Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 274, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1962 — Page 2

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Ehrsam's Acre Yields 147 Bushels For Adams Central F F A Testers

Adams Central high school FFA members harvested 147.25 bushels of No. 2 corn from a measured acre Thursday, November 15, in the national 304-bushel challenge project, sponsored by Funk Bros. Seed Co., producers of Funk’3 G-Hybrids. This acre, located on the Elmer Ehrsam farm, was planted May 18 with Funk's G-83, a hybrid especially bred for thick planting and high fertility. Plant population was approximately 21,500 an acre at harvest time. A total of ‘1,054 pounds of plant food was applied to this acre last spring. This

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fertilizer was furnished by the Adams County Farm Bureau CoOp. Raising More Corn Martin Watson, Adams, Central FFA advisor, stated that this corn project has given his class some special education in the business of raising more corn per acre. The unusually dry summer reduced the potential yield so that that much corn from just one acre is even more impressive. This is about double the average corn yield for Adams county, Watson said. This acre was planted in 30-inch

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rows and harvested with a onerow picker. FFA members gleaned the field behind the picker as some plants were pushed down due to the narrow row spacing. The loads of corn were weighed and corrected to 15.5% corn at the local elevator. Again Next Year It Plans are already developed for another school project like this next year. With a more-normal moisture relationship and more knowledge of a high-yield project, a bigger yield could be expected next year. The same acre will be used. History of the 304 bushel challenge project dates back to 1955 when Lamar Ratliff, near Baldwyn, Miss., produced 304.48 bushels of corn from a measured acre using Funk's G-711. This is recognized as the world’s record corn yield and from this the 304 bushel challenge project was started. All high schools and FFA chapters may participate with a state and national challenge champion named each year. Locals Capt. and Mrs. Jack Morris and family are in Decatur for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with Mrs. Morris’s father, Ed Bauer, who is in the Lutheran hospital, room 334. Dick Bell, of Miami, Fla., spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell, 239 S. Second street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langston will leave November 26 for Phoenix, Ariz., for the winter months. Herb Smitley is a patient at the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne. He underwent surgery Monday morning His condition is satisfactory. He will remain in the hospital for two weeks in room 227. —~~ Miss Sandra Beery, daughter ofi Mr. and Mrs. Don Beery, 510 Grant St., celebrated her 16th birthday November 11. Edna Hunt, of route 2, Geneva, has been dismissed from the Jhy county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Evans are planning to spend a week at Turkey Run state park. Ray Seitz will manage the < grocery while the are gone. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kaufman, and children, of Aurora, 111., will spend Thanksgiving weekend with Di* and Mrs. I. Weisman. Miss Dianne Weisman will return to Aurora with her cousins and visit until Christmas. Herman Lengerich, v/hp was admitted to the Adams county memorial hospital Saturday, is reported better and out of oxygen. True L. (Tabby) Andrews, Republican county chairman admitted to the Adams county memorial hospital Monday afternoon, is reported improved. He was not placed in oxygen. Mrs. J. F. Sanmann flew home from Nebraska, where she was visiting with relatives, when her husband suffered a heart attack Monday morning. Sanmann was reported improved, but still in oxygen. Mrs. Sanmann arrived in Fort Wayne Monday evening. Mrs. Van R. Grant arrived Sunday to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Dick Heller, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Grant brought tier from Rensselaer Sunday. One Name Omitted In List Os Injured The name of Miss Lynette Baker was erroneously omitted from the list of six girls injured Sunday in an auto accident detailed in Monday’s Daily Democrat. Miss Baker, 15, of route 3, Decatur, suffered a bruise to the lower right leg and a bump on the head.

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S)ocietu THANKSGIVING SUPPER FOR TRINITY CLASS The Trinity Bible class of the Trinity EUB church mat at the church for their annual Thanksgiving supper, with 50 membera and friends in attendance. The Rev. J. O. Penrod offered thanks. Mrs. Emma Barkley gave devotions and led the opening prayer. The program leader, Mrs. Lula Arnold, then introduced Mrs. Doyle Gehres, who with her family, entertained with musical aklts and readings. They were very much enjoyed by the group. The hospitality committee were Mr. and Mrs. George Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harvey, Bertha Hakey, Ada Roeder, Mabie Reed, Mr. and Mrs. William Strahm, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Nile Butler. COUNTY HOME TALENT SHOW SUNDAY The county home talent show will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Plenty of fun and entertainment is being planned. The Mendez Latin Combo will be making their seventh appearance at the county home. This group is well known throughout Decatur and the surrounding area for their lively music.

