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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
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DaviS-BigIey

Davis -Bigley
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Biglev cf
Main street, are announcing the
marriage of their daughter. Miss
Vivian Bigley to Richard Davis
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Davis
Caldwell.
The young couple was married
Saturday, August 10, at noon, in
Newport, KY. They were attended
by Woody Pitcher and Grant
Davis. The single ring ceremony
was used.
For her wedding, Mrs. Davis Sc
lected light blue suit with match
ing accessories of black. She wore
a shoulder corsage of red rose
buds.
She is graduate of the Cald-
well high school, class of 1945, and
has been employed at the Kegerr-
els store in Caldwell.
Mr.. Davis attended Caldwell
high school, served in the U. S.
Army for 80 months and is now
employed at the Permian Oil &
Gas Co. in Caldwell.
Friends, neighbors and relatives
are invited to attend miscellan-
eous shower which will be given
at the w. c. Davis home, Friday
evening of this week, honoring the
newlyweds.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Officers Installed

The district deputy grand master
of l. o. o. F. lodge No. 259, installed
newly elected officers Thursday eve
ming at the local lodge. They in
cluded: noble grand, Elvin Hutch
ms; vice grand, Dale Ackley; R. S.
N. C. Charles Milligan; L. S. N. c.,
Forest Sanford; chaplain, Rev. John
B. MCGEE; warden, E. C.. Keyser;
R. S. S., A. M. Gill; L. S. S. Carlos
S. Rice; I. G., Charles Brown; O. G.,
Charles Rice; r. S. v. G., Henry
Baker; L. S. V. G., George Picken-
paugh; trustee, Arthur R. Boyer;
treasurer, Charles Evilsizer and re-
cording secretary, George w. Rice.
Blake Davis is the retiring Noble
Grand.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
Frakes, Caldwell.
Miss Bert Archer, West street, i:
visiting friends this week in Mar.
ietta, Athens and Parkersburg
w. Va.
You viii Want Some of Those
Lovely Dresses To Finish the Sum.
mer Now On Sale At GRAY'S.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boetticher
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Boetticher
nee Betty Tilton, of Sandusky, were
weekend guests at the homes OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Tilton, of Bel
ford street, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Tilton, south of Caldwell.
Mrs. Mae Heddleson, of Lowell,
Mrs. Edith Chandler, of Keithtown,
spent a few days last week with
Harry Goodwin and family, of Col
umbuS.
Corp. Frank G. CongIeton, of Or
lando, Florida, and wife, of Derwin,
spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. Florence Congleton.
Mrs. Lucille Weekley and family,
Cumberland street, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Van Fleet and family, of Lancas-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Heddleson
and family, spent a few days last
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Alvin Green, of Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Vaughn and
son, Donald Lee, of Columbus,
spent the weekend at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Davis and son,
Richard, of near Caldwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy Drake, of
jackson, Florida, are visiting at the
home of his father, Wilbur Drake
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Bates and
their guest, Mrs. Vada Denbow, of
Columbus, spent the weekend at the
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Sharon Stitchery Chicks

The eighth meeting of the Shar-
on Stitchery Chicks of '46, met at
the home of Jean Wilson. During
the business session, plans for the
fair were discussed. 1t was de-
cided that we would have a club
picnic on Sunday, August II. Four
guests were present as follows:
Jean Mendenhall, Neva Jane Will
son, Richard McNabb, and Elaine
Thorla. The recreation hour was
spent in honor of Elaine Thorla,
who celebrated her birthday Sun
day.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Horton -ROSSiter

