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The Valley settler., 1947-11-06
R RESPONSIBILITY
ME BERS

J the tua1 loss of your cap ital invo stment or, in marketing assoc iation, through high handling costs and low prices result ing from FOOT selling ability. Just what do VOL owe the management in t he way of sup port to ir sure effici ent operation? What steps cn Xop take to guarantee that the cooperative vi Il be properly manased to your pest intere st s?
 Members, as owners Of the associ at ion, are in the last analysis. respons ible for the character or it's management. They benefit from cod nagement and the results of bad rlanag elt fall directly on them. There are number of important act ions which manbers can take to protect their interests by ac~a firing efficient management. Some Of tn ese follow:
 l. Select t he no st able and best qual fled 3. Make srecia1 effort to understand the busi ness Of the assoc fat ion.
 3. Reco 1nize the possi it ies and l imita- tiOns Of the associ ation. Don't expect more of the association than it can deliver. . ? o onao aa9u65 aqqt any P9a9s sos 0 the tion 1ro1r tly with member of the board Of directors or responsible off icer or en- p1oyee. If outsiders criticize the assoc l. ation, obtain the facts from proper assoct- at ion sources. - - 5. Use the officials of the ass oc 1ation as sources of accurate infornat ion regarding assOci ion matters.
 6. Give the association complete loyalty and sl27 ort based on adequate facts and in- forration.
 ?. Attend meetings regularly to iscuss business matters relating to the associa- tion ard to approve or disapprove proposed actions relating to the pro blems. 8. Avoid Interference with employees in the ir ddties of carrying admin strative details. If there are questions or Agges- tions regarding the manner in vh ich these duties are performed, they sou1d be taken up rith the proper officials.
 g. Acce2t and adopt policy Of an ade- quate rage scale for employees.
 10. Assist the board of directors on matter
The Valley settler., 1947-11-06
70 T4fR COOPERATIVE.

time, make certain that the board does not develop a sense of owning the assoct- ation. "Nev' blood" will bring new ideas to the board.
 l2.' Do every thing practic cable to incre ase the volume of Ous inc ss of the ass oc iation withing req asonab1e Q limits.
 13, Through the board Of directors' allow the manager ample lat itude in performing his duties and in the use of his own judg- ment and exp fence.
 IA. Keep up member sh ip intere st and 'activ part ic ipat ion. Avo i'd the inactive atti- tude which will permit the selection of an indifferent or inactive bo ard, hich may suit in the development Of one-rnan con- tro1 by the manager because members and board have failed to Derfo rm the ir ob1iga- tions properly. Lack of interest on the part Of large proportion Of the members permits'a small group to control the asso- citation, unhealty situation.
The Valley settler., 1947-11-06

The above abticle was copied As ar rint ed in the leaf1et ent tiled Managing Farmers' . Cooperatives which is put out by the Farm Security Admini stration. It was herewith printed because it contains much food for thought for our local associ at ion. Some of it is not as applicable to our local prob1 ems while other parts are very pert inent to our own problems.
 The Farm Credit Admin istration has made detailed study of problems of Coopera- tive Asso ciat ions all over the country. As a re suit they have published number of le af1ets containing valuab1 inforna- tion as a result Of their findings. This
 ser ries contains circul ars on "Sizing up your Coo0erat i've" uForrning Farmers' Cooper atives" "Financ ing Farners' Cooperati s" Managing Farmers C0operatives" ----and many others.
The Valley settler., 1947-11-06

Exp eriehce has taught that success in CO., operat ion depends largely upon the rea1i- zat ion and the application of a few nlnd- arental economic principles. No longer is cooperat ion he Id out to the farmer as a panacea for all his ills, nor is it being sold to him on the basis of comnmni- ty pirit or religious zeal. Leaders in the movement today are stressing such factors as economic need, member ship sup port, adequate capital, and effic ient O. perations. It now seems apparent that the movement has sue cce ssful1y passed through the age of ado1e SC ence and that coopera- tives are to remain permanent part of our agricu1t ral marketing systens 
 Co-ops in Agriculture
 by French Nj. Fyro
 Agricultural Eccnomist
 Farm Credit Administrat ione
The theocrat., 1947-10-22

