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Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01

Grafton to get on top of the conserva-
ton problem. If real action is not
taken soon, the curve of decreasing
resources will meet the rising curve
of population and the only result
from this point on can be a steadily
lowered standard of living.
Bob Brink, extension conservation
ist, Bozeman, reported on plans for
the 1851 conservation caravan spon-
sored by the council. The tour will
include conservation stops and
studies in the nine-county area in
GLIDING Broadwater,. Sweet Grass,
Wheatland, Park, Gallatin, Madison,
Beaverhead, Deer Lodge and Silver
Bow counties as well as Yellowstone
park. Purposes of the tour as sum-
married. include the factors of edu-
cational value, stimulating govern
ment agency cooperation, recogniz-
ing conservation work done by in
dividuals and agencies, and reaching
more people with a conservation
philosophy.
Reject Constitution
The council turned down a pro-
posal introduced to set up the group
on formal basis with definite con-
please turn to page 33)
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01
Just One Generation to Go =.
We Must Rebuild Resources
Conservation Group Warns
By JERRY LESTER, Roping Reporter

REAL CONSERVATION of our
natural resources cannot be post
poned any longer, said members of
Montana's conservation council in
meeting Jan. 10 to IL, at Bozeman.
Full text of the keynote statement
follows:
eve have incurred huge main
tenance deficiencies in the manage
ment of our natural resources during
two world wars. Capital losses to
vegetation and soils have not been
restored during the between-war
periods. Meanwhile, our national
population is increasing at the rate
of 100000 per year. It is the con-
sidered opinion of the group that,
confronted with the high costs of
long cold war, we cannot afford
longer to postpone the adoption of
those management practices which
are necessary to restore and reclaim
natural resources capital at a level
to support the American standard of
living for an expanding population
and to fulfill our international re-
sponsibilities."
Time Is Short
The conservationists were told that
the nation has at best about one gen.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01

Z. Buy equipment and supplies
ahead to be sure of having them and
to beat price increases. Beat feed
ahead as far as practicable, consider
ing storage, deterioration and waste.
8. Sell eggs on grade. Sell as direct
to consumer as is feasible.
9. In the long run, plan for flock
large enough to make it worth while
to give required attention, say 400
to 500 birds, or cut down to a small
flock largely for home use. In a
study of midwestern flocks, prices
received by producers with 400 or
more layers averaged Is to 20 per-
cent higher than prices received by
owners of less than 200 birds.
10. If your turkeys were moder-
ately profitable last year, grow at
least as many in 1851.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01

rate by September. Pullets from late
chicks can be used, of course, and,
if carried over into 1852, may be
quite profitable, but losses from dis
ease and parasites are likely to be
larger.
8. Be sure the chicks are bred to
lay early and through long season
without a fall mott.
4. Buy sexed chicks if you do not
have enough brooding room to avoid
crowding pullets before the broilers
can be removed.
S. Gull the present flock closely,
so that the laying rate will be high
enough to give fair. return over
feed cost.
6. Follow strict sanitation practices
to cut down disease loss In both
chicks and laying flock.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01

With fewer layers this
year and the upward
trend in number of eggs
laid per hen likely TO
level off. total egg pro-
duction will be smaller
than in 1850. Increased
purchasing power. along
with growth of popula-
tion. will raise consunp-
ton.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01

