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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
3
A farm safety specialist from Michigan State University warns that spring heavy workloads and warm weather tempt children to drive tractors too early. He cites fatalities among Michigan children under fourteen and shows older youth ages fifteen to twenty nine have fewer deaths, underscoring the risk.
Pfister says responsibility is a key yardstick to judge when a child is old enough to drive a tractor. He notes age is not a fixed rule and fourteen may be sufficient in many cases. Start with short assignments, emphasize respect for the tractor and its power, no passengers, and keep driving off the highway.
The Home Demonstration Council at a luncheon discussed county board activities and Extension programs. Some 43 guests including Board of Supervisors and Extension staff attended. Miss Florence Rann of Michigan State University joined as a out of town guest. Twenty two clubