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Second Section The Hutchinson News-Herald Western Kansas News Editorials, Classified OH Reports, Markets IVOL. 1.XX1 NO. 216 HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 1943 Big tombing Range Would Use Parts Of Scott, Lane, Logan And Cove Counties Scott rough, scenic Icountry, northeast of the. Scot Icounty stale park, taking In some lot the interest Ing nncient geologi- Ical formations in southwest Gove Icounty, soon will become prac- Itlce field of modern warfare.

I Surveys are being made with a Iview of establishing bomblnf (practice target range that will Itakc In 3-12 square miles of land, In of four counties, Scott, iLnno, Gove nnd Logan. I The bombing range will be al- Imost square, 18 miles one way and 110 miles the other, taking in most the area between US183 on the Iwest, north of Scott Ci.ty to K23 Ion the east, north of Dighton. It Iwill extend into Lane county about miles. Towns nearest the proposed range nre Hcaly, In Lane county, Jerome, in Gove county and Elka- Ider, southeast Logan county. iThese are nil small places, and the itself where the range he locntod is sparsely settled, pasture land, in the breaks tho Smnky Hill river.

The field will be satellite of the larmy air base in Saline county, I near Salina. It is estimated that 130 families live in the area Iwhlch will be converted into a area. These would have I to be moved out. (Lutherans Look Ahead 1948 Convention Lindsborg With confidence the war will be over before Lutherans here are making for a centennial celebration 1348 observing the 100th anni- Iversary of Augustana synold, established by the Swedes in 1848. I A centennial committee has appointed and is already at on the plans for the cele- Ibration five years hence.

IColtrell To Clmarron Cimarron N. Cottrell, I who has been with the Farm Se- administration office at I Dodge City, has been appointed I local supervisor in charge of a comprising Gray and I Haskell counties, with head- I quarters here. Ha succeeds James iGearhart who resigned become farm agent here. Haskell County Farmer Will Try Soy Beans are belh Introduced In Haskell county. Jo Meksch is preparing to sow 3 acres.

He declared they will re quire no more moisture tha maize, nnd they are much mor profitable, at least now, ns ther Is a big war demand for th beans for processing Into thing needed by the armed forces. "The biggest threat is explained Meksch. "But ther aren't as many rabbits this year as usual. And meat rationing itiay make rabbits as extinct as but falo." Hens Provide Steady Income Eggs Bring Hamilton Area $3,600 A Week Syracuse production Is becoming a major business In Hamilton county, with the loca liens now producing about 400 cases of eggs a week, Ben Gay is malting one or two trips a week with truck loads of eggs to Hutchinson. He estimated at least 375 cases of eggs per week are now being brought into Syracuse stores.

"Add to that the eggs used in he farm homes here would bring he total production to perhaps 400 cases, or 12,000 dozen eggs a vcek, said Gay. That represents about $3,600 vcckly income from the poultry flocks of this county. And that is only a beginning, it was declared at the farm bureau office. It is estimated there are three imes as many chickens in Hamil- on county this year as last. Egg jroduction per bird will gradually ncrease as the weather warms.

The egg; being trucked to Hutchnson will find their way over- cas, for they are being delivered a plant there for drying and processing for overseas shipment, form of powder. Damaged Sewer Anally Repaired Ellinwood After months of hampered by floods, wash- tits nndythe war, the job of rc- 'Uilding the city's sanitary sewer ine to the river hns been complet- by the Burt Construction Co. Hutchinson. The sewer line was washed out, outh of the city, by the Arkansas ivcr flood last spring. The flood vashed out a big hole at one place 'hich had to be filled and re- itched, with the underflow so igh the ditch was half full' of vatcr most of the time.

Wheat Outlook Satisfactory In Southwest Crop Depends On Conditions Of Next Two Months Sublette Prospects for the 1943 wheat crop In th southwest Kansas wheat belt nr good. Perhaps not as good as las year's bumper crop. Perhaps bet tcr. "The next two months will tel the story," remarked Holland Jac quart, publisher of three ncwspa In this section, at Sublette Satanta nnd Johnson. "The condl ot wheat definitely is normal or better ns the country approaches the critical 60 days when mois- ure will mean a good crop at ime when it is needed most." farmers say these cold nights have bbcn a blessing disguise'by nipping the growll of the wheat, which really gives plant more vitality.

