15 minutes, or while preparing pastry. Line pie pan with pastry. Fill with cherry mixture and dot with butter. Moisten edge of pastry with water. Adjust strips of rolled pJfetry in lattice across the top. Flute rim and bake in hot oven (425’F) 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400° for 30 minutes. Decatur Youth Held Qn Army Warrant Danny Lee Stout. 21, of Decatur, was arrested by city police Friday at 11:30 a m. at 13th and Nuttman streets on a warrant from the United States Army. Stout was reported AWOL by the Army about . the middle of May. The military police stationed at 'Peru will pick Stout up soon. He is in the Adams county jail at the present time. Two Drivers Fined On Speeding Charges Two speeders have appeared in J.P. court the last two days and each paid a fine totaling $18.75. Glenn W. Adams, 19, Fort Wayne, paid his fine after, being arrested June 12 at 9:45 p.m. on U.S. 224. five miles east of Decatur. He was arrested by state police while driving 80 miles an hour. James M. Weisenburger, 17, Fort Wayne, was arrested on U.S. 33 in Pleasant Mills Friday at 6:45 p.m. He was driving 47 miles an hour in a 30 mile an hour zone. He appeared in court half an hour later and paid his fine. Fireworks Monday Night At Drive-in The Fourth of July will be celebrated at the Drive-in theater Monday with the tenth annual fireworks display. The colorful show has been prepared by the Killian Fireworks Co. of Fort Wayne with their own experienced operator in charge of shooting off the pyrotechnics. The entire program has been planned'with the youngsters in mind. In addition to a firstrun Technicolor outdoor action picture, “The Wonderful Country” with Robert Mitchum, there will be six color cartoons. Free gifts will be given to all kiddies in attenddhce. The program for Sunday only consists of two Technicolor attractions—“ Last Train from Gun Hill,” with Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn, and a Walt Disney production, "Third Man on the Mountain," with Michael Rennie and James MacArthur, with the spectacular Swiss Alps as the pictorial background. Elks And Legion To Be Open On Monday The Decatur Elks club rooms and those of the American Legion, usually closed on holidays, will be kept open Monday, July 4, because of the Rural Letter Carriers’ association convention, which will be held here Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. With thousands of people expected to visit the outstanding displays by the post office department .the Elks and Legion officiate determined to - open their club rooms to visiting members and letter carriers here over the holiday.

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County Agent’s Corner

New Grain Varieties Demonstrated Two new grain varieties available for 1961 harvest will aid Adams county farmers in meeting future production problems. Both will be discussed at the small grain meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. Farmers interested in an early maturing soft red winter wheat with a shorter straw than Knox will want to see the new Monom variety. Others "interested in an oat variety with stiffer straw than they have ever grown before will be equally interested in the new Goodfield oats. Monon and Goodfield is included in the demonstrations located on,, the Henry Heiman and Elmer J. Isch farms. The Heiman farm test plot is 3 miles south of Decatur and 1% miles west. The Isch farm test plot is 3 miles west of Coppess Corners and % mile south. James Marrow, Agronom- , ist from Purdue will be present to discuss these newer winter grain varieties. The new Monon wheat is the, i plant breeders answer to the re- ; quest for even less straw than Knox produces. The variety is early, beardless, white chaffed and, produces grain of good test weight and excellent soft wheat quality. It ranks high in winter! hardiness and yielding ability. It is moderately stiff strawed. While resistant to most diseases, its • general resistance to powdery mil- ■ dew is a further recommendation. ’ Like Dual it is resistant to Hessian fly and therefore can be sown 1 early. It is now being added to 1 the big four varieties so Widely 1 planted in Indiana and the soft . red winter wheat belt. Extensive ’ supplies of certified seed should 1 be available for fall planting. i Goodfield oats Is exactly what the name implies. It is another I step in oat Improvement in an > effort to keep oats on the profit i side of the ledger. It is adapted only to rich soils where it is ’ outstanding in test weight and standing ability. Like some of the newer wheat varieties, it also has

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slightly less straw than the older varieties^ * *■' linger condition; df higher fertility it has led all named varieties? Although developed by the Wisconsin Experiment Station seed is being produced under certification in Indiana. The new varieties are planted along side those widely used .today. Farmers will have a chance to see them side by side and hear their merit discussed by Purdue men present for these meetings. In addition to the variety demonstration. a fertilizer layout compared starter fertilizer with no fertilizer, and with additional quantities of nitrogen. Yield information covering approximately 200 farm demonstrations in the state in recent years will be reviewed at the meeting along with the observable results at this year’s demonstration. 4-H Camp 4-H campers had an enjoyable time at Camp Limberlost June 26 to 29. The weather was very agreeable except for the rain Tuesday. We appreciate the help of bus driver Harold Barger and Conservation Officer Jack Hurst and the Farm Bureau Co-Op for luggage transportation. Observe Corn and Soybeans Observe corn, soybeans, and meadow cpops for plant food deficiency symptoms. Potash deficiency symptoms on corn are indicated by scorching and browning of the edges or margins or lower leaves. On soybeans, edges of leaves fire to a medium brown color. Some leaf diseases of soybeans might be .confused with potash deficiency symptoms on soybeans. Potash deficiency symptoms of alfalfa and red clover are easily recognized. First a series of yellowish to white dots appear around the tip and sides of the leaf. Soon the entire margin of the leaf becomes yellowish, then dies and turns brown. Alfalfa The new Purdue-developed Culver Alfalfa is looking good in both the county demonstration 1 plots and in small field seedings

Time Management Interests Women "Home makers are aware that wise investments of time can return leisure hour dividends,” states Elkin Minter, Purdue University home management special-: ist. ' Questionnaire poll of some 2001 Hoosier homemakers reveals “im-| portance of planning work” as the most valued home management lesson area. Principles of work simplification, decision making (what to do first),' and self-timing procedures also interest homemdkers. Age does not diminish the homemaker’s concern for time. “80 pgr cent of the women questioned were 40 and older,” Miss Minter reports. “This is presumably beyond the homemaking pressure years, but almost 33 per cent of these older women rated planning use of time the mosg valuable study area in home management lessons.” • Miss Minter speculates that increasing civic and community activities keep many older women as busy as they were when their families were growing up. Only 23 per cent of these women said the planned their work. 61 per cent said they did what they felt was most urgent, which is CTMperation of Home: Demonstration club leaders, Miss Minter designed and administered the questionnaire to 205 randomly selected Lawrence County club members. Questionnaire results will be used in evaluation of Home, Demonstration club home management lessons. * made on 25 Indiana farms in 1956. This variety is the first to carry some resistance to other Insect and' disease problems. It ranks with Vernal and Ranger in wilt resistance and in winter hardiness, i Certified seed will be available for 1961 planting. Insecticides Insecticides should be applied to ornamental evergreens to control bagworms. The tiny larvae are. already actively feeding and controls should no longer be delayed. | Apply insecticide sprays containing either malation, toxaphene or lead arsenate according to label directions. A Soils Map A soils map for your farm may i be obtained from your local Soil 1 Conservation district office. This i is a good time for the soil scientist' to visit your farm to make the, soil survey which will be dupll-j cated. and colored according to land capability. The district surveyor you to: (1) Sign an | application indicating your desire to farm the conservation way and, <2• Outline your farm on an aeriall photograph. A complete conserva-i tion farm plan may be developed ( in connection with this soil map' without charge for either service. 1

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