Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1961 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by ) , THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT CO., INC. Catered at the Decatur. Ind.. Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller, Jr. President John G. Heller Vice-President Chas. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer Farming Changes The total number of farms in theU.S. has decreased by 1.75 million during the past ten years to 3,703,642, according to the 1959 agricultural census and the Farm Equipment Institute. In 1950 there were some 5.4 million farms. In each survey approximately 98% were family operated. By 1959, 21.5% of the farms, or one out of five, had an income of SIO,OOO or more, compared with 9% just 10 years ago. The number of man-hours required to farm has decreased 29* in the past decade. About 20.5 billion man-hours were employed in farming in 1940; yet this past year 11 billion man-hours produced 50* more than just 20 years ago. Today capital expenditures for machinery, better seed, improved livestock, agricultural chemicals and fuels for mechanical power, have largely substituted for man-power. ' While the investment per worker on a farm has risen to $35,000 each, it is expected to go up to $65,000 for each worker in the next ten years. x Milking machines, automobiles, and the number of commercial farms are all down in Indiana from the 1954 ag census — 19*, 14%, and 27% respectively. But combines are up 6%, pickup bailers 42*, forage harvesters 49%, corn pickers 6%, wheel tractors 5%, tracklaying tractor 82%, garden tractors 27%, and motor trucks 13%. In 1959 there were 128,160 farms in I ndiana, including 25,845 grain farms, 32,456 livestock farms, 10,866 dairy farms, 3,146 poultry farms, 230 fruit and nut farms. There were 29,899 Hoosier farms which had incomes above SIO,OOO. A total of 11,147,402 acres were harvested, 9 million of which were fertilized. There were 411,273 milk cows on Hoosier farms. In 1944, one farm worker supported 13.84 persons. In 1959, he supported 23.69, with the number expected to go to 25 for 1960. A hundred years ago a man was doing well to support his own family, and earn just a few dollars besides, often working on the roads to pay his taxes. Here in the corn belt states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, lowa and Missouri, a farmer can now produce nearly twice as much as he could a decade ago; 190* of the 1947-49 average for this area. Farmers should expect several things in the next few years: - . 1. More money will be needed to educate the children for other jobs — few of them will be able to stay on the farm. 1 Z 2. More money will be needed to get the machinery which will be necessary to make the yields that will keep your farm in competition with others in the area. 3. Prices for grain, milk, or livestock will be mainly the prices that YOU set — if you cooperate in your own, farmer-administrated programs, prices will rise. If you don’t, they will fall to pieces, and farmers will be forced from their farms in wholesale numbers. With a recessional trend in many large cities, this could be disasterous.

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Control Daylight Time WANE-TV Channel 15 TUESDAY Evening 6:oo—Life of Riley 6:6o—Tom Calenberg—News 6:4s—Dour Edwards—News 7:oo—Track down 7:3o—Sea Hunt B:oo—Father Knows Bert B:3o—Doble Gillis 9:oo—Tom Ewell Show 9:3o—Red Skelton 10:00—Gary Moore Show 11:00—Phil Wilson—News 11:15 —The Young WEDNESDAY * Morning 7:os—This Day ’6l 8:00—CBS News B:ls—Captain Kangaroo 9:00 —Coffee Cup Theatre 10:15—Debbie Drake 10:30—Video Village 11:00 —Double Exposure 11:30—Your Surprise Package Afternoon 12:00—Love Os Life " 12:80—Search For Tomorrow 12:45—Guiding Light I:oo—Ann Colone \ I:2s—News I:3o—As The World Turns 2:oo—Face the Facts 2:3o—Houseparty B:oo—Millionaire B:Bo—Verdict Is Yours 4:oo—Brighter Day 4:15 —Secret Storm 4:3o—Edge Os Night s:oo—Dance Date Evening —1 — 6:oo—Life of Riley 6:Bo—Tom Calenberg—News 6:4s—Doug Edwards—News 7:oo—Lock Up 7:3o—Malibu Run r B:3o—Danger Man 1 9:oo—Angel t ‘ 9:3o—l've Got A Secret 10:00—Circle Theater 11:00—Phil Wilson—News 11:15—Little Giant 1 WKJG-TV Channel 33 TUENDAY [ygglgw 6:oo—Gatesway To Sports 6:ls—Jack Gray-News <:3f —Weather _ K~ 6:Bo—Pete Smith Show 6:4s—Huntley-Brinkley Renort 7:oo—Jim Backus Show 7:3o—Laramie B:3o—Alfred Hitchcock Presents . 9:oo—Thriller 10:00—special . . 4. 11:00 —News and Weather 11115—Sports Today 11:20—Jack Show WEDNESDAY 6:80 —Continental Classroom 7:oo—Today 8:00 —Engineer John *;55-riith r 4o D Hr Tour Hunch ttfc&e^tl^

