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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
3
Office of the County Agent Alph Maggart outlines programs for improved farming conditions emphasizing legumes, dairy efficiency, and youth clubs. Community efforts include home economics initiatives and youth involvement through 4 rent readership.
The Carroll Co Young People's Cooperative Club meets February 26 at the Camden Community Building with Burlington township club providing program and Vivian Henderson leading a discussion on the Credit Union Movement. The Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau meets February 20 at the Delphi Public Library with a play Dr Farm Bureau Operates and plans for a Production Credit Corporation speaker. Producers must limit 1934 corn production to 75 percent of the annual average and reduce acres by at least 20 percent. contract signing varies by ownership and rental arrangements.
The state social and educational directors conference will convene in Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel on Feb 27 and 28. Any man or woman may attend, with Mrs. Austin Cochran, district S and E director, coordinating the invitation and meals. Reservations at Washington Hotel cover Third Farm Bureau district lodging. Carroll County expects strong S and E director representation.
State department forms enable Carroll county farmers to have corn inspected graded and sealed to qualify for 45 cents per bushel loans for number four corn or better. Frank Moss and Grover Whiteman named sealers will conduct inspections soon. Loan recipients must deliver corn by Sept 1 1934 and join or align with Agricultural Adjustment Production Association or abstain from censuring basic commodities. Farmers should leave names at the county agent's office or contact the sealers within weeks.
Community committees have received over 300 corn hog adjustment contracts. Additional rulings enable more farms to contract to reduce production and qualify for benefit payments. Hog producers with an average of three litters or fewer may sign and receive payments if they plan to continue operating as in 1932 or 1933, while retiring producers are ineligible. Hogs move with the producer between farms and past production credits apply at 75 percent of the average annual past production.
Farmers who did not sign a wheat reduction contract or who sowed larger fall acreages in 1933 may join the program under the same rules as signers. They must not exceed harvest acreages from 1932 or 1933 and may replant wheat in fall 1934 up to the higher of those years. If winter killed, wheat acres may shift to feed crops. The worksheet tables define harvested acres, contracted fields, pig history, and farm sales records for proof.
A letter from the Producers Commission Association of Indianapolis says ten workers prepare date sales receipts for all livestock for 32 and 33. In two years they processed 140000 sales, with duplicates kept in the county agent’s office to save time if sheep and beef cattle are added as basic commodities. Final contract sign up ends March 1 and township committees will announce sign up days in local papers. Radio tubes Herb Smith.
The piece argues that buyers should treat baby chicks like real estate or stock investments. It warns that small per chick price differences matter little, but overall value per dollar is crucial for prudent purchasing decisions.
The text argues high price does not guarantee quality and suggests buying well bred, disease free chicks at fair prices as a sound investment. Inferior chicks yield losses from day one, while strong stock promises better production and return.
Joseph Kaylor of the State Conservation Department will speak at the Delphia Public Library Monday at 7 30 about classifying lands for forest preserves. The free forestry meeting is sponsored by the Izaak Walton League with cooperation from Deer Ship Farm Bureau and others. Public invited.
Leo Craig announces a shipment of 50 wild rabbits from Crowe Animal Co to replenish regional stock. The effort aims to improve next season’s hunting, with distribution across the county under the Game Committee led by Homer Myers and cooperation with Gene Warden Roth.
Those from Delphi who accompanied the Delphi basketball team to Gary, Wednesday night, were entertained after the game by Rev. and Mrs. P. Manker at their East Chicago home. Rev. Manker and son Max attended the game.
The Day and Michael families thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of their mother and sister. They express gratitude to the minister, those who provided music, and those who sent floral tributes. Raymond W Day William Michael and Family Isaac Michael and Family.
Farm implements bundled for sale including a hay loader hay tedder New Ideal manure spreader Deering binder John Deere mowing machine wagon tandem disc cultivator plows corn planter and more with two row cultivators and work harnesses. Lunch offered.
J L Whiteman auditor certifies the records of the Carroll County Court for the January Term 1934. The notice references publishers West Publishing Co Lawyers Cooperative Co Edward Thompson Co and Shepard's Citations. The item notes Florence Loveland is recovering from a recent illness confined to her home.
Monroe Farm Bureau held at Flora Community Building with 75 attendees. Royce Myer chaired. Myron Jenkins reported. corn hog reduction discussed. Poultry talk by Mrs. Royce Myer. performances by local singers and Deer Creek Two Farm Bureau. S and E plans outlined. Mrs. Glen Eikenberry to attend state S and E meeting in Indianapolis. In New Hope, 100 attended with Harry Maxwell presiding. community singing led by Lloyd Zook. S and E director Mrs. Lloyd Zook named to state meeting. Deer Creek Farm Bureau presented a play. tips for Tippecanoe Farm Bureau say big meeting planned Feb 23 at the school with a cooperative supper and extended program to be announced.
Tuesday February 20 features Deer Creek at the Delphi library. Tuesday February 20 also lists Jefferson Two. Wednesday February 21 shows Jackson Two.
For furnace coils and water heaters, phone 164. Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co. tf.
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