The farmers prefer the wheat to ic dormant all winter, and It cer- ainly has done that this winter 'radically all the big wheat acre- ige in Haskell county was pas- ured down. Only in the last week ir so have the nights been mod- irnle enough to let the wheat jlant grow back. "That makes me believe we'll lave a good larger han last year," declared an olc ime wheat grower. 7 ebruary Wheat Growth, Anchors Soil there is any blow- ng in the wheat fields of western Kansas this spring, it will be 'blowing" about the wheat crop. Within (he last thirty days the vhcat fields have reached stage vhich will prevent wind erosion, least on any large scale.

'And is a welcome change too, for a month ago there was serious dan- er that strong winds, which sually come each March would a lot of damage. The wheat was late in coming and was not rooted well, and le soil surface was left pulver- icd by the few light snows, which id more harm than good, leav- ng the fields almost unprotected. Had it remained cold as usual 11 February, with no more mois- ure than there was, March winds 'ould have played havoc and lore would have been disastrous lowing of the soil. But that dan- er has passed. The warm weather the past hirty days allowed the wheat lant to root down jmoYspread out (Continued On Page 14) Pilot Flies Low To Learn His Location a P-38 plane zoomed so low over Kinsley It apparently was grazing building roofs, It developed the pilot was not merely stunting, He was trying to find out where he was.

He had to dip low in order to identify the name of the town on the Santa Fe depot. As a result a movement is being started here to paint the name of Kinsley on roofs of buildings so the student pilots flying around who might become lost can tell they are without endangering themselves and the people below. 1 Owner Has 6,000 Sheep Woman Is County's Largest 'Sheepman" largest "sheep- man" in Hnskell county Is' a woman, Mrs. Vera Bowen. She is unning 6,000 head of sheep here low on wheat pasture.

One of icr sons is field man. Mrs. Bowen's home is at Rifle, Col. She took over the operation if the sheep ranch in Garfield lounty, 10 years ago when icr husband died leaving her with wo small sons and the ranch. Her bereavement was heighten- by decidedly unfavorable eco- lomic conditions, for in 1D32 wool vas bringing only seven cents a lound and lambs, 4 to 5 cents.

But she persevered, and a few ago she had the satisfaction marketing Iambs on the Kanas City market, shipped from er pasture in Haskell county, sold for $15.85 per the ighest she ever received for ambs. This was the first shipment rom the flock she is pasturing ere. Her lambs went onto the heat the first of October nver- ging about 70 pounds. "Usually I feed earlier lambs nd sell to packers," she explain- d. "This is the first year I have ricd fattening them further by razing on wheat." She has a 2,200 acre ranch In ic White River national forest in olorado.

where she has a flock 2,500 ewes. Urges Farmers Grow Known Crop Varieties Soybeans And Flax May Not Succeed In Western Kansas alf For Red Cross Hereford calf onated by Conrad Popp to the ed Cross was raffled off, for enefit of the war relief fund, ouie Bogcr, city meter reader on the calf. He then gave it ack to the Red Cross, and it was ut up at auction at the livestock avilion. bringing a total of $280 the Red Cross fund. Dodge City Southwest Kansas farmers were advised to stock to the "tried and true" crops, wheat and sorghums, and to leave flax, soybeans and such out of the farm picture here.

This advice came from L. L. Compton, agronomist of the state college extension department, addressing farmers from over this area, at the Southwest Farm conference here. "Permit me to urge wester Kansas farmers to place their fai in crops and varieties which hav proved their adaptability," sa Compton. "Don't grow flax an soybeans in the light rainfa country when other crops may more profitably produced." Feed Crop Dependable Western Kansas can grow mo of its feed crops, as well as i wheat on summer fallowed lam Compton declared.

The moistur conserved in the soil will produc sufficient quantities of feed ove the amount on annually croppe land to make up the difference i acreage in a normal year, he sai Records at the experiment sta lions at Colby, Tribune and Gai den City show that the 25-yea average yield of wheat on fallo 1 is 87 per cent higher on con tinuous cropping. "And what is true of wheat production also is true of sor ghum crops," he added. A. D. Weber, of the animal hus bandry department at the stat college at Manhattan, told th farmers at the conference tha southwest Kansas "with its abun dant production of grain and for age sorghums, with its mostly open winters and its broad expanse wheat pasture offers as profitabl an enterprise in beef and othe livestock production as any area in the United States." Place For Hogs, Too Cattle and sheep, he pointed out fit better than hogs into a live stock production system necessi bating a large use of roughage, "Yet have a place on farm; where grain sorghums and alfalf: arc available, offering the possi bility of production of feedei pigs," he explained.

