Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 66, Decatur, Adams County, 19 March 1963 — Page 6

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Adams County Farmers’ Corner

County Agent’s Corner

By: Leo N. SeltenrigM County Extension Agent Agriculture SWINE NUTRITION SCHOOL The second in the series of three swine nutrition schools by Jim Foster, Extension Animal Scientist will be held Friday evening, March 22 at the 4-H Building in Bluffton. The program will start at 7:45 p.m. The first of the meetings was to define the nutrient materials and point out their characteristics. The second and third meetings will cover the effects they have in various combinations and to point out their most effective use at the most economical levels. ARTIFICIAL BREEDERS MEETING The Adams County Artificial Breeders Association annual meeting will be held Tuesday evening, March 19, at the Decatur Community Center. They have a good program on tap. I’m sure you'll want to attend. 4-H and FFA JUDGING The county judging contest in forestry and entomology will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 19, at the County Extension Office. The contestants wifi identify leaves for forestry and insect specimens for entomology and complete a quiz on the subject for each contest. MAPLE BLADDER GALL Did your maple trees have red ■ warts on the leaves last year? This is maple bladder gall, caused ; by an insect. You can control ] this by using a dormant oil spray or malathion spray some- < time between now and when the ; the leaves emerge on the tree, i This is the best time to control ] this proMem. In fact, it’s about ) the only time to effectively con- j trol the mite that causes the t trouble. 1 AG CREDIT CLINIC f t was able to attend the Ag Credit Clinic at Purdue University , last week as guest of the First j State Bank. I appreciate their consideration for the program was very good. NEW SEED 1 DIRECTORY The newest seed directory listing i sources of currently recommended varieties and many widely used t Indiana certified varieties and] hybrids is now available at coun- < ty extension offices, according to i C. D. Bolen, certification mana- < ger at Purdue University. One < of two directories issued annually i by the Indiana Crop Improvement i Association, this publication gives -ertified seed sources of spring 1 sown crops, including oats, soy- i beans, tomatoes and hybrid corn. ; Superior standing corn hybrids i '»• r • J Farm, Personal Property and Household Auctions Experienced & Dependable ’"1 ED SPRUNGER, Auctioneer 5018 Hessen Castle Road 1 Fort Wayne, Indiana ‘i Fort Wayne Ph. H-91923 Decatur Ph. 7-7513

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which carry stalk rot resistdnet inbreds are included. Among them are Ind. 211, Ind. 219, Ind. 257, AES 601, Ind. 253, Ind. 428, Ind. 645, Ind; 654, AES 704. Ind. 678*, Ind. 681, AES 705. AES 809, Ind. 814*, Ind. 837*'. Ind. 851, Ind. 863*. Ind. 872, Ind. 875. The asterisk indicated a new open pedigree for 1963. The directory also lists seedsmen who have developed their own private pedigree hybrids and produced seed of them under the Seed Certification inspection program. Soybean varieties listed include Chippewa, Lindarin. Hawkeye and Harosoy for northern Indiana: Lindarin, Hawkeve and Clark for central Indiana-; and Clark, Kent and Shelby so rthe southern onefourth of Indiana. Purdue - developed spring oat varieties, including the new highly disease resistant Putnam 61. Ciinland, 60, the stiff-strawed Goodfield and Newton are in the directory. In addition to seed source listings the lirectory also includes variety descriptions, adaptation recommendations, performance trial information, seed standards and approved seed cleaning plants. SOYBEAN SEED GERMINATION LOW Fewer than half the nearly 800 soybean seed samples tested at the Indiana seed laboratory at Purdue University this year have met the minimum 80 per cent germination standard recommended for seeding purposes. Seed lots germinating below the 80 per cent level lively lack vigor. Dr. F. W. Quackenbush, state chemist and seed commissioner, reports that of the 783 samples tested so far this year only 45 per cent tested 80 per cent of higher. Two thirds of these testing less than 65 per cent germination came from south of U.S. Highway 50. where the pod and stem blight was most serious last fan. . Results of these tests emphasize the need for Indiana farmers who keep their own seed to have it tested. Free germination tests are available at the Indiana seed laboratory at Purdue. County extension agents have sampling instructions and envelopes for mailing samples for test. Dr. Quackenbush points out that this is a busy time at the seed laboratory, but adds that the laboratory can handle a reasonable number of samples. Farmers should hold the number of samples submitted to perhaps two a month, and the sooner they are submitted the faster the service . The seed commissioner notes that any soybeans advertised for sale as seed or taken from the grower’s premises and sold to farmers must be labeled with Indiana seed commissioner tags. A METEOROLOGY BREAKTHROUGH IN 1992 The year 1962 was a breakthrough in the effects of agricultural meteorology, the study of weather, or crop production in In-

