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Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15

have to install many drop lines to
prevent erosion.
Such structures can be expen-
sive. Regular corrugated pipe drop
lines, for instance often cost as much
as $50 each. We have found that
good concrete structures can be built
for as little as $40 each, including
labor and materials, and wood and
plaster construction drops can be
made for as little as $3.50 each. In
this latter type of construction we
use treated Pinch lumber for the
gates and just trowel or plaster con-
crete on the ditch bottom for the
spill surface.
In any case we found it was I'M
necessary to hire machines to dig
the bitches to level at each drop.
We simply dig out enough to set
the structure at the proper level,
then let light run of water through
the ditch. The soil is so light that
the water cuts out the ditch to level
below the structure and washes it
up to level above the next.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15
$3.50 Per Acre
For Seed Crop
By I. II. ALEXANDER
County Extension Agent

CERTIFIED FINLAND Clover
proved TO be paying project for
Leroy Walter. member of the ElYsian
Poppy Peppers All Club of Billings.
Montana. Leroy planted 80 pounds of
Registered Kenland Clover seed in fhe
fall of 1851. Last year he harvested
l.706 pounds of clean seed from 81
acres. In addition to the seed. d hay
crop of approximately Ia tons was
secured when the clover was clipped
early in the summer.
The seed sold for so cents a pound
clean basis or S853. This gave an
income of $3.50 per acre.
The pure seed project was co-opera-
tive project between the Yellowstone
Kiwanis Club of Billings and the Coun-
tY Extension Office. The Kiwanis
Club furnished 80 pounds of seed which
was given TO All member. The mem
Der was 10 grow the clover. have il
certified and return a like amount of
seed 10 the club.
The 3.4-acre field was in oats in 1851
and was sprayed for weeds that year.
The clover was seeded early that fall
and good stand was obtained. The
clover was clipped about June 20 TO
help control the weeds. II was rogued
throughout the summer and moved
about September 20. After curing for
about a days il was stacked. II was
then fhreshed twice and the seed
brought TO the Occident cleaning plant
for cleaning.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15

OUR DAM is located on a long
coulee which runs a large amount
of water whenever we have heavy
rains or from spring SHOWS. Before
we constructed the project in 1850
this water ran waste into the Marias
river. Now we use the water to IT.
rigate about 200 acres of native grass
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15
Lambs Gain Well
But the Price-
By w. J. SCHLAGER

Natrona County, Wyoming
This is a success storY-not
as to price received. perhaps.
but as TO developed efficiency
in feeding. Note the author. Mr..
w. J. Schlager. plans TO feed
lambs again this fall. Mr.. Schla-
ger was honored last summer
at the Central Wyoming Fair
as the Kendrick Projects top
farmer.
THE LAMBS WE fed out last
winter did well as to weight. Aver
aging 20 pounds a head at the start,
they fed out to an average of los
pounds in just 135 days.
The price, of course, was differ
ent matter. We lost the price of
the feed we raised and our work,
but we have the manure-which
comes pretty high. If I raise a good
crop of grain and hay and if lambs
aren't too high by fall, would like
to continue my feeding operations.
While the manure came high this
year, need it to build up my land
and it is the chief reason why 1
intend to continue feeder operations.
Its value has shown up clearly in
crop production. This year my 80
acres of beans averaged 90 bushels
an acre. They graded No. and
brought top price of $3.50 a
hundred pounds.
I also raised 81 acres of corn for
silage which averaged Is tons to
the acre. Six acres of the corn
land which was MANFRED for two
years produced an average of 20
tons an acre.
The sheep were fed a ration of
ground alfalfa hay, oats, whole
barley and corn mixed half hay and
half grain when on full feed. This
was fed in self feeders which are
four feet wide at the top where we
I'LL them and 512 feet wide at the
bottom where the lambs draw their
rations. The lambs on full feed eat
about two pounds of grain a day
each along with the ground alfalfa.
In addition to the lambs 1 also
fed out II head of steers and am
milking Is head of milk cows.5
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15
Dam Salvages Runoff Water
To Irri gate 200 Acres
BY MARGARET NJ MEISSNER, Liberty County

land, which makes excellent winter
pasture.
Construction of the dam and about
IL miles of dixie along the river
bank and coulee channel took about
20 days of work. We did it all our
selves using track-type tractor and
dozer.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-05-15
We Can Build Drop Lines
For as Little as $3.50
By ROBERT B. HERSEY
Park County, WYOMING

