Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1917 — West Carpenter Farmers’ Club is Organized. [ARTICLE]

West Carpenter Farmers’ Club is Organized.

The fourth farmers’ club of the eounty was organizedat the Welch school house and will be known as the West Carpenter Farmers’ Club. An enthusiastic group of people gathered and after an outline of the work done in other parts of the state, it was decided to form an association and the following officers were elected: President, George Putt; vice-president, Ohas. Welsh; secre-tary-treasurer, Harvey Rowland. It was hoped by the members present that the club would take in the territory of the entire western' part of the township and all persons interested afte invited to attend the next meeting, which will be held in the Welsh school house April 25th. Mr. F. J. Pipal, of Purdue, was present and gave a talk on oat smut prevention, stating that the average -loss throughout the state was about 12 per cent and that this could be absolutely prevented by the use of the formaldehyde treatment. Practically all farmers present now plan to treat and the following men were selected to conduct demonstrations: Richard Goldsberry, George Putt, Charles Welch and Peter Plummer, The next meeting will be in regard to the corn crop. Numbers have also been secured of interest to women and children . Everyone is invited to attend the next meeting.