Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1964 — Page 6

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Adams County Farmers’ Corner

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Hi Neighbors I Soil stewardship week, a nationwide observance which places emphasis on man’s obligations to God as stewards of the soil, water and other related resources, will be celebrated locally May 3-10, according to Hugh David Mosser, chairman of the Adams county soil and water conservation district. This year’s observance, with the theme, “To Each Among Us — A Share.” underscores the responsibility which each citizen has in meeting the responsibilities of soil stewardship. The Adams county conservation district and some 2,940 companion districts throughout the nation and Puerto Rico, through their state and national associations, are sponsoring this event for the tenth consecutive year. Among the local events designed to encourage widespread recognition of soil stewardship week are May 5, minimum tillage field day, one mile south, one mile west of Decatur, and the distribution of 6.500 bulletin inserts to churches in the county. The district has an additional 1,000 bulletin inserts in the soil conservation office at 205 S. Ist, any church in the county that would like these inserts can come into the office and obtain them. The material for the bulletin inserts was prepared by the national association of soil and water conservation districts, in cooperation with a soil stewardship advisory committee composed of leading churchmen in the nation. The committe consists of the Rev. E. W. Mueller, D.D., national Lutheran council,. Chicago; the Right Rev. John George Weber, national Catholic rural life conference, Des Moines; the Rev. Harold S. Huff, national council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. A., Philadelphia; the Rev. Henry A. McCanna, D. R. E. national council of the Churches of

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County Agent’s Corner

By: E nest J. Lesiuk County Extension Agent Agriculture An all-purpose spray or dust ca i be the basic pesticide used by home gardeners. The all-pur-pose material is one that contains a variety of pesticides designed to handle the problems most likely to occurs For example, a typical formulation may contain methoxychlor, rotenone, pyrethrins, zineb and ziram. The latter two chemicals are fungicides and the other three are insecticides. Materials selected for inclusion in all-purpose sprays and dusts not onlv solve a variety of problems but most are either relatively non-toxic to humans or have short residual actions to prevent undersirable residues. Even-so, no pesticides should ever be used except in strict accordance with directions on the package. D ad Grass The large brown dead irregular areas in the lawn are probably the result cf the "meltingout disease” caused by the Helminthasporium fugus. The dead grass in the area should be raked out. and the area Christ in the U. S. A., New York City; and the Rev. Lewis W. Newman, Southern Baptist convention, Atlanta. Members of the Adams county conservation district stewardship committee are: Hugh David Mosser. Chester Isch, Hugo Bulmahn, Paul Kohne, and Russel Mitchel. Through the 1964 theme and in the attractively illustrated booklet, emphasis is placed upon the fact that there is a clearcut need and opportunity to improve upon the conservation, wise use, and development of the nation’s valued soil and water resources. In this year's booklet each citizen is asked to consider his share—“ln the great Society of mankind. (since) el ch of ub has a God-given purpose for being. In our time each among us fulfills a mission in the long progression toward the ultimate design of our Maker. “To each among, God has assigned a share in the expanding brotherhood of stewards. It is a membership of service, dedicated to the husbandry of land and waters, forests and ranges, and the fish and game He has placed at our disposal.”