POULTRY FLOCKS probably will
pay off better in the year ahead. The
egg supply will be down and demand
will be up, SO that you can count
on higher prices. Feed and other
costs also will be up, but net re-
turns are likely to be greater than
in 1850.
Much depends, of course, on how
much the government spends COM
pared with its tax collections. It
seems now that defense OUTLAWS will
increase greatly and that tax in
creases. will absorb only part of the
gain in consumer income, so that
some inflationary pressure will con-
tinue.
Egg production in the next eight
or nine months is likely to be to
4 percent less than last year. See
chart. Potential layers are 4 percent
fewer and the proportion of pullets
is lower. Egg production per layer,
which has been increasing an aver
age of about 8 eggs year, may be
little or no greater than in 1850.
Aggregate production may drop from
$4,000, 100000 eggs in 1850 to about
58,000,00O,0OO in 1851.
Demand Stronger.
Civilian demand for eggs will be
stronger in 1851. Over million more
civilians will be at the dining table
than in 1850. With more people work
ing longer hours and higher wages,
consumers are likely to have more
money to spend, even if income taxes
are raised materially. An increase of
around 5 percent in spendable in
come seems to be a reasonable ex-
pectation.
Military demand for eggs will in
crease. The number of men under
arms probably will grow by one
million or more. Many of them will
eat more eggs in uniform than they
would in civilian life.
Even though the government-sup-
port pillar is lacking, egg prices are
likely to average higher this year
They have started the year consider.
ably higher than year ago. The
fact that the general level of al
prices is up 10 percent or so viii
help to maintain higher egg price:
than in 1850.
Ceilings Unlikely
Ceilings on egg prices are unlikely
during 1851. Prices probably will re
main below the minimum point a
which ceilings could be placed undel
the present law. That minimum i
the parity price, adjusted for season
of the year. Last fall, actual price
were only 20 to rs percent of parity
Feed costs are 10 to u percen
higher than year ago. Some fllrthe
advance is probable during the year
due to expansion in livestock pro
II
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-02-01
Egg Supply DosCn, Demand Up
Poultry Will Pay Off Better
In the Year Ahead
By GILBERT GUSLER

on stocks of corn under loan or gov
eminent ownership. But, owing to
the possibility of ceilings, feed prices
are not likely to rise as much as dur
ing 1850. Hired labor, equipment and
supplies also are likely to cost more
than last year.
The amount of feed required to
produce a dozen eggs has dropped
sharply in the last 20 years, due to
improvements in breeding for high
production, in making poultry feeds
and in management practices. Tests
indicate that a hen requires 5 to 6
pounds a month for body mainte-
nance and about IL pounds addi-
tional for each dozen eggs produced.
Last year, the average hen laid at
the rate of about 167 eggs a year
while she was in the laying flock,
compared with 125 eggs 20 years ago.
Hence, the total feed required to pro-
duce a dozen eggs dropped from
about 8 pounds in 1880 to 61s pounds
in 1850.
Egg prices in the next eight or nine
months probably will be up more
than costs compared with last year.
However, as far as one can tell now
it does not seem likely that the egg
feed ratio will improve enough to
cause much increase in the number
of replacement pullets grown. Hence,
laying flocks a year hence may be
little or no greater than now.
With buying power and red meat
prices higher than in 1850, prices for
all classes of chickens are likely to
average higher. The rise in price
probably will more than cover the
increase in cost of feed supplies and
labor.
Turkey production is likely to be
more profitable than in 1850. Reports
on producers intentions and number
of breeder hens on hand will give
more concrete evidence, but some OF
the high-cost producers probably will
drop out because of the narrow price
ratio between turkeys and feed in
the past season, so that production
may be slightly smaller. The trend
to lighter breeds, especially for sale
as turkey broilers, will reduce the
supply of heavy toms. Prices are
likely to be considerably better next
fall. II.
Suggested Program
In view of these prospects here are
some suggestions on profitable pro-
gram for 1851.
1. Get at least your usual number
of replacement chicks. A full laying
house next fall is likely to pay. Ar
all-pullet flock will be more profit,
able than mixture of pullets anC
hens.
Start the chicks as early as pos
sible. February chicks should b'
producing good-sized eggs at high
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Wedding
AYERS : BRENNAN

AYERS - BRENNAN
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker Ayers
of MillsbOrO, announce the marri-
age of their daughter, Jane Kath-
ryn, to Mr.. Hugh Joseph Brennan,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Bren-
nan. of Chicago. The wedding took
place in an old Baptist Mission
overlooking the City of Tangier,
French Morocco, on October 5th.
The couple were attended by the
American COunsul of Tangier. Mr..
and Mrs. Brennan will make their
home in Casablanca for a year. Be
fore returning to the United States,
they plan to tour Europe and at
tend the Music Festival in Germany
next summer. Mrs. Brennan is a
graduate of MillsbOrO High School
and Moore Institute of Art in Phil
adelphia. Mr.. Brennan is a gradu-
ate of Art School in Paris and will
have an exhibition of his work in
the Museum of Art in Chicago upon
returning to this country.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Items Of a Purely
Pers on al Nature

