Ligonier Banner., Volume 70, Number 5, Ligonier, Noble County, 27 February 1936 — Page 2

The Ligonier Banner Established 1867 Published by THE BANNER PUBLISHING CO. : 124 Cavin Street M. A. Cotherman Editor-Manager Pnblished every Thursday and enmtered the Postoffice at Ligonier, Indiana as gecond clasg matter, SIGNS OF THESE TIMES By Dudley A. Smith. Indiana farmers have sent word to President Roosevelt and Congress that they, by a substantial majority, favor federal leadership in a permanent system for control of crop surpluses. This message has baen transmitted to Washington by The in diana Farmer’s Guide which has just taken a poll among jts readers whce constitute a majority of those who operate Indiana’s 200,000 farms.

Results of The Farmer's Guide pol]l on the question: Are you in favor of a permanent agricultural aijustment program? show Hoosier far mers to be 621% 9% in favor and 37% % against. A second question asking whether farmers would be in favor of such a program even if it required an amendment to the Federal Constitution produce a result of 584 % in favor and 41%9% against. The general farm sentiment learned by The Guide was that Indiana farmers want “and need gome special benefit payments to compensate for the inequities caused by the tariff laws lcrg in force for the benefit of industry and labor.”

The Indiana Farmer’s Guide has another poll running on the guestion of old age pensions. Its February findings are that 3,543 readers favor old age pensiong and 125 are obposed to them., The average month ly pension favoreq by the voters would be $62.80 and age to begin payments in favored at 58 years.

These trends of thought among Hoosiey farmers clearly indicate that the majority of Indiana agriculturists are endorsers of two social and economic reformg which have been given a start in this state within the past three years by public officials and represenatives who have been carrying out their platform promises. It is obvious, of course that they are not satisfied a permanent agricultural adjustment program has been worked out or that old age pensions are adequate, but it should be evident to them that the politicai party which has made the best beginning should be the one to complet2 the systems.

An article by George Weymuth, father of the noted Hoosier novelist, Edith Weymouth Jackson, appearing in The Farmer’s Guide, tell the story of how, “Indiana Leads—Surpasses Other State in Increased Farm Buying Power.” ‘“We go into 1936 with the confidence that the country is well on its way out of the depression” Mr. Weymouth writes. He points to the fact that Hoosier farm income in the first six months of 1935 was 52% greater than for the first six months of 1934. He rates Indiana the leading agricultural and corn producing state east of the Mississippi and says: “For month after month in 1935 our state led the entire nation in the 'matter of increasing farm income and this better agricultural buy ing power is reflected in city trade—-

- * SOUTH SHORE LINE Trains and Motor Coaches ‘= TO OPERATE ON e effective - MARCH Ist ' Effective March first all eloctric trains and motor cosches ' of the South Shore Line will ; operate on Eastern Standard - Time. This action will not i cause any imcomvenience to ' you inasmuch as trains will . continue to operate every l hour (and in many instances _ every half-hour) in both directions. However there will be . an additional daily train ous . of South Bend at midnight, . eastern standard time. Also, f the train out of Chicago at ' 6am. will operate all the way _to South Bend instead of, as heretofore, only to Michigan City. Ride the South Shore Line in safety and comfort! 'Write Your Nearest South Shore Line Ticket Agent and .. Regnest New Time Table

This 52% in farm income was greaier than that reported by any othar state in the nation. Not only was farm income higher but Indiang farm real estate taxes per $lOO of value wera lower than any other state in the Fast North Central group and 16 cen’s lower than the average of the Uniteq States.”

Purdue University is the authority for the statement that shles of farm machinery in INdiana in 1935 ‘were higher than for any other year since 1930; that farm values have continued to increase, and that 42,000 Indiana farmers who have refinanced $1083,000,000 of distressed mortgages through the Federal Land Bank are paying their maturities at the rate of 97.6%. These farm-saving operations ‘of the WNew Deal have brought Indiana farmers nearly $4,000,000 of annual interest savings, have given them interest rates as low as 4% and have saved additiona] millions in the downward adjustment of debts.

