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Evening star., 1955-09-11

bridge were used for the supply wag-
ons Of artillery.
In those days, IL was major prob
lem to get the Northern forces almost
500 feet over water. To the combat
engineers, it's all in day's-or rather,
few hourS'-work.
Drilling in the procedure they
would have to use during wartime,
the men practice all the steps used
to bridge a river.
First, the infantry must be trans
ported across the water in assault
boats which carry is men each. It is
the engineers job, with three-man
crews In each beat, to ferry the troops
across. II no infantry Is available,
the engineers must do the lighting
themselves. As soon as the assault
force has landed, foot-bridge Is as
sembled. This usually takes a half
hour.
The bridge is made by linking Sec
STAR PHOTOS
Evening star., 1955-09-11
Bridging For Battle
Engineers Proctice Spanning Potomac
Where Gen. Meade Crossed in 1863


tions together from the near shore
until 1t reaches the beach head.
When this is accomplished, troops can
rush across the bridge and reinforce
the assault wave
Meanwhile, light RATS. which can be
assembled in eight minutes, are NOV
ing across the river, carrying NOR
tars, ammunition, recoilless rifles and
whatever vehicles are needed. Their
weight limit is eight tons. These
metal RATS on boats are propelled
by outboard motors. pushed with
powerboat or rowed.
When enemy observer fire is lifted
from the beach, the construction of
bigger bridge is begun Aluminium
or pneumatic RATS, initially used to
ferry across equipment, are linked to
make a semi permanent bridge over
which heavy material can be moved.
Each company in the Combat Bat
talon, commanded by 1t. Col Howard
|OHN KORAN
Evening star., 1955-09-11

"A. MacCord, spends three weeks in
bivouac at Edwards Ferry. A gasoline
powered generator supplies electricity
to the camp; Potomac water is puri-
fed for drinking and bathing at the
site; gasoline, mail, food and supplies
are trucked so miles from Meade
daily.
They practice bridge building, drill
ing, rigging, knowledge of knots and
ropes is essential in their work. demo-
lition and battle tactics. Three nights
week, night problems are held
Usually. three line platoons attack
the shore while headquarters pla-
toon defends 1t. This can get real
istic. Squads Of infantrymen with
rifles meet the attacking troops, ma
chine guns fire blank ammunition,
the shore is booby-trapped with trip
flares, smoke bombs go of. explosives
simulate artillery fire and parachute
flares light up the battlefield.
Other night problems are the build
ing of the various types of bridges
and RATS in total darkness. The 472-
foot foot-bridge can be thrown across
the Potomac at night in As minutes.
Most problems take three hours.
Gen. Meade could have put the
combat engineers to good use at
Edwards Ferry that June in 1868.
They make crossing the Potomac with
troops. major problem in those
days, just another drill.
Evening star., 1955-09-11

STAR PHOTOS BY JOHN KORAN
Evening star., 1955-09-11

II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-02

The BriorWood by Motrix is rich looking Oxford in
chorred chestnut Golf. ldeol for the new charcoal
tones in mems clothing. With heavy leother sole.
rubber heels il is fine example of Motrix work.
monship.
WGL--The Mems Store Ind Floor
~. also Chevy Chose and AIexondrio
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Foot Pals new low Inst shoe
Since 1912 Foot Polls hos been quoty name in
mems dress and sports shoes. Just one Of many
styles, this new tWo-eye, low last shoe.
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MATRIX SHOES
ssyour footprint I'm IeafIaer.''