OUR SOIL is very light and sandy
and our ditch lines often have con-
siderable fall. This means that we
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12
ST. PETERS woMAN's AUX.
Rector Acts as Moderator of Panel
at Meeting Tuesday Evening

Rector Acts as Moderator of Panel
at Meeting Tuesday Evening
Mrs. F. S. Bancroft acted as
moderator of a panel presented at
the meeting of the Woman's Aux
Hilary of st. Peters Church on
Tuesday evening. Various phases
of the work of the auxiliary were
presented by the following chair
men of departments: Mrs. Charles
Burrous, Christian Social Rela-
tions; Mrs. V. Wallace Elterich,
United Thank Offering; Mrs. War
ner w. Price, Jr., supply secretary;
Mrs. Bancroft, educational secre-
tary; Mrs. Richard w. Comegys,
ST., Church Periodical Club; and
Mrs. Henry C. Webb, the unified
program. Mrs. Fred Heinold, Sr.,
presided, and the treasurer's re-
port was read by Mrs. Clara Davis.
A contribution was voted to the
DR.. briggs Memorial Cross. The
auxiliary will sponsorI the annual
Shrove Tuesday pancake luncheon
on Feb. II at the parish house,
starting at IL am. Mrs. Warner
w. Price, Jr., general chairman for
the Bird-Speakman Fashion Show
to be sponsored by the auxiliary on
March 10, is at work with her
committee on details of the event.
1t will be held in the auditorium of
the Smyrna School at 8 pm. The
World Day of Prayer will be held
at st. Peters Church on Friday,
Feb. 20 at 2 pm. Women of all
churches are cordially invited to
attend.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12

Plan a hosiery ward
robe to insure correct
stockings for all occa-
sions you'll elimin-
ate that last minute hunt
for a perfect pair. @
First, jot down your
activities and special oc-
casions. Select the right
denier and gauge for each
one. As gauge 80 den
Ter is correct for shop
ping and business. For
dates and evening wear,
choose 51/15 or a fine
but stronger 60/15. Sec
ond, include colors that
blend attractively with
both your wardrobe.
Wear beige tones for
warm shades gold,
copper, red brown; and
the more sophisticated
taupes for blues and
dark dramatic colors.
Third, keep your stock
ings in a protective case
and identify them as to
style and color. This
way your stockings will
always be at your finger
tips.
Remember, by choosing
a hosiery wardrobe care
fully you'll Il have lovelier
longer lasting stockings
:. stocking you'll be
proud to wear. (ANS)
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12
This Weeks
Social and
Personal
Events

The Misses Barbara johnson,
Joyce Burris, Doris Rowland, 10
Burris and Ann Stevenson spent
Sunday in Rehoboth.
The Rev. F. Sydney Bancroft,
rector of st. Peters Church, is at
tending a conference at the College
of Preachers, Washington Cathed-
raj, Washington, d. c., this week.
Mrs. Bancroft will join him in
Washington on Thursday and they
will return to Smyrna on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cox, ST.,
and family, visited Rev and Mrs.
Harvey Nyce at Allentown, Pa,
last weekend.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12
Attends Farm Service Uonferenc

Attends Farm Service Conference
Edward E. Hurd, Southern Stat
es Smyrna-Clayton Service, has re-
turned from a two-day farm SER
vice conference at Salisbury, Md,
which was conducted by Southern
State Cooperative for managers
and employees of local cooperative
service agencies. Purpose of the
conference, according to Mr.. Hurd,
was to give Agency employees and
a better understanding
of the cooperative and its supplies
SO that they can better serve farm
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12
The Key TO Lonqer Wearing Hosiery,

l~~ey KATHERINE FRANek-cannon Hosiery styIis-~~~-
DO YOU SPEND HOURS of time plus fortune in your
simply stockings granted? Don't let
stockings ruin the effectiveness of wardrobe Buy them
correct coors styles lengths your legs
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12

Perfection is immutable, but for
things iperfect to change is the
way to perfect them Owen Eel
than.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12
Wise : FAIRIES wedding

The marriage of Miss Nancy
Catherine Wise, of Wilmington,
daughter of Mrs. BERTHE Barnes
Wise, of Salisbury, Md, and Mr..
Ralph Gihon FAIRIES, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph G. FAIRIES, ST.,
of Smyrna took place on Saturday
February z at 4:30 o'clock at st.
Andrews Church, Wilmington.
The Rev. William H. Marmion,
rector, performed the ceremony. A
reception followed in the DuBarry
Room of the Hotel DUPONT. The
bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Lieut.. Harvey Earl
Wise, u. S. Air Force. Miss Iva
Beauchamp, Berlin, Md, was maid
of honor, and the bridesmaids were
Miss Betsy Anne McGrath, Balti-
more, Md, Mrs. Harvey Earl Wise,
Brooklyn. N. Y, Miss Margaret
Elizabeth Fry, Seaford, Del, Miss
Kathleen Faggan, Pennsville, NJ,
and Mrs. Richard Saltzer, Potts
town, Pa. Mr.. Charles Gerald
Lamb, Smyrna, was best man, and
the ushers included Mr.. Richard
Saltzer, Pottstown, Pa, Mr.. Willis
Ryan, Mr.. Harry Pusey, Mr.. Rob
ert FAIRIES, and Mr.. Clark Ennis,
all of Smyrna. The bride wore
wedding gown of Florentine can
delight lace, fashioned with a
tightly fitted bodice, long sleeves
pointed over the hand, and an OIL
shoulder neckline on an illusion
woke. embroidered with pailettes.
A crown Of pearls held her finger
tip length vol of illusion, and she
carried a cascade of stephanotls
and orchids. The maid of honor
wore a ballet blue strapless nylon
tulle over taffeta gown, with
stole. and the bridesmaids gowns
were of champagne rose nylon
tulle over taffeta. They carried
cascades of dusty purple heather
deep lavender hyacinth, and pink
carnations. The brides mother
was gowned in mauve chiffon with
lace top and hat to match, and she
wore a corsage of mahogany cyp-
ripedium. The groom's mother
wore a rose beige lace gown, with
matching hat, and a corsage OF
green cypripedium. Mr. Alan
Stewart. Wilmington was the solo
ist, and the wedding music was
played by Mr.. ]. Harrison Walker
organist. After a wedding trip to
sea island, ca, Mr.. and Mrs. Far
les will live in Smyrna where rs
is engaged in business with ms
father.
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Classified Ads
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Choice hay and
bedding. August Wisk, Phone
Smyrna Sab.
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OBSERVE sHRovE TUESDAY
Pancake Day, Ancient Tradition
Still Flourishing in World


Pancake Day, an ancient tradi-
ton still fiourishing in the modern
world. is observed each year IN
many parts of the world on shrove
Tuesday, the day. before Ash We'd
nesday which marks the start OF
Lent. 1t is a gala occasion in
England, and Mardi Gras along the
Mediterranean and in the Scandi-
navian countries and most of Eu-
rope. The famed New Orleans
Mardi Gras reaches its climax on
Shrove Tuesday. Community cele-
brations are held in many other
cities of the United States. Every
where the pancake predominates
as the symbol of the day. The
use of the pancake as a symbol
had it's origin in the Striving
cakes" associated with the APP
proach of Lent in Medieval Eng
land. At the tolling of a bell
housewives rushed to prepare their
pancakes according to a formula
prescribed by the church. Then
they fiocked to their churches to
be "shriven" or absolved of their
sins. The religious significance
has dimmed thru the years. Local
ly the observance is marked by the
annual Pancake Luncheon sponsor
ed by the Woman's Auxiliary at
the parish house of st. Peters
Church. On Tuesday the usual
menu will be served: creamed dried
beef, pancakes with syrup, cherry
pie, and coffee, starting at IL
o'clock.
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Justice is truth in action-Dis-
raeli.
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farm supplies. Stanley Thompson,
district manager of the Coopera-
tive, was in charge of the confer
ence.
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FOR SALE Korean Lespedeza
seed, cleaned and tested. liz miles
/ S. of Blackbird. Friedrich Tourist
Lodge. ]. X. Orrell. Phone Mid
dletown 2133.
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ers in the area. officials Of South
ern States, from central head
quarters in Richmond, presented
talks on seed, feed, fertilizer and
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1953-02-12