gan Philharmonic society.
Mrs. Percy Clayton, social
service chairman, asked for
clothing for under-privileged
children.
Mrs. Alvin Ruesch, second
vice-president, presented six
new members - Mrs. Allen
Dolan, Mrs. Axel Dolan, Mrs.
Frank DeRossi, Mrs. Charles
Plummer, Mrs. Emil Schatt-
schneider and Mrs. Herbert
Thomson.
Teachers of the three grade
schools and the Zion-Benton
High School were guests Of
the club. Mr.. Newenham and
Mr.. Pearce having consented
to close school at 2 80 P. M.
Attending the tea tables
were Mrs. Richard Schwager
and Mrs. Robert Wilson. The
center piece of the table pre-
sented "a horn of plenty with
Fall decorations.
Mrs. Paul Mischler, hostess
chairman, was assisted by Mrs.
r. Schwager, Mrs. c.. McCon-
nell, Mrs. R. Wilson, Mrs. VIM.
Lemke, Mrs. J. Lumsden, Mrs.
B. E. Simmons, Mrs. B. Rob-
inson, Mrs. H. Tatsch, Mrs. w.
E. Anderson, Mrs. R. A. Pur-
cell, Mrs. John Leech, Mrs. O.
Mcintosh, Mrs. F. Peters, Mrs.
DeRossi, Mrs. w. J. Bicket and
Miss Cornelia Shaw.
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
OBITUARY
FELIX LAPELLO

Felix Lapello was born in
Chicago on April 25, 1901 and
departed this life Saturday,
October II, 1947 at the age of
46 years, 5 months and 16
days.
Mr.. Lapello had a heart at
tack as he was riding from
his residence to the downtown
area in Zion Saturday after
noon in car driven by his son.
After he had the heart attack,
his son drove him to the police
station where he called a doc
tor, but Mr.. Lapello died short
ly after the doctor arrived.
He was employed by the
Johns-Manville Company in
Waukegan.
Surviving to mourn his loss
are his wife, Ruth, five sons,
Phillip, Richard, Robert, Tim
othy, and Leonard, and three
daughters, Gloria, Janet and
Penny Lynn, all living at home.
Funeral services were held
from the Congdon Funeral
home on Tuesday afternoon,
October IA, 1947 at 200 %.
m. with Rev. ROLAND Aggers
officiating. Burial was made
in Pine View Cemetery.
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
The TheOCrat

ing, to mail these out in a few
days, in this area, together
with announcements concern
ing the special musical service
on October 19 when the Mfr
lin sisters will be here.
''Pray brethren, pray" that
we might all be found faithful
in the calling that God has CIV
en- us.
Leland Barton,
Elder in Charge
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
MICHIGAN CITY NEWS
By D. Avery

1t has been a nice bright
day out here in the Dunes
Country. This probably ac-
counts for the out-of-town
visitors attending services here
this morning, October 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hammer
Stag of Zion, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Urbanick of Chicago
were here. Mrs. Harold Han
ma, her sons, Jimmy, Dennis,
and Tommy, and her aunt,
Mrs. J. O. Thompson, came
from Niles, Mich, to attend
services and to visit Mrs. Han
mas parents, the John Millers.
Overseer Lee conducted the
worship services. Paul Urban
ick favored us with beautiful
selection. He was accompanied
on the piano by his wife.
Most of the congregation
went with the visitors to the
new church building after
the services, to see the results
up to date. They were sur
prised and pleased with the
progress made. The sheathing
is on and a good portion of the
shingles have been laid on the
roof.
The folks observed that the
building is located in a nice
neighborhood, and should be
an asset to the community. Of
course, we want more than the
building to be an asset. Trans
portation is convenient from
any of the surrounding neigh
borhoods.
Overseer Lee and his wife,
the Hammerslags and the Ur-
banicks were dinner guests at
the John C. Harvey home.
On Monday of that week,
Deacon and Mrs. Barker visit
ed with Elsie Bleck at Bleck
Road. They, and Mrs. D. Av-
cry, had luncheon at the Bleck
home.
Henry Bleck of Bleck Road,
and George Long of Chicago,
who are touring the west, in
tend to visit the Arizona
Branch.
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNI-
VERSARY OF ELDER SMITH

