10 —Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 16,1979 Here are three good reasons for a father to be happy. Left to right are Paul, 6; Heidi, 2; and Karl, 5 AN UGLY BEAUTY Lesson for June 17, 1979 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23 through 15:12; 18; 1 Kings 1:5-6. Devotional Reading: Proverbs 3.1-6. TO EXAMINE CORN PLANTS The com crop is off to a good start in this part of the state. However, growers should be alert to the possibility of insect damage and fertilizer deficiencies. Army worms are feeding on some com fields; they can clean out a com held in a few days. Sprays or dusts of Sevm or Dylox should reduce the infestation. Signs of fertilizer deficiency can be detected during the growmg season. Nitrogen deficiency is detected by lower leaves turning yellow up the mid rib in an inverted V fashion RURAL ROUTE This is the story of three men: Joab: the faithful general who is deeply concerned to see his king grieve over the estrangement from his son David: the great king who was something less than great as a father - often when discipline was needed, he was too lax; now when forgiveness is needed, he is too harsh and remote. Absalom: the handsome, popular son behind whose beauty there is an ugliness that too frequently bubbles to the surface. Absalom Dwelt Apart Joab was genuinely concerned about his King I ■.„ . : n > » m a ■■■ a a ar* By Max Smith, Lancaster County Agricultural Agent - NOW IS THE TIME t n-mm* _J The lack of phosphorus is shown when the leaves turn purple in color. Potash deficiency results m the 'outer margin of the leaves turn yellow, then brown ... just the opposite of nitrogen deficiency. Magnesium shortage causes the lower leaves to have a white, striped appearance with the leaf veins remaining green. Corn is important; examine the crop frequently during the growing season. TO PREPARE GRAIN BINS The current barley crop is ripening and wheat is soon to follow. If the gram is to be stored m local bins, the bins should be cleaned out of old gram and sprayed for insect eradication. Prevention of insects in the grain is much better than to try and eradicate them after they have moved in Gb ■ -s«\ I <Sife -tbc g 9 fis and it was this, not ad miration for Absalom that triggered his attempt to bring father and son together in reconciliation. He knew that it was better for them to be reunited: better for David’s morale, better for the security of David’s reign (Absalom’s popularity was beginning to rival David’s), and better for the kingdom of Israel. It might even be better for Absalom. Perhaps if his father tendered him forgiveness, even Absalom’s heart would be melted. Joab was well-intentioned, but the situation required more than good intentions. One problem that good in We suggest the bins be thoroughly cleaned and then sprayed with Malathion using one pint of the 57% emulsion m gallons of water. Cover the walls, floor, and ceiling of the gram bm. If infestation is found after the grain is m the bm, then fumigation of the bm would be m order. TO PRACTICE GOOD SANITATION The control and prevention of various diseases start with a good sanitation program. This is also true in Today, June 16 the elimination of serious fly Lancaster County dairy problems. princess pageant, Farm In spite of the rumor that an( f Home Center, 6:30 the 3-MUe Island problem P-m -eliminated most of the flies Adams County dairy prm m this part of the state, we cess pageant, Bpm at find too many of them Biglemlle High School around most farms Here Montour, Northumberland, again, the place to start is to Snyder, Union Counties clean up the premises and dam piinress pageant, By Tom Armstrong HAPPY FATHER’S DAY I suppose the meaning of fatherhood and Father's Day can’t ever be fully understood unless one is a father himself I've been in that most blessed situation for nearly seven years now Children are a joy to have, and consequently, I have a happy father’s day every day Innocent, sweet sensitive, imaginative, and observant, the little ones offer an education that no adult can get on his own When a charming little 2-year old girl makes a sandwich and gets jelly all over her arms up to her elbows, you grin in partial dismay But you're thrilled when she stretches your way and says "Here, Daddy" The sandwich, isn't the most beautiful, but it has Ihe most love packed into it, I can assure you And what can you say when 5-year old Karl coasts down a hill on his tractor and exclaims “That's fun 1 That tickles my tummy. Maybe Jesus liked that too, ‘cause Jesus lives in my heart " tendons did not overcome was the