A Different War Is Fought At Ft. Larned Hutchinson, Kansas Service Men's News-Herald Week Ending March 6, 1943 I.Weather March enters like a lion and stl I roars as the week ends in shiver Izero weather. Approximately third inch of moisture will mois len dry top soil but the precipita, Ition is not needed here as victor I gardeners champ at the bit, eage Ito dig their fingers into I they hope brings relief from ra Itioning points. Temperatures be I low normal most of Southwest Empire 1 Dale Ppmcroy, Copeland hig I school principal three years, re I signs to go on farm I Showalter, Yoder 1450 baby chicks (house burns Russel farmer, lose when broode A. Reime I elected president of Buhler Cham I ber of Commerce Fred Helzer I Lane county farmer, buys I Lane county courthouse for $360 He will junk A.

G. Pickett, Kiowa county I farm agent for eight years, re I signs to be connected with state I college extension department Lt. Joe Adams, flying bombc across country, thrills parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams, a Pratt by dipping wings of plane Luther Meador, livini west of Hutchinson, hit in left eye while chopping wood; expected lose eye Inman calls off annual rural school music and declamation contest E.

Bousser, Sylvia baker, il for week after being overcome by gas in shop Volunteers rebuilding 11 Methodist church, recently damaged by fire Garden City army air base reports two planes missing since Thursday more housing. Dodge City to gei Sheriff Frank Larned returning from Hutchinson, finds man sick in back of car, wife and child in front. Starts to do good turn act until discovers man is drunk. Books Jacob DeThample of Great Bend for drunkenness and possession Garden City meat markets forced to hand out SRO 'sign, meaning "Steaks Roasts, Out" Bobby Hering, Garden City youngster, swallows quarter. Parents take him to Wichita before money is extracted Hoisington raises $28,188 in war bond sales at box supper with one railroader bidding $1,900 for box Cheyenne bottoms reported alive with they won't be there long as Salina air bare bombers plan rehearsals there soon Dr.

J. A. McLaughlln, Qreens- burg, officiates at birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Dunn, Dr.

McLaughlln also officiated at birth of Alva Dunn and Alva Dunn's father Chester Juvenal, Lyons, driving truck filled with soda pop, arrested and fined for being drunk R. J. Rogers, farmer near Fowler, bitten on hand and pants torn when rat runs up leg while he's chasing 'em out of pile of lum ber. Dogs, however, kills thirty pests Ora Bradford, true driver, Pawnee county, trappei for few minutes in cab at Jet more air base when gasoline ex plodes. Burned on face, neck hands Frank Kirby, Larned merchan 20 years, retires to go on farm Luray, Russell county, ha 328 population.

Eighty-five men of that 328 In service. One man killed Jetmore reports laborers on army satellite fielc living only one bar. Night Marshal Dave Harden Scott City, round up dozen grade school boys after Mrs. Flora Snyder finds note pinned on front door, reading: "Give us $5 and four house will not burn up Leave money at door." ber The Week Iu Hutch ''y "my have to spend $5,000 $10,000 moving Santa l-Vs nntne ystem to make way for FHOO.OOO airport runway extens- ons promised by CAA. Organization complete for door to door Red Cross drive, with $50,100 county's quota.

Wiley Walter Dubbert, listed as delinquent by No .2 draft board, is found by the FBI. He's in the irmy. Community prayer serv- ee at Fox theatre next Wednesday to inaugurate Lenten season Orchards killed in 1840 Armis- ice freeze being replanted. J. Farley sets out 5,000 peach and apple trees In last year, Newt ienscheidt 2,400.

Draft board "Jo. 2 gets call for 50 men, Reno county gets priorities for pad oil but may be unable to md manpower to carry on con- emplated highway work during ummer, Six cases of scarlet ever in Hutch; also some mumps, nensles and chicken pox. One of he measles victims is Lt. (jg) 3ert "Wayne" Morris, ex-movie tar now at naval air station. iVar industry training school here, upported by state nnd federal overnments, to close after traln- ng hundreds of workers.