(Continned from Page ~
25th, the Elder said, ''I had
three visits to the Box Hill
Cemetery that week. On Mon
day, September 9Th, the wife
of Deacon Ellis was laid to
rest, after a long illness. Tues
day, my dear wife was laid to
rest; and Wednesday, my SON.
in-law, Mr.. J. A. Wilson, was
laid to rest"
Mrs. Smith was laid to rest
in the Box Hill Cemetery,
Tuesday, September 9th, in
presence of a large company
of friends and relatives. A
Memorial Service was held in
Zion Tabernacle on Lords Day
evening, September 21st, with
full White-robed choir, Offic-
ers, Members and friends pres
ent.
The Tabernacle was beauti-
fully decorated in white, with
white flowers.
Mr.. Wilson, the husband of
Elder Smiths eldest daughter,
Gladys, passed away on Sep
tember 9Th, 1947. Mr.. Wilson
was a member of the Zion
Branch in Australia, and a
Memorial Service for him was
held in the Tabernacle there
on Lords Day evening, Sep
tember 20.
The heartfelt sympathy of
Zion at Headquarters is ex-
tended to Elder Smith and
family in their deep sorrow,
and to the others who are
mourning the loss of loved
ones.
They have laid aside their armor
For robe of spotless white;
And with Jesus they are walking
Where the river sparkles bright.
We have labored here together,
We have labored side by side,
Just a little while before us
They have cross'd the rolling tide.
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
CROP FORECASTS

The official forecast for the
Illinois corn crop, based on
conditions as of Sept. l, was
lowered 100000 bushels
because of August's heat and
drouth. to stand at 352,OOO,OOO
Continued on Page 12)
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
ZION CITY WOMAN'S CLUB
CELEBRATES 10th ANNI-
VERSARY

Inc Zion ClCy w Oman'S S CluD
was organized in 1907 and
called the Bay View Reading
Club. Seven ladies comprised
the club with Mrs. R. B. Miller
as it's first President. 1t was
organized in the apartment of
Mrs. Gus Thomas. The club
now has 120 members with a
considerable waiting list.
The club joined the State
Federation in 1909, and the
General Federation of Wom-
ans Clubs in 1914.
Mayor Richard Parker of
Zion made and presented the
club with it's first gavel.
The club has always been in
terested in city affairs and has
been civic minded. The mem
bers have presented many
gifts to the city, including some
flags, pianos, and world globes
for the schools; yearly books
to the library; the street mark
ers on 9th Street; and trees,
two still growing, "Moline
Elm" trees on the Methodist
and Grace Missionary Church
lawns. These accomplishments
of the club were outlined by
Mrs. LuVerne Fenton and Mrs.
Robert Murdoch, a charter
member.
The club met on Wednesday
afternoon, October 9Th, in the
Zion Home Gold Room, when
Mrs. William H. Jonas, pro-
gram chairman, presented
Mrs. Gerard L. Fossland, who
introduced Mildred o. Peter
son, the speaker. Mrs. Peter
son selected the subject of
Foreign Jewelry" as her top
ic. From the style of her dis
play, her talk should have
been named "World History in
Jewelry." Pieces of her COL
lection were modelled and dis
played on club members,
she brought forth jewelry
from the cave-man era to the
modern lapel pin.
The following club members
assisted in the modelling:
Mrs. C. L. Fossland, Mrs.
Frank DeRossi, Mrs. WILDER
Friend, Mrs. Paul McEwen,
Mrs. James Donohue, Jr., Mrs.
Robert Will, Mrs. Herbert
Grulke, Mrs. Burr Robinson,
Mrs. Glenn Reinier, Mrs. R. H.
Lundahl, Mrs. John G.. Mayer,
and Mrs. William Lemke.
In Mrs. Peterson's talk she
described jewelry from China,
India, Trinidad, Latin Ameri-
can countries, Southern Pacific
lands, Italy and England, and
the American Indian tribes.
Mrs. Raymond Luther, mus
ic chairman, presented Miss
Dorothy Cole of Waukegan
who favored with two songs,
awake, My SOUL" and "Sun-
BEAM" Mrs. Herbert Thomas
was her accompanist. Miss
Cole is we'll known to music
lovers, being awarded first
place in two recent contests for
vocalists, one at LaSalle, Illi-
nOiS. and also with the Wankn-
The theocrat., 1947-10-22
NEWS FROM ARIZONA