diana. The growing season produced near record yields for practically all summer crops according to Lester H. Smith, Purdue extension agronomist. Let’s look at the weather month by month. May was nearly the warmest on record, 6 degrees above normal, June was cool and dry, July cool and wet. August cool and dry, September normal, October above normal in temperature and rainfall and November below normal in rainfall and slightly above normal in temperature. Therefore, as farmers learn to use weather forecasts in crop production agricultural meteorology can have as much effect on crop production in the decade ahead as have nitrogen fertilizer in the past, says the agronomist. Space research promises to assist farmers. Meteorological satellite cameras now taking pictures hundreds of miles above the earth show hurricanes and other inclement weather in the making. Such pictures are warning signals for saving crops, lives and property, explains the agronomist. Agricultural meteorology is a basis for developing new crop varieties, management and fertilizer practices. For example, the developmnt of Hessian fly resistant wheats for early seeding, the array of com and soybean varieties for different season lengths and the plowing down of ammonia type nitrogen materials after the soil temperature reaches 10 degrees or lower. Anyone who wishes to receive a weekly Weather and Crop Report from April to December should give their name and address to their Cooperative County Extension Agent or Mr. L. A. Schaal, State Climatologist, Lilly Hall, Purdue University, Layayette, Indiana. There is no charge for this report. PLANT TREES NOW Now is an excellent time for Hoosier homeowners to transplant nursery grown trees in their lawns, reminds H. W. Gilbert, Purdue University extension landscape architect. However, if trees are carelessly handled and improperly planted, losses will result later. When ba rerooted trees and shrubs are shipped from the nursery, their roots may appear somewhat dry. If so, the roots should be in good condition when the customer receives it. Dig large holes that will give the roots plenty of room to grow. From 10 to 20 per cent of peat moss may be thoroughly mixed with average well-drained soils. Such a combination improves soil structure, thus stimulating root development, Gilbert explains. Use good topsoil to cover the roots. After watering the dirt which covers the roots, finish filling the hole with peat moss-soil mix or topsoil until it is even with the ground level. Wet soil should not be tramped. Don’t hill up the soil around the tree; instead leave a basin for water, the specialist adds. Once transplanting is accomplished loose soil around the tree should be mulched. A mulch holds moisture and keeps the roots cool.

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Ground or crushed corn cobs, oil manure, peat moss, wood chips or sawdust make a satisfactory mulch. Another essential step that aids the restoration of moisture balance between leaves and roots in the young tree is “cutting back.” Reduction of the leaf surface should involve removal of only a few of the lower branches and shortening of others. The '‘leader” or tip of the tree should be left intact. Anchorage, Gilbert says, provides protection against strong winds for trees over six feet tall. WseJ Hi Neighbors! Hugh David Mosser was elected chairman of the Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District, at the regular meeting Monday night. Mr. Mosser will replace Hugo Bulmahn. The other newly elected officers are: Chester Isch, vice-chairman and Richard Scheumann, secretary and treasurer. A request from Randolph County to use the district's 4-H exhibit was received and Randolph County will use the exhibit August sth thru the 9th. The supervisors will distribute about 7,000 program inserts to churches in the county in observance of Soil Stewardship week this year. Soil Stewardship week will be held May 19th thru 25th. Hugo Bulmahn, Hugh David Mosser, Chester Isch, Paul Kohne and Milton Spence attended the Supervisors workshop held in Albion on. March 14th. Hugo Bulmahn was appointed board representative for the Fiat Rock; Creek Watershed. Mr. Bulmahn will replace Kenneth Schnepf who resigned from the board when he moved from Indiana recently. There will be a special meeting of the board on April Ist. At this meeting the supervisors will try to complete revising the district’s program and work plan. All supervisors, Milton Spence, WUC and Leo Seltenright, county agent attended this meeting. New co-operators accepted by the district were: Eldor Werling, Root twp., and the Walter Hildebrand Group. The next regular meeting will be held April 15th, at 8:00 p. m. Kendallville Infant Dies From Injuries By United Press International The death of a Kendallville infant today pushed Indiana’s 1963 traffic fatality toll to at least 198, three more than a year ago. David Mitchell, four months, died in a Fort Wayne hospital of injuries suffered Sunday night in a two-car collision in which Illinois State Police Cpl. Robert W. Shields was one of three persons injured. The accident occurred just west of Kendallville on U. S. 6. Shields, 48, Pontiac, 111., was hospitalized in “fair” condition. The baby’s death also increased the state’s weekend traffic toll to