Mr. and fllrs, Hardage, ear Plovna, and 5-yenr-old aughter escape serious injury 'hen car side-swipes Missouri 'aclfic freight during snowstorm. Hutch post office has lost 14 armed services, Seeding of ats, rye and barley 80 to'80 per cnt completed in county before yeek-end snow, Postal receipts or February up $3,000 over last ear, Hutch housewives hoard- ng their precious points so they vlll not run short of canned oods later In month. Arthur Snyder new commander of ocal CAP squadron, Firemen ash to 126 fires during February; othing much except grass burn- Girls Of Coed Volunteer corps elebrnte first anniversary by dding $22,311 to their bond and amp sales, bringing grand total of Parents, service men, to blame for spurt juvenile delinquency, particular ly involving 'teen-age girls says Probation Officer L. W.

Me Millin. Annual task of assess' ment and enumeration starts. City dads refuse beer license 'to A. H. Pettyjohn for rear of Clial mers hotel because a bellboy a hotel holds federal liquor license Hutch police deliver the goods, or rather the milk.

They find 40 gallons of it for troop train at 3 o'clock in the morning. Allnr Bound Leona Voth, Buhler, will middle aisle it with Gene Unruh, Inman. iWilma Warren, Medicine Lodge, fl(jjl soon be bride of Corp George Beltz, Camp Gruber and Scott City. Anna Nissen of Pratt says yes to Pan Fritzler, Br nett, Colo. Vada Crawford, Little River, Emporii leach, announces June wedding to Bob Hainline, navy instructor Norman, Okla.

Maxlnc Phenncgcr, Mount Hope and Karol Grier, seaman 2-c, reveal secret. Bette Conwill Hutch Juco-ed, and Ens, Charlie James, Hutch flight instructor, tell of April 2 wedding plans. Mollie Hoover and Marion Cob- berly, Hutch, plan April aisle trip. Ruby Schwartz, Hutch Pretty Prairie, to San Antonio to wed Cadet Ray Barton Pretty Prairie and San Antonio. Jeane Brownlcc, Memphis gal, and Cliff Parsons, Garden City chain pins at KU Betty Bergner, Pratt, is promised to Jim Bill Mclnteer, Franklin, Ky.

Ruth St, John, and Salmon Tuttle, Fort Logan, tell secret. Milly Cavanaugh, Dodge Citia'n, and Cadet Wayne Unruh, Pea- and San Antonio, say t's mutual. Gamma Phi Maureen Meschke, pins on Gene Duvnll's Phi Psi pin at CtJ. Clara Mae Kurth, Offerle each, to wed Pvt. Harold Foldman, Kinsley and Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Imogeno Rcy- lolds, Kingman county school- maam, says it will be early spring vhen she becomes Mrs. John J. Cotsch, bride of flight officer at Sedalia, Mo. Out Of Circulation Martha Appel and Rod Richmond, Bushton, middle aisle it Roberta Briant, Hutch school- maan, bride of John Barrett, Glasco and Hutch Camp Robrts, chapel wedding for 'iola Kraemer, Zenda, and Corp. 'red Ortmann, Cheney Beradine Duffln, Hutch, and Dean troberg, Reno county farmer, ow Mr.

and Mrs. Mary Beth 'lorence, California gal, former- of Hutch, weds Ben Sherman, 'aiscr Shipbuilding employe. Lela Brown, Hutch gal, says yes Ens. Marv Mead, flight In- tructor at the Hutchinson naval air statio.i Betty Ruth Sullivan, Hutch, and Bill Croy, live in Hutch after wedding Katherine Warr Field, Kansas Citian, becomes. Mrs.

Dennis W. Larkin, Hutch Alice Rathbun, McPherson, and husband, John Smalley, formerly of Kalvesta, live in Hutch. Delphlne Kelly, Pratt, and Charley Dyerly, Pratt, live in Wichita after wedding Ethel Cranston, Ness City and Hutch, takes orders from new hubby, Sgt. Jerry Eynard, Fort Riley Emily Hofsess, Partridge gal employed in Washington, travels across country to wed Cadet Scott Donovan, Manhattan, at Santa Ana, air base chapel Barby Boroughs, Lyons, and Pvt. Bob Jackson, Fort Riley, now at home in Manhattan.

