Wheat Fertilization and Fly Dates for 1932 Wheat
Carroll County farmers will not reduce wheat acreage despite present prices. Key factors include Hessian fly control by sowing after fly free dates, seed quality, and soil nutrients. Purdue trials show only half of applied fertilizer is used, with significant yield gains from limestone and phosphate and from 2-12-6 fertilizer, especially on limed land. Planning for 1932 emphasizes plant food, fly dates, seed bed, clover, and wheat quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Purdue
Indiana Poultry Cooperative Expands to Monticello
Carroll County lists enough poultry for the Indiana Poultry Cooperative to finalize Monticello handling plans. The program mirrors other large co ops with egg education on farms, local grading at the plant, and within 30 miles distribution. Products will be sold via a regional sales agency with a trademarked, reliable product aimed at creating demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Indiana Poultry Cooperative
Monticello
Corn Borer Found in Jackson Township
Four specimens of European Corn Borer were identified in Jackson township prompting discussion on living with the pest. With about 7,000 corn acres in the township and Carroll County totaling 70,000 acres, four borers are not considered damaging. Clean up measures like destroying stalks and weeds by running through the silo, raking, burning, or plowing under before May slow spread and reduce harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Carroll County
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting in Clay Township
The Ladies Auxiliary of Clay Township will meet on Wednesday afternoon September 16 at the home of Mrs. Tillie Irmeyer. Roll call will be an exchange of favorite receipts. Mrs. Roy Gregg, county nurse, will give a talk. The social committee includes Emma Thomas and Nora Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Tillie Irmeyer
Roy Gregg
Emma Thomas
Nora Hiner
Carroll county girls report state fair school trip details
Two Carroll county girls attending the State Fair school in Indianapolis share a lively letter to Mr. Maggart. They describe hard work and busy days, praise instructors and classmates, and recount visits to the state school for the deaf Riverside Garfield Park and Butler University during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Maggart
Loda McVay
Carroll County
Indianapolis
State Fair School
Woman's Building
Ind
State School For the Deaf
Riverside
Garfield Park
Butler — University
Transfers In Real Estate Past Week
A summary of real estate transfers shows Albert D. Stewart and others selling to Emerson G. Carson a small Monroe township tract for $1. Thomas L. Stout and others sell 4.14 acres in Deer Creek township to Donald Ralph Harrison for $1. William W. Reynolds and wife transfer land in Jefferson township to Clement L. W. Reynolds for $1. Hermitage Development Corp transfers lots 13 and 14 in Sunset Park unit 1 block E to Alfred E. Weaver for $1. A B Ireland and wife transfer 72 acres in Adams township to Joseph C. Ireland for $1. Such weekly transfers reflect nominal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Stewart
Emerson G. Carson
Monroe Township
Thomas L. Stout
Donald Ralph Harrison
Deer Creek
William W. Reynolds
Q. C
Clement L. W. Reynolds
Jefferson Township
Hermitage Development Corp
Alfred E. Weaver
Sunset Park
A. B. Ireland
Et Ux
Joseph C. Ireland
Adams _township
Tragic naptha blast claims Flora woman in North Manchester
Perry Landis and Mrs. Frank Zinn of Flora mourn the death of Katherine Landis 20 after naptha ignited while she cleaned clothing at Mrs. James Almack's home. The blast also severely burned Mrs. Almack who aided her. Katherine, daughter of Jesse Landis, was preparing to enter a Goshen nurses training program. Funeral services were held in North Manchester. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lostutter visited Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Julius toured Chicago. Mt. Olive Masonic lodge resumes meetings after summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Landis
Frank Zinn
Flora
Manchester
Katherine Landis
Miss Landis
James Almack
Goshen
Jesse Landis
North Manchester
Labor and population in Indiana in the 1930 census
A nineteenthirties census overview discusses labor division, class, and social duty with quotes from Louis Varnum Woulfe and presents Indiana population growth 1920 to 1930. It reports white native and foreign born shares, German born foreign born, naturalization, schooling, literacy, age distribution, and gendered work totals.
Indiana urban population up 21 percent in 1930 census
The 1930 Indiana census pamphlet shows urban residents rising to 1,795,892, 55.5 percent of the state’s total 3,238,503 people, while rural inhabitants fell to 1,442,611 led by a 93,889 drop in rural farm numbers. Data cover sex color age and marital status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bureau of the Census
Delphi Motor Sales Loans 1911 Ford Roadster to Monticello
The 1911 Ford roadster on display at Delphi Motor Sales was loaned last Saturday by Fred H. Wheeler to Irelan Motor Co. in Monticello for White County Old Settlers Day. The car, in excellent condition, was trucked to preserve its condition and may remain away for an extended period. Engine number 82142. originally owned by Ellis L. Wood of Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Motor Sales
Fred H. Wheeler
Irelan Motor Co
Ford
Monticello
White County
Telegraphist George M. Beck Dies at 83 in New Market
The telegraph operator and Pennsylvania railroad agent George M. Beck, 83, died at his New Market home and was buried in Cutler after last Friday’s funeral. Born in Sidney Ohio, he belonged to the Masonic lodge and served Delphi for nine months. Mrs. Charles Bowers and Mr. Bowers plan to move to South Bend this week. he is a district representative for Standard Oil. Dr. Arthur V. Cole and Mrs. Cole returned to Hammond after visiting Mrs. Cole’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Beck
New Market
Cutler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sidney
Masonic Lodge
Charles Bowers
South Bend
Delphi
Bowers
Standard Oil Co
Arthur V. Cole
Hammond
McCain to Teach in Salina After Delphi Summer
Dr. Gertrude Iona McCain departs Delphi for Salina Kansas to teach this year. She travels with Mrs E E Barnard who will visit her niece Mrs Buel Emrick and Mr Emrick. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Carl Mapes of Seattle, and Mrs Mapes formerly Margaret Metzger, a Carroll county native and Barnard’s niece. Ira Fetterhoff elected president and Mrs Jess Clawson secretary treasurer of Shaffer Aker reunion at Frankfort Park this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Iona McCain
Delphi
Salina
Kansas
St. Louis
E. E. Barnard
Nice
Buel Emrick
Emrick
Carl Mapes
Seattle
Wash
Ira Fetterhoff
Jess Clawson
Shaffer-Aker
Frankfort Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Maggart
Acdt
Helen Whettel
State Fair School Woman’s Building
Indianapolis, Ind
Co-operative
Clay
State Fair
Abstract Company
Abstractors, Delphi, Geo. M. Smith, Secy
Paul Lostutter
Greenville, O
Mrs. C. O. Julius
Chicago
Mt. Olive
Louis Varnum Woulfe
Germany
Autogiro
GAS Sun Circus
D Murphy
Day
C. Y. Foster
E. J. Barker
Delphi Motor Sales Loans
T. J. White
Rush’s
Willys
Delphi Iee Coal & Supply Co
Nba
Cleveland
Sault Ste. Marie
Mackinac Island
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company
East St. St.Pier
Ohio
Willys Six
Bers
Willys Siz
Willys Knight
Toledo
Willys Overland Orchestra
WGY
WGN
KMOX
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