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West Europe Sees Record Farm Output WASHINGTON (UPD—An Agriculture Department survey indicates that farm production in Western Europe is expected to reach a new record high in 196263. Despite bad weather in some countries during the planting and growing season, Western Europe produced a bumper wheat crop of 48.2 million tons compared with 37.5 million tons in 1961. Production of feed grains, including rye, was greater than in 1961. Output of potatoes and all fruit was down a little from 1961 and substantially below two years earlier. Olive oil output was down, but rice was up slightly. Farm products stored in refrigerated warehouses on March 1 totaled 5.9 billion pounds, the largest of record for the date. Os the total storage, 54 per cent was cooler space and 68 per cent freezer space. Frozen vegetables in storage totaled slightly more than 1.1 billion pounds, a record for the date. Government-owned butter stored on March 1 totaled 297 million pounds. For the date, warehouse stocks of butter are about 25 per cent greater than a year earlier, and 432 per cent larger than the average. American cheese stocks were 321 million pounds compared with 383 million pounds a year earlier. Poultry holdings were 293 million pounds oi which turkeys comprised 177 million pounds. Red meats stored on March 1 totaled 551 million pounds. This compares with 497 million pounds a year earlier and the average of 544 million pounds.

NFO Meeting Thursday The National Farmers Organization, which will charter an Adams county chapter in the near future, will meet at the Adams Central school Thursday evening at 8 p.m. it was announced today. More than 1,000 attended the Whole Hog supper at Bluffton Monday night, sponsored by the NFO. All farmers are urged to attend. The problems of declining farm prices will be discussed, and Possibilities of action that could be taken by local farmers. Ezra Kaehr, who brought in the announcement, explained that many farmers are unhappy with the share of the food dollar which they get. For example, when sugar is selling for 58 cents a pound, the farmer receives just 19 cents. Also, as farm prices decline, the farmer is forced to produce more bushels so that he can pay for his overhead. This leads to great surpluses. He showed figures from the U. S. department of agriculture which show that in years when support prices are high, production is down, while in years when support prices are low, production is up. six. An Evansville man was injured fatally late Monday when he was hit by a car while crossing a city street. The victim was identified as Herbert Burgner, 70. The driver, David E. Bollinger, 20, Evansville, was not held, police said.

Purple Pennings By Patsy Lee Leaders County Extension Agent Home Economics 4-H ACTIVITIES The 4-H Junior Leaders will be having their first meeting and election of officers Monday evening, March 25. This meeting will be held at the Pleasant Mills School at 7:30 p.m. This is “Share-the Fun” Night. All leaders are urged to have their junior Leaders present to start off the year. The Rotary Training Conference for all 4-H Leaders will be held in Huntington, Tuesday, March 26. Transportation will be available at 8:15 a.m. at the County Extension Office. If you haven’t decided to attend why not decide now, let us know at the County Extension Office and plan to be in the group. April 1 is the date set for the 4_H Officers Training school. All officers of the 4-H dubs will receive notice of the time and place of this meeting. NATIONAL RICE WEEK March 17-23 is set aside for National Rice Week—so this means that many of the stores will be featuring rice and also good value foods that blend well with rice. When there are many activities planned, time in the kitchen must be managed so that attractive, economical meals can be prepared in a short time. Since, pork, tuna, canned vegetables and canned juices are being featured, these items will be used in the following recipes. Crown Roast of Fork with Orange Rice To make crown roast, buy 2 pounds of pork (rib end) allowing 2 rib chops per person. Tie ends together to form crown with metal skewers and string. Wipe with damp cloth: sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Place, rib ends up, in open roasting pan. Do not cover; do not add water. Roast in a slow oven (325 degrees F.) 35 to 40 imnutes per pound, or until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees. For crown roast, meat thermometer should be inserted into center of meaty part of one of the chops. To serve, spoon Orange Rice into center of crown roast. Orange Rice 3 tbsp, butter ar margarine 1 cup diced celery with leaves 2 tbspn. chopped onion 2 tbspn. slivered orange rind 2 cups packaged pre-cooked rice % tspn. salt % tspn. thyme Melt butter in deep saucepan. Add celery and onion; cook until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in orange rind arid juice, bring to a boil. Add pre-cooked rice, salt and thyme; mix just to moisten all rice. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before spooning into center of crown roast of pork. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Herbed Tuna Fish and Peas. 2 tbspn. tomato sauce 2 ten-ounce pkgs, frozen peas % cup water 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna fish 2 tbspn. instant minced onion 2 tspn. parsley flakes 1 tspn. salt 1 tspn. oregano leaves % tspn. ground black pepper. Place tomato sauce, peas and water in saucepan. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until peas are almost done. Add tuna fish (do not drain), instant minced onion, parsley flakes, salt, oregano and black pepper. Mix well, being careful not to crush peas. Cover. Cook 5 min. longer. Serve hot as a main dish. Yield: 6 servings.