Monday evening, August, at
7:30 o'clock. in the Baptist parson-
age, Miss Helen L. Rossiter became
the bride of Earl Horton in a
single ring ceremony performed
by Rev. David A. Doan.
The bride chose for her wedding
a suit of poudre blue with black
and white accessories. Her corsage
was pink rosebuds tied with a blue
satin ribbon. She wore a strand of
pearls, gift of the bridegroom.
Following the ceremony, din
ner was served at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. Athel Pitts, for
the honored ones and the imme-
diate families.
The new Mrs. Horton was grad
uated from the Sarahsville high
school with the class of 1943, and
for the past three years she has
been employed at the Kegerreis
store in Caldwell.
Mr.. Horton was graduated from
Summerfield high school, class of
l943. He was recently discharged
from the navy after serving more
than two years, most of which was
spent overseas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horton left for
Canton, where he is employed.
They plan to make their home in
that city.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Birthday HOnOred
Mrs. Betty (Tilton) Boetticher,
was honored Sunday by picnic
on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Tllton, south of Caldwell.
The occasion was also to ceIe-
brate the wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tilton and a
going away party for Richard Til
ton, who will be leaving soon to
enter South Dakota Wesleyan Uni
versity.
Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. George Boetticher and Mr..
and Mrs Albert Boetticher of San
dusky; Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Tilton
and children, Richard O., Roscoe
Lee, Albert, Kathleen, Louise and
Bonnie Lou Tilton.
During the Afternoon other visit
ors were: Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Web
ster and children, Virginia Lee and
Mark Edward, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. K. Heddleson.
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c HI D R E N -
WE
IAN T
YOUR
Z S

Don't forget invitation have your pictures taken
FREE and published in this newspaper. Remind your
parents it costs them nothing!
The Wotz Studios of Des Moines Iowa. nationally
known childrens photographers take your pictures
pressy for publication feature titled "CITIZENS
OF TOMORROW"
Remind your parents that nothing need be subscribed
to- they do not have to be reader of this
There strings of kind Every youngster in this
trading is eligible There is age limit Extra
prints may be obtained by arranging with the studio
resenative when the for publication is selected but
this, too, is entirely up to your parents
Clippings of these pictures will become treasured
mentos of childhood be call photographer
during the time mentioned below We do want single
local youngster to be disappointed Appointments
but of parents another adult must
accompany you.
Below the time and place to have pictures taken
without cost
Noble County Fish & Game Club Rooms
Over Madge's Specially Shop
Saturday, August IL, 1916
100 p. nj. To 500 p. M
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Pictured above is Pvt. Andrew
A. Miller son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Miller of near Harriettsville. Sta
toned at Atlanta, Ga, his address
is as follows: Pvt Miller, Assn
45O35323, 5th School Co., Bks. 427,
Atlanta Ordnance Depot. Pvt. Miller
is attending an auto mechanics
school and at the conclusion of five
weeks will receive his diploma. 1t
is believed that Miller will be re-
turned to his former station in Ken
lucky following the completion of
his present training. Mrs. Ed. Nau,
Dexter City route, is a sister of the
soldier.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
w. S. C. S. Meets

W. 5. c. 5. Meets
Circle No. III of the w. S. c. S.
of the First Methodist chuch, met
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Mary Combs on the West
side. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Mary
B. Okey, Mrs. Francis Moore, Mrs.
Lillian Still, Mrs. Ethel Moore,
Mrs. Edna Racey, Mrs. Mary Wal
terS, Miss Effie Smith, Mrs. Grace
Wilson, and Mrs. Opal Robey.
Mrs. Still, president of the group
presided, and Mrs. Lois Ziler led
the devotional period.
A refreshments course was SER
we'd during the social hour.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Surprise Party

Dick Hutcheson of Dexter City,
was pleasantly surprised Wednes-
day evening, August 8, when a
group of friends joined to welcome
in his 18th birthday.
Guests present were: Marylou
Patten, Melba Hughey, Icen Antill,
Patty Sanford, Norma Smith, Bar
bara Hutcheson, Jay Gore, Ber-
nard Mitchell, Wayne Love, Mrs.
George Ullman, Charles Williams,
Karen Lee Ullman, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. M. HutcheSon, Eileen Hutch
eson, and the guest of honor, Dick
Hutcheson.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Sharon Grange To Meet

Sharon Grange will meet in reg
ular session on August 16, with
master, Calvin Mendenhall, in
charge. The Pleasant Valley
grange will also be in charge of
the program. Each family is re-
quested to bring sandwiches and
pie, and any article for the For
eiPn Relief box.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Anniversary Dinner

