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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1938
Page
2
News From The Farm World reports the 1538 Agricultural Adjustment Act signed by the President on February 16 will aid Ohio farmers by stabilizing marketing, supporting livestock production, and conserving soil. Elmer F. Kruse notes it expands storage, loans for stored crops, voluntary participation, and differentiated rewards for small farms, with elections to determine oversupply actions and ongoing administration by local committees.
A notice from C I Hummel county extension agent reports W J Embree of the New York Central System says the Ohio Rural Men's four day tour to Niagara Falls and New York City, set for February 26 to March 1, is postponed because insufficient reservations prevent an interesting trip. Embree hopes for a later date.
Columbus Ohio February 23 City residents may gain from the 1938 Agricultural Adjustment Act says Dr J J Falconer of Ohio State University His view is the act will curb extreme price swings by maintaining steady farm production through ever normal granary and production control The law aims to supply adequate domestic export and carry over while reducing surpluses He cautions the crop control features depend on sufficient supplies to avoid high prices and notes creep insurance applies only to wheat when in effect and that county farmers will administer provisions to balance farm prosperity with consumer buying power
COLEMSUS Feb 223 A light on Ohio State University s first Farmers Week in 1881 shows two week lectures on agriculture topics with free admission. Professor Norton Townshend led most talks while President Orton spoke geology. Other faculty covered soil weather tools water animals insects and fertilizers.
Electrification of 25 000 rural Ohio homes last year has drawn Ohio farm home makers to the possibilities of the new service. Mrs Alice D Pressey OSU home economics specialist says home economics teachers can help these new users and the university plans special summer courses starting June 26. Subjects include household equipment operation comparative efficiency and cost and home lighting problems.
Lincoln county offers a bounty of 2 12 cents for each rabbit killed by residents. Rabbits have damaged tarma in the county, and proof requires a pair of rabbit ears to collect the bounty.
New York Experiment Station advises dampened peat moss around roots during planting to reduce air pockets and retain moisture. A Fayette Iowa dairy test shows four cows fed grain up to calving produced 60 pounds more butterfat total, worth $21 extra butterfat and $10 in grain, suggesting it pays to feed grain before freshening.
New York Experiment Station recommends Bristol black raspberry as ready for market, with longer season than Naples. Berries described as large and firm. vines vigorous and hardy with heavy crops. Also warns on moldy silage dangers to horses and provides Missouri turkey starter ration. Ohio lime soil drill and North Carolina hog feeding tips follow. Record oats yield cited from Polk County Oregon. Dairy cow butterfat averages discussed with feed needs and pasture conditions across regions.
In Columbus on February 23 1938 Dr F J Salter of Ohio State University says farmers rely on tag data rather than odor or taste when purchasing about 10000 annually in commercial fertilizers. The piece notes how fertilizer ingredients are sourced processed and sold and highlights Ohio dairies with notable butterfat records including Ray Van Lehoycks 554 pounds from 25 Holsteins and Mrs George C Eustis 538 pounds from 34 Jerseys.
Dr Salter notes Ohio farmers need not fear missing plant food elements other than one key item. He lists sulphur manganese zinc boron and iron as essential, but says these are abundant or already present in fertilizers used in Ohio. The impact of some fertilizers on soil acidity is minor in this state.
H. E. Mantle and others from Ohio State University and local growers attended a Washington conference urging the Surplus Commodities Corporation to keep purchasing surplus apples through spring. They propose 75 percent No 1 grade after March 1, with the rest lower grade, prices varying by variety, grade, and size. No 1 prices likely 75 cents per bushel for 2.5 inch plus, 70 cents for 2 1/4 inch, 65 cents for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch. Other varieties earn 10 cents less in each class. A second list, including Snow, Stark, Winter Banana, Champion, Ben Davis, and others, sells for 19 cents less per bushel. State committee members and county agents will help growers market surplus apples.
An upward trend in butterfat content of milk from 2,500 shippers in four Ohio fluid milk markets is reported by R. W. Sherman of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. The Canton market shows the strongest rise from 3.45 per cent in 1925 to 3.739 per cent in 1936. Daily dairy sales rose in Columbus and Dayton, while Cincinnati declined and Canton remained steady. The Dayton and Columbus sales increased, indicating fewer producers can meet market needs, suggesting larger units are more profitable. Sherman attributes gains to producers expanding herds or seeking other outlets.