" with the federal government giving him ample credit and substantial crcp adjustment payments, the Hoosier Farmer, according to all unkbiased authorities, is the World’s King of the Soil today. He is buying automobiles, farm machinery, and at last can afford to have the laborsaving serviceg of electricity and othey modern conveniences brought to his door. Indiana has the first rural electrification law in ths nation and is taking advantage of it by encouraging 'federal projects in many counties. :

Indiana’s farm industry is valued at more than 1 billion dollars. Over half of the 200,000 Hoosier farms are opcrated by owners. The average value of farms is $5,000 and that includes everything of 3-acre s‘ze and up. But as Mr. Weymouth writes, “these are figures. The vital fact is thet Indiana, with her balanced system of farming and her unfailing creps, occupiegs a very high place in the nation’s temple of agriculture and—lndiana leads.

Indiana and Purdue In Race

~ Indiana and Purdue, - two great teamg from the Hoosier state, seemed destined to tie for the Big Ten basktball championship. Indiana ig on top with nine vietories and one defeat but. Purdue has played one less game and has been defeatd only once. Northwestern and Michigan apparently hold the key to the situation. Indiana has two games left, one at home with Ohip State and one at Evanston with Northwestern. Purdue has three conference opponents vet to meet, Towa and Minnesota a! Lafayette and Michigan at Ann Arhor. Ohijo State beat Indiana at Co'umbus but the Hoosiers are back in stride and should reverse the tables with the home floor advantage. The rea] threat to Indiana’s title hopes is Northwestern, the team which upset Purdue Saturday night at Evanston, 45 to 40.

Beef, Gilt and Lamb Clubs to Meet. The Noble County 4-H Beef DairyGilt and Lamb club members wili Lkold their postponed January 23 meeting Tuesday February 25th at 7:30 p. m. s Practically the same program as that called for in the previous meet is scheduled. This will be the second meeting of the Noble County Beef Calf club of 42 members since its start last December. The 4-H Dairy Calf club starts its new year ‘April 1. Club members start in this club with registered purebred calves of either the Holstein, Guernsey or Jersey breed. A good turnout is expected for the meeting weather and roads permitting, stated M. A. Nye Noble county agricultura] agent .leader of Noble County 4-H club work. :

Don’t Let Pigs Get Wormy.

The most serious parasite affecting young pigs in Indiana is the comimon intestional round worm, Hoosier farmers have found. More than 350 unthrifty pigs have bheen dissected by veterinarians cooperating in the Purdue University swine extension activities conducted by John Schwab of he Animal Husbandry staff gnd the county agents in nearly all sections of Indiana. Nineiy per cent of these pigs were wormy. These parasites stunt the growth of pigs and seriously injure severil of the pig’s vital organs in their life cycle. For detailed information on the control of this diseage call on M. A. Nye Noble County Agricultural agent. :

Rabbits Damaging Apple Treeg

Hungry rabbits are feasting on anple trees in Noble county orchards. Reportg of inroads of rabbits on apple rchards have been made by orchardists, which ig hut another add ed cost of the gevere winter which has already included blocked highways, frozen potatoes, seed corn injured, possible damage to wheat and damage to the wheat crop. The snow has made it impossible for rabbits to find sufficient food and as’ a result they are congregating in areas where orchards are located. The rabbits are eating the ‘bark off the trees. -

Funeral for Mrs. Stoner.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Stoner, 70, who died Saturday at the home of her son, Eldon Stoner, were held Mnday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the home of her son. Interment was made in Salem cemetery. Another son, Brnest of Elkhart; three brothers, and a sister also survive. )

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| Defective vision is so much more prevalent lin the country districts than in cities that modern science arose to the problem by rubbing its own magic Aladdin’s lamp and producing a mantle kerosene lamp virtually as efficient as sunlight. Research was concentrated on utilization of kerosene because it is the principal lighting fuel in country districts. Mary Smith shows one of the newest scientific models in ‘contrast with an ancient example at the national lamp show lin Chicago.

| CHICAGO—RuraI communities are sharing the advantages of modern science with the big cities, and the latest development along scientific lines for country residents is in the direction of better home lighting. The big strides in rural lamp development were eloquently demonstrated at the recent. national lamp show here. | Defective vision among school children in the rural areas is about -four to one for city children it is ‘shown by an extensive investigation made by the New York state -health department. The eyes of some 500,000 school children were tested by the department. : Federal government figures show that only about 13 per cent of rural homes are wired for electricity and .the balance of the approximately 5,600,000 country dwellings are de‘pendent on other forms of lighting, - principally kerosene lamps.

| Modern science responded to the _defective vision problem indicated /by the above data by rubbing its ;own magic Aladdin’s lamp and