IlO w p1Cd0Co WC al w WV
the ever-increasing reports
from the various branches of
the work. We trust that they
will continue to be printed
week by week. All must real
ize that such reports take
time and cooperation. was
talking to Miss Bertha Kes-
ler in Eagle Rock, California,
after one of the services there
and she mentioned how diff
cult it was to gather news
from so many who are scat
tered so far apart in that
area. So, we appreciate the
news that comes from that
branch.
The letters from the young
missionaries are most well
coined and we can see how
they have an abundance of
material for such letters. We
must faithfully remember each
one in prayer. Ours is a mis-
sionary work too as we are in
a remote area where the need
is so great. We thank God for
the opportunity, and ask Him
for His grace to do our best
for Him.
Ours has been a blessed
week. Our Lords day services
are increasing in attendance
and blessings. Our Bible school
attendance last week was 68,
the worship service attendance
was 67, and the evening SER
vice number was 68. At six
o'clock Lords Day evening we
gathered for a fellowship sup
per. There were about 70 pres
ent for the meal. Needless to
say, all were pleasantly re-
freshed at that time. The even
ing service included an in
formal musical treat. Without
any previous notice many
were called upon to bring
hymn numbers. A great bless
ing was received as the differ
ent ones brought a message in
song. Numbers were brought
by the male quartet, the mix
ed quartet, a duet by Mrs. In
man and Deacon Marty Bar
ton, a solo by Deacon James
Harwood, a special number,
"Under His Wings" whistled
by Mrs. Pete Smith, who with
her husband was present for
the service, and a duet by Sam
Neal and me. Mrs. Inman had
prepared a special number,
Beyond the Sunset which
was presented earlier in the
evening.
Visiting for a few days with
us was Sam Neal, his wife Bet
ty and their little son, Randy
who came over from Califor-
MIA.
On Tuesday evening several
of the brethren came over to
the chapel to work on the bap-
tistry. We are looking forward
to the baptismal service which
we plan to have before long.
We have the command of the
Lord Jesus to be obedient in
baptism. I was blessed in the
study of the Importance of
proper baptism, and found in
this study a sure confirmation
of the teaching of Tri11na han
The theocrat., 1947-10-22

Alabama ranks second
among the states of the Union
in production of coke.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McDaniels,
1920 Bristol ST., recently returned
from a extentive five week trip
on tn West Coast.
They visited the city of Port
land Oregan sightseeing for one
day going on to Seattle, Washin-
ton where they spent four days
with relatives and meeting old
acquaintance. They left there on
boat for Victorial spending two
days visiting and back down tn
Sacramento, Calf. for a day see
ing friends then on to Los An
geles after Spending 2 day in
Oakland and San Francisco for
three weeks.
Here the McDaniels were the
guest of Mrs. McDaniels sisters
Miss Milton and Mrs. Carney.
On their way home the Nc Dan
iels stopped over in Kansas City,
Mo. to visit the niece of Mr.. Nc
Daniels Mrs. Earl Williams.
The McDaniels reported having
a lovely trip and that they enjoy
ed being home once MORE.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
The Waters
Column
BY n. w SMITH
BY n. w. SMITH

Walters at Key Club serving
the public with a smile.
Walters at the Legion Club on
improving or service at all times
r.. r. Boys giving fine service
on wheels.
Blackstone Hotel walters going
good with a very quick step.
Fontenelle Hotel walters on the
improvement of service to guest
very good.
Omaha Club walters with Cap.
tain Earl Jones topping the ser.
vice at ali times.
Walters at the Regis Inn quick
stepping on the service at al
times.
Paxton Hotel walters always or
the job with a smile.
Walters at the Hill Hotel us
ing their best effort o please
their guest.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
FORMER OMAHAN FROM
CHICAGO VISITS CITY

Mrs. Clarice Gibbs of Chicago
500 lakewood Blvd. wife Of Mr..
Cornilus Gibbs operator of a
Tailor shop in the Windy City,
is here visiting a Aunt; Mrs. Nor
Inc Anderson 2720 Franklin st.
While in the city, Mrs. Gibbs
has been extented many social
courteouses such as: dinner party
by Mrs. Mary Davis, a breakfast
by Mrs. Jessie Merriweather and
Mrs. ]. 8. Sloan, and host of other
social gatherings.
She Spent three days visiting
friends and acquaintance in Lin
coin, Nebr. Mrs. Gibbs plans to
go to Denver, Colorado before she
goes back to Chicago; arriving IN
that city about the % of Aug.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
Lime Essential

Lime Is essential on acid soils for
proper growth Of many crop and
pasture plants. To promote this de
tired growth. sufficient lime should
be applied to change the acd condi-
ion to a near neutral point Under
most conditions in the upland area
the addition of lime to the soil also
provides calcium for plant growth.
Commercial fertilizer. incorporated
with the soil management prastfces
previously mentioned. is essential
for continued high crop production.
Every crop harvested for grain.
forage or other use removes plant
food from the soil. Soils under cep-
tinuous cropping systems. coupled
with erosion, lose their plant pu-
trients faster than they ca0 be re-
placed by nature.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
THE CLUB

The Chiquitas, newly organized
young women's club Of Omaha.
spent a hilarious evening on Sat.
urday, Aug. 16 on a Wiener
Roast. Sixteen Persons, including
members and their guests, enjoy.
ed the cool Of Carter's Lake; eat.
ing singing, and just letting
their hair down. This was the
third regular monthly social meet.
ing for the club.
Persons present were as follows
Mesdames Estelle Burden, Elnora
Moffett, Novella McMorris; Miss.
es Mercedes Turner, Mary Harris,
Elsie Mallory, Juanita Wynn and
Johnnie Burden, William Wynn.
Columbus McMorris, Louis Mof-.
EFT, Nathaniel Brown, Wesley
Hudson.
The Chiquita Club is inviting
the public to have breakfast with
the mon September z, at the Mas.
onic Hall, rs and Blonde st. from
$1,000 p. m. Anyone wehing
tickets, please contact members
of club.
Mercedes Turner, president
Mary Harris, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
This Week
BY n W. SMITH

Wesley N. Birch of Beatrice,
Nebr. was killed in auto accident
Sunday morning at rs and Dodge
st., Omaha.
The U. S. BIS plane crashed
in the Honolulu, Sunday August IL
with Is aboard and General Nc
Arthur's Chief Adviser was lost,
there was only five bodies taken
from the wreckage and three
Persons rescued.
Joe Burnett Of Broken Bow,
Nebr, was struck by Elk. Cover.
nor of Nebraska Curon, Saturday
Aug. 16. He died later.
After an intensive 8 year search
the U. s. Navy men have found
a high grade petroleum oil South
est of Point Barrow, Alaska.
A fishing vessel radioed to
Washington D. c., Sunday Aug.
IL, that they had picked up off a
raft a Koreon who claimed he
had been on the raft for "a days
The Radio news bureau report
ed that the U. S. Senator Bilbo
condition was worst. On Monday
Aug. Is a blood clot was dis
covered on one of his lung.
James Freeman Williams and
escaped convict from Savannah,
Georgia married the oma that
converted him Sunday in a pri-
son Camp. She was a Jehovial
Witness member
A 81 year old woman Of Spring
field, Mass, says she has her 4th
set of matured teeth. She said
new teeth grew in a fast as the
old ones were extracted.
Read The Omaha Guild for all
the NEWS.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
Record History

Hieroglyphic. or picture writing.
on stone by ancient Egyptians
which has been deciphered by his
tortans tells the story Of the early
Pharaoh dynasties thousands Of
years before the birth Of Christ.
Writing on clay or stone was mans
ffrst attempt to leave his history
and that of his fellowman to future
generations. Later the Egyptians
made a writing material from the
papyrus weed. a tall reed that grew
in the marshy land long the Nile.
It was used as early as $500 3. G.
and it is from the word papyrus
that naner derived it's NAME
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
BOOKER 7. WASHINGTON
BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL

ROCKY MOUNT, VA. - 8. j.
Phillips, President Of the Booker
T. Washington Birthplace Men,
orial, states that the Memorial has
been given thirty minutes by DR..
D. v. Jemison, President Of the
National Baptist Convention, u. s.
A., Inc, on the annual program
of this organization, which con-
venes in Kansas City, Mo, Sept.
GA. This time will be devoted to
a discussion and Industrial Ora
matization based on the life and
achievements of Booker r. Wash
ington, and will be presented on
Booker T. Washington Night" at
the Convention.
The theme of Mr.. Phillips pre-
sentation will be Applying the
Ideals and Teachings of Booker
T. Washington to Today's Needs.
Outstanding local Negro business
leaders in Kansas City will parti-
cipate in the dramatization and
Industrial Exhibit which will be
a part of the presentation.
Mr.. Phillips is engaged in a
nationwide program to perpet
uate the ideals and teachings Of
Booker T. Washington and is
pleased over the cooperation being
given the undertaking by the Ma.
tional Baptist Convention, the
largest Negro organization in the
world-membership 100000.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-23
LOU sWARz AT zETA BoULE

LOS ANGELES, CALF. - Lou
Scala Swarz, actress and dir.
ector of Universal Charm School,
is now here attending the Zeta
Phil Boule as the Second Anti
Basileus.
Just before coming here the
actress was presented in recitals
at five summer schools: Bethume.
Goodman, Famcee, Florida Nor.
NAL, Fort Valley State College
and Georgia State College. At
three Of them she conducted
Charm Scharm Schools which a.
reused much favorable comment
and requests for others.
Plans r being made here to
present the artist to the Holly.
wood public and It is rumored
that she is being suoght for
screen tests.
Zeta Phil Beta Sorority is said
to be proud Of its actress Soror.
because Of her wonderful charm
and personality, on the stage and
off.