President Roosevelt pushes to stage an airborne demonstration to South America despite State Department objections and cabinet divisions. The move aims to cement Latin American ties amid German Italian and Japanese influence fears, while battles over Navy publicity and Maritime Commission patronage split GOP insiders and press battles loom large.
Mrs Lilan Short and Miss Kitty Rotertsotr are noted in a small local social item. The brief records their presence at a community gathering and references a social function attended by residents.
The Rev. Hilly Opie Crusader Manager of the Great Lakes district of Foursquare churches will speak at the local church service tonight. A musical program is planned. A delegation plans to attend a rally at Akron Saturday afternoon and evening. Hosts for Monday evening were Jantre Bruce and Margie Beauhero. A social followed the business meeting and lunch was served. Members of the Vielsman Guild of St. Joseph's enjoyed hospitality Tuesday evening. Plans were made to serve dinner starting March for upcoming meetings. The next meeting will be at Miss Marcella Kelch's home in March.
Amherst C February 25 The legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the club rooms with a program led by Mrs. Arthur Hamel. Beverly Bruce Jessis Biddinger and Fivelyn Izold sang while Edith Van Buren accompanied. Christina Davis and Marie Telzerow performed tap and accordion numbers. Rev. T. J. Williams spoke on National Defense urging peace through informed action and global cooperation. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Jacob Krieg Mrs. Henry Edwards and Mrs. William Wilker.
Mrs B A Jenne hosted a reception at 289 Church St for about 40 guests with a decorated cake and a purse of money given to Mr and Mrs Krieg. Coming events include midweek prayer and Bible study at First Evangelical, Washington Birthday dinner by Masons and Eastern Stars, and a St Ann circle gathering at Lincoln St. Also listed are circle meetings at St Paul and St Ann bingo with hostess Mrs Sylvester Delzeith.
Friends and relatives surprised Mr and Mrs Fred Krieg on their 20th wedding anniversary at Are Avenue. The event featured a social gathering and later refreshments.
Sixty attended the card party Tuesday evening at Odd Fellow Hall hosted by Jessamine Lodges, Daughters of Scotland. Winners included bridge team David Phillips Elyria and Margaret Mahone South Amherst, pinochle Francis Gordon and Mrs Terrell, five hundred Hugo Truscello and Mrs Irene Burnett, bunco John Janes Trene Towne. Lunch followed. committee led by Miss Janet Rain with Mrs Agnes Innes and others.
The Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion and its auxiliary will sponsor a dance at Lorain Country Club on March 25. Arrangements by Mrs Ed Moebius Mrs John Moebius Ed Moebius Clyde Tommelly John Michael James Whyte. Michael home meeting Tuesday evening to finalize. Tickets on sale from members.
Miss Olive Beller hosted the AuCourant Club with Bingo honors shared by Jennie Jaeger and several members. A Washington Birthday luncheon followed with multiple attendees. Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Heathcote were held at South Amherst Methodist Church with Rev. Burris officiating and pallbearers named. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery with attendees from Cleveland, Oberlin, Elyria, Lorain, and Amherst.
Politically flavored notes describe Harold Ickes under pressure on Capitol Hill as his funding requests face resistance. A Chavez McAdoo radio bill aims to promote U S South America programs while Interior name changes are scrapped. Senators race to secure funding and support as reforms and tensions unfold amid foreign correspondent intrigue and government reorganization debates.
Ralph Sanders led the ladies as card players met on Thursday afternoon. Refreshments followed the event. Mrs. Siders won high, Mrs. Wall Younglas was second. Opfer took third, Mrs. Lewis Cordon received consolation. Door prize winners were Mrs. Leonard Forbush and others. Hostesses include Mrs. L Gordon and Mrs. J P Helcomb.
Mr and Mrs C H Opfer entertained Friday evening for son Tussell Opfer s twenty first birthday. Pedro played and high scores were marked by Frank Opfer and Loriie Jones. Guests included Elyria residents Saddler Gong Jones Opfer and Rush families plus Rev B H Ryan of Vickory.
Dr F M Edwards notes constipation worsens skin blemishes and improved appearance with his Olive Tablets. The vegetable laxative is sold by druggists for 164, 20¢ and 60¢.
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