Motrix brings together the two essentials IN foot
wear . comfort and style. BY the use of special lasts
ond patented manufacturing process. Motrix turns
out finished shoe with the foot impression in It.
The contour of Motrix gives you bolonced support
-. the feeling of security that means real fit In
this handsomely crofted ElmWood this foot comfort
is apparent in every STEP Finest Of cof exPerty de-
1895
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

rmnnce: Ants Due Brakina-H aIi-Rdce & wing
2 -Voh Eieefrca! System Nine Engine E<iue Choices
The sizzling acceleration of Chew ,let's new
"Turbo-Fire vs. is half the stoy; but it
takes a lot more besides. Corntring and
handling qualities really count on the
NASCAR' Short Track circuit WI ere Chev-
rolcts king just as they coun, forssafer and
more pleasant highway driving. And even
the high priced cars don't slice through
tight turn as ncatly-or handle as sweetly--
as this beauty The record proves il,
Come on in and sample all the t1ings that
give Chevrole, its winning ways. We're
keeping key ready for you!
.hs.iseel 'a s's<i e As'e sse'as
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
Chuia

The Misses Ruby Ashman and
Betty Blankenship have been
sightseeing IN New YORK lately
one " the amusements they saw
Whlle on their trip Aas The
Strike It Rich program
Nj. and Mrs. George. " Ash
man and children motored tn
Clarksv.lle Tenn 10 visit her
brother. James Yates.
Mrs, Nora Cofder. of Culpeper.
vas a guest Of her slste$. Mrs j
w Ashman this week MI and
Mrs Ashman drove Her home
Mr. and Mrs W Fl. Nolan
motored to Bayside for The Labor
Day week end to visit their daugh-
ter Mrs Merle Simpson and fam
lily
M and Mrs W Z Robertson
and son Ernie. attended we'd
ding IN Gordonsyllle this week
end Mr. Robertson was an usher
in the wedding
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

stressed the value ot group action
It's much easier to get rexults
eith a group. The ladies help
each other" she explains
The PoWfatan Home Demon
stration Program Planning meet
ing vas held August II Home and
Community Republication va s
again chosen as the Federation
Committee, other topics for the
year included
NeW fabrics In family cloth
ing Ads in good grooming for
the family Clothing finishes.
wis and Deeds Family TnsuE-
ance Policies Food needs for all
the family Consumer problems In
buying food for the family. plan
nIng family schedules, and bot
tomlng chair Or stool seats
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

Mrs n Russell ana family
ana Mss Audrey Dodson were
week and guests 81 their parents.
Mr. and Mrs A u Dods0n
? " Barnard and the Misses
Ed.rh Barnard and Ramona bod :
SON drove I'd Richmond sunday
AFTERNOON and took IN a movie
ana toured several Or the beaut.-
FIJI parks in Richmond
Miss Blanton Felts made a visit
10 Williamsburg with two o. her
aunts this week end
Mn and Mrs. A B Barden OF
Jetersville were supper guests 0;
Mr. ana Mrs w E Robertson last
Wednesday evening
W ( Robertson grandparents.
Mr and Mrs S A Franklin Of
Roanoke we're the Robertson S
guests during the Labor Day week
end
MI and Mrs J w Beasley and
family MI and Mrs T. Beas-
ley and family Mr. and Mrs. S.
3 Allen and family and Mr.. and
Mrs g W. Wiley and family we're
all guests Of cher parents, Mr.
and Mrs T f Beasley this week
end
The Misses Ruby Ashman and
Betty BlankenShIp have returned
home after a very enjoyable trip
to New York City
MI and Mrs. . w Ashman,
81 visited the T . Merchants
in Manteo last Sunday
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

Mr., and Mrs Albert Slater and
son. Of Lauexa Mrs J " White
of Chula. VIII k.oo OF Richmond
And Mrs Paul Bennett Of CrcWe
we're all guests Of the ] G Ash
mans last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs J Y Russell ana
family. u Richmond and Mss
Audrey Dodson Of Colonial
Heights we're guests Of their par
ents Mr. and Mrs A NJ Dod9on
this week end
MI and Mrs. f c Beasley and
son. Claiborne we're guests from
Richmond Of his parents Mr. and
Mrs S c Beasley. this week end.
Mrs I c BeasIey was accom-
panied by her son E @ Beasley
and family 70 Lynehourg Satug-
day TO visit her daughter Mrs
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
STILLS STOCkI< stir

