The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 May 1986 — Page 20
THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., May 7,1986
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Lloyd Coy loaned us this photo of the old Bedell Manufacturing Company, Inc., which manufactured furniture for Sears, Roebuck & Co. During the depths of the Great Depression many local people found employment at the factory. The company was derided by many for its low pay scale but at the same time provided a weekly pay check for many residents who would have otherwise been out of work. Owner Harry H. Bedell had an apartment in the building and was a familiar figure around Milford when he wasn’t at his Marion or Florida homes. It was commonly said of Bedell: “He knew how to live.” The factory, located on James Street in Milford, was torn down in 1985 to
Elderly cautioned on causes of anemia
Elderly people could develop anemia if they use antibiotics for prolonged periods or frequently take antacids at mealtime. Both medications can reduce the body’s uptake of folate, an essential vitamin that helps produce red blood cells needed to prevent anemia. Antacids taken at mealtime can neutralize the stomach acid that is necessary for absorption of folate. Antibiotics, on the other hand, can kill off intestinal bacteria that produce the needed amount of folate in people who do not absorb sufficient amounts in the upper intestinal tract. Usually, stomach acid moves into the upper intestine to help the absorption of folate. But when people age they lose acid-secreting cells in their stomach. Various studies have found that the number of elderly people who have lost the ability to secrete stomach acid ranges between 10 and 50 percent. Robert M. Russell, scientific director of USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, said
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Sesqulcentennial Memories
Many have furniture made at the Bedell Co.
his study showed that 20 percent of the over-60 population had the condition, known as atrophic gastritis. Russell said, “The older a person is, the more likely he or she is of having atrophic gastritis. It is a silent problem, like hypertension.” A blood test, the pepsinogen test, is accurate in detecting the condition but the test is not common in medical checkups. Studies show that intestinal bacteria compensate for the loss
Celebrate special accession with plants
Celebrating special occasions — births, marriages, anniversaries —by giving cut flowers and taking photographs are ways to commemorate the moment and save the memories. The trouble with cut flowers, though, is that they don’t last long. An idea sprouting in the gardening industry is to com-
make room for 10 duplex modular homes. V. ,-•-. Names are not available for all of the people in the photos, however, James* Goff is shown in the center on the porch, third from the left in the front row is Juanita Clayton. Melvin Lingofelter is shown on the right in the front row; to his left are Hilda Ruch and Mary Jane Reiniche. Charles Weisser is in the center of the front row. Emma (Clayton) Krauter is on the left in the second row. Persons who have old photos of Milford to contribute to this column should , include as much information as possible with the photo. Special steps are being taken to insure safe return of all photos.
of stomach acid and prevent the body from developing folate deficiency. If little or no acid is present in the intestine, the bacteria flourish and produce folate in amounts large enough to override the absorption problem. Russell stated, “Antibiotics, especially those that kill a wide range of bacteria, may destroy this backup system. They could precipitate folate deficiency within several weeks.” The deficiency can, in turn, cause anemia similar per-
memorate the moment with a living gift that lasts longer than cut flowers, even photographs. The idea is to give a tree or flowering perennial that can be planted outdoors to grow and blossom as the special occasion does. An area of the yard can be set aside, for example, where trees such as oak, maple, spruce, or
nicious anemia which is the result of vitamin 812 deficiency. Symptoms may include fatigue, shortness of breath, a sore tongue and disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract such as diarrhea. Russell said the findings suggest that antacids can also cause absorption problems when frequently taken with meals. As with atrophic gastritis, antacids reduce the acid conditions the
one of a hundred other varieties, can be planted in a line. Smaller plants could be planted to ring the house. Each planting has special meaning to the family, and indeed, could be decorated each anniversary. Du Pont, a manufacturer of the product, says Landscape Fabric is a lightweight, man-made
body needs to absorb folate from foods. But bacteria can t compensate, he said, because the intestine again becomes acidic when the antacid wears off, preventing the bacteria from producing vitamin 812 in large quantities. In any age group, intermittent use of antacids could eventually -lead to folate deficiency, Russell said, but the practice is prevalent among the elderly.
