Band Records of Ducks Released In State ~ Continuing theiprogram of rear- ing, leg banding and releasing duck- lings, the Game Commission liber- ated 7104 of the. fowl in suitable Pennsylvania areas in the spring and early summer of 1953. The program is based on the expectation that released waterfowl that elude gunners and natural enemies en- route to southern wintering grounds will return to liberation areas to rear broods, thus increasing the number of ducks in this state. Though it is impossible to obtain records on the flight habits and sur- vival of all ducks liberated, band returns do provide information from which the authorities can improve the project. It is interesting to know the dis- tance and direction traveled by some of the ducks released in 1953. record looked like this: 893 bands returned from ducks shot. or located in Pennsylvania (258 of these were checked during banding operations at Pymatuning Refuge after the close of the 1953 gunning season. These ducks survived their first tential breeding stock for 1954). Reports on 23 of the banded birds came from New York State; 20 from the Province of Ontario; 11 from Michigan; 5 each from New Jersey, Virginia and North ' Caro- lina; 4 from Maryland; 3 from Min- nesota; 2 from Indiana and Tennes- see; and 1 each from Massachusetts, Delaware, Province of Quebec, West Virginia and Ohio. The total return was 978, or 13.7% of those lib- erated in ’53. Band returns from ducks released by the Commission in 1952, re- ceived during the 1953 waterfowl season and until late January this year, totaled 33. Of these 28 came from this state, One each was re- turned from Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Michigan and the Prov- ince of Ontario. Recent month band returns from ducks liberated by the Commission in 1951 numbered 7. Four were from Pennsylvania. One was received from each of the states of. Delaware, New York and Minnesota. These records indicate that ducks the receipt of band reports returned as per blue print to increase the supply of native ducks for Penn- sylvania hunters. 1a SAFETY VALVE SHEEP ARE PROFITABLE Dear Editor: Many times in the past year this question has been asked in various ways: ‘Is there any money in Sheep?” .It is a fair question and the answer is “Yes.” That could be the end of the story. We can, however, enlarge on it. Since the early twenties, sheep, unit for unit, have probably been as profitable as any other line of livestock . . . beef cattle, dairy cat- tle or hogs. Depending, of course, on the location, markets and per- sonal likes and dislikes. In the northeastern part of the United States we believe there is a place on most farms for a flock of sheep. And they should pay well for the feed and care they demand. A flock of from twenty to fifty ewes would probably constitute the proper size for the usual farm of from 100 to 250 acres. Some folks might reason as they do about medicine, “if a little is good, more would be better” and can get into trouble unless sheep became the main livestock interest on the farm. Then the question: “How about dogs?” Over a period of ten years, near a town, we have had only one dog experience and that was quick- ly settled by a good gunner. What breed? The breed of your choice. They all have their good qualities. We have Dorsets because they are good mothers; produce excel- lent market lambs, either Hot House or regular market. The ewes are also hardy, usually do a good job up to ten or twelve years. But other breeds do a fine job and can be profitable. if properly managed. ’ ' Farms that have hilly pastures and good water are ideal for sheep. Think seriously about a flock if you have a farm in northeastern Pennsylvania, New York or New England. Charles S. Hemenway, Manager Hillside Farms, Inc. SEWING CLASS SUCCESS Dear Editor: The success of the Shavertown Sewing Group is due in part to the very nice publicity in the Dallas Post. The group has a very high completion record and will meet again beginning April 28th. for a series devoted to making children’s clothes. Thank you very much for your personal as- well as profes- sional interest in this matter. Sincerely, Ruth Darbie THANKS March 1, 1954: Dear Editor: ; * I would like to offer my sincere personal thanks to you for the won- derful cooperation I received during our recent Mothers’ March on polio. You can’t imagine how thrilled I am at our success and if it hadn’t fallen far short of our goal. Thanks again. Sincerely, Joan Bigelow Chairman, Mothers’ March PARTY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT JACKSON VOLUNTEER FIRE- MEN'S HALL. PUBLIC INVITED. Main Office Market and. 