Red OAK Iowa Lackn ss
funds e 70 90 the BY Scs It..
bo.ee 5ohr Hamilton tt-t4..
cid EAGLE Scout with Jbe n>s,>.-
anee p lawyer incorporate
hinlseIe and solo 80 shares ~ s,..>
tn She John Hamilton Corpora
tlori AZ SIC each making r7 ID
or $500 Johns expects to have .I
the stock bought Tap either
Through work OF cash lu ,h'ne
yedSS
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

Many persons from here at-
tended the fan al ffooc nlaud
1a-Ig
william I Maxey co,tlnues MI
II hGs home here
Friends of D. J r Williams
are softly 70 learn that tle Is IN Y
Richmond hospital as i result Of
an automobile accident
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

and Miss Weakley o! Beaumont
third
Po~aatan cfapttf Of OES serg-
I'd dinner 10 the F24fitans here on
Wednesday esen-nss Numbers 81
the Pownatan baseball team will
he guests at This dinner
Mrs Frank Snids.r Is improving
from recent illness
Dr. John r W'al4ams has re-
turned to his hosG4e here from
Grace Hospital
Ill In Hospital
Friends here are sorry to learn
Of the illnesss Of Mrs Gordon I'll
man who is well Known n Pow
hatan She is pauent al Grace
Hospital
JUDGE Champion e BowIes Of
Goochland was ara9hg the large
crowd who Witnessed the Fife
Powhatan baseball a.ane here on
Sunday
Mr. and Mrs Enlfnitt Galloway
OF Washington, vsised at their
farm home here o4el the week
end
General and Mis Leroy Col
Inns recently entertained a large
number Of Their friends at
Sunday night suppet They have
a beautiful home near Fine Greek
Mills
We are delighted 10 have Mr.
and Mrs U g F+ondorf return
to then home Lazy Oaks j."
near M.ehaux from summer
vacation at TIppa Lakes IN New
York State
Boeit Family Reunion
A family reunion Was held Sun
day at the home OF MI and Mrs
Louis Boelt III Cumberland when
all Of their six children were to-
gether at home for GiRe first time
IN several years. Those visiting
III the Boelt home on Sunday
were Mr. and Mrs Edward Ge-
da. Of Wyandotte. Nigh Mr.. and
Mrs F. F Boelt Frederick and
Anne Marie Of Williamsburg: Mr.
and Mrs c r BoeA.. TEDDY and
Diana Of Richmond Mr. and
Mrs. 3 L Barnhart leouis Maur-
ice and Linda. Of Roanoke Mr.
and Mrs A T Boelr and LOIS Ann
Of PoWhatan. f G Enrich Of
Richmond I Ludwig Schalow, Of
Cumberland. and Mr. and Mrs
Raymond Boelt billy and Judy Of
PoWhatan
Jesse Green, Jr. Is leaving this
week for University Of Virginia
Billy Kornegay is leaving this
week for VMI
MI and Mrs Mullen UT and
family spent last week end in Car
roll County where they formerly
lived
We are glad to have Rev and
Mrs England occupying their
home in the village 81 PoWhatan.
The u passenger special bus
taking baseball fans 10 New York
will leave here Friday morning
Sept l6. at g. 30 a To An inter
esting trip has beer worked out
and those taking the Trip age Gag
erly looking forward I'd this time
Messrs r. M Hudson, f c
Bolte, and w r Parker. were
business visitors to Rpanoke on
Thursday afternoon and night
r p Morris Col leland w
Skaggs f c Bolte Vernon Win
free. Winfrey Anderson c. w
Lowry II c Kruegeia and Bob
Brown attended the American lie
gion convention at Vftginia Beach
the past week end
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
ISDi ~TKIAL PROFITS