Reverend and Mrs. Roy l..
Tawes were in Richmond, Va, on
Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey M. Draper
of Wilmington were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T..
Bennett.
James Richard Draper spent last
weekend in Ithaca, N. Y, and at
tended the COrnell-Michigan foot
ball game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brakeley of
Riverton n. j., were Sunday guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Brakeley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Taylor of
New York City were weekend
guests of Mrs. William G.. Taylor
and Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Short.
-
Herbert S. Murphy and son, Stet-
ser, of Arlington, Va, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Dickerson at their farm "Largus"
near Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Davies of
Merchantville, n. j., and Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Franley of Trenton,
N. j.. spent the past weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey B. Davidson.
.
Mrs. William c. Smith went to
New York City on Friday of last
week and joined Miss Mabel Miller
of York, Pa. They have been
guests at the Waldorf Astoria for
the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Heisler
returned home on Monday after
spending the past weekend in
Downingtown, Pa, where they
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
V. Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob H. ROOsa
Miss Ida Roosa and Mrs. Alex
ROosa left on Thursday for StOn-
erstOwn, Pa, for a visit with
friends and will tour the eastern
part of Pennsylvania. They will
return Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
B. Y. F. Gives Turkey
Supper

The usual Thanksgiving smells
of Roast Turkey and all its accom-
paniments has already begun to
drift around Milford this season.
The wonderful fellowship OF old
and new acquaintances over huge
slices Of pumpkin pie bring real
feeling of contentment.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship Of
the First Baptist Church are spOn-
soring just such an occasion for
Monday night, November 19, 1851.
The supper will begin at $3.50 p. m.
in the basement of the church.
There will be no tickets to buy, but
free-will offering will be taken.
Each one can then contribute as he
or she feels it is worth.
The menu for the evening in
cludes Turkey, mashed potatoes,
peas, cole slaw, gravy and dress
ing, cranberry sauce, CARROT and
celery sticks, rolls and butter,
coffee or tea and, of course, pump
KIN pie. The food will be arranged
platter style.
AS a special reward for those
present, the Reverend Kenneth NJ
Kepler will be the after-d dinner
speaker. I'm sure he will give
everyone a thought to remember
There will also be special musical
selections at this time.
All proceeds above expenses will
be given for a worthy cause. This
will be announced at the supper.
Can't you smell that turkey nowP
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Birthday Party

Sharon Ann Marshall celebrated
her Fifth Birthday at the home of
her grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pansy Belts Sr. on November 7th.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank EspositO and son of Mills
bOrO. Mrs. Elsie Hendricks and
children. Mrs. Jack Tribbett and
son, Mrs. Elizabeth Jester and
grandson, Miss Kathleen Fowler
and neice, Beckie Of Georgetown,
Mrs. John Hobbs and children, Mrs
Della Ryan, Mrs. Bessie Shew
Linda Wilson, Dickie Belts. Paul
and Raymond Birch, Lauren and
Susan McCOlley, George Welch, and
her mother, Esther Marshall
Sharon received nice gifts and was
wished happy birthday by all. Ice
Cream and cake were served.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Scout News

Brownies of Troop No. shared
the storytelling part of their pro
gram with the Brownies and lead
ers of the newly-fOrmed troop of
seven year olds. Mrs. Prettyman
Carey, a well-knOwn and gifted
person of our community, told the
stories in such a way that you
knew her audience enjoyed them
for the children were attentive and
interested.
A game, flag salute, the Brownie
Promise, songs, and the wishing
circle closing completed the pro-
gram for that meeting.
The newly formed Brownie Troop
held their meeting last Thursday
after school in Miss Beideman's
Room. After the flag salute and
Brownie Song, the troop was in
vited to Join Troop No. 8 with Mrs.
Walls where thew enjoyed Mrs.
Bertha Carey and her recitation
of poetry.
Supervised by the leader, Mrs.
Doris Jackson. the Brownies made
Turkev Trav Cards for the Memo
rial HosDital, to be used on
Thanksgiving Day. This Troop is
interested in art and painting. The
meeting dismissed with singing and
exit through the Magic Tunnel,
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16