Anniversary Dlnncr
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin L. Cunning
ham, Dudley, were honored with a
family dinner, Sunday at their
home in observance of their 56th'
wedding anniversary.
A large cake centered the table
with covers being arranged for MIR.
and Mrs. Harry Harris of Wheel
ing, w. Va, Mr.. and Mrs Jess
Jones, son and daughter of Indian
apolis, Ind, Wesley Cunningham
of Lancaster, Mrs. Cecil Finley
sons, Jimmie and Teddie of Cald-
well, E. E. Cunningham and the
honored guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham re-
ceived a number of beautiful cards
and a lovely gift from the family.
They have resided their entire
life in the Dudley community and
are well and favorably known.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Family Dinner

FaDIly DInnCr
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fowler en-
tertained with a family dinner at
their home on Spruce street, Sun
day. All nine of the Fowler sons
were guests. They included: Pfc.
Dale Fowler of Aberdeen Md,
William Fowler, who is enrolled at
Ohio State University, Columbus,
for the summer, Homer, Bennie,
John, Dave, Jack ara Mack, all of
the home and Carl Fowler, Spruce
street
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Tilton of
Dexter City are announcing the
engagement of their daughter,
Miss Freda Tilton of Columbus to
Bruce Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs.
]. o. Miller, Dexter City. No date
has been set for the wedding.
Miss Tilton is employed in the
State Office building at Columbus.
Mr.. Miller is employed in con-
struction work at Lorain, Ohio.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Sharon Mothers Club

The Sharon Mothers club held
their monthly meeting in the
church basement with eight mem
bers present. Mary Haga, president
presided at the business meeting
and Ruth Stoneking read the min
utes of the last meeting. The pur-
chase of silverware for the use of
the hot lunch and canning was
discussed. The meeting was closed
with the members repeating the
club benediction.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Sunday Guests

sunday Guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Crock OF
Caldwell route, had as Sunday
guests, the following: Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Crock and children. Kath.
leen and Bernard, of Iowa; Mr.
and Mrs. Linus Crock and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cornett and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rob
rig and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Upton and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sebastian Crock and family, and
Andrew Crock and family.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Birthday Dinner

Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Don Hamilton was hon
ored with a birthday dinner at the
Country Club last Thursday eve
ming. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Quick, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hazard, Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien
Young, and the out of town guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy Drake OF
Jackson, Florida.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Complete New Line of Winter
Stacks, Sweaters, and Skirts. Just
Arrived. GRAY'S.
McGee-JOnes

NcOe6-JOHcS
Announcement is being made OF
the marriage of Rev. John B. Nc
Gee of Belle Valley, to Bonny
Jones, grade school teacher at
Wintersville. Rev. and Mrs. l. j.
Howldan, ministers of the Macks-
burg church, officiated at the
double ring ceremony on Saturday,
August 10, at $3.50 o'clock.
Meta Ryan, Brilliant, Ohio, was
maid of honor, and Earl MCGEE,
son of the bridegroom, served as
best man.
A reception was given following
the ceremony. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl MCGEE of North
Olmsted; her mother, Mrs. 0. w.
Martin of Ironton; an aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Green of Ironton, Miss
Margaret Brown of Steubenvllle
route 2; his daughter, Mr.. and Mrs:
James Matson and son, John, OF
Mesopotama; daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Wack and daughters
Carol Ann and Eileen; a sister,
Minerva MCGEE, r. N, of Massl,
Ion. a brother, Mr.. and Mrs. FLOYD
MCGEE and family of Cambridge
and a sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John
oliver of Cambridge route 4.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Dinner Guests

DhlllCE OACStS
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Thomas OF
Playground ST., entertained with a
dinner at their home last Sunday.
Covers were laid for the following:
Mrs. Ross Griffith and son, Mel
vim of Edmond, Kansas; Mrs.
Harry Archer of Denomore, Kan
sas; Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fogle of
Barberton; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Thomas of Caldwell route; Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Lackmiller of Cumber-
land Street, Mrs. Mary Snider of
the home, and the host and host
ess and sons, Francis and Charles.
This was also the birthday ami
versary of Mrs. Edward Thomas.
Other relatives who called in the
afternoon were Mr.. and Mrs. Murl
Thomas and daughter, Mary Jane;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Phipps and daughter,
Carol Sue, and son, Leon, all of
near Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Dinner Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. James Carter en-
tertained at their home in South
Olive, Sunday, with a dinner.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecil Carter of Columbus, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Tilton, Dexter City,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Davis, South
Olive, Mrs. Ada Bell, Dexter City
and Mrs. Eta Carter, Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris Frances, Jr.,
Byesville, formerly of Caldwell,
are announcing the birth of a
daughter in the Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Closing Out All Bathing Suits,
Regardless of Cost. GRAYS.
EN- ROUTE HERE