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ieseeded with bluegrass after applying fertilizer to the lawn. When this disease is a problem, the lawn should b? sprayed with any of the following fungicides: Captan — 2 tablespoons per gallon of water per 100 sq, ft. or Zineb — 2 tablespoons per gallon of water per 100 sq. ft. Apply the first spray shortly after the grass greens up. a second sprav 2-3 weeks later and the third spray 5-3 weeks after the first application. Remove the lawn clippings during May. There are many lawns in Adams county that are showing signs of the melting-out. Hog Cholera Hog cholera has broken out in southwestern Indiana, more than 62T of the cases in the entire ■state have occurred in the following ccunties — Dubois, Gibson. Pike, Warrick. Spencer. Posey and Martin in the past three months. Regulatory oficials. both state and federal as well as veterinary scientists, urge that the source of all purchased animals be known. If animals from unkown or unlicensed sources are purchased the purchaser may be buying cholera and helping it to spread. Do not purchase from unknown sources. This information comes from Dr. S. J. Bower, Extension Veterinarian, Purdue University. A 16 m.m. film, “Fire on the Farm,” is available for use in 4-H meetings and may be had by contacting the county extension office in Decatur. This film will be in our county from April 27 until May 8. Let us know if you would like to use it. Guernsey Cow Sets 11,014 Lb. Record Anns Romeos Dolly anna, a junior three-year-old, registered Guernsey cow, owned by Roger Moser & Son, Berne, Indiana, has completed an official HIR actual production record of 11,014 pounds of milk and 620 pounds of butterfat, in 303 days two times a day milking, according to The American Guernsey Cattle Club. Guernsey milk is world famous for it’s high protein, delicious flavor and golden yellow color. The testing was f supervised by Purdue University (Indiana).

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Purple Pennings By: Patsy Lee Leaders County Extension Agent Home Economics LACES FOR WEDDING DRESSES: Young ladies thinking of proms and weddings often chose lace for evening and party dreses, says Mrs. Bonnita Farmer, clothing specialist at Purdue University. Chantilla lace, a favorite for bridal veils and dresses, has vine or spray motifs on a m&sh background. Alencon lace has floral patterns dutlined with a heavy thread. Bobbinet, often shortened to “net,” is a plain hexagonal mesh. Tulle is similar to Bobbinet but the mesh is finer and more stiff Princess lace is machine embroidered net. Today, lace is made of cotton, rayon, nylon and fiber combinations, as well as traditional silk. Nylon net and tulle are very sheer, permanently crisp, resistant to steam, rain and rips, and can be fireproofed. Don’t confuse nylon net and tulle with chiffon, which isa soft, sheer, plain weave fabric. Laces are made in different styles and widths for particular uses. A 36-inch all-over pattern lace is available in a’ variety of colors. Flouncing lace, 18-36 inches wide with a plain top edge and scalloped lower edge, may form a youthful bou fant skirt. Galloon lace, 18-inches wide with both edges scalloped, is good for banding. To combine ribbons with lace, choose slotted beading lace. Medallon lace is a single design to applique on a bodice or skirt. BE A GOOD GRANDMOTHER; Be a good grandmother — your grandchild needs you! Grandmothers have much to contribute to children, points out Dr. Dorothy V. Mummery, family life specialist at Purdue University. • But being a good grandmother, depends first of all on being a well rounded and well adjusted person. It requires having your own interests, an understanding of others, unselfishness and adaptability. Grandmothers, and grandfathers, too, can give a special kind of' love to children — unconditional love. Children need different kinds of love, expressed in different ways. Being loved by people other than his parents gives a child confidence in people. It gives him confidence in himself, too, for it tells him he is worth being loved. Grandparents also give children a tie with the past, which gives them a feeling of stability and belongingness. Modern families may move a great deal, but usually grandparents .stay put more than parents. This gives stability to the child if he feels isolated and insecure by his family’s moving. Grandparents who have a fine philosophy and sense of values can .impart them to, their, .grandchildren. They often can give to