FOR SALE Dwelling, 6 rooms,
oil heat, fire place, screened porch,
garage storage space, situated on
large lot and including additional
building lot, Lake Drive, Smyrna.
Delaware Real Estate and Insur-
ance Co., "A. Louise Denney, Phone
4751.
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FOR SALE-19 #. inboard mo-
tor boat. Ideal for grabbing, good
condition, 5000. Harry S. King,
CLAYTON Del. Phone 9466.
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NOTICES
VALENTINE DAY BAKE
February IA

at the Iron Front Hardware Store,
Ladies Auxiliary Fire Company
Mrs. Howell Barnes, Chairman
Evening star., 1953-03-29
Miss Knouse
To Be Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Foster
Knouse Of Takoma Park an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Helena Christine to
Mr.. James Edward Hanson. He
Is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Edward Hanson, also Of Ia
korna Park.
The bride-elect Is q graduate
Of George Washington Univer-
sity where she was q member
Of Alpha Delta ri and Phi Pi
Epsilon sororities. She is pres,
emily employed at the Applied
Physics Laboratory Of the Johns
Hopkins University.
Mr.. Hanson is q graduate Of
Cornell University where he was
elected to Phi Beta Kappa and
Phi Kappa Phi fraternities. He
received his Masters Degree In
mathematics from Harvard Uni
versity and Is also associated
with the Applied Physics Lab
oratory.
The wedding win take. place
In the fall.
Evening star., 1953-03-29
Miss Dow,1ey
To Wed in June

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Davis
Downey Of Arlington announce
the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Jacquelyn to 1t. Deryle Tay-
lor Whipple. He Is the son of
Mrs. Allen Pugh Whipple of
Perry, Ca, and the late Mr..
Whipple.
The bride-elect was graduated
from the Notre Dame Academy
and Trinity College in the class
Of 1852. She holds q degree in
economics and Is now employed
by the Department. Of Defense.
1t. Whipple attended The
Citadel and was graduated from
the United States Military Acad-
emy. He is now serving with
the 82nd Airborne Division at
Fort Bragg, N. c.
The wedding will take place in
Arlington on June 6.
Evening star., 1953-03-29
Thanks

served for children. Thanks
to q humorous guard. she was
allowed to come in and remained
all day, affording pleasure for
everyone. She had long golden
curls, wore a white null dress
with blue ribbon sash and blue
Evening star., 1953-03-29

ridiculous sights occurred at the
last egg rolling. A woman more
than so years old arrived at the
gate dressed as q little girl,
adorning the attire in order to
get through the gate during the
morning hours which are re-
Evening star., 1953-03-29

socks. In her arms she carried a
doll.
It Is said. ut takes all kinds
Of people to make UP a world"
and one can well believe it after
an Easter Monday on the White
House South Lawn.
Evening star., 1953-03-29

to abandon the special features
and dances put on by the chill
dren. The White House could
not always accommodate them
inside as had been done the year
of the Bicentennial. It was sug-
geSted that other amusement be
provided. so professional magi-
clans were brought into the pic
ture, also mechanical animals
and a variety Of novelties. Mrs.
Roosevelt followed along with
the good time for the children
ldea," taking an active part in
their day.
The late IKE" Hoover (no re-
lation to former President Hoov-
err, for years Chief Usher at the
White House and the last word
there on functions. customs, ct
cetera, was present at each meet
ing when plans were formulated
with the Presidents wives for the
Easter program and it was he
who handled the festivals. .,
AlI-Doy Woit
The eagerness to see the Pres
ident and his wife is 80 great that
hundreds Of persons line the rope
stretched just below the portico
all day long and frequently one
sees the same faces at the end of
the day that were there during
the morning hours. They dare
not. leave their posts even for
lunch, although the guards an
nounce the time the President
and his wife will appear to greet
their guests.
One Of the funniest and most
Evening star., 1953-08-16