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Henry Brucher, Carverton, dies of wounds in New Guinea. Lehman Township high school girls head basketball league for un- defeated season. (WAC recruiting office will open in Dallas. In the Outpost: Robert Wallace, Italy; Ted Schwartz, at sea; Frank Billings, ‘APO, San’ Francisco; Tom- my Evans, Italy; Herman Brislin, North Africa; Robert Montross, Eng- land; Joe Lyne, Camp Pickett; Rob- roll, Wisconsin; - Edward Fielding, Camp Blanding; Larry Yeager, Geor- gia; Ed 'Tutak, Ohio; Kenneth Kocher, Shreveport. © Geraldine Millard, Beaumont, be- comes the: bride of Floyd Root, Beaumont. Lettuce, 2 large heads 15c; eggs, 35c per doz.; rolled oats, 19¢ large carton; pork loin, 25c per 1b., 4 pts.; franks, 35c; bread, 2 loaves 17c. Stamps AS8, BS, C8 now valid. Arden Husted, Idetown, dies at 65. ’ From Issue of March 2, 1934 corded in Dallas, following deepest snowfall of the year, and record cold in February. Pikes Creek re~ ports 40 below. Mrs. Elizabeth Metscavage, 60, is found dead in a snowbank near her home in Alderson. Old-timers- recall that twenty years ago, 1914, two : lumbermen: froze to death, sheltering behind a fallen tree trunk from a blizzard, in vicinity of Noxen. They were Jerry Sheen and ‘Joseph Kelly. {A seaplane dock for Harveys Lake is planned by Homer H. Mallow. C. F. Goeringer, Orange, loses his barn by fire. Thirty-three cows and nine horses are saved. Eggs, 21c¢ per doz.; fancy shrimp, 2 cans 25c; mackerel fillets, 2 for 9c; heavy bath towels, 18c; butter, 3 Ibs. for 83c; veal roast, 19¢ per Ib.; 20 oz. loaf or bread, 9c. St. Patrick's Tea Parents of children in the first grade at Dallas-Franklin Township School will have a St. Patrick’s Day Tea March 11, 2:30-3:30 in the school cafeteria. Mrs. William Joos, chairman of hospitality, will be as- While so many forecasters for 1954 are discouraging, I give four more reasons why I cannot be so fearful as are many economic writ- ers. Take a look at them and have faith in your country and your future. More Money and More People In the first place, people have money to buy. I repeat what I have said before—*‘the top 50% of our families haye readily convert- ible savings amounting to a stag- gering $97 billions.” 95% of all families probably have more money in savings accounts than ever be- fore. It is true that installment debts on cars, refrigerators, and television sets have increased dur- ing the past twelve months; but these are now being reduced. More- over, money invested in these dur- ables cannot be written off as “gone.” Homes are always a good investment. So long as one is em- ployed, money invested in a home may be as good a reserve as cash in a bank. In short, potential buy- ing power never was greater. Second, our swiftly rising popula- tion—with a record four million births in 1953—is creating a vast number of new wants that must be satisfied. Ten years from now we may have forty million more in our population than we did at the end of World War II. Take all the wants and needs of one individual and multiply by forty million and you will get some idea of what a staggering impact the increase in population alone can have on our economy for some time to come, provided it is of good character. Population alone is not enough; people must have good habits, sound faith, and useful intelligence. Liberalized Republican Thinking Third, the liberalizing of the thinking of our present Adminis- tration should help hold our econ- omy high. For example; it has re- versed itself on its hard money policy; credit has been eased. Tax relief for both the individual and business is already under way. This Administration is prepared to go further with higher minimum wages, reasonable aid to the farm- er, useful public works projects, and broader social . security bene- fits. Fourth, the millions of warning words and the current skepticism of the future may furnish a con- siderable element of psychological strength. There is little. question but what skepticism has kept many a businessman and consumer from overstepping with regard to future commitments. The pessimistic fore- casts may themselves prevent real trouble. Comparing 1954 With 1929 During the past few weeks I have been reading the newspapers and magazine articles published in 1928- 1929, preceding the last depression. I find very few warnings. Herbert Hoover had just been elected Presi- dent and he had chosen an able “businessman’s”’ Cabinet. In fact, directly after his election the stock market shot up 20 points. Nearly all the business and financial