material that is laid over the ground between and along a row of plants. It controls weeds, yet has tiny pores that allow water, oxygen and nutrients to reach plant roots. It actually promotes healthier plants. To install it, the fabric is rolled over the new planting and an “X’ ’ is cut into it with scissors or knife. The fabric is gently guided down around the plant and the excess material is folded underneath the fabric layer. Covered with three-to-four inches of mulch or gravel, the fabric will last indefinitely because it resists rot, mildew and decay. Fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides do not affect it.
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JERRY AUER, son of Bob and Carolyn Auer of Milford, and a member of the United States Air Force, placed 37th over all in a 10K (6.2 mile) race in Pensacola, Fla., recently. He was second in his age division with a time of 32.45. A total of 3,000 participated in the run. IF YOU pass the Wawasee High School football field in the next few weeks, you will probably notice that band director David Blackwell has his high school band out in force, preparing for its appearance in the Milford Sesquicentennial Parade, to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7. All 150 members, grades 0-12, will march up Main Street, stop in front of the judges* stand and play the old Milford High School song (to the tune of “Go Ye Northwestern”) before moving on. In front of the band will be all sorts of 1 majorettes, twirlers, even Chief Wawasee and his lady. * v.\> It is also hoped the Milford Junior High School Band, with the sixth, seventh and eighth graders will in the parade. JOHN AND Melba Kussmaul re-opened their Jot ’Em Down Store on Barbee Lake on Tuesday of this week, following a winter’s vacation period. They originally purchased the store in 1973, then John became Tippecanoe Township Trustee from 1975 to 1978, while Melba minded the store. John plans to continue working with (Jerry) Badskey Realty as a salesman. Though thousands of miles away from Chernobyl, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory of Milford have reason to be concerned about the recent nuclear power plant accident in the Soviet Union. Their son, Dennis, lives in Hamburg, West Germany. That country imports foodstuffs from Poland, particularly poultry items. Poland, as well as some Scandinavian countries (Finland, Norway and Sweden) has been exposed to the radioactive cloud resulting from the nuclear fire. According to Soviet reports, the accident happened Monday. April 28. “We talked to him (Dennis) over the phone recently,” said Neal. “He said that they have been warned not to buy any foodstuffs from Poland. He also said that things are pretty safe right now, because the much of that radioactivity has been blown away from Germany by winds. “However, if it rains, they have been warned to stay inside because rain will bring some of that radioactivity down from the atmosphere.** added Neal., He said that Dennis, along with his wife, Pamela, have been living in Germany for 13 years. Dennis runs an institute for blind people and also trains teachers who will instruct the blind. A graduate of Milford High School, Dennis received a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College and did
graduate work at Rice University in Houston. He earned his master’s degree from Western Michigan University. “We visited him a couple of years ago and we liked it over there,” said Neal. “Things are sure different over there. But Dennis will come back to visit us in August. In fact, he bought the plane tickets today.”
