Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1917 — FARMERS’ CLUBS ORGANIZED [ARTICLE]

FARMERS’ CLUBS ORGANIZED

Agriculturists of Carpenter anti ; \ Marion Elect Officers. The fourth farmers’ club of the county was formed at the Welch school house in Carpenter township Monday evening. The county agent was present and outlined the work of the better farming association and explained that it was especially interested in helping the people to help themselves. It was decided to form an organization and a constitution was adopted. The following officers were elected: George Putt; vice-presi-dent, Charles Welch; secretarytreasurer, Haryey Rowland. ( > It was’ decided to have the next meeting at the Welch schoolhouse on the evening of April- 25th, at which time an interesting* program will be given and to which all are invited to attend. .|

F. J. Pipal of Purdue was present and gave an interesting talk on oat smut, stating that the loss was usually much greater than is commonly supposed on account of the nature of the disease and stated that it could be absolutely prevented by the use of the formaldehyde treatment costing about three cents per acre. Practically every farmer present agreed to treat his seed oats and the following men will conduct demonstrations by treating part and leaving a check strip untreated: George Putt, Chas. Welch, Peter Plummer and Richard Goldsberry. At a meeting held in the consolidated school district southeast of Rensselaer last Friday evening the South Marion Township Farmers’ Club was organized. The purpose of a community clyb was explained by the county agent and a general discussion was taken up by those present. George E. Collins of Rensselaer was present and spoke of his experience with commercial clubs, stating that he thought farmers’ club§ might be even of more value as the farmers of a community were competitors in no sense of the word and could more easily work together. It was the opinion of everyone present that a strong club could beyfprmed in the community. A constitution and set of by-laws were adopted. The following officers were elected: President, P. H. Hauter; vicepresident, Stephen Kohley; secretary, Leslie Gwin: treasurer, Chauncey Wood. These officers will constitute a program committee which is making elaborate arrangements for the next meeting which wtfl be held in the consolidated school building the evening of April 13, Everyone in the community is invited to attend.