The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 December 1972 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Floyd O. Giant Floyd O. Giant, 71, Vincennes, formerly of Leesburg, passed away Friday at his home of a heart attack. Death was unexpected. Mr. Giant was bom on June 15, 1901 west of Leesburg and was a member of the Masonic lodge. Survivors include his wife, the former Elsie Lyons; two sots, Ronald, Fort Wayne, William, Rockville; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Carol) Doolin, Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Mary Giant, Alfran nursing home in Warsaw; one brother, Chester Giant, Sr., Warsaw. Funeral services were con-

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ducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at a Vincennes funeral home and graveside services were cwiducted today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in the Leesburg cemetery. Mrs. Raymond Miller Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon in the First Brethren church at Nappanee for Mrs. Mary E. Miller, 49, 502 East Centennial street, Nappanee. Mrs. Miller was the former Mary Scarlett of Milford and was a 1941 graduate of Milford high school. She was the mother of Jay Miller of Syracuse. Death was due to complications and came at 9:15 p.m. Monday at Elkhart General hospital where she had been a patient for six days, and had undergone surgery earlier. Mrs. Miller was born on May 30, 1923 at Indianapolis. Her marriage to Raymond Miller took place February 22,1946 and he survives. She was an employee of the Nappanee branch of the First National Bank of Elkhart. Mrs. Miller was a member of the auxiliaries of the Nappanee American Legion and VFW. In addition to the husband and Syracuse son, she is survived by two other sons, Denny of Nappanee and Rodney, at home. She

was also the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Miller of Syracuse. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the Wright-Yoder funeral home, Nappanee. Burial will be in Union Center cemetery. Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Emergency Room Russell Pontius of Milford. Denoe Johnson of Leesburg. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Dismissals Mrs. Lunettie Teeple of Leesburg. Goshen General THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Admissions Tonda Kay Miller, 301 North Harrison St., Syracuse. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Admissions Geneva D. Norris of Syracuse. Dismissals Goldie F. Kershner of r 1 Milford. Tonda Kay Miller, 301 North Harrison St., Syracuse. Melinda M. Firestone of r 4 Syracuse. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 Admissions Jayette Jenson of Milford. Connie L. Wheeler of r 2 Syracuse. Dismissals William F. Ponko of r 1 Milford. Joanne H. Hill of r 4 Syracuse. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Dismissals Arthur Gilbert of r 1 Milford. Edna Hazen, 731 Chicago St., Syracuse. Charles P. Mullens, 1221 North Western, Syracuse. Ruth B. Smith of r 4 Syracuse. Jesse T. McGriff of r 1 Leesburg. MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 Admissions Carl Hadley of r 3 Syracuse. Dismissals Lydia M. Garza of Milford. Jayette Jenson of Milford, i Judy M. Lawson of Oakwood Park, Syracuse. OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Marzell Barnett of Syracuse was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, last week. Mrs. Norman Hunsberger of

Milford was dismissed from the Cleveland Clinic Saturday, Dec. 23, and is getting around on crutches. Syracuse police officer Dale Sparklin was removed from the intensive care unit at Goshen hospital where he was admitted on Thursday of last week and is in room 309. He is still undergoing tests and observation. BIRTHS N BEST, Matthew Richard Mr. and Mrs. Randy Best of Lost Creek, Ky., are the parents of their first child, a seven pound, three ounce son, Matthew Richard, born on December 8. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Best of Nappanee andMr. and Mrs. Max Clark, Canton, Ohio. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vern Neterer of Syracuse, Mrs. William Best, Nappanee, and Rev. and Mrs. Frank Hicks, Canton, Ohio. KELSEY, infant Mr. and Mrs. David Kelsey of r 1 North Webster are the parents of a daughter born last week at Goshen hospital. CLINGAMAN, Robert DeWayne Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Ric) Clingaman of Niles, Mich., became the parents of their first child, a son, Robert DeWayne, born December 23. The new infant weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Jean Brown of Syracuse and Halbert Brown of Goshen and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clingaman of Syracuse. The maternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Crone of Syracuse. Mrs. Vivian Priddy of Syracuse is a paternal great-grandmother. Court News Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Michael Ray Reiff, 24, r 1 Warsaw, contractor and Wanda Hope Bowling, 22, r 3 Syracuse, unemployed. John Francis Denton, 28, 113 West Portland street, Syracuse, teacher and Soniamer Gomies Amodo, 20, 113 West Portland street, Syracuse, unemployed. Adam Pamer 33, box 338 Milford, Vega trailer factory and Connie Lynn Pamer, 22, box 338 Milford housewife. Loyd Berkey, 78, 602 North Detroit street, Warsaw, retired and Betty (Hatcher) Hamby, 33, North Webster, housewife. Divorces Filed Jerry L. Thornburg vs Linda L. Thornburg of r 4 Syracuse. The couple was married January 9, 1965 and separated November 5, 1972. Plaintiff asks for divorce, that defendant be awarded custody of three minor children and division of property. Divorces granted Susan Elaine Hasse of r 2 Syracuse from Paul Ralph Hasse of Nappanee. Plaintiff was awarded custody of three minor children and weekly support of $75. Linda Sue Gross of r 3 Warsaw from Gary Laßue Gross of r 1 Leesburg. Plaintiff was awarded custody of one minor child and weekly support of S2O. Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when they appeared before jp Milo Clase recently: Charles L. Dye, 48, Leesburg, $25 for speeding.