stubborn in flexibility of the King His initial response had over joyed Joab: “Behold now, I grant this go, brmg back the young man Absalom.” But Joab’s rejoicing was premature for, although David could go part way to a reconciliation, he did not go all the way: “Let him dwell apart in his own house; he is not to come into my presence” (2 Samuel 14:24). There was too much bit terness and pnde m his heart to open his heart to his estranged son For two whole years the proud father and plotting son lived in the same city but did not see eliminate all breeding places. This practice along with the use of suggested insecticides should keep flies to a minimum. Residual wall sprays, fly baits, space sprays, and larvicides can be used to eliminate the fly problem. Additional information is available from local Ex tension Offices. OOOOOWW NOW X KNOW WHY THEY SAY AGRICULTURE IS THE BACKBONE OF THE NATION . \-¥ ! c& I#- 4 each other Although the story is thousands of years old, it has a contemporary ring Absalom’s Beauty It is difficult to know just what went on inside Ab salom’s heart. On the outside there was beauty. In fact, says the chronicler, “. in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his beauty as Absalom; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish m him” (14:25). But inside Absajlom, where the casual onlooker could not see, there was something else. Perhaps if David had been truly forgiving to his son, TO PLAN FOR SUMMER SEEDINGS It is not too early to be making plans for the Summer seeding of alfalfa or the early fall seeding of permanent pastures. The starting place is a complete soil test. The ground should be well and treated according to soil test Farm Calendar 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Valley Mall, Selmsgrove York County 4-H Chicken Barbecue, 4-8 p.m. Kempton Fair continues today and tomorrow, Berks County Tuesday, June 19 Forage Day, all day at Plum Pennsylvania Poultry Bottom Farm, Belleville Conference, all day at the Grange leadership school, Host Corral, Lancaster Gettysburg College National Red Cherry In- Wednesday, June 20 stitute meetings, Young Cooperator Contest Sheraton, Gettysburg for Pennmarva Saturday, June 23 Federation dairymen, Pennsylvania Cherry Gettysburg, today and Growers Annual Meeting, tomorrow at the Lamp Post Restaurant, Sheraton Gettysburg t umber land County Wool Sunday. June 24 Pool all da\ at the Dairy goat picnic and Faugiounds demonstrations, Vaugl^j) Adams County alfalfa Solomon farm, Fan field, management meeting, 11 a m 730 p m at Ray Ephrata Area Young Fai- Hemecker’s taim, York mers family picnic, 12 30 bpinigs pm The joy goes on, day by day, and hour by hour Recently, for example, Paul and Karl put their boots on and went outside to the "barn,” just the way Daddy would Then they took all the grass clippings they had collected and fed this "hay" to the "cows" behind the house Their imagination had turned the pine trees into cows Who else but a child can do that 7 It's wonderful The boys have also planted corn already Actually, they were |ust tulip leaves that their Mommy had snipped off They’re busy little fellows Full of energy, full of fun, and full of love, that’s how children are Heidi, our cute, lovable little sweetheart is almost always eager to please Whether it’s a slice of bread that has been buttered on both sides, or a hug, she knows how to get to her Daddy’s heart She’s on the go from early in the morning until bedtime When I come home she gives me the most pleasant-sounding (Turn to Page 45) Absalom might have changed within. We will never know, for David did not hide his bitterness and Absalom never ceased plotting against his father He simply awaited his time and gathered his followers Beneath the storied beauty, a terrible ugliness grew like a spiritual cancer that would some day claim his young life and break his father’s heart. No matter how well intentioned, the recoM cihation waS only a cosmet* to cover over the ugliness m two men’s hearts A reconciliation without reformation is no recon ciliation at ail recommendations. Seed supplies should be ordered in order to get the quality and variety wanted. In this part of the state alfalfa seedmgs are often made during late July and early August. This is only six weeks away and times go very fast during the busy, Summer months. Make good plans for Summer seedmgs^^ Grange leadership school, Gettysburg College. Cumberland County dairy princess pageant, Cumberland Valley High School, near New Kingston, 8 p.m Thursday, June 21 '1
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