Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 89, Decatur, Adams County, 14 April 1964 — Page 6

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Adams County Farmers’ Corner

County Agent’s Corner

Ernest 3. Lesiuk County Extension Agent Agriculture Raspberry anthracnose control begirt with the removal of old fruitTOg canes. Applying liquid lime-sulphur, (% pint per gallon of water*. when new leaves are protruding from the stem about one-eighth of an inch. By adding several drops of wetting agent or liquid soap per gallon of spray mixtur. improves the effectiveness of the spray. A blend of several bluegrass varieties such as Merion. Newport and Delta are preferred for lawn seedings. Several lawn seed companies offer bluegrass blends for sale. Seed lawn grasses early for best results. Distribute the seed and rake it in or mulch it. Rolling the lawn after seeding to press the soil around the seed is desireable. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbous plants. Their character of growth makes them suitable for formal planting, but they can also be worked in among shrubbery and in formal borders when planted in small group?. Like most of the garden flowers, the tulip alsp may fall victim to several diseases that may mar its beauty, ruin its blossoms and sometimes destroy bulbs entirely. By far the most common tulip disease is Botrytis blight, every spring most varieties in the tulip beds will show the symptoms of this disease on leaves, unopened buds, petals and bulbs. On blighted tulips, small, yelNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on the 27th day of April. 1964. at 4-"" o’clock P.M. EST., in the Adams Circuit Court Room in the City of ©ecatur. Indiana, concerning an Ordinance proposed to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur. Indiana, being Ordinance number 1-1949 The Ordinance involves numerous changes in the text of Ordinance number 1-1949 and also changes in the Zone Map. A public hearing will be held at the same time on a proposed Improvement Location Permit Ordinance. Persons desiring to present their views either verbally or in writing are invited to attend the hearing or to write to, the Secretary of the Commission at City Hall. Decatur, Indiana. All letters will be read at the hearing. Two copies of the Ordinance proposed and two copies of the Zone Map proposed will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Engineer at the City Hall, Decatur. Indiana during regular office hours. DECATUR CITY PLAN COMMISSION DECATUR, INDIANA Ralph E. Roop, Secretary Dated, April IS, 1964. 4/14.

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lowish, water-soaked spots will appear early in the spring on the first formed leaves. Under conditions of wet, cool weather, these spots expand gradually, and soon involve large areas of the leaf. Using proper fungicides is an important part of tulip disease control. The use of a general purpose flower spray formulation containing captan or zineb. according to directions will give good control. Adams county extension agents, Ernest J. Lesiuk and Patsy Lee Leaders, will be attending the personnel training institute at Purdue University April 13 to 17. inclusive. Extension agents from all 92 counties of Indiana will be attending this event. The general purpose of the institute is to increase the agent’s technical knowledge in agriculture, home economics and related areas. Purple Pennings For any of you early birds we have news of a TV show you may want to watch on April 18. On channel 15 three women from the Mennonite church in Berne will appear on Al’s Acres to explain to Al Pell, (county extension agent in Allen county) and his listening audience about their quilting project. V Recently, Mrs. Chalmer Barkley and yours truly attended a state conference for extension leaders at Purdue University. The speakers were very good and ,the main topic of the whole conference was the need for continuing education. Many people are aware that in some states parents, grandparents and young adults are all going to school again. We need to evaluate our needs and do something about it in order not to become obsolete. APRIL PLENTIFULS: Sunshine and rain showers are sure to mean May flowers. But to the consumers, April’s advantages mean even more important products, such as strawberries, asparagus and even rhubarb. Other April plentifuls include beef, eggs, rice, cottage cheese, canned corn, and dried beans. For the vegetable that spearheads spring, fresh, green asparagus is arriving at the produce counters. Buy fresh asparagus that is: Firm, fresh, brittle, and has bright green stalks. Firm, compact tips — purplish green in color.