Behind the farm market scene

WEST LAFAYETTE — Record feed grain, soybean and livestock prices with record yields and higher government farm program payments, a strong recovery in the nation’s economy, record export sales and a weather-delayed harvest affected Hoosier agricultural producersand consumers in 1972. As U.S. economic activity moved ahead briskly, the Gross National Product (a measure of the nation’s goods and services) increased 9.5 per cent over last year. Prices rose nearly 3.5 per cent and real output increased six per cent. Consumer spending and business investment continued strong. Housing lost some of its zip at year’s end, but still was a booming sector of the economy. The balance of trade deficit persisted, but had improved substantially by the end of the year. Rises in wholesale and retail prices were smaller than in 1971. Industrial production and total employment rose, but capacity utilization hovered around 85 per cent and the unemployment rate continued above 5.5 per cent. Net Farm Income Strong foreign and domestic demand highlighted developments in the agricultural sector. With stronger demand and crop production about the same as the record levels of 1971, crop prices averaged more than five per cent above 1971. Strong consumer demand also pushed up livestock prices. Prices received by farmers for livestock and livestock products averaged more than 14 per cent higher than last year. Net farm income rose $2.75 billion from last year’s $16.1 billion to set a new record. The previous record of $17.1 billion was set in 1947. Total cash receipts from livestock and product sales amounted to around $34.75 billion, up more than $4 billion from 1971. Crop marketing receipts were slightly above the 1971 level of $22.6 billion. Direct government payments to farmers rose about $1 billion. Gains in gross income outpaced the increase of almost $3 billion in production expenses, bringing a sharp rise in realized net farm income. Feed Grains The 1972 feed grain situation included an ample supply, prospects for increases in domestic consumption and exports, a modest drop in carryover and stronger prices. Feed grain supplies total 246 million tons, a little more than last year’s large volume. The increased carryover of old crop grain offset reduced production this fall. Projected use exceeded the November 1 crop forecast of 198 million tons, resulting in about a four millionton drop in carryover at the end of the current marketing year to around 44 million tons. Corn accounts for about 70 per cent of the feed grain supply. Farmers reduced com acreage by about 11 per cent from 1971 plantings. The U.S. average corn yield was 94.5 bushels per acre compared to last year’s yield of 86.8 bushels per acre. Total corn production was 5.4 billion bushels, only slightly below last year’s 5.5 billion bushel crop. Utilization of the 1972 crop is expected to total about 5.5 billion bushels, up from five billion bushels during 1971-72. Carryover Glenn Rhoades, 32, of r 1 Milford, $25 for violation of muffler law. Rex Westerman, of r 1 Milford, S3O for disorderly conduct. The following persons were assessed fines and costs by city judge Robert Burner recently: Charles R. Furnas, 17, Leesburg, S3O for disregarding stop sign.