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Frozen Salad 1 box lemon gelatin 1 small can fruit cocktail, drained 1 3-oz. package cream cheese Juice of one lemon; 1 tbspn. sugar, 1 tbspn. mayonnaise; 1 apple, diced % cup chopped pecans 14 cup green rice (cooked with a few drops of food coloring) 14 cup red rice, (same method as above) Make gelatin, using heated juice from drained cocktail. Whip cream cheese with a small amount of gelatin and add lemon juice, sugar and mayonnaise. Add apple, fruit cocktail, pecans, and rice. Pour into molds and chill. More Damage Suits As Blast Aftermath TERRE HAUTE, Ind. <UPI) — Four new suits demanding $1.5 million damages from the Terre Haute Gas Corp, were filed Monday in Vigo Superior Court in connection with a Jan. 2 explosion at the Home Packing Co. which killed 17 men and injured more than 50 others. The latest suits raised to $6,324,000 the damages sought in a series of complaints filed against the utility in the first of a series of explosions which ripped the Terre Haute area since the first ot the year. DECEPTION (Continued from Page One) Robb suggested several steps the government could take to solve a “broad range of problems ... in this area of news management and manipulation.” He said: “First, we need a complete and categorical repudiation of the suggestion that, no matter what the circumstances, our government has a right to lie to the people or that it will lie even as a matter of self-protection. We need a reaffirmation of the very opposite —namely that telling the truth is the highest and most desirable expression of our government’s policy. “Second, we need some quite affirmative statement by our topranking public information officers that whatever they were thinking about with respect to news managemet, it is henceforth eschewed and eliminated as a matter of policy in giving out the facts and the news. “Third, we need to see by permissions granted that reporters can witness all the possibly great and near-great stories of our time. They should be given access to aD the news. If military security is a factor, censhorship of such stories would be expected and carefully observed.” Cites ‘‘Lying” Instances Robb noted that “at least one highly placed public relations officer of the Defense Department is on record as justifying a lie in an important news story if the stakes are high enough.” There have already been several instances of governmental lying in times of crisis, he said, ranging from the flight of the U 2 over Russia through the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban blockade. “A government can successfully lie no more than once to its people,” Robb said. “Thereafter everything it says and does becomes suspect...” “The press will always cooper-

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Bbl v FOR HIS DAILY RATION of rice and milk this little fellow must walk two miles. His family cannot overcome the drought and starvation that plague the Carribean island where they live, so they must turn daily to Catholic Relief Services, the official overseas aid agency of American Catholics, for even the barest necessities of life. Won't you help this voluntary agency carry on this work of mercy. Send a contribution to Bishops’ Relief Fund, Empire State Building, N. Y. 1, N. Y. or your nearest Catholic Church. The funds you supply will he used to aid the needy in 67 countries without regard to race, color or creed. ate whenever the government determines that withholding information is necessary to national security. But we ask that it be freely known if and when security considerations require censorship. Do not hesitate to p't a military censor label on an* story that has to be cut or held back in the interest of security." But, Robb said, “telling less than all the truth when such national security situations require it does not excuse telling lies.” Urges Complete Access Robb also urged complete access to witness history-making events. He cited the government action in barring reporters from nuclear bomb tests and from U.S. ships taking part in the Cuban blockade. “Even if national security considerations entail some consideration, the kind of reporters who serve in virtually combat duty posts during wartime should be given access to all of the news.” he said. “Let them get the news and, if necessary, let it then be censored by military authorities. ‘ Sooner or later the public, on whose confidence the institutions of our free society completely depend, will thus get the facts.” TMsS|)riag Buy Yoar Hybrid Seed from Chris Inniger Monroe, Ind. Ph. 6-6345 DeKalb Dealer Since 1942