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ASCS Farm Notes

IMPORTANT DATES FOR WHEAT PRODUCERS: April 29 —a joint meeting of Alien and Adams county wheat producers at the New Haven high school — 8 p.m. May 5 — meeting for Adams county wheat producers at the Geneva high school — 8 p.m. May 1 through May 15 — period of sign-up for participation in the 1964 wheat program. meetings to be conducted BY MEMBERS OF THE STATE COMMITTEE: Lenard C. Pound, chairman of the Irdiana ASC state committee and Wendell Hanna, specialist for the state office, will be the speakers at the meeting which is to oe held at New Haven. The speaker for the meeting at Geneva will be announced later. It will be well worth the time of each and every wheat producer to attend these meetings. The 1961 wheat program will be explained in detail. WHAT CAN THE WHEAT ==. PROGRAM DO FOR YOU? Even though the 1964 wheat program was passed by congress at a late date, the program can help the producer of winter wheat as well as the producer of spring wheat. Remember — this is a voluntary program — this means that tn be eligible to receive diversion and certificate payments — the producer muist sign an intention to participate in the program. The intention to participate must be signed during the period May 1 through May 15. By participation —l. you will be eligible to receive diversion payments on acreage diverted to conserving uses. 2. You will be guaranteed 70 cents per bushel for 45 per cent of the normal production <the allotment acres times the established yield for the farm) and 25 cents per bushel for 45 per cent of the normal production. FARM ACCIDENTS Now. at the beginning of the cropping season, farmers should be alert and protect themselves (and others) from injuries caused by heavy farming equipment. Small children shouldn’t be permitted to operate nor ride power equipment — lives are lost each year by such practices. REDUCE RISK OF LAWSUITS BY COMPENSATION « AND INSURANCE: Agriculture ranks third among all industries for on-the-job fatalities. Only construction and mining exceed agriculture’s death rate. It’s more than' four times safer to work in a manufacturing plant than on a farm. A farm hand’s rights and legal remedies for injury vary depending on individual state law. Most states say the farmer is liable according to the degree of negligence. The ‘ farmer ihust be proven negligent before the injured worker wins his case. The farmer cannot guarantee the safety of his hired men, but he can and legally must take steps to reduce the posibilities of injury. Under the law, the farmer must furnish his employes with safe tools and provide a safe work place. He also must hire competent fellow workers. The farmer must also warn the hands of hidden dangers they would not be apt to discover. Finally, a farmer must make reasonable work rules for his employes’ safety. Even if the injured worker can prove his boss didn’t meet all his responsibilities, there is no guarantee that he can collect. The law often gives the farmer three defenses to counter an injured workers’ claim: z the children calmness, serenity, security and self-assurance. If the grafidparerits are the kind of people a child admires, they can give a wholesome attitude toward old age. QUICKIES: ■Hea:ty soup can provide meat, vegetables and cereals all in one dish. Try ground beef for the meat base of a quick soup, suggest Purdue University food specialists. Wipe up immediately any water, grease or food which spill on the floor. Home management specialists remind that falls are likely to occur on a wet or greasy floor. Painting your walls a pale color increases the amount of light in the room, say Purdue University home furnishings specialists. Pale shades also make a small room look more spacious. * Choose colors everyone in the family enjoys when redecorating the living areas of your home. Then let each individual use his favorite color in his bedroom.

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An employe assumes the ordinary hazards involved in the job. Claims based on three ordinary risks aren’t enforced. ' The farmer is generally not liable if one worker is injured by the negligence of another worker. A worker injured by his own negligence may be barred from recovery from the farmer. ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION: To be eligible to participate in the program, the wheat producer must harvest wheat acreage within the whaat allotment established for the farm, (this is the same allotment which was mailed in April of 1963). A minimum acreage of 11.11 per cent of the wheat allotment must be diverted to conserving uses. The normal conserving base acreage must be maintained. And — sign an application, to participate. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM: > The new wheat legislation has four principal objectives: 1. To raise the income of wheat growers substantially above what it would have been in the absence of now legislation. 2. To avoid increases in the government costs of wheat programs. 3. To maintain the costs of wheat to flour millers and other processors at a level which will not increase the price of bread to consumers. 4. To enable the United States to discharge it s responsibilities and realize the benefits of the international wheat agreement. Be sure to attend the wheat meeting — you will be glad you did. PROGRAM EXPLAINED TO COMMUNITY COMMITTEE: Richard J. Moser* chairman of the Adams ASC county committee explained the wheat program to community committemen at a meeting in the ASCS county office, Thursday. Committeemen were asked to pass the information along to their neighbors. INFORMATION TO BE MAILED: As soon as the necessary information is received in the county office, all known wheat producers will be notified of important provis ions' of the program. While the material to be mailed will not pertain to individual farms, it will be basic information for study by each producer. Because of the difficulties the worker faces in recovering for cn-the-job injuries, most nonagricultural* industries long ago turned to workmen’s compensation for injured workers. Farmers can lessen the impact of damage suits by getting liability insurance or by incorporating the farm business. Such insurance is as important to the farmer as to the hired farm worker. $1 BILLION RUNOFF: Eroded cropland, rangeland and woodland, along with the resulting problems of sedimentation, cost the nation nearly $1 billion a year. The potential loss from floods run to another $955 million with half the loss sustained by agriculture. Over half the, nation's 311 million acres of harvested cropland have a major problem of water erosion. Another 32 million acres of range and pasture need treatment for erosion.