Making their first appearance at the county home show, is a variety group directed by Mrs. Delmar Wechter. This group has played at various receptions, banquets, and church revivals. They are a very promising group of young musicians. A whistling contest will be held for any ladies present having the talent to whistle. A snoring contest will be held for any gentlemen present having the ability to snore. Prizes will be given to the winners of both contests. Dickie Gerber, accompanied by Mrs. Ella Scherry, will play a Christmas medley on his trumpet. Mrs. Leo Sheets will serve as master of ceremonies and sing the evening hymn. More talent is always needed to support and continue these monthly talent shows. Any persons, young or old, having a talent to give to these shows, may do so by calling 3-2342 or contact Mrs. Leo Sheets. ROSARY SOCIETY HEARS WARD CALLAND The November meeting o£ the Rosary society of St. Mary’s church was held Monday evening at the K. of C. hall for members and guests and was carried out to the Thanksgiving theme. Pumpkins and small Pilgrims and napkins with turkeys were on the tables, while the guest table had a centerpiece of artificial fruit which was awarded to Mrs. Francis Shell as a door prize. A special feature for entertainment was a most interesting and informative talk by J. Ward Calland on his recent European good will tour, along with beautiful color slides of the various countries. cities and rural areas. The accounts of progress in farming and city life were very educational to people of the United States and one of the most striking pictures was a close-up of the Berlin Wall as well as the large buildings lighted up. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served to over 100 members and guests. The regular business was taken care of with attention to final plans and arrangements for the holiday fall festival to be given Thursday, November 29, at the D. C. H. S. auditorium, which will include a style show and bazaar of gifts to be sold for Christmas giving. Many varied and beautiful gifts are being donated. Tickets may be purchased at the Gass Store and -at the auditorium and from members of the study club groups. The public is invited for a pleasant evening and the committees are working to make it a success. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Members are

to bring their gifts Wednesday evening or Thursday from 9 to 5 when someone will be at the school. December 10 will be the date for the annual Christmas party of the society at the school auditorium and is guest night. The special entertainment will be Mrs. Reid Erikson and cast in the musical presentation of “My Fair Lady.” There will be no exchange, but the amount usually spent will be donated and used for the expense of the party. Chairman for the Monday meeting was Mrs. Edward Faurote. Co-chairmen were Mrs. Andrew Miller, Mrs. Eugene Baker, Mrs. Donald Roeder and Mrs. Eugene Heiman, with the November committee. Hospital Admitted Harry Young, Decatur; Henry Wahl, Columbia City, O.; Miss Teresa Ewell, Decatur; John Irmscher, Decatur; Mrs. Gene McCroskey, Decatur; Mrs. Lloyd Shackley, Decatur. John Bosse, Decatur, errorneously listed as dismissed Monday. Dismissed Miss Nancy Weidler, Geneva; Miss Jean Kolter, Decatur; Ellis E. Call, Decatur; Mrs. Wilson Weiland. Decatur; Grover Cottrell, Decatur; Miss Anita Schirack, Decatur, Mrs. Richard A. Baumann and baby boy, Decatur. Adams Central Baton Twirlers Place First The Misses Donna Roudebush and Debby Smith, of Adams Central high school, received a firstplace trophy for their twirling duet at a world twirling association contest in Muncie last Saturday. Miss Roudebush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roudebush, received a first-place trophy in military strutting and a fourthplace medal in fancy strutting. She was also awarded a first-p lace trophy in intermediate twirling and a third-place trophy in advanced twirling. Miss Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith, received secondplace medals in military and fancy strutting. She received a first-place trophy in intermediate twirling and a third-place trophy in advanced twirling. Girl Scouts Troop 418 Girl Scout troop 418 met Thursday at the Southeast school. Mrs.

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Collier showed us the badge sash and explained the meanings of different emblems. The troop chose the cardinal for a troop crest. Miss Iliff assigned the Girl Scout laws to be dramatized next week. *nie following officers were elected, president, Brenda Odle; secretary, Debbie Buckingham; scribe, Pam Ballard. The girls learned a new game, and the meeting was dismissed by singing taps. Scribe: Pam Ballard. « Troop 377 Troop 377 held a meeting at Southeast school. We took dues and roll call and the pledge to the flag. We Started to work on our flower badge. Patti Hagan passed out the treats. At the closing of the meeting, we had the handshake. Scribe: Chery Miller. Troop 70 Brownie troop 70 met Thursday afternoon at the St. Joseph school. Our meeting opened with the pledge to the flag after which there was a roll call and dues were taken. Our leaders, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Sweere. took us to the Daily Democrat where we had a very interesting tour. Clette O’Shanasse and Lope Mendoza served a treat to the group. Scribe, Alyce Car 11. Troop 506 Brownie troop 506 met Thursday afternoon at Lincoln school. Susan Ginter, president, led the girls in the Brownie promise and the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and dues collected. Games were played. The treat was furnished by Susan Ginter. Darva Hirschey, scribe.

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