to Jim. And that one thing was Ted Scott.
BY the end of dinner. the shock had begun
to wear off, By nine thirty, it had given way
to anger - not the hot, frustrating kind. but
an icy, steadily mounting fury. Within an
other hour, it was beautifully and unmistak-
ably clear that. more than anything else in the
world, he wanted to punch Ted Scott in the
nose In fact. he knew now, he had been
wanting to do this for some time.
By eleven-thirty, he was in his car, driving
north.
He had called his Office about nine in the
morning to say he wouldn't be at the meeting
with the Princess Sally people. This was
shock to his secretary, but when he told her
he was calling from New Hampshire. she went
to pieces in her nervous way.
Don't worry" Jim told her. 1--WE lived
thirty-five years without Princess Sally Cos
metics and I'm doing all right"
Family, she asked when he would be back
He said he had no idea - he d let her know
HE REACHED White Harbor at five, left his
car on the highway just south of the center Of
the village, and set out across the roughly
level stretch of sand and beach4grass toward
the lighthouse on the rocks.
He was less than fifty yards from Molly
when he saw her. She was sitting on little
ledge, clasping her knees and staring at the
surf that thumped and boiled into shallow
cave below her.
She wasn't aware of Jim till he spoke.
Continued on page I9
Evening star., 1953-08-16
By HERBERT DALMAS
illustrated by John NOrthcrOss

York would be glad to get it. Benson's going
to be here only one day"
''Of course" Molly agreed. 1T would be
silly not to see him."
Jim was having his second cup of coffee
when she announced mildly, Il had this note
from Ted Scott this morning"
She pushed the letter toward him. 1t was
brief:
Dear Molly Il may be driving through
your town tomorrow - the eighteenth.
If you and Jim happen to be home, I'd
like to say hello. Ted"
Just Ted" Apparently he saw no need to
identify himself further, though it had been
five years since Molly or Jim had seen him.
Since Jim had seen him anyway
Its eight-twelve!'' Molly exclaimed sud-
denly.
The commuters morning steeplechase kept
him busy for the next five minutes; but, on
the train, Jim's thoughts went back to Ted
And when he considered Ted Scott, he re-
membered Ted ,c0s more than an ordinary old
fame In fact when jim had met Molly at
White Harbor that summer seven years ago,
she had been engaged to Ted. They had both
spent their vacations at the resort from the
time they were kids.
At four that afternoon, Philip Benson called
to say he had to stay over in Washington an
extra day. At for-thirty Jim told his secre-
tary he was going home.
But when he reached Grand Central, it
seemed an unwise thing to do. If Ted Scott
were there, Jim didn't want to see him.
30 HE had dinner in town, went to a movie,
and caught the nine-fifty. The Car was at the
station. Molly wasn't in it, but since he
hadn't called to say when he would be home,
he couldn't expect her to be. He couldn't
expect the car to be there either, for that
matter.
She wasn't at the house. No note of expla-
nation or anything She just wasn't there.
Even though Jim's imagination was trou-
bled, he couldn't picture Molly not coming
home, and for some reason he felt it was inn
portant that he be in bed when she came in.
He didn't know what time it was when he
heard car stop in front of the house. He
didn't get up and lcok out the window = he
had no intention of spying - but the car
didn't start again for what seemed long time.
He heard Molly's footsteps on the porch.
in the hall, on the stairs. When she tiptCed
Evening star., 1953-08-16

She looked at him for long time, and the
distant expression was in her eyes again.
II don't know v" she said
''Of course you know!' he broke in, his
voice suddenly harsh. ''You know whether
you love me - or another man."
Then she said slowly, not meeting his eyes,
Eyes j guess love another man ="
jim jumped up and left the house He
walked. He walked for long time, until his
churning emotions began to subside. They
left him dazed: he couldn't believe this was
happening to him.
WHEN he came home, Molly was asleep. He
got up in the morning before she was awake
and took an early train. In the afternoon he
telephoned and left word with the maid that
he planned to stay in New York overnight
That day and the next were mercifully
crowded. He was putting the final touches on
a presentation he was offering the Princess
Sally Cosmetics Company the following morn
ing. If he got it, he'd be right up there with
the very top advertising agencies.
He went home that night because he wanted
to get organized for the meeting. He felt he'd
be more effective if he bathed and dressed and
had breakfast in his own house.
The thirty-six hours absence from home
had made him feel better - as if life had come
into truer perspective, as if he and Molly
might talk and get things Strengthened out
before it was too late
But Molly wasn't there. The maid, Essie,
said she had decided to 60 away for few days.
To White Harbor, Essie said
Well, there it was. There was no real reason
why he should have been surprised, and prob
at all, but shock
White Harbor could mean only one thing