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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
11
Community urged to participate in Michigan statewide April cleanup week. Readiness to improve surroundings emphasized with family planning and firm dates. Highlights assign action to farm families and build attractive neighborhoods.
Michigan State College forestry department sells black walnuts for game food and timber. Orders urged before April to plant nuts stratified in moist sand. Walnuts are sold in peck and bushel lots, with a nominal handling charge.
Seed of Kent Oats, released by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station in 1948 and increased under certification in 1849, is available in good supply for planting this season. County agricultural agents can supply seed sources or request them by writing to the Farm Crops Department, Michigan State College, East Lansing, Michigan.
The Newton loamy sand in Clare county is poorly drained and found in level areas and morainal depressions. Draining raises limited productivity, with Class IV use for row crops, or Class V for hay and pasture if undrained. erosion risk requires protection. wet-adapted trees only should be planted.
The description outlines a soil profile for Newton loamy sand with Ar horizon topsoil 6 to 12 inches thick, B horizon gray wet sand mottled yellow and rust brown, and C horizon grey sand saturated with water. It notes acidity and low nutrient content including potash and phosphate.
The article advises lawn production basics for spring, including baking, fertilizing, rolling, and reseeding naked spots. It discusses soil stirring, fertilizer types and amounts, and seed selection for different soils and shade. Michigan homeowners can get Ext bulletin 274, Growing Beautiful Lawns, for free at the County Agricultural Agent's office.
The Vernon Extension Club held a March 15 meeting with eleven members present. Mrs Allen Bander led the session after roll call and the minutes. Mrs Clattide Bailey gave a lesson on Time Saving Methods in Cleaning followed by a plant exchange. Iga cream and cake were served. The next gathering is set for April 12 with Mrs Manley McFarland.
The North Vernon group met at Mrs. Archie Bettys home on March 28 with eleven members. Mrs. Milholm and Mrs. Clarence Tice led the program on Planning, offering ideas. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Elwood Ervin's home on April 18 with a lesson on Preliminary Slip Gover School.
Dan McDonald, Your Friendly Ford Dealer offers a budget plan with no down payment on motor and transmission work for car owners.
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