United States manufacturing
corporations made higher profits.
after taxes during the first three
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
Take s;eaufy Priv =

months Of SIS than f5r any
quarter IN fc n years, fccordmg
10 recent government report.
Earnings for the period. are esti-
mated at abo,it $1,000 OF 20 900 a
8 per cent juftp from thi' proceed :
ING quarter ara l9 per cent rise
over the corresponding quarter Of
1QEd
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
TAYLOR-FORBEs COMPANY

TAYLOR FORBES COMPANY
Dodge Job Rated Trucks
Dodge Passenger Cars
Plymouth Cars
200 w 3rd St - Phone
Farmville Va.
COCA-COLA BOTTLiNG WORKS
Farmvflie. Va
NEWMAN CHEVROLET SALES 90.
Farmyille, Va
FARMERS COOPERATIVE
Third Street Farmville. Va.
Custom Grinding - Feed Mixing
Bring us your grains to be ground and
mixed according to your own formula.
Fertilizer and Lime Spreading
FLIPPENs STORE
General Merchandise - O E. Appliances
Plumbing and Electrical Contractors
Cumberland. Va
BURRUss LAND LUMBER Co. INC.
Dillwyn. Va
CROW BROTHERS
General Auto Repairs
Dillwyn, Va.
KAYTON COAL CO.
Coal - Fuel Oh and Fertilizer
Telephone 1855 - Farmville, Va.
STATE LEE AND FARMvILLR
DRIVEN THEATRES
For the Best In Entertainment
Frmvile. Va
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16
Powl atan News

Mr. and Kris Alfred Blank
enship have. announced the EN-
gagement oflheir daugl ter Joyce
Anne. 10 Jpfnes j SPENCER Of
Powhatan The wedding will take
place on Frteay evening Oct Z at
Z p N N Kay Memorial Baptist
Church
Mrs < c Bolte and children
spent The geek end With her
mother at Virginia Beech while
MIR Bohe attends the American
Legion convection ther9s
Mr. and lztrs c R<Jennings.
Nj and Mft. w r elandford
and Congressman WaR!ns NJ
ADbitt were timer guess Of Mr.
and Mrs " 2 Parker. I fbor Day
eVefiing
poghatan chapter No i46 OES
recently presented the lt7dge with
three beautiful new clE-irs The
Po~hatan cii{lpter has taeen very
active during the past pear
H 6 Mill,.. Jr. Of richmond
Dairy Comp. NY visited several
friends and h Isiness mel; here on
Friday
Take :;eauty Priass
TWO Powh&ian girls s.re win
ners in the eauty sha-F at the
Tfi-county Feir Friday night Il
Miss Sallie \ ontgomery Of Fine
Greek Mills aking seco4d place.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-09-16

Ferris wheels twill against the sky =.
children munich long steamers Of pink and
white cotton candy and there are apples
on a stick and prize competitions. to savnoth-
ing Of the animals with their blue ribbon
awards.
The Fair is part Of summer =. when crowds
,throng the old grounds the far side Of
the railroad tracks and girls hold hands with
their fellows and older people smile and
younger ones literally have field day.
God smiles on fellowship such as this. And
in His Church. he offers the greatest fellow
ship Of ALL Here men may join together in
PRAYER and worship giving thanks for bless
ings, finding consolation in sorrow, renewing
their strength, .Opafao,ning their happiness
through faith.
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25
OuoiI Season
Too pen Soon

December third is the opening
date for the quail season in Ari-
zona, and the ten-day season is ex-
pected to draw record number
Of hunters.
The open area this year will be
the same as for waterfowl except
that the Oracle quail study area,
located between Oracle and Oracle
Junction in Pinal County will be
closed to hunting. The daily bag
and possession limit south Of the
Colorado River will be eight and
north of the River the number is
Is.
Law enforcement officials point
out that it is not legal to use a
shotgun that is capable of carrying
more than three shells including
one in the chamber and that any
guns not meeting this specification
must be plugged before hunting.
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25
'MiracIe Of
Bells Ends
7 v Series