Virginia Gemmell, Manhattan, and Bob Anderson, Partridge, are Mr. and Mrs. in Manhattan Eleanor Jane Engleman, Great Bend, is bride of Chief Petty Officer Alfred James. UNAS Wanita Carlisle, Syracuse, weds PFC, Wayne Zimmerman, Garden "From the standpoint of getting a cash return from foratje, sheej qffer greater possibilities thnn hogs, but possibly not as great a. cattle," he added.

City air base Ruth Jordan Oklahoma City and Great Bend bride of Lt. Harold Ottaway, Tyrone, and Pampa, Tex. Bernice Stuckey, Hutch, and Tom Rospaw, discharged from army, are Mr. and Mrs. Eileen Hough, Hutch, and Eldon Hutch, wed before he resorts to army wilma Lee Yates, Hutch, says yes to Marv Butler, Wakefield, leaving for service Seaman G.

W. Mank of Hutchinson naval air station ake as bride, Merle Putnam, Houston, Tex. Wed under difficulties of late train arrival, all light watch for bride and the groom's PTA speaking engage- nent, Nancy Louise Raines final- arrives for to Lt. (jg) jeorge Stith, Hutch naval sta- lon Dotty Orleans gal, and Corp. Grinstaff, N'Olenns, ormer newspaper employe at 3 lains and Meade, say their "I Do's." Taps Bessie Swanson, 86 Mrs.

K. McKinney Mrs. Sophia Mae Falrchild Duane Sewing, 9, drowned in Cow creek Y. Ben Puckett. Western James Neil rinch, Anthony (fatally injured joxing, two days in army) Mrs.

Otto Willing, 55, Kiowa, 'suicide) C. M. Ebersole, 46, 'lains Kenneth Mangel, 29, tollo (train accident near Borger, Tex.) Irvln P. Clough, 80, Pratt. Or.

Mary Elliott, 62, Larned r. H. Plains Hurt, 73, Hudson H. L. Mrs.

Julia Trice. Medicine Lodge Wiliam B. Grier, 84, Pratt Harry Junting, 79, St. John Mrs. 3adie Angus, 88, Nickerson Mrs.

Elizabeth Theiss, 80, Inman Sees Danger In Much Wheat Moisture Meade Wheat pasture gives Kansas livestock one of its bes sources of 'protein. But feeding wheat pasture too long may prove disastrous to cattle, warns J. Golliher, Meade county stockman He reports losing cattle after they have been pastured on when for four or five months. A yeai ago he turned the stock on wheai pasture in November, and says some of them were dying in April This year he turned them on pasture in September, and starlec losing them last month. "It is dangerous to pasture on wheat more than four or five months at a-time," he declared Why? Perhaps too much protein, or an unbalanced mineral condition In the blrfod.

He has noticed the losses are mostly among cows with calves, or cows about to become-fresh. Golliher said It often is difficult to supplement wheat pasture with other feeds because cattle on the wheat do not care for anything else to eat. He suggests if they will eat some hay, straw or grain it will heln to prevent the "pasture poisoning." Johnny Conies Home, In Flying Fortress a big army plane, one of the "Flying Fortresses" type circled around and around over the Chalfant home here, the Chalfan(s agreed: "That's Johnny." And it was. Lt. John Chalfant had no way of letting his parents know he was passing over the town.

He didn't know it himself until he found the course he was taking, with a squadron en route on a cross-country flight were passing over his old home town. There were three planes in the squadron, enroute from a northern state to Oklahoma City. Lt. Chalfant, as flight leader, took the opportunity to signal the home folks as he and his comrades flew over. He could not stop, however.

"But we knew it was Johnny," his mother said. "We know his plane." A letter from him next day confirmed it. Land Use Conference Here Tomorrow THE BARRACKS at old Fort Larned arc now great hay barns, among the largest In the state, while the former officers' quarters are attractive residences. (Photos courtesy E. E.

Frlzcll). Witness Too III To Testify Tire Theft Charge To Be Dropped Syracuse Inability of the principal witness to testify, because he is in critical condition an army hospital, will lead to a dismissal of a charge of tire heft against Frank Morrell oi Syracuse, County Attorney P. announces. Morrell was arrested last summer, charged with taking tires ofl car left stored in the Morrell belonging to Alva Hol- ngshead, who had been called to military service, and putting them his own car without permis- ion. 'The complaint was made by B.

R. Hollingshead, father of the ioldier. Shortly after the arrest if Morrell, Pvt. Hollingshead was akcn ill, and he has been in 'army ospitals ever since. He is now the hospital at Ft, Lyon, lear Las Animas.