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THE ACP PROGRAM CAN HELP: Farmers having erosion, floods, etc., problems often can be helped by the ACP program. Those having such problems -should contact the local ASCS county office for information relative to the cost-sharing available. ECONOMY IN SMALL TOWNS: Rural communities may be small but they offer plenty of opportunity for investment. Admittedly, many barriers block growth in small communities. Yet, small, towns have an ace in the hole — people. In most rural communities, workers are the most abundant and under-used resource. Local areas can make the most of their human resources’through four federal programs; The national vocational act authorizes vocational schools in certain rural areas. The area redevelopment act provides 16 weeks of training to prepare rural residents to work in new industries. The manpower development and training act allows a year’s training plus family allowance for needy persons who want to get better jobs. And finally, the accelerated public works act provides money to low income areas. By offering industry tax advantages, free land, paved factory sites and utility connections, small communities can attract outside investment. ADDITIVES I?)R VINYL PLASTICS: Vinyl plasaics that stay flexible even at low temperatures have been made of chemicals propared from the fatty acids of crambes. the U. S. department of agriculture has reported. ? Crambe is a mustard-family plant now under development by USDA’s agricultural research service as a new oilseed crop poteßtially valuable for both its oil and its meal.

Your Vote Will Be Appreciated! ' Henry 0. A£9MH| Getting Democratic J « Candidate * or X r County Commissioner First District ■ Adams County * Married and has two sons. * Graduate of Monmouth High School. * Active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. * Lifelong resident and farmer of Root Township. * Democratic Precinct Committeeman for over 12 years. * Former County Farm Bureau Chairman. * Former County Rural Youth President. J * Former Treasurer of County 4-H Extension Committee./ * Township C.R.O.P. chairman last 2 years. * Member of Jefferson Club and Young Democrats. > Pol. Advt.

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Many crambe chemicals, called plasticizers, have proven equal to the best commercial products for use in making polyvinyl chorida <PVC) sheets. The new plasticizers were prepared from crambe oil fatty acids at a Peoria, 111., laboratory and evaluated at the eastern utilization research laboratory at Philadelphia. PVC, one of the plastics industry’s three largest volume raw materials, is used in making raincoats. upholstery and seat covers, refrigerator and freezer door gaskets, garden hose, and shower curtains. Crambe oil contains 55 to 60 per cent of erucic acid, an industrial chemical now obtained 'rom imported rapeseed oil. Crambe meal is beihg investigated as a high-protein feed for livestock. Farmers in six western states grew more than 40 tons of crambe seed last year, and part of this crop was processed in an industrial plant early this year for use in ARS research. COUNTY USDA DEFENSE BOARD MEETING: The Adams county USDA defense board met Wednesday at the ASCS county office for a regular meeting, to discuss problems relative to emergency disasters and nuclear attacks. Carl Gerber, mayor of Decatur. and Charles Arnold, county civil defense director, also attended the meeting. The USDA county defense board has established a close working relationship with the local civil defense in order to be able to work together as a team in case of an emergencey or nuclear attack. All citizens are urged to become “Civil defense” minded. Be prepared to assist the local defense director at any time as needed. Citizen teamwork is ex(Continued on Page Eight)