® SCHOOL NOTES ©

By Dan Drain. Last Friday in commemoration of Washington’s birthday a very fiting program wag given before the assembly by Miss Palin’s Senior Eng lish class. Several high lights of Washington’s life were told in detail by a few of the class members. Those who gave talks were Rachel Blem, Burl Lepird, Mary Jane Svoboda, William Leaders, Robert Blodgett, Charlotte Warstler and Edgar Robinson. After thig part of the program wag completed the student body received a splendid gift. This gift, a very accurate, framed pencilsketch of Washington was drawn and presented to the high school by Robert Blodgett. -We all appreciate Rober’s contribution and take this epportunity to -thank him. Monday the Junior Class had a meeting for the purpose of deciding on class rings. All were in favor of them and everyone -wants gold rings. Several large jewelry concerng have been asked to send their represeniatives to the school building some ‘time. next week to submit bids. Four or five samples will be chosen by a committee -from the stock of the qualifying company. Then the whole clasg will chose the best ring of the five. The ring committee consists of Marjorie Claudon, Janis Dewey. Catheleen Stroman, Howard Chrisman and Dan Drain. . At a meeting of the Northern Indiana Band Directors at Peru Sunday it was decided to hold the District Band and Orchestra Contest Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4 at that city. As that leaves only six more weekg until the contest, the band is working hard to iron out the bad spots. With more experience and better onchestration our band expects to place high in the contest this year. Several soloists and the Brass Quintet which = went to the State Contest last year, are alsg work ing on their numbers. i Tryouts were held Wednesday for the senior class play, The Clean-Up which will probably be given March 20. ’

The 3rd and 4th grade girls on the North Side and the 4th grade boys on the South Side were the only groups to have 100% attendance for last week. The percentage of attendance for last month for each room ig as follows: North Side, grades 1 and 2, 91.2%; Grades 3 and 4, 96.99 : Suth Side, grade 1 85% grade 2, 86%: grade 3, 95.3; Grade 4, 90.2%; grade 5, 95.94%; grade 6, 92.76% grade T, 9167% grade 8, 92.34%; Freshmen, 86.3; Sophomores, 92.4; Juniors, 96.26 and Seniors, 96.9.

DEPARTMENTAL By Dale Kiester.

Roger Firestone is hack in school after three week’s absence due to illness. : : 77 The clasess in Departmeéntal English are studying the correct verb

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producing a mantle lamp utilizing kerosene or coal oil that effectively meets the ideal illumination afforded by sunlight. So diligently has science labored on this task that the old style yellow, flickering kerosene lamplight has given way to the modern kerosene lamp with a soft, steady white light virtually free from the disturbing red-dish-yellow rays. Victor S. Johnson, president of the Mantle Lamp Company, who is taking an active part in the more effective artificial lighting movement, believes that in a comparatively short time there will be a decided reduction in defective vision among country school children because more modern Kkerosene lamps are. going into the country districts. This company, manufacturer of both kerosene and electric lamps, has just won a decision in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals here restraining another manufacturer from using the Mantle company’s Aladdin name which the latter has employed since 1908.

forms. : . Eva Hoffman has returned to school after a long absence. Mrs. Perry W. Kiser of Cromwell is visiting the eighth grade. quite frequently. She ig writing a master’s these for Indiana State, Teacher’s College at Terre Haute, her subject dealing with extra-curricular actities. A Washington’s Birthday Program wag held on Thursday, Feb. 20, for the eighth, grade, which was arranged by Miss Vallance and Polita Sansone, a member of the sophomore class. Mr. Bangs and his history class of which Polita is a member, were present ag guests. The program was ag follows: . | Polita was inttrofluced by Miss Vallance and gave a recitation “Washington” accompanied Dby Claribel Sweet on the piano. Flags were then pinned on the pupils, by three eighth grade girls, Joan Yerger, Betty Vance and Jean Weimer. Polita then gave a biography of Washington and showed pictures of his home and explained Mount Vernon as shown on the pictures. The classes than sang ‘“‘Kel lar’s American -Hymn” accompanied by Claribel Sweet.. Mr. Bangs gave a prayer after which two songs were sung, “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean” and “America” accompanied by Mr. Lucas. Polita hag excellent grades in history in departmental] school and when she graduated in 1934 was awarded the D. A.-R. history. prize. Friday afternoon the sixth and seventh gradeg gave a program in memory of Washington. The program follows: Roll Call—Response a quotation or -gome fact about Washington. g Pledge to the Flag. Poem by Barbara Paulus. Piano Solo by Betty Jean Stage. Quartet by Robert Barnes, Norma Seagly, Robert Mathew and Betty Kline. : : Piang Solo—Ray Gordon. | Star Spangleq Banner—Classes. | Group Singing. : 1 S ————————— . Perry Centralized School News ~ Nancy Stoltz and Marietta Miller were absent from the eighth grade Monday. _ The eighth grade circug class is studying about the Indiana Cemmunity. . . Those absent in the seventh and elghth grade Tuesday were Marietta Miller, Ray Sharp and Arthur Dues-: ler. i : ~ The . seventh grade Georgraphy class has just started a study about the eonj:lnent of Afriel. '~ . ; The Noble County Principals Club had their monthly meeting Monday evening at Albion. The testing program was discussed. " Arlene Gangwer hag entered the fourth grade. Shg has been living in ‘Michigan. Another new fourth IW{