Hollingshead's father and Sherff E. C. Bray made a trip to the rmy hospital to see the soldier, ut he was too ill for them to in- erview him, and the army medial officers said he might never able to appear in court to tes- ify. Morrell from the first had in- isted he had permission to use 10 tires. It is understood a set- ement has been made by him, aying for the tires.

County At- orney Frazee said he would file motion to dismiss the action rtarch 17. when the next term of ourt opens. building Big lelium Plant Project Near Olinilz To Cost $3,000,000 Missouri Pacific starting construction of a spin to the site of the large hel- um gas plant being built six miles of Olmitz. Work has started on the plant, ut has been slowed down somer hat by a shortage of men, par- cularly skilled labor. Most of le men working now are farm- rs from the surrounding community.

The company will need several undred men when the construe- on reaches a peak, Men are be- ng quartered in towns for 20 liles around. Construction mate- al is being trucked from Otis to 10 plant, which is two miles outheast of there. There will be approximately 50 uildings at the helium plant, hich is estimated will cost up- ard of $3,000,000, with equip- ient. The plant will extract helium om the gas. from wells in the tis-Albert gas field, for the rigible ballons of the army and ivy and for other war purposes.

IB gas will be drawn from wells irough the Northern Natural Gas ipellne dehydrating plant, hich is located three miles west nd two south of Olmitz. Start Drives For Red Cross Two-Thirds Of Quota In Diiy At Sterling the first day of th Red Cross drive here, Sterlin community raised two-thirds its quota. Sterling was asked subscribe $1,500 and gave ove the first day, Mrs. chairman of the loca $1,000 Irvine, drive said. At Lyons, Mrs.

John Dulles county war fund chairman, saic more than $800 had been collectec among the business men aroun the square and the residential dis trict committees were just gettini started. Little River reported $319 col lected the first day. At Chase each school pupil is joining the Rec Cross fund with dime donations County Chairman Dulles saic nearly one half of the county quota of $5,600 has been raised already, with the campaign jus started. McPherson One-Third Through One-third of the McPherson oung "Vet" To Legion Willis McGin- goes the distinction of being I the first veteran of World War II An 8-county district land use the American Legion here. conference will be conducted in Hutchinson Monday by farm lead- rs.

The all-day session will be held in the court house community rooms for the leaders of Area 6-B, comprising those counties from Rice and McPherson counties south to the Oklahoma line. County farm agents, AAA chairmen, Farm Credit Administration representatives, home demonstration agents and Farm Bureau presidents will attend. C. Jacquard of Kansas State college extension staff will have charge of the sessions. He recently was discharged from the army, for medical reasons, making him eligible now to join the Legion.

Only honorable discharged war veterans of World Wars I and II can become Legionnaires. Wlclilla I'nstor To Kinsley David L. Miller of Wichita has accepted a call as pastor of the Presbyterian church beginning his, pas- itoral duties this Sunday. He had been minister of Westminster church at Wichita the past 12 years. McPherson county Red Cross func las been subscribed, Velda Floyd, county Red Cross reports, about $4,300 of the quota of $13,300.

Spring Valley township was the first rural township to complete its drive with $444.45, four times the imount expected. There are 25 townships in the county. Bigger Donations Needed Red Cross fund Is agging in Pratt county. W. rless, county chairman, said at the end of three days less than $1,000 had been subscribed of the quota of $5,400.

"Apparently many people do not realize this is not just a one dollar roll call," he said. "Too many arc just giving the usual one dollar memberships. This is wai fund drive. We can't get it with dollar a throw. Start With $100 Checks Dodge Ford county Red Cross fund was started off with two checks for $100 each, one from a Ford county farmer, the other from a Dodge City business man, W.

H. Strobcl, county chairman reported. They came in ahead of the launching of the drive, which starts Monday. OPA Rules Leave Ellinwood Firm Dizzy Valley Trading operating a large mercantile evidently not greatly enthused over the various and Sunday OPA rules and edicts, has posted in a conspicuous place three problems, and invited answers. Here they are: "Problem 1: If four ounces can be bought with three points, how many points will be needed to buy one pound? (Four times three, or 12? No, OPA answers 20 points.) "Problem 2: If it takes ten months to produce a pig to weigh 200 pounds, and 100 pounds more of 'badly needed' meat and fat can be produced on that same hofj in another three months, how many pounds have gone with the squeal instead of being used to feed us? Did some one make a mistake? Figure it out while we figure.