proph- ets were then bullish. Hence, people were not then on their guard. Yet, they should have been warned before it was too late. If warnings had been given in 1929 1930-33 declines in building, tex- tiles, clothing, leather, and auto- mobiles would not have been so severe. Recall Your History After every war, our country has had a letdown. This was true after World War I. Earlier, the same pat- tern had followed the Spanish- American War. An even more se- vere reaction set in after the Civil War. Yet, most economists say that it is now nearly ten .years since World War II and we have had no readjustment of our continued prosperity. But, is World War II at an end? Or, may we now be in. World War know all the answers, but I do ask these - pertinent questions. . After every period of inefficiency, waste, and unrightequsness, there must always be unemployment to punish us for our sins. But has: this time ment for the first half of 1954 could still be at a high level. So— take courage! The “boom” may not continue, but the future is still bright for families who will work hard and use any idle time to study and to build up physical and spirit- ual health. . | wm . . . and I quote: —B The easiest way to get into trou- ble is to be right at the wrong time. The reason why a Russian la- borer finds work so painless is that his nerve has been removed. Women would make swell um- pires. They'd never think a man ' Nothing takes the starch out of | Solis ¢ § Barnyard Notes Qem I have just spent a delightful evening with “Time For Poetry,” a teacher’s anthology, published by Scott, Foresman and Company, and given to Myra last Saturday by Tom Gauntlett. It is edited by May Hill Arbuthnet who has done a masterful : job. I envy the youngsters in schools where the Administration has placed this volume in their teachers’ hands. I am grateful to Tom, the representative of Scott, Foresman and Company in this area, and our Goss Manor neighbor, for having placed this anthology within my reach. I doubt if he was aware that it would pack so much pleasure between its covers for this reader. Since nothing gives me more fun than dogs and kids, or helps me to forget the Atom Bomb and the Income Tax more readily, let me quote a few of the poems about them. BINGO HAS AN ENEMY Bingo is kind and friendly A gentleman right to the core, But he can’t bear rats And he hates all cats And the fuzzy brown dog next door. There's a nice little girl who lives there, But they glare at us more and more; So we never can call, And the cause of it all Is the fuzzy brown dog next door. Bingo is limping a little And one of his ears is sore, He's rather a fright, But, oh, what a sight is the fuzzy brown dog next door! from Gay Go Up by Rose Fyleman PUPPY "AND I I met a man as I went walking; We got talking, Man and I. “Where are you going to, Man ? I said (I said to the man as he went by). “Down to the village, to get some bread. Will you come with me?” “No, not 1.” I met a Horse as I went walking; We got talking, Horse and I. “Where are you going to, Horse, today ?”’ [(I said to the Horse as he went by). i “Down to the village to get some hay. ‘Will you come with me?” “No, not 1.” I met a Woman as I went walking; We got talking, Woman and I. : “Where are you going to, Woman, so early ?” (I said to the Woman as she went by). “Down to the village to get some barley. Will you come with me?” “No, not 1.” I met some Rabbits as I went walking; f ! We got talkingt : i 2 Rabbits and I. : (I said to the Rahbitgas they went by). i “Down to the village to get some oats. : Will you come with us?” “No, not 1.” I met a Puppy as I went walking; We got talking Puppy and I. “Where are you going this nice fine day ?”’ (I said to the Puppy as he went by). “Up in the hills to roll and play.” “I'll come with you, Puppy,” said I. taken from When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne . 3 TWO IN BED When my brother Tommy Sleeps in bed with me, He doubles up And makes himself exactly ji ! like : : a a 1 Vv And ‘cause the bed is not so wide, A part of him is on my side.. Abram Bunn Ross MICE I think mice Are rather nice. Their tails are long, § Their faces small They haven’t any Chins at all. Their ears are pink, x =z Their teeth are white, They run about The house at night. They nibble things : £14 They shouldn’t touch RR And no one seems To like them much But I think mice ele Are nice. y from Fifty-One New Rhymes by Rose Fyleman BRONSON FUNERAL SERVICE Alfred . - - - Mildred A. “We are as near to you as your telephone” 0 ‘Dial Sweet Valley 7-2244 Vv
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