Afternoon 12:00—News 12:10—Weather 12:15—Farms and Farming 12:30—1t Could Be You ■■ 12:55—N8C News Day Report J I:oo—Truth Or Consequence* 1 :30 The Burns and Allen Show 2:oo—Jan Murray 2:3o—Lorett: Young Theatre 3:oo—Young Dr. Malone 3:3o—From These Roots 4:oo—Make Room for Daddy 4:3o—Here’s Holly wood 5:00 —Bozo Show Evening 6:oo—Gatesway To Sports 6:ls—Jack Gray-News 6:2s—Weather 6:3o—Pete Smith Show — — 6 Report 7:oo—Tombstone Territory 7:3o—Wagon Train B:3o—The Price is Right 9:oo—Perry, Como 10:00—Peter Loves Mary 10:30—Rod ’n Gun Unlimited 11:00—News and Weather 11:15—Sports Today 11:20 —Jack Paar Snow WPTA-TV Channel 21 TUESDAY Evening 6:oo—Popeye and Rascals Show 6:3o—Yogi Bear 7:oo—Popeye and Rascals Show 7:lo—Clptch Cargo 7:ls—News T:3fr—Bugs Bunny B:oo—Rifleman B:3o—Wyatt Earp 9 :00—Stagecoach West 10:00—Bril & Howell Close-Up 10:30—Big Time Wrestling From 21 WEDNESDAY Morning !t :45—1 iesparate 11:00—Morning Covrt 11:30—Love That Bob Afternoon ~~ * 12:0 o—Camouflage 12:25 —ABC News 12:30—Number, Please 1:00 -About Faces 1 :30—The Marriage Plan 2:oo—Day In Court 2:3o—Seven Keys 3:oo—Queen For A Day 3:3o : —Who Do You Trust 4:oo—American Bandstand s:oo—The Champ s:3o—Lona Ranger Evening 6:oo—Popeye and Rascals. Show .7110 —Clutch Cargo 7:ls—News - <r ■ 7:3o—Hong Kong B:3o—Adventures of the Nelson family 9:oo—Hawaitn Eye 10:00—Naked City —, T —— UcW—Fair Warning MOVIES ADAMS "101 Dalmatlons” Mon. at 7:33; 9:25. DRIVE IN "Flaming Star'' Mon. at 8:15 "It Started in Napels” 10:00.

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Vizard To Be 13th County School Head