The Miracle of the Bells" one
of the most outstanding films ever
produced in Hollywood, will be the
final presentation in the current
Valley Bank Academy Theatre Sc
ries, Monday evening, Nov. %, at
$50 pm. on KVAR-TV and KVOA-
TV.
A full twO-hOur film, "The Mi
racle of the Bells" will be shown in
exactly the same formal that at
tracted recOrd-breaking theater
audiences when it was released a
few years ago.
Frank Sinatra, Fred MacMurray,
Valli and Lee J. Cobb are featured
in the tender, moving story OF
"the worlds best press agent"
priest and a burlesque dancer.
Sinatra's characterization of the
warm-hearted priest is rated
among his finest screen perform
anceS.
Details of the Valley Banks new
televisiOn prOgram-Which will be
launched next month (December)
will be announced in the near fu-
ture, Mert Reade, advertising di-
rector, said today.
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25

Replacing Roy Emerson, Phoe-
nix, state chairman for Union Bar
bers' Day in 1953-54, was Milton
Lee, union barber and vice-presi-
dent of the Arizona A F of L. En-
erson has been forced by illness to
relinquish the major part of his
work for crippled children and
union BARRIERS but continues to be
an active supporter Of the pro
gram.
In a Joint statement of appreci-
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25

In the three years that Arizona
union BARRIERS have donated days
wages to the states Handicapped
youngsters through the Society for
Crippled Children more than
$1,000 has been raised, Mrs. South
worth said. In addition to the gen.
erosity of participating BARRIERS,
many hundreds of dollars have
been contributed by extra dOna-
ti0ns of barbershop patrons.
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25
Over $4,000 Raised By
Union BARRIERS or ASFCC|

Final tally of receipts from Arizona Union BARRIERS
Third Annual Day for Crippled Children held September
20 is S8O1668 according announcement made this
week by Mrs Harry T. Southworth Prescott president
of the Arizona Society for Crippled Children and Adults
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25

lack of ambition enough TO pole its
boat around the stumpS in the
stream of life.
Opportunity may come to the
man who waits, but success comes
to the hustlers, it seems.
The world may love a cheerful
giver, but not nearly as much as
he loves himself.
Trouble is ahead for anyone long
on dollars and short On sense.
Arizona sun., 1955-11-25

alton for public support of the
Third Annual Arizona Union Bar
bers' Day for Crippled Children
Emerson, Lee and Mrs. SOuthWOrth
expressed their thanks on behalf
of crippled children and union bar
bers. Continued success OF Union
BARRIERS Day for Crippled Chill
dren," they said, "has been made
possible through the cooperation of
a generous public and radio, tele-
vision and newspaper people OF
Arizona"
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Stuart
who recently moved to May
field rd. in CheSterland from
Mayfield Heights. Mr.. Stuart
is a commercial analyst at
American Steel and Wire in
Cleveland. They own their own
home and have a daughter
Heather Marie 2.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. HoW war d T.
Moody who recently moved
from Cleveland to Opalacka
DIR. in CheSterland. They own
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

Wednesday w he n some o n e
crashed into the back of her
car. She feeling better but still
confined to the hospital. Her ad-
dress is room 421. Euclid Glen
Vile hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Varney
were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Summers Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Smelling of Mortified Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hazen
the past week.
School was dismissed Monday
as the one school bus was in
need of repairs
Happy Birthday to Mrs. A. D.
Miller who will celebrate her SO
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

program in afternoon. There was
a large attendance.
Mrs. Vern Wells was expected
to come home Sunday from
Corey hospital.
Co Wed Sunday school held
a dinner at town hall Sunday
after church services.
Mrs. Russell Fowlers mother
from Cleveland is visiting in the
Fowler home.
Danny Randolph is spending
several days with Mrs. Mitche-
ner, Danny is in the Navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Price
of Cleveland spend Sunday with
his mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Gertrude Price and Mrs.
Lillian Dimmick.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

birthday Dec. l6.
All Munson Township small
children are invited with their
parents to our 5th annual Santa
Clause party Dec. II from 2 to
4 O'Clock at the home of Donald
and Margaret Ellicock on Will
son Mills Road. There will b e
gifts and treats for all. Santa
Clause will make his visit at 2
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dennis
ton and sons Bob and George
were dinner guests of friends
in Cleveland, Sunday evening.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