pupil i 8 Jack Graham from Fort Wdyne. :

Lela Sharp will leave this school this week. ' ' Delores Grimes hag moved to Topeka. : ;

My 4-H Club Experience, By Walter Gallup =

" This year, the year of 1936, marks the seventh and the last year of my active 4-H club work. Seven years ago this winter the county agent, Mr. Cunningham visited the Rome City High school and gave a talk about 4H club work in Noble county. Prior to this time, I had thought very little about joining some 4-H club, but | after Mr. Cunningham had visited the school and had given lnvitai:lom;l for all farm boys to join 4-H clubs, and along with the persuasions of a good friend, LaOmer Bidwell, who ‘was all ready a 4-H member, I decided to join the 4-H Pig club. So on May 20th I started my 4-H cluh ‘experiences with two Duroc barrows. I have been in the pig club each year cince, and last year the honor of being chosen the leader of the 4-H Pig Club of Noble County was bestowed upon me. ‘ Three years after I first started in 4-H club work, I joined the Potato club, as well as also continuing with the Pig Club. These two projects, along with the regular farm tasks, provided plenty of activitieg for me. Then thig year, the last of my active club years, I joined the Babhy Beef Calf club. I am now feeding three purebred Shorthorn steers dn the Beef calf project, and T enjoy this last enterpirse fully as much as either of the other two. This then hits in general, the high spotg i nthe seven years of my 4-H club work; but there are wany other experiences and pleasures that are mine to enjoy and remember. ~ Perhaps above all of these other experiences I have had in 4-H <2lub work; I treasure the acquaintance, that I have made during the several years of my club work, the most. I have a feeling of great pride, when at special occasiong throughout the county, I meet people with whom I have become acquainted -in clud work: people, whom I would never have known, had it not been for 4-H clubs. Then there are the parents of club members with whom I have become acquainted as I have visited their various homes All of these acquaintances I treasure very highly Then there have been the numerous weekg of the free 4-H Camp at the Noble County Fair, three trips I have had to the 4-H Round-up at Purdue University; the knowledge I ‘have gained from feeding and caring for livestock and from raising of potaoes; the practice I have had of keeping accurate records of club work; the numerous club meetings at which we meet new members and learn new practiccal ideas; the 4-H picnics, the 4-H tours; the acquaintances of state 4-H club leaders; all of these experiences taken together have made for me a full seven years of 4-H club work; and I feel greatly indebted to the leaders of the various clubs in which I have been enrolled, to Mr Nye the present County Agent, to Mr. U. C. Brouse, of the Fair Association, and %o the other .members of the County 4-H Club Cmmittee for the successes and pleasures that have been mine during these past years. I make this appeal, then to eack boy and girl over ten years old, wao read this article and who do not belong to any 4-H club; that all the pleasureg and experiences that have been the possession of other 4-H members as well ag myself, can be yours for just the sending of an enrollment card for joining any one of the numerous projects offered in 4-H Clubs. . May each of you boys and girls who do not belong to any 4-H club make 1936 the beginning year of many pleasures and practical experiences in the largest of all national farm youth organizations, the Nationa] 4-H Club. .

Club Story. By Richard L. Fey.

1 began my 4-H club work last year. Theron Kurtz asked me to join. My father bought my pig from a neighbor. He was a nice healthy pig. I learned how to care for him, what he should be fed also all about pig troubles and the value of sanitation. I enjoyed caring for my pig. Then the social part of the 4-H club work ig great fun. We have our business meetings. We are given instructions and club work in general talked over. After business is over we play games and have big times. Our picnics are great fun too and plenty of eats. Then. we get to stay at the fair. 'We sure have loads of fun in club meetings, campfire meetings, etc., something doing all the time. 'We not only have fun there but we learn too. : I am going to have a pig again this year and am ready for ancther big year of Woble County 4-H Club work. Come on Noble County Boys and girls be reach to join some Neble County 4-H Club this year.

