Bethlen Naptár, 1951 (Ligonier)
To our second generation. Superindent's semi-annual report of the activities and life in the Bethlen Home
BETHLEN NAPTÁR 203 essary on our farm also. The roads were repaired at a cost of $600.00; a new sowing drill was purchased for $260.00 and two old pieces of farm machinery; a new water line was extended from the farm house to the barn to insure a steady supply of water for the cattle and for use in the milk house which will soon be added. A new gas line was also installed in the barn. The total cost of laying the pipe lines was $189.00. The army worm, which caused considerable damage in the neighboring counties, attacked our fields also, but through timely spraying and early hay-making, we succeeded in minimizing damage to our crops. In order that we might be prepared for such an emergency in the future, a spraying machine was also purchased. Our animal stock consisted of the following: nine cows, nine heifers, eight bull calves, three black angus; 29 cattle in all. The hog stock included five sows, one boar, 39 porkers, 42 small pigs; a total of 87 head. Our poultry stock included 100 hens, 250 chickens, 115 ducks, 16 geese; a total of 481. Though the harvest season didn’t come till after June 30, it is with a feeling of satisfaction that I can now report a good crop: 560 bushels of barley, 356 bushels of wheat and 522 bushels of oats. Our corn fields and soy beans promise rich crops also. There was a yield of 36 tons of hay at the first cutting. Our vegetable gardens yielded 30 bushels of beans, 53 bushels of onions and 10 bushels each of tomatoes and green peppers to this date. Our carrot, parsley, cabbage and potato crop promise to be plentiful also. Our coal mine is still under lease, from which source we realized $1559.70 during the first half of this year. New Project In closing my semi-annual report, I wish to state that after God, the Bethlen Home owes much to those brethren and friends who have helped both spiritually and materially in making this the fine institution it is. Just as the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, the pastors and their congregations, as well as outside friends, have been the sources of brotherly love and help, so we have endeavored to be the helping hands and understanding hearts for our children and old folks. In fact, with God’s help we were able to extend our good-will to distant lands. At this report we still have 14 D. P. children and old folks with us, enjoying the comforts and advantages of our home. Through June 30, we took care of 28 displaced persons. In addition to this, our home sent 38 clothing and floss parcels to our D. P. friends in Austria, Germany and Italy. I strongly feel that because, in addition to our own burdens we were willing to take on the burdens of others, God