News by Mrs. James Ruch
Telephone ChardOn 5-4222

Wednesday evening regular
Prayer Service at the Fowlers
Mills church.
Wednesday evening Dec. 81
will be the Sunday school Christ
mas party in the church an
mex. The young people will de-
corate the tree. There will be
treats for all. Everyone is in
vited.
We are sorry to report that
Mrs. Walter Shamrock was pain
fully injured in Cleveland last
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15
CMri;d0n

News by Mrs. Howard Ensign
Telephone E. Claridon 6-6217-
The Women's Fellowship met
at the home of Mrs. Charles
Kellogg Wednesday night Dec.
7. A Christmas program was
given under direction of Mrs.
Clifford Babcock. One part was
solo by Mrs. Robert Christian
accompanied by Mrs. M a k
Spurlock at piano.
The Mothers club held a lun-
cheon at town hall Friday at
noon. There was a Christmas
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15
Nth Nh. Sio,k

Unless otherwise designated
all births took place at Corey
hospital.
December 6
Mr.. and Mrs Emil P. Valvoda,
East Claridon girl
December Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel E. Byler,
Middlefield girl.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15
Have, You Met -

Mr.. and Mrs. John Conzett
who recently moved to Sperry
rd in Chesterland from Can
ton? Mr.. Conzett is a sales
engineer for Reliance Elec-
trio in Cleveland. They have
a son John Jr. / year old.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Valentine
were in Mentor visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Stockdale and dau-
ghters Sunday.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

their own home. Mr.. Moody is
a motor repairman for White
Motors in Cleveland. TIL y
have a girl Phyllis II, and a
boy Wayne IA.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl l.. He'd
berg who recently moved to
Maple ave-, in CheSterland?
They moved to their own
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-12-15

home on Maple drive. Mr.. He'd
berg plays the viola for the
Cleveland Orchestra at Sever
ence Hall in Cleveland. They
have a son Rolf, s.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-10-01

Although there is still lot of work connected with build
ing repairing farm fences attention these three factors
considerable amount of time and labor.
The first factor, good is important in saving the
work needed repair and rebuild fences time after time
Take fence posts for example, The average life of UNI
treated post about years. while the average treated post
lasts rs years Thus over period of years. fence using
treated posts will have to be built repaired three times
while the treated post fence will be built only This not
only twohds of the labor costs but treated post
costs much less than three untreated posts.
Similarly, the light weight galvanized barbed wire IA
gauge will last only half long the heavier 2 gauge
wire Thus, labor period of is doubled The
original the heavy wire is roughly only so cent
than the light
The better fencing materials always contribute to lower
labor cost and a lower annual total cost.
Mechanical equipment for fencing hasn't advanced very
far power post hole dggers post drivers and
wire wnderS
The greatest labor saving from the post
driver The power hole digger big step ahead of hand
digging but the holes must be reed and tamped by hand
Power driving of wood posts is possible in any soil where
holes can be dug
Cost studies indicate that with hand tools can set
the average about four posts per hour When holes are
dug with power digger and amped by hand six posts
be set per hour The post driver Continued on page ~
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-10-01
Building Better
Easier
By e. b. WILSON

Extension Agricultural Engineer
HHREE major factors that contribute to building better
i fences with less labor
GOOD MATERIALS
MCDANIEL EQUIPMENT
GOOD FENCING PROCEDURES