supplies will fall below one billion bushels next October 1. At the end of the year, nearly one fourth of the crop was still in the field. Increased harvest losses will reduce the near record output. With a strong export demand and delayed harvest, prices rose sharply during the fall to reach the $1.50 level by the year’s end. Cora production in Indiana was estimated at 478 million bushels, 11 per cent below the 1971 crop. The 1972 yield of 98 bushels per acre exceeded the previous record of 97 bushels set last year. At the year’s end, over one fourth of this crop remained to be harvested. Soybeans Record soybean production and farm prices which reached over $4 per bushel raised the value of this year’s crop to a record $5 billion — 40 per cent above the 1971 crop’s value. Prices in late 1972 were nearly $2 above the CCC support rate of $2.25 because of strong demand, the small carryover on September 1, and a delayed harvest. The 1972 soybean crop was estimated at a record 1351 million bushels as of Nov. 1,15 per cent (181 million bushels) more than 1971. Acres harvested at 45.8 million this year were up eight per cent. Also yield per acre was estimated at a record 29.5 bushels, nearly two bushels above last year. Supplies this year, including a small carryover of old crop soybeans, totaled 1423 million bushels, 12 per cent above last year, but short of the peak 1450 million bushels 3 years ago. Farmers were still harvesting beans at the close of the year. Increased harvest losses will likely cut the final crop estimate. Soybean demand in 1972-73 was so strong that despite the record production, current and future prices set new highs. With total usage increasing to around 1350 millicm bushels (about 150 millicm above 1971-72) the carryover next September 1 will once again fall below this year’s low 72 millicm bushels. Soybean meal prices (44 per cent protein, wholesale at Decatur) rose to new highs of around SIBO a ton, double last year’s price. This reflected the continuing tight demand-supply balance for high protein feeds and reduced world availability of competitive fish and peanut meals. In sharp contrast, soybean oil prices were running around 10-15 per cent below the 11 cents per pound (crude, Decatur wholesale price) of the past marketing year. The major factor causing the lower prices for soybean oil was the sharply increased oil supplies (up a third from last year). Soybean production in Indiana was estimated at 119 million bushels, five per cent above last year. The state’s average yield of 32 bushels was 1.5 bushels below last year’s record.

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Hogs Commercial hog slaughter in 1972 totaled about 86 million head, 10 per cent less than in 1971. Smaller pork supplies, very strong consumer demand for meat, and only a small increase in beef output boosted hog prices sharply. Barrows and gilts at the seven major markets averaged around $26.75, about $8.30 above last year’s prices. At Indianapolis, a stockyards record of $33.50 per hundredweight was established December 13. The decline in pork production in 1972 caused consumption to drop to around 67.5 pounds per person, about 6.5 pounds fewer than in 1971. The high hog prices and relatively low corn prices earlier this year led to an increase in sow farrowings in late 1972. As a result hog slaughter should increase during 1973. Cattle Commercial cattle slaughter for 1972 totaled about 36.4 million head, up about two per cent from last year. This increase was sharply below the longtime average increase of about six to seven per cent per year. The small increase in steer slaughter was about offset by a moderate drop in cow slaughter. Likewise, a five per cent increase in fed cattle marketings was offset by a 13 per cent decrease in other cattle killed. Beef consumption per person is expected to average around 115.5 pounds, up from 113 pounds last year. Beef imports rose nine per cent above 1971 levels as import restrictions were relaxed during the past several years. Choice steers at Omaha rose sharply in early 1972 to about $36.75 in mid-February. Under consumer resistance and government restraint on retail margins, prices receded as supplies increased moderately in early April to trade around $34.50. As production slackened at mid-year, fed cattle prices peaked near $39, then fell about $4-5. At year’s end, cattle prices again traded around the $3 level. For the year, prices averaged around $35, about $3 higher than during 1971. Excess feedlot capacity and rising fed cattle prices created an extremely strong demand for feeder cattle. Feeder cattle prices generally rose throughout the year with choice yearling and steer calves selling sharply

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higher than fed cattle. Choice steers weighing 550-750 pounds sold in Kansas City markets for S3B at the start of the year and were around $44-545 at the year’s end. Choice feeder steer calves weighing 400-500 pounds traded from $41.50 at the start of the year to around SSO at the year’s end. Calf slaughter during 1972 ran about 17 per cent below the 1971 levels. Strong feed lot demand for replacement cattle and a smaller dairy calf crop were responsible for the smaller slaughter. Calf prices during 1972 were the highest on record. Calf slaughter has dropped 56 per cent during the past decade. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith and family of Milford entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Biller and son, Blane, Henry Biller, all of r 2 Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Kent Biller of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Denney George and family of Nappanee on Christmas eve. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith of Gravelton, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, all of Milford, were among the 47 guests at the home of Mrs. Richard Smith’s father, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nealis of Marion, on Christmas day afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rassi, r 2 Leesburg,' had Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morehouse and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Morehouse, all of Milford; and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Baumgartner and family of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Rassi of Milford have as guests this week their nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schick, David and Dianne, from Morrison, 111.

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