EN- ROUTE HERE
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Newhart, of
Hermosia Beach, Calf, are en- route
to Caldwell for a several weeks
visit at the home of Judge L. B.
Frazier and Miss Minerva Frazier.
En- route here they will visit with
Miss Fannie Ulrich, of Valparaiso,
Ind They are expected next week.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs.
James c. Wyscarver and Mr.. and
Mrs, John T. Watson, all of Quaker
City route. The infant has been
named Jenny Lee.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Birthday Dinner

Mrs. J. E. Smith entertained
with a family dinner, Wednesday,
evening at her home, honoring the
birthday anniversary of her hus-
band. A course chicken dinner
was served. A large birthday cake
served as an attractive centerpiece.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs A. c..
Marsh, daughter, Ruth and son,
Alvin, Jr., who recently returned
home from Guam, having seen SER
vice with the navy. They reside at
New Philadelphia.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Of
Harriettsville, are announcing the
birth of a son in Memorial hospital
Marietta.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Dexter City w. S. C. S. Meets

DCAECK OHtJ W. D' 70 ~ -
The Dexter City Women's So
ciety of Christian Service and
their Families with several other
guests enjoyed a picnic supper at
Blue Rock State Park on Sunday,
August II. About thirty guests and
members attended.
New Fall and Winter Goats Ar
irving Daily. Inquire About Our
Lay-Away Plan. GRAYS.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
Sunday CHESTS

Sunday Guests
Sunday guests at the home of
Mrs. Mary S. Combs on Miller ST.,
included: Mrs. Theodore Frank
and daughters, Mary Louise, and
Marjorie, of Texas City, Texas, Mr..
and Mrs. Palmer Rich of Cleve-
land, Mrs. Lura Craft and daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, of New Concord,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Hutcheson
and children of Alliance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Thompson, of
Newark, are announcing the birth
of a daughter in a Newark hospi-
tai, August 6. Grandparents are Mr..
and Mrs. William Thompson, of
Newark. Mrs. Wilbur Sprague, of
Keithtown, is a great great grand
mother.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil H. Watson,
of Summerfield, announce the birth
of a 93s pound son, August II, at
the St. Francis hospital, Cambridge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hayes, of
the Caldwell community are an
nouncing the birth of a daughter,
Wednesday morning, at the Thomp-
son hospital.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Holmes,
of Battle Creek, Mich, are an
nouncing the birth of a daughter
named Brenda Joy, on July 23 Mr..
and Mrs. Orville Holmes, of Sales
vile are the paternal grandparents.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Clearance Sale Now On Al
GRAY'S.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

All Summer Dresses and Chill
dren's Goats Will Be Closed Out,
Regardless of Cost. GRAY'S.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15
New Arrivals

Mr.. and Mrs. George Calland, of
Columbus, are announcing the birth
of a daughter, named Judith Ann.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Calland, of
Columbus, are the grandparents.
F. M. Calland, Summerfield, is the
great grandfather. Mrs. Harry Wea-
yer, also of Summerfield, is an
Aunt to the new arrival.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Corbitt an
nounce the birth of a baby girl
born August 8, in the Ravenna
hospital. The infant has been
named Barbara Jean. Grandparents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bonar,
of Harriettsville route, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Corbitt, of New Mil
ford. Mrs. Belle Bonar is the great
grandmother.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Schneider,
of StanleyvilIe, are announcing the
birth of a son, Gary Norman, at
Memorial hospital on July "a, in
Marietta. Grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Schneider, of Stanley
vile, and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur l..
Wharff, of Dexter City. The mother
is the former Harriet Wharff.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Some of Those Hard To Get''
Items Will Be On Sale Saturday
At GRAY'S.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Davis.
Dexter City, are announcing the
birth of a son at the Thompson
hospital. Mrs Davis is the former
Martha Mendenhal.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1946-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Davis, of Olive,
are announcing the birth of a
daughter at the Memorial hospital,
Marietta. Grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. M. c. Johnson, of Olive, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Davis of Can
ton
The midland journal., 1946-04-05
HoMEsCoNSTRUCTION IN
] MARYLAND OFF IS PERCENT