came registered their names.
Friends filled the places in re-
ceiving and IN the dining room,
making all who came comfort
able with their warmth and
welcome. Such an occasion
calls forth congratulations in
plenty and best wishes for
many years to come.
The same afternoon, Mrs. J.
Lynn Pratt entertained at her
home in celebration of her
seventy-ninth birthday, for
which she had invited a large
number of friends, who came
at four and continued until
some time later. They were
received by Mrs. Francis
Leithiser and Mrs. Edwin P.
Messick, who presented each
one with a bell on a red rib
bon. This was a nice favor
and also a reminder of Mrs.
Pratt's hobby, the collection
of bells which she has gather
ed from all corners of the
globe. Mrs. Pratt greeted her
guests in the living room,
wearing a smoke gray after
noon dress, with which she
wore a purple orchid. Those
who remember her warm hos
pitality, know how she greet
ed each one, and took time for
visiting with them before they
were invited into the dining
room. There Mrs. Joseph J.
Pearce and Mrs. David N. Sills
dispensed birthday cake and
coffee, as they chatted with
the guests. Flowers on every
side were a reminder, too, of
the many friends, who came
away declaring Mrs. Pratt to
be a remarkable woman. She
has kept her interest in many
things of her community and
has promoted the social side
of life by her participation in
various groups. Our cOngratu-
latiOhs are extended to her.
too for many more birthdays.
The holiday season seems a
little in the distance, but we
shall not have too much time
for all of the planning, shop
ping, wrapping of gifts and
all of the things that go with
the Yule tide, before it is
here. Next week brings
Thanksgiving and its attend
ing services in the church and
the gathering of families for
the consumption of the ma
tionaI bird. In spite of war,
high taxes and things that can
take the joy out Of life, we
have many things still that
give us a sense of liberty. Let's
give thinks for these 'and our
many blessings.
Faithfully yours,
Virginia S. Townsend
Wednesday
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Babies Born In
Milford Hospital

November 6, 1951-Boy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Hamilton, RehOboth.
November Z, 1951-Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Coverdale, Milford;
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Cart
wright, cOlored, Lincoln.
November 8, 1951-Boy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Granville Mumford, Bethel;
Boz, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Tim
moss. Milford.
November 8, 1951-Boy, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Purse. Seaford; Boy
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Hall, Milford;
Girl. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Layton,
baby expired, Lewes.
November 10, 1951-sGiTl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Justice Young, colored, Mil
ford.
November II. 1951-Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Webb, Milford.
November p, 1951-Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs, Gordon Heathman, DagsbOrO
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Booth
Seaford; Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Gillespie, Milford; Boy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Rowe, Dagsboro.
November 13 1951-Boys, twins
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Pase, Milford
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kirby
Seaford; Boy, Mr. and Mrs. Ken.
meth ScSmierer, RehOboth.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Calvary Church News

The w. S. c. s. of Calvary Meth
Odist Church wish to express their
thanks and appreciation to each
and everyone who helped in any
way to make our Annual Supper
and Bazaar such a success. This
means the public as we'll as the
members of the organization. Again
thanks to every one.
The Christian Workers School
will begin a six weeks period of
study and fellowship together on
Monday night, November 18th. at
the Avenue Church. Plan to attend
at least part of these meetings,
if not all of them. -.
The Circles of the w. S. c. S.
will meet at the following homes
on Tuesday night, November goth
Circle l, Mrs. Mabel Clendaniel ;
Circle 2, Mrs. Margaret Ann Dono-
van; Circle 3, Mrs. Alice Webb;
Circle 4, Mrs. Anna Morris; Circle
5, Mrs. Lena Mae Downs; Circle
6, Mrs. Bessie Palmer; Circle z
Mrs. Blanche Rogers; Circle 8
Mrs. Mary Lindale.
The Regular Monthly Meeting
will be held at the Pocahontas Hall
on Thursday night, December 9Th
This will be our Christmas Party
We are asking everyone to please
bring a gift not to exceed $50 for
exchange. and a child's gift to be
sent the Mary Todd Gambriel
Home in Wilmington. We will be
/ looking forward to seeing you al
the party.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Trophy Grange Notes