IFHA Loans Help Farmers In County Operating credit from Farmers Home Administration is helping Adams county farmers overcome a serious problem facing farmers throughout the nation, Mr. Norquest, county supervisor of the agency said this week. This problem is how to acquire enough land to make modern machinery and farm technology pay off. . Many Lease Land Norquest reported that a review of the FHA operating loan program fox 1963 in Adams county shows that most of the agency’s borrowers using this type of credit are able to rent or lease additional land under an equitable leasing arrangement with landowners. FHA makes operating loans to farm families for the purchase of feed, seed, fertilizer, machinery, and other equipment and to cover other farm and home expenses. Loans are made only to borrowers who cannot obtain credit from conventional lenders. Interest rate is 5 percent. Operating loans may be repaid over Care, for asparagus by: Keeping cool until used. Storing in moisture-proof bag or covered container in refrigerator. Washing it just before using, since moist asparagus has a short life. Cook quickly in small amount of boiling, salted water — tie stalks together, stand in two to three inches of boiling water. Cook 10 minutes. Cover and continue cooking until tips are tender. For cut pieces, cook the lower part of the stalk in a small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes, add the tips and cook until they are tender. HAM GLAMOUR: To add a simple touch to broiling, fully-cooked ham slice, spread bread rings with soft butter: then toast in broiler with the ham. Arrange ham with cooked asparagus spears on top inside bread rings; top with heated cheese sauce. ALMOND ASPARAGUS: Alternate layers of drained, cooked asparagus with cheese sauce <your own favorite recipe) and toasted, chopped blanched almonds in a casserole. Pope into a 350 degree oven and bake for 20 minutes. Beef Strips Supreme 1 lb. Round Steak cut in 2x%x 1 £ inch strips 1 tso. paprika 2 Tbsp, shortening 14 Cup butter or margarine 8-oz. can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp, brown sugar 1 Tbsp, vinegar 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. salt % Cup instant milk (in dry

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periods of from 1 to 7 years. Buying Difficulties “In most cases, additional farm land in Adams county can only be acquired by farrqers through leasing arrangements," the supervisor said. “In 1962 Farmers Home Administration made a special effort to help operating lean borrowers obtain an adequate land base for their farming operations. Considerable emphasis was put on working out sound leasing arrangements with landowners. “Renting more land now is often the most efficient and financially sound method of acquiring the necessary land resources, rather than buying additional land - . "Farmers who lease land on a crop-share basis need to have up-to-date, modern machinery and equipment in order to make satisfactory rental arrangements with farm land owners in the county. Credit from conventional lenders or, where this is not available, from FHA can provide capital for these items. “These days many farmers, particularly young farmers just starting out, have a hard time buying enough lard to become farm owners. The price of farm land in Adams county as well as in other parts of the state and nation continues to increase each year. Modern Machinery “However, a lot of farmers can successfully combine modern machinery and modern methods with equitable land leasing arrangements to produce an above average income for their families." Availability of FHA credit and advisory services enabled several operating loan borrowers to work out more favorable land leasing arrangements with landlords, Mr. Norquest stated. Applications for Farmers Home Administration operating loans may be made at the Decatur office located in Room 4 of the K. of C. building. It is open daily Monday through Friday from 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. form) >/4 Cup flour 4-oz can mushroom stems and pieces. Sprinkle <steak with paprika and brown in shortening in 10” skillet over medium heat. Push meat to one.side and heat the butter, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add enough water to liquid for mushrooms to make % cup. Stir liquid into instant milk and flour until smooth. Add to mixture in skillet (sauce may appear curled but will become smooth). Cook over medium heat until thick Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir in drained mushrooms and add: 4 % Cup thinly sliced onion Cup green pepper, cut in strips Cook about 10 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve over hot rice. Makes 4 servings. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want — they gel BIG results

Eastern Indiana PCA Head On Federal Farm Board

« Marion A. Clawson, president of the Eastern Indiana Production Credit Association, and a member of the state ASCS committee, has been appointed to serve a six-year term on the Federal Farm Credit Board by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Clawson lives on Route 1, Eaton, in Delaware county. One of the organizers of the Indiana Farmers Union, Clawson was one of four state farm leaders who in 1958 .with the publisher of the Decatur Daily Democrat, drove to Independence, Mo., and visited with former president Harry S. Truman in his library. Won Election To become eligible for the new Federal appointment, Clawson’s name was submitted by the Eastern Indiana Production Credit Association. It was necessary for Mr. Clawson, president of the Eastern Indiana Production Credit Association, to win the elections (both the nomination and designation of the Production Credit Associations in the 4th Farm Credit District, comprising Indiana, Ohio. Kentucky and Tennessee). This involved seme seventy thousand Production Credit Association members in the 40 associations. After being successful in the elections, he and the other designees, one from the Federal Land Bank Associations, one from the Patrons of the Bank of Cooperatives was submitted to the President for consideration of appointment. As a result of Indiana’s Senior United States Senator, Vance Hartke’s interest in having the Indiana farmers represented on this most important board and also with the concern and concurrence of Senator Bavh, it was made possible for Mr. Clawson to become the first Production Credit Association representative from the 4th Farm Credit District to serve on the Federal Farm Credit Board. This board last year loaned to the farmers and cooperatives a total of 5.6 billion dollars throughout the United States. 37 Bank Members The Varm Credit System was founded by an act of Congress of the United States. It consists of 37 banks located throughout the nation at strategic agricultural centers. There are 12 Federal Land Banks loaning to farmers to purchase and improve farm land. The 12 Federal Inter medi ate Credit Banks discount farmers notes for the nation’s 490 Production Credit Associations. The loans made by the Production Credit Associations are for operating and capital investment purposes. Thirteen Banks for Cooperatives loaned to the nation’s many marketing and processing cooperatives for operating and capital investment expenses. The Board of Directors of the Farm Credit System formulate policies for the operation for the three separate and individual banking systems and implement these through the office of the Governor of the Farm Credit System, Mr. R. B. Tootell in Washington, D. C. Clawson is a strong proponent of the family-type farm. He and Mrs. Clawson live on and operate a Grade A Dairy and grain type