Gerald W. Vizard will become the 13th superintendent of county schools in Adams county since that office was created in 1873, and if the school districts are reorganized, he will be the last of the county-wide superintendents. The record of every election of county superintendent, since June 2, 1873, is kept in a single volume in the county auditor’s office. The 88-year-old book is kept by the clerk of the county board of education, the auditor, who several times has cast the deciding vote, which is possible in case of a tie, or any candidate fails to get a majority of the votes. Trustees Cast Ballots The 12 township trustees of the county form the county board of education, each getting a vote for county superintendent, and most of them took advantage of the vote. A few times, when there was only one candidate, trustees would fail to vote. « From the very first election, the ballots were cast secretly and in writing, two men being appointed clerks to aid the auditor in staging the election. 1 1 First Election On June 2, 1873, the first election, there were five candidates — T. J. Steele, Thomas Wright, D. D. Heller, D. L. Meyers, and E. A. Hoffman. The township trustees 88 years ago were: Union, David Erwin; Root, John Christen; W. Gallmeyer; Kirkland, Daniel Wei-' dy: Washington. Anthony Holthouse; St. Mary’s, N. C. Jones; Blue Creek, Samuel Hedington; Monroe, G. H. Martz; French. George Simison; Hartford. Peter Hoffman; Wabash, Henry Miller; and Jefferson, Justus Kelly. Daniel D. Heller, later twice judge of the 26th judicial circuit court, was elected first superintendent. He resigned Aug. 11, i%74. and William M. Walters was elected by an 8-4 vote over David J. Aber. Four-Year Election ® From 1873 until 1893 the county superintendent election was held every two years. For the past 68 years the election has been held every four years. Two superintendents. Heller and Irwin Brandyberry, resigned the office. Lawrence E. Oplinger. elected to succeed Brandyberry in 1906. was removed by the court for incompetence and neglect of duty, July 14, 1914. Hensel O. Foley, who served from 1949 until Jan. 2. 1952. was the only county superintendent to die in office. Striker Served Longest Clifton E. Striker, of Monroe township, who served 16 years as county superintendent, from 1925 until 1941, had the longest term of office. Both Heller, and Glen Custard had just slightly over one year in office, the shortest terms, John F. Snow, with 14 years service, had the second longest record, June 2, 1879 was the first election to end in a tie vote, with the incumbent, William M. Walters, and G. W. A. Luckey tied 6-6 on the sixth ballot. George Christen, the county auditor, cast the deciding ballot for Luckey, who served two two-year terms. In 1921 Christen was elected on a 6-3-3 vote by the auditor, and Striker was elected by the auditor's vote in 1925, 1933, and 1937.

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The late John Tyndall was acting county auditor at that time, and cast the deciding vote. A list of the former county school superintendents, and the years they served follows: County Superintendents Daniel D. Heller, 1873-1874. William M; Walters, 1874-1879. George W. A. Luckey, 1879-1883. John F. Snow, 1883-1879. Irwin Brandyberry, 1897-1906. Lawrence E. Oplinger, 1906-1914. Ed S. Christen, 1914-1925. Clifton E. Striker, 1925-1941. Lyman L. Hann, 1941-1949. Honsel O. Foley, 1949-1952. Glen B. Custard, 1952-1953. Gail M. Grabill, 1953-1961. Gerald W. Vizard, 1961Chicago Livestock CHICAGO (UPD — Livestock: Hogs 8.000; fully steady to strong, some 25 higher; some mostly No 1 180-210 lb 17.75: mixed No 1-2 190-225 lb 17.2517.60; mixed No 1-2-3 190-240 lb 16.50- mixed 2-3 240-260 lb 16.00-16.50; mixed No 2-3 260-300 lb 15.50-16.00. Cattle 4.000. calves 100: slaughter steers steady to 25 higher; heifers steady to strong; other classes steady; choice 90-1350 lb steers 23.25-24.50: few high choice j and choice with prime end 1150-1 1300 lb 24.75-25.00: good 21.50-22.50; choice heifers 23.00-23.50; good; 20.50- good and choice veal-i ers 25.00-29.0. Sheep 50; slaughter lambs strong to fully 50 higher; package choice and prime 93 lb native spring lambs 19.50; few good and choice 17.50-18.00; load good and choice 110 lb shorn fed lambs No 1 pelts 14.00.

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iJßk' y I ■ «5 fl * I. U. SCHOLARSHIPS— John Cowan, left, John Patterson, and Mary Kocher, seated, have been awarded scholastic scholarships to Indiana University, it was announced by school officials. Miss Kocher, daughter of Mrs. James L. Kocher, Jr., plans to major in education, while Cowan, son of Mrs. Harriet Cowan, and Patterson, son of Mr; and Mrs. Herman Patterson, plan to major in the field of business.

