—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. September 2,1967 4 From Where We A Letter From The Editor The Garden Spot Lancaster County, U.S.A. Dear Readers, Following an example set when the preceding editor left the staff of Lancas ter Farming, I’d like to drop the editorial “we" and say so long on a personal note. Serving as editor of your farm news paper the past three years has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. In a world seemingly turned upside down where the old values of thrift and hard work are penalized while indolence and anti-social bevari or are rewarded it is good to know that there is a “Lancaster County”! It would be impossible in this space to list all the individuals and organizations to whom I am indebted, so I hope a sim ple “thanks to all’’ is acceptable. In my new job eastern editor for Watt Publishing Co. I’ll be traveling all over the northeast, but Lancaster will still be “home”; I hope to run into old friends often. SOUND OFF If I might offer one comment in part ing. it would be to remind Lancaster Farming readers that this is THEIR farm paper. For the most part you are not all using it to the extent you could. For ex ample. we’d like to carry more news about farm women activities. Some of the groups regularly share a report of their activities with our other readers. Most do not. And the area of suggested feature material is wide open. If enough folks request regular features, or a col umn, on any particular subject, it can be arranged. An exchange of opinion. This might well be the most important function of any community newspaper. I know it takes something pretty special to get a reader excited enough to actually sit down and write a letter to the editor, especially knowing that opinion will ap pear in print But your opinion is vitally important to an editor. It is impossible for him to get out to talk with every read er A few written words coming in regu larly from the farmers may be one of the greatest rewards an editor can experi ence for it makes communication a two way street. If it’s a matter of not want ing your name to appear in print, that can be arranged at your request. This page in Lancaster Farming can be an important faim community sound ing boaid I can only urge you to use it to the fullest This is a time when one's opinions shape the thinking of others, and the world sorely needs constructive thinking If your opinion is good enough for you it is good enough to share with your neighbors So, why not ‘ sound oft” once in awhile"’ Lancaster County is a unique community It’s composed of doz ens of towns and villages, and yet it is a community unto itself. Thle bond that unites us north, east, south, and w r est is farming Problems arising in one part of the county have already, or will shortly, arise in other parts Agriculture is one of the largest sin gle industries in the county We must not permit the burgeoning suburban and metropolitan areas to push us aside as they seek to satisfy their own interests at the expense of the farming commun ity Strong, aggressive leadership on the farm front is probably more vital today than ever Through many of our county farm organizations we already have the framework for action and for assertion of leadership I would urge you, as I have in the past, to support your farm organizations with your time, your ener gy, 'and your ideas The strength of unity which can be gained through such sup port can literally move mountains in ag riculture’s behalf. Stand... For now, so long, and thanks again for your help and understanding those past three years. ★ “Never fear; this rainy weather can’t continue.” . . . Noah, ★ ★ ★ ★ Mirror, Mirror On The Wall . . . The Republican National Conven tion is still nearly one year away, and the main event even a little further. But in recent months, public speculation on who will be “the fairest one of all” continues to mount. Each presidential hopeful still feigns disinterest in his candidacy while gazing searchingly on the public opinion poll re flections, studying each new line for any slight indication of increasing favor or disfavor in the eyes of the great Ameri can voter. The slate of aspirants must be rather formidable in the view of any incumbent president first we’ve got the three “R’s”; Romney, Reagan, and Rockefeller. Then, that perennial candidate, Richard M. Nixon. And, in the wings, several more youthful warriors, fresh from elec tive successes Charles Percy, Mark Hatfield, John Lindsey, and don’t dis count the vice presidential stock of Massachusetts’ Edward Brooke. Romney’s presidential star rose fast, but, although he is still often referred to as the leading candidate, his stock is not currently very high in the estimation of those who profess to understand such complicated matters. Ronald Reagan has been described as “the fastest-rising political property in the nation” by such experts. Not only will he be coming to the convention with the largest delegation of uncommitted votes, but he is probably better-known to the public than any of the other late shcwmg candidates. Reagan seems like the one to watch at this time. Rockefeller has allowed as how he’s not in the race, but, if he can ultimately control his New York delegation, he too will be swinging a lot of weight by next summer. And, Richard Nixon. We saw his intentions best described the other day as; “he is not running for the nomination, but for the presidency itself.” In other words, he is running against Lyndon Johnson right now, and not worrying too much about the scurrymgs of the other would-be candidates. Nixon will probab ly enter the primaries starting next spring, and can be expected to continue firing away at LBJ all the way. Away down south in the land of Wallace, the Alabama governor’s hus band is beginning to seriously consider that he has a message of importance which he’d like to project from that big white cabin in Washington for the next four years. George Wallace would run on some kind of an independent ticket, if indeed he decides to run at all. He would un doubtedly carry a lot of white southern votes along if he ran (he believes he could 'also pick up a fat mess of northern “backlash” votes), and he would probab ly hurt the Republicans’ chances far more than he would hurt Johnson. So, who