Trophy Grange met as usual last
Monday night with Worthy Master
Winfred Gruwell in the chair 1t
was reported that eleven members
are planning to go to Atlantic City
to attend the National Grange
where they will receive the seventh
degree of the Order.
Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Gruwell
presented the following program:
Song by the Grange, Harvest
Song; reading, "The Bridge You'll
Never Cross" Mrs. Eva Filings
worth; riddles by Doris Gruwell /:
piano solo. Diana Gruwell; vocal
solo. Doris Gruwell; song by the
sisters. bud And Bloom.
Cookies and grape juice were
much enioyed after the program
was concluded.
Charles Bostick will be program
chairman next Monday night,
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16

Miss Kathryn West of Philadel-
phia was the weekend guest of
DR.. and Mrs. Oliver V. James.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Jones of Will
mington were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. BrOddus Jones and
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Donald Conway
and daughters of ElktOn, Md, were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wroten.
Mrs. Harry L. Grier returned
home last week after spending two
weeks in Perryman, Md, with Mr..
and Mrs. w. Humes Grier.
Mrs. Z. P. Hara of Drexel Hill
Pa, spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T.
Bennett at their home near town.
Edward Murphy of Forest Hills
N. Y, spent the past weekend
with his mother, Mrs Mabel Muir
ply. Mr.. Murphy has recently
moved from Chicago.
Miss Roma F. Welch, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar NJ. Welch, OF
North Walnut street, was home
over the weekend from West Ches-
ter Teachers College. West Ches-
ter, Pa.
Mrs. Shelley Horsman of New
Haven. Conn, and Mrs. James Hall
of New York City were guests this
week of Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Down
ing for their fiftieth wedding an
niversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip r. Jacobs
and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. LOf-
land will spend this weekend in
New York City in celebration Oi
the Jacobs twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary.
Lieutenant George LindenkOh
of Fredericksburg, Va, was the
/ guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Lin.
denkOhl the past weekend Lieu.
tenant LindenkOhl is stationed al
QuantiCO, Va.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Beta Sigma Phi Notes

Milford Nu Chapter of Beta Sig
ma Phi held their semi-mOnthly
meeting at the home of Jerry Hitch
on Monday evening.
Blanche Ashton gave a report on
the bake held recently and it was
decided to use this money for the
Thanksgiving projects which are
in charge of Mary Tatman and
Frances Laremore.
Plans were made for the Christ
mas party to be held on December
10th at the home of Thelma Jewell.
1t was decided to hold a Christ
mas Cookie and Candy sale on Sat
urday, December 18th, with Orpha
Webb as chairman.
The next meeting will be neld
November 26th at the home of the
President, Doris wilkins.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Avenue Circles

The Circles of Avenue Methodist
Church will meet on Tuesday, No
vember goth, at eight o'clock in
the evening, except the afternoon
circle which will meet at one
thirty.
No. 1 with Mrs. w. Marshall
Hugg, Mrs. Edna Simpson assisting.
No. 2 with Mrs. Bayard V. Whar-
ton
No. 3 with Mrs. John Scott.
No. with Mrs Harry Mayhem.
No. 5 with Mrs Byron Gibson.
Mrs. L. G. Markert assisting.
No. 6 with Mrs. Carl March, Mrs.
Robert E. Baynum assisting.
No. in the church parlor, Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend. chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Birthday Party

A surprise birthday party was
given to little Juliette Harris on
her tenth birthday by her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Harris, on Saturday afternoon.
Twenty five little friends gather
ed and gave Judy the biggest sur
prise of her life.
Plenty of food was available for
everyone. Many gifts were received
and they were deeply appreciated.
At .4:30, after a gala afternoon,
the little folks left with full tum-
mics and wishing that Judy could
have another birthday next Satur-
day.
Milford chronicle., 1951-11-16
Thanksgiving Day
Service

There will be a Thanksgiving
Service on Thursday. November %,
at II o'clock i'm First Church Of
Christ, Scientist, Wilmington,
Christian Science Society, Grange
Hall. Milford. and Christian Science
Society, VIA. Building, RehObOth
Beach.
GOLDEN TEXT: Psalms 92:1. 1t
is a good thing to give thanks unto
the Lord, and to sing praises unto
thy name, o most High.
Everyone is welcome.