Two Slightly Hurt In Accident Today Two accidents occurred in Decatur Monday and early Tuesday morning, with two persons receiving minor injuries. Michael E. McGill, 18. 2084 S. Second street, was held at the Adams county memorial hospital overnight for observation, and Kathryn Irvin, 910 Russell street, was treated for a bump on the forehead and released, following an accident in which McGill's car struck a parked car at 924 Winchester street at 4:28 this morning. McGill was southbound on Winchester street, when he had abdominal pains and lost control of his vehicle, striking a parked car owned by George R. Thomas, 924 Winchester street, in the rear. Damages were listed at $350 to the McGill car and S3OO to the Thomas vehicle. The left front of cars driven by Hollis Dale Bonifas. 39, 1005 Russell street and Rebecca Jane Jackson, 17, 828 Parkview Drive, were damaged when the two collided or. Third street at 11:59 a.m. Monday. Bonifas was southbound on Third street and Miss Jackson was attempting to park on the east side of the street. Chicaao Produce i CHICAGO tUPD— Produce: Live poultry roasters 23-24; White Rocks special fed 18-19. Cheese single daisies 404 - 43; longhorns 404 - 424: processed loaf 384-404; Swiss Grade A 5355; B 51-53. Butter steady; 93 and 92 score 60; 90 score 574: 89 score 56. Eggs irregular: white large and mixed large extras 32; mediums 304: standards 314-

Technicians Needed For State Highway The Indiana state highway com- : mission reports urgent need for - technicians in surveying, drafting, road and bridge construction and . traffic work, with career opport- ; unities open to high school gradu--1 ates. To perpare young men for these jobs, Purdue University center in , Indianapolis will offer this summer ; a special intensified highway ! technician program, running for eight weeks, June 19 to Aug. 11. Trainees will spend their time in the class room and in the field, , j working on practical problems re- ‘ i lated to highway work. Successful | j | completion of this course means s | immediate jobs with the highway j I commission, jobs with starting salaries of S3OO per month. Advancement depends on individual ability, initiative and edu- • cation. Those who qualify for the summer program may continue their studies later in Purdue’s com- ; plete two-year civil technology program. After a year on the job, I they may take one year's leave of absence' to continue their studies. Students interested must meet regular Purdue entrance requirements, including high school graduation, at least three years of Eng- ( lish, and one year each of laboratory science, algebra, plane geoj metry and social studies. It is also desidable that -they have high ! schooLtrigonometry. , Further information may be ob-j (tained from high school principals, j county agents, and Chamber of i i Commerce offices, or for full dei tails from Willard Hanshew, admission and records officer, Pur--1 due University Center, 902 North

Meridian street, Indianapolis. plications should be filled as soon as possible, as selections for the class will be made this month.

INVITES ALL CHILDREN TO ATTEND THEIR SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING HOUR THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 11 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. A SPECIAL SHOPPING PERIOD WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR CHILDREN TO SHOP FOR GIFTS FOR MOTHER. YOUR SELECTION WILL DE GIFT WRAPPED FREE! FREE GIFT FOR EACH CHILD ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT REMEMBER CHILBREN! BE SURE TO COME TO NFWBERRYS FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S SHOPPING HOUR ON THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 11, 6 P.M. to 9 P M.

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Allen County Road Workers Get Raise Alien county highway department employes will receive a 10cent an hour wage increase, effective June 1, following a meeting of the Allen county commissioners and a committee of employes. The present scale is 81.70 and hour for laborers, & 1.75 for truck drivers, and 51.85 for grader and other skilled operators. Along with the wage increase is an understanding that workers will have a nine-hour day, seven paid holidays, and one week vacation after one year’s employment, with an additional day for each year of employment until a maximum of two weeks. Cardinal Spellman * Undergoes Surgery NEW YORK Francis Cardinal Spellman was scheduled to be operated on today for a detached retina. Dr. Grama Clark was assigned to perform the operation on the prelate’s right eye at Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center Eye Institute. The cardinal entered the hospital Saturday.

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