Garden for the disabled
Many would-be gardeners would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers, but for various health reasons, they are not physically able to. Gardening in the traditional sense requires a strong back and arms to work the soil, plant the crops and harvest the rewards. Weeding, watering and general garden care may also take quite a bit of bending and elbbw grease. B. Rosie s Lerner, University "-extension horticulturist, says if the mind says yes, but the body says no, don’t despair. Container gardening can be the answer to a green thumb’s prayer. Although gardening in containers is by no means trouble — or work-free, it can bring a garden to a height and size that will be workable for the individual. No heavy digging and little or no weeding will be required. The relatively new, soilless media are much more lightweight than garden soil, making containers easier to handle. Container gardens can be brought within the reach of those confined by a wheelchair .or a weak back. Container gardening also enables apartment dwellers and others who lack garden space to participate in one of America’s favorite pastimes. « The possibilities are endless in finding containers for gardening, Lerner says. Conventional clay or plastic pots are perhaps the most obvious choices, but many other materials work just as well. Old whiskey barrels, tires, bushel baskets, buckets, wash tubs, coolers, window boxes, hanging baskets jbnd homemade boxes are just a few suggestions; use imagination to complete the list. The most important characteristics in choosing a container are size and drainage. Containers must be large enough to support full-grown plants, including their root systems. Most plants need a minimum of six to eight inches of rooting depth. Whatever the 'Container, it must have a means for excess water to escape (usually through holes in the bottom). If excess water is trapped in the soil, pores that should be holding air will be filled with water, and roots need oxygen. Many vegetable and flower plants are quite adaptable to growing in containers. Shorter crops and flowering plants usually adapt better to the limited soil area, but even tall tomatoes can be containerized if given enough space. Fortunately, plant breeders have become sensitive to container and small plot gardeners’ needs and have been developing many new cultivars of both flowers and vegetables which are compact, yet productive. Check garden catalogs and garden suppliers for these new
Dennis and Pamela have two sons: Benjamin and Jason. ELSIE FREE, Milford’s honorary “mayor,” received her first complaint last night. When the electrical power went off early Tuesday evening, townsman Ray Bray called Mrs. Free to complain. A little nonplussed at first, “Mayor” Free soon saw the of the call.
mini or dwarf cultivars. Lerner says container gardening poses some special considerations beyond conventional gardening. Keep in mind that because of greater exposure to drying winds, containerized soil will need watering more often than a garden bed. It may need to be watered every day, possibly even twice a day. The best way to tell if it’s time to water is by feeling the soil with your fingers. Water when the top inch of soil, begins to dry and use enough water so that some excess runs, out of the drainage holes at the bottom. This will help ensure that the entire root area is moistened. Peat moss is very difficult to wet once it becomes dry, so be sure to check the watering needs of soilless media frequently. Greater attention will have to be paid to fertilizing as well. Soilless medium will carry little or no nutrients on its own. Even garden soil will lose nutrients due to leaching - (from watering) faster in a container. Lightweight media such as the soilless types or a combination of soil and soil conditioners like peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, etc. are recommended to avoid soil compaction. Be sure to add a balanced commercial fertilizer to the media mix to establish the nutrient pool. Additional fertilizer will be necessary after about 10 weeks. Water-soluable or timed-release fertilizers are convenient for mid-season fertilizing. Follow label directions for application rates. \ Although weeds are not usually much of a problem for container gardeners, insects and diseases are just as pesty as they are in the conventional garden. Inspect plants frequently so that controls can be initiated early, suggests Lerner. *
No townspeople at Syracuse's public hearing
In keeping with federal and state requirements, the Syracuse Town Board held a public hearing on Tuesday evening, May 6, to update the citizens on the Syracuse 201 Facilities Planning Study. . The study was conducted over recent months as part of the EPA grants program to enable Syracuse to receive financial assistance to upgrade the town’s wastewater system. I Possibly due-to the inclement weather on that evening, no townspeople other than the board members attended the hearing.
Propose limited cross compliance
Secretary of Agriculture Richard E. Lyng announced recently his intention to propose that limited cross compliance be required for 1987 price-support and production-adjustment programs for wheat, feed grains, upland cotton and rice. Lyng also said he intends to propose that producers of these crops not be given the option of adjusting their crop acreage bases by up to 10 percent of the farm acreage base. Limited cross compliance would require that, as a condition of eligibility for loans, purchases or payments for a wheat, feedgrain, , upland cotton or rice crops, the acreage planted for harvest on a farm in other commodities, including extra-long staple cotton, may not exceed the crop acreage base of such commodities. The 1987 programs will be more effective in achieving adjustments in supplies of the affected crops with limited cross compliance in effect.
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