Lent Began We'nesday.

The forty-day period of Lent opened Wednesday of this week, and is being generally . observed by Catholics, Episcopaliang and some other Protestant denominations, as a fast in commemoration of the sufferings ofi Christ. :

“nLent began with Ash Wednesday of this week ang will continue until Easter, ‘which thig year will be obgserved on April 12th. - Head the Ligonier Banner. %

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DECEASE IN EMPIOYMENT

Post-Holiday Contraction In Retail Trades Causes Slight Cut ;

Usual post-holiday contraction in the retail trades caused slight decreases in employment and payrolis in Indiana in January, the Indiana university bureau of business research reported reported. The manufacturing and industrial employment situation remained fairly steady in anticipation of the approach ing months of seasonal activity the report said. “Activity in the automobile (rade was again a main feature of the month’s developments, after two unusual months at the end of the yvear. New car sales continued to advance in January and registered increases over December. ‘“The extreme weather conditions throughout the state during January placed a handicap on many lines of trade, but encouraged some particclar lines. The retail trade was most severely affected ang in a number of localities gales volumes fell below last year’s level. “Coal production enjoyed the great est benefits, nine operations being held on capacity schedules during the month.

“Construction industry registered notable improvement during January. The value of building permits increased sharply from December and building activity was progressing af a high rate for this season of the year. “The agricultural developments Jur ing January were mainly concerned with governmental questions. There seemed to be no disturbing changes in outlook due to these factors partly because a successor to the AAA was assumed to be forthcoming and partly because basic agricultural conditions appeared to be improved. Hog, receipts in Indiana markets increased in January but receipts of othep livestock were lower.”

Summer Session

Th 1936 Indiana university summer session wil lopen June 17, accord ing to the announcement at Blooming ton of Dean H. L. Smith director of the summer session. The regular nine weeks’ session beginning June 17 and continuing through Aug. 12 will offer work in the college of arts and sciences, graduate school, schooi of education, school of medicine, school of business administration and school of music.

A large number attended the Elks dance Saturday night.

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FORMING GOLD MEDAL CLUBS

Final Date to Enreoll In Ton Litter Club March 1; Sheep Club April 1

Enrollment time is here for ton litters and the Indiana gold medal sheep club, announces M. A. Nye, Noble county agricultural agent, Albion. Arthur Morris, Syracuse ex-Noble county 4H club leader, fed out a ton litter for a gold medal in this club in 1935. Mr. Morris also received a bronze medal in the 1000-pound steer club. Harmon Harper, Ligonier has been a gold medal winner in the gold medal sheep club in previous years. Final date for enrolling in ton litter clubs is March 1. In this club a gold meda]l is awarded for feeding out a ton litter in 180 days. In this gold medal sheep club final date for enrolling is April 1. The Indiana Livestock Breeders assooiation will award a gold medal to any member in Indiana who makes all the lambs in his or her flock reach ‘an average weight of 75 pounds or ‘more within 150 days after the first living lamb is born. In the 1000pound steer club a gold medal is awarded for feeding a steer to the weight of 1000 pounds or more in one year. Calves must be nominated within 30 days after they are bormn. Enrollment may be made at time of nomination of calf in this club.

These clubs carrying out these profitable livestock practiceg are all clubg of the Indiana Livestock Breed ers association. It is required only to bé a member of this organization (fee 50 cetns per year) to be eligible to join any or all of its clubs. For further details and enrolling for this year do so at the county agent’s office. ;

Safety Program

Veritable army of men owning and driving more than 120,000 trucks licensed in Indiana, under lead cf American Trucking Associations and Indiana Motor Traffic Asscclation, threw their safety-conscious support behind the all-Indiana safety program bheing launched by the Governor’s committee on public safety for Indiana. ; This powerful group, recognizad by National Safety Council as having over a decade and a half done the most effective highwav accident prevention work in the nation, was mobilized by the ATA state steering committee for safety headed by Ed J. Buhner of Seymour and the IMTA state safety comittee under the chair manship of,,Ray Shook South Bend to “take the lead” in assisting in the all state program. :

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