do you pick in a field such as this? Who knows? Each will have his favorite when the candidates line up at the starting gate But one thing we know for sure this is probably going to be one of the most interesting campaigns in history, right from the starting bell. Soiry, no predictions! -jlf Best Definition of the Week “Nostalgia is simply the sudden real ization that things in the past weren’t as unbearable as we thought at the time.” . . : Arthur Godfrey. ★ ★ Refuting the “Experts” To Practice Pesticide Safety For many farmers and gard eners the spraying season is about finished for this season. The proper disposal of empty containers is very important to prevent contamination of water supplies, and to prevent the poisoning of children and livestock. One safe method is to bury or burn empty con tainers so they will not be re used at any time. Surplus ma terials should be stored in the original containers to keep directions Store these items away from food or feed sup plies, children and livestock. To Correct Muskrat Damage To Ponds Many ponds are bothered with muskrats and consider able damage will result if the population is not kept to a minimum. Before winter sets in, it is advised for pond own ers to eliminate all holes through the banks; fill them with stones and clay In many cases the inside of the pond, at and below water level, may be lined with crush- open, and authentic. W ouldn’t you like to experience this m your own life? How won derful it would be to live, unwor ncd by what others thought, aware of our faults and out sms, bat not obsessed by them. This is the stuff of which a cleai con science is fashioned, the kind of conscience we see evident as Paul is confronted by the governor in lerusalem. '1 ake a look at this conscience, there is no hostility. " I cheerfully nake my defense." There “was auch about which he might ha\ e 'isen bitter, but Paul did not want ns ministry to be ruined by hos tility. His appearance before the governor, trying as the cucum . . stances w'ere, gave him anoppoi- Ihe individual, it is said, is U mtv, to witness for Christ !n moving toward extinction. The } le hght of this opportunity, why group think and the IBM cai d ,h o uld there be any bitterness > aie replacing him. Morris Bish- Koi . 1S there any deceit. "But ops poem, The Perforated Spir- hls j admit to jou ..." Though it, (copyright 1950, The New 10 knew some of these details lorker Magazine, Inc. 1 says it .night be harmful to him, he did with both humor , 0 t g v to hide them, for his con anlPai l !’!. s.'eme was clear. He had done . ' ltic t eilo y su P o,i!v what he behec ed Chnst had m^ Soni i el , wanted him to do. To try to hide iney nave a tnese deeds would only destroy set of cards on ms , utness foi C hust. me. The sprinkled What Kind of Saint perforations tell Furthermore, there is no alitv u ’ sense of guilt. “So I always take Rev. Althouse ‘ h’ ow hard itis P ains to have a clear conscience to be an individual in tins woild toward God and toward men.” today. Because many people can- When one can face God without not accept what they really arc, guilt, having endeavored to do thev are frustrated by constantly his will, we need not fear to tnil l g *u to sora l eone else - 'they f ace any man an( j be judged by want the physical appearance ct bim a mo\ie star, the phjsiquc and ’ grace of an athlete, the wit of Paul's conscience was clear numonst, the intelligence of a md he could stand before the scholar, the personality ot an en- o\ ernor without hostility, deceit,] teitamer and they want it all >i guilt. He was free to be Paul wrapped up in a tidy package md did not have to pretend, t<rbe they can call "myself." Life can mvone else. " But he was a spirit," only be one continuous warfare vou say. Yes, Paul w r as a saint until we stop trying to be every- and so arc we as the New Testa one else and accept God's most nont understands the word), but precious gift: our individuality, ie did not fit into any of our the peison God created us to be. stereotypes of sainthood. He was It matters not iow I may prate ur mdniduai. sometimes impul- How' charged eith punishment >ivc, sometimes headstrong, oc thescioll casionally temperamental, but The Files are masters of my always himself, the self that God fate created him to be, the self set free They are the captains of my b\ the power of Christ. soul. Paul was a saint, not because near Pnnccionoo he repressed his true self, but be- Ciear Conscience cause he offered it to Godiwho This was hardly true of Paul used it powerfully for !his the Apostle. Here was a man who purposes. j• did not need, to pretend to be Mt someone else. He was aware that ° u " ,n * s “"’vr.c.n.J by ihc p.yu.on /•i j -i i ot Christian Education National Council tf the L/OCI KIIGW both tllG worst cllicl tll6 Churches of Christ in the U. S A Released by best about him. God alone \\aS Community Press Service * Ins judge and thus he did not. worry if there w T ere those who did ~ Tut!' PHIJRfIf not like him. Because he was at ”” THE CHURCH peace with hls God, he did not OF YOUR CHOICE have to impress anyone. Relieved SUNDAY of this burden, he could be free, To Be One's Self Lesson for September 3, 1967 Background Scripture Ads 23 i 2 *h ccg 1 25 12. Devotional Reading 2 T imothy 1 8 M NOW IS THE TIME... By Max Smith Lancaster County Agent ed stones to prevent digging. If the muskrats arc allowed to live in the pond banks, they will eventually drain the pond and take over. To Become Familiar With Frozen Forages The proper handling of frosted sudan grass and the sudan-sorghum hybrids is very important for maximum utili zation. We are not expecting an early frost, ibut Septem ber is here and vre would like all producers to knou that a special mimeograph sheet is available in case of an early frost could be beneficial LANCASTER FARMING Lancaster County’s Own Farm PO Box 26G - Li’titz, Pa i., 143 Office. 22 E. Mam St, Lititz, Pa Phone: Lancaster 394-3047 or Lititz 6U6-2191 Don Timmons, Editor Robert G Campbell, Adt c-tisins Director Subscription price $2 per oai in Lancaster County, <<3 els-nlu-ie Established November 4, I'llS Published every Satuidij by Lancaster Faimmg, Lititz Pa. Second Class Postage paid at Lititz, Pa 17543 Weekly 17343 £ -»s >
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