"Problem 3: How can we sell less when it costs mor according lo 'Peoples' Answers? Well, we're still figuring and figuring." Legion Mall For Moutczuma Montezuma The American Legion post has purchased the Diamond theatre building here, and will remodel it and convert it mo a Legion hull. It was purchased from the McReynolds estate. Old Reservation Vital Today On The Food Front By Edna Walker Chandler Fort Larned, established 85 years ago when Indians and frontier outlaws were the enemy, is fighting in World War II, serving on the vital food front. The 1942 food production record on Fort Larned from the 10,000 acres originally connected with the old impressive. Owner E.

E. Frizell says it will be equally so for 1943. On the Fort Larned ranch last year there were 1,000 acfes of alfalfa, 50 acres of sugar beets, 500 acres of wheat, 800 acres of row crops for ensilage and feed. Much Livestock On the steaks and chops front, the ranch wartime production line embraces more than 700 head of cattle, 300 head of hogs and 250 head of sheep. But when Fort Larned was constructed back in 1859-60, with sod and adobe stockades, the builders were not thinking of war in terms of food and livestock, although it was located in the heart of one of the richest agricultural sections of Kansas.

There were frequent Indian raids, threatening the very existence of every new caravan of settlers and supplies penetrating Kansas Territory. Kansas built forts to protect newcomers, to stabilize her sprouting mail routes, to help her people emphasize the stand they were taking on the right of all men to be free. As Pawnee county was one of the best buffalo feeding sections of the country, it was natural that Indian skirmishes should be frequent. Noted Chiefs Hunted This section of the state was also the ancient hunting grounds of Chief Black Kettle and his Cheyennes, and the Pawnee Indians. Occasionally scattered bands of Sioux, Arapahoe, and the Kiowas under the notorious Satanta, came along to make things lively.

Major Henry Wessel, who was given charge ot Fort Larned when Ihc first crude sod stockade went up, remained commander until it was decommissioned in 1878. Rebuilding of the prairie strong point was begun in 1866, and when completed in it was a strong fort, built entirely of natural sand rock from the Jenkins Hill quarry three miles east. During the two years of construction, workmen and wagons hauling stone were constantly under guard of soldiers. Buffalo Bill Frequent Visitor During its years of military ac- old Fort Larned was host to many famous guests. Buffalo Bill -ody frequently stopped there on lis scouting trips, and General W.

was sent to the fort to jring the plains Indians of the section to order. Probably the most distinguished group ever assembled there met at the fort in the fall of 1867. It was the peace commission appointed by congress meet with the chiefs at Medicine Lodge. Members stopped at Darned on their way to the great council. As long as the old fort served vital military need it also was he center of social activity for all he surrounding country.

Here he belles and beaux of Larnerl, awnee Hock, and other near points gathered to dance the gay iteps of the day. Often the red treaks of dawn were flaming in he east befqre those parties broke P. Yliell Buys Land When Indian troubles were no onger a constant danger, the need or Fort Larned as a protection )ase disappeared. After it was lecommissioned the troops were noved to other forts and the mildings nnd Its 10,000 acres of and sold to Pawnee county. In 002 the stone buildings and icres of the land were bought by 'rizell.

For years the Frlzclls kept a Display of Kansas pioneer relics the little quadrangle park, but nothing is left today except the oke worn by the oxen which auled the rock for the fort. J'his okc has been tied high in a Iree save it from sticky fingers of ourists and local visitors, which vns the fate of all the other relics. The long, low barracks and tockndes grew roofs, becoming inmmoth hay barns. One is called he largest in the state, measuring 0 by 350 feet, with a loft to hold 00 tons of hay. Buildings The officers' quarters have be- oine attractive residences, with ompletely modern interiors.

But ie thick casements, 14 to ichcs on doors and windows, low how those walls were built nee to protect life and properly. S'ine of the original buildings emain, three residences and six arns. Only the old guardhouse as been removed. The gun holes in the walls of 11 the buildings have been filled iron plates and bolts, but hoy are still mute reminders of a lie-time grim necessity. Some of the Kumas eavenwnrtli and echo the tread of marching men, but arned and the others fight their ars now In prosaic but important food production..