Eastern High School - Aurora Yearbook (Greentown, IN)

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'74 - Bad Year for Farmers The creek went down so far, cars could drive where water once stood. The year of the drought. Many farmers labeled '74 as one of the worst years for crops. But it was not only the drought during the summer months which proved fatal to crops. As the worn cliche goes, when it rains it pours. Spring came with an abundance of rain that made planting a near impossibility. Farmers patiently - and then impatiently watched the sky for a sign of relief. Relief came - and came - and came. -we The dry spell lasted throughout the summer, strickening crops and the entire area. Green town was no more. Then, as if the drought were not enough, an early killing frost left many farmers with only half of their crops to harvest. For the final devastating touch the rains returned. October stretched into November and still the rain continued. lt was a year many people would not forget - especially the farmer.

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In stark contrast to the picture on the oppo- site page, the creek rolls gently along, filled to its banks with pure, clean, unpolluted water. A farmer keeps his lonely vigil knowing in the back of his mind there is always the chance of crop lailure. .. ...mu il The seeds in the ground but nothing's A well-known landmark in Greentown, the comin' Up, MCQUlSlOl'lfal'lT1. 441 , 'li