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Marion A. Clawson farm comprised of owned and rented acres. They are assisted in this operation by sons, John and Marton Jr. He points out that many systems and invocations have been tried the past three decades but none have operated with a degree of success of the family-type farm operation. Farsighted in recognizing the need for improving present systems, Mr. Clawson points out the necessity for farmers to become better managers and businessmen. Active In State Long active in the Cooperative Farm Organizations, Mr. Clawson is serving as a member, one of three, on the Indiana State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. He is president of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Indiana Production Credit Association. He has served as both vice-president and president of the Indiana Federation of Production Credit Associations. Active in organizing the Indiana Farmers Union, Marion Clawson serves as Delaware county president and as director and program chairman iri the state organization. He is also a patron member and stockholder of the Delaware County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association. A man of action, Mr. Clawson has long recognized and fostered the need of a strong cooperative system in the United States if farmers are to remain in a competitive positiop. He has dedicated much of his adult life to furthering the lot of the Indiana and the nation’s farmers. NOTICE or ADMINISTRATION Estate No. 5935 In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams County, Indiana, Notice is hereby given that Mary A. Binegar was on the 13th day of April, 1964, appointed: Administratrix of the estate of MAT.IE P. HOOK, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or ont now due, must file the same in said court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Hated at Decatur, Indiana, this 13th day of April, 1 964. George M. Bair Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court for Adams County, Indiana. Bierly & Sullivan, Attorneys and Counsel for personal representative. 4/1.4, 21, 28.

prrr \ y < Art I ( HI Neighbor* I Farm Ponds Farm ponds are one of the most popular conservation practices in rural America. More than 1,200,000 ponds now dot the countrywide and interest in them is not diminishing. Presently farmers add ranchers are asking the soil conservation service for technical help in building ponds at the rate of 53,000 a year as a part of their conservation plans. „ Ponds are an important source of water for livestock, recreation, fish and wildlife, irrigation, fire prevention, and orchard spraying. In addition to their practical •applications, they add a touch of beauty of the farmstead and countryside and often serve as aquatic study areas for youths and adults. Today’s farm ponds are usually designed for more than one use. They may be built primarily to provide a dependable source of water for livestock, but in addition. they can also be stocked with fish and developed as a source of enjoyment and recreation for the farm family and friends. Many farmers have developed Mazelin, Sleury Herds Set Record Brattleboro, Vermont — Registered Holstein herds in this area have established new lactation averages for milk and butterfat. The official herd production averages, reported by T h e HolsteinFrieoian Association of America are: x Benjamin D. Mazelin, Berne, has 5 completed production records averaging 17,588 lbs. of milk and 670 lbs, of butterfat. Ivan L. Steury, Berne, has 30 completed production records averaging 14,595 lbs. of milk and 556 lbs. of butterfat. To provide a uniform basis for comparison of Registered Holstein herds, lactation averages are reported on the industry standard, two-milkings-a-day 305-day, mature equivalent basis. Purdue University supervised the sampling and production testing procedures in cooperation with the official herd testing programs of the national Holstein Association. Il you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — thev get BIG results

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their pond sites as an additional source of revenue and collect a fee for fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, boating, or hunting. Many farms have suitable sites, but skilled technical help is essential in building a successful pond. Fortunately such help is available in m o s t areas of the country. Farmers in soil conservation districts can obtain help from the SCS on pond site selection, design, construction, use, management, and recreational development. In most states the agricultural conservation program will cost share on the construction of the pond provided it meets certain limitations of use and design. State fish and game divisions and the U. S. fish and wildlife service will often aid in stocking the ponds with the desirable species of fish. Contact the Soil Conservation Service, 205 S. Ist, Decatur, for assistance in planning a farm pond and fish pond stocking. Bred-In Quality gives you y head start toward TOP EGG PROFITS WITH fg * CHICKS When you start with HyLine chicks, you start with bred-in, high-profit potential. Hy-Line chicks are bred to give you ■ abundant egg production ■ eggs housewives like ■ robust livability ■ thrifty feed conversion That’s why Hy-Line chicks give you a head start toward top egg profits. Order your HyLine chicks now from MODEL HATCHERY MONROE, IND Monroe Phone 2-6191 BULMAHN FARM SUPPLY I Coll Preble 7 ~ 4233