Maryland's critical housing short
age, already apparent to anyone who
is seeking living quarters, is empha-
sized graphically by latest federal
statistics which show that the volume
of home construction in tie state
plummeted from 23,200 units in
ly41 to mere $500 in 1914, a de-
crease OF rs per cent
llle tremendous drop in construc-
tion explains why the state has
pent-up demand for new houses that
will keep the building industry busy
for years, said Arnold Nicholson, vice
president of polis-Honeywel
Regulator Company, in commenting
on the situation. Mr.. Nicholson re-
Gently completed study of the ma
tional housing shortage.
Although the wartime morator-
ium on home construction was not
entirely to blame for the present
shortage, it was the most potent fac
tor" said Mr.. Nicholson. ut brought
to head condition that had been
growing for years.
For example, United States Labor
Department records show the number
of private and public housing units
constructed in Maryland in 1941 was
23,200. That dropped to 16,4O0 in
1912; TO 1900 in 1943 and $500 in
1914. Official figures for 1945 are not
yet available, but the volume last
year was not much greater than i'll
1944.."
President Truman's new housing
program will heip 10 alleviate the
shortage, but most authorities agree
that ultimate requirements will not
be met for many years, Mr.. Nicholson
continued.
The midland journal., 1946-04-05
FOOD Is LIFE

With wheat shipments to starving
nations of Europe and Asia still be.
hind schedule, the Maryland Famine
Emergency Committee has been or.
ganized in this voluntary program
to save lives" with Governor O'Con.
or as honorary chairman. He has
proclaimed the next 100 days as a
period of 'self denial in the state in
cooperation with the national COM
mittee, to cut use of wheat and fats
with substitution of other foods in
our meals for these easily shipped
products.
Joseph H. Blandford, chairman OF
tie State Committee, has pointed out
that full cooperation of the people OF
Maryland in this voluntary food saw
ing program with all other Ameri-
cans can help save the lives of 2O,-
100000 people.
The midland journal., 1946-04-05
FARMING WITH ELECTRIC
POWER

The electric age is still ''in swad-
ling clothes" so far as the farm! is
oncerned, according to Claude r.
.Vickar1, Rural Electrification Ad-
Illustrator. This is true, he says,
even On tke majority of the farms
,lready enjoying electric service"
"The water pumps, milking ina
hines, hay hoists, feed grinders and
other labor-saving equipment nov in
use on electrified farms-to say moth
ng of the household appliances
which free the farm wife for more
work with income-producing eater
Jrises-have given a tremendous
joost to diversified farming These
nd other labor-saving electrical de-
ices also cut down production costs
# staple crops and improve their
Iuality
"'The surface has barely been
cratched ins, the application OF cleo
ric power to farm tasks. More and
,etter equipment will be available at
over cost as the Nations prog, essive
armers find new and more profitable
.ses for electric power.
Rural people who do not yet have
electric service are aware of the pos
Sibilities and they are becoming Very
nsistent in their demands for SER
vice."
The midland journal., 1946-04-05
THE TRACTORS GO ROLLING
ALONG

"The use of farm machinery ha'
snowballed in recent years." saiu Ii
R. Toliey, Chief of the Bureau of Az
icultural Economics in a recent al
dress. ''There were less than 1000,
700 tractors on farms in 1880, nor,
han 100000 in 1889, and slightiy
over 100000 in 1945. The end i.
not yet. Tie chances are that there
Fill be more than 2,500,000 by 1850
The gain in numbers is not III.
only measure of this trend Smallel
.ractors and equipment adapted Il
he needs of medium-sized faril1
arms have been perfected only re
'ently. We can expect large-scale eff.
,ects when they come into use gener,
ally within the next few years.
The use of mechanical power no,
My directly increases efficiency ol
tarm production; but also, by renlac
ing horses and mules, it frees acre.
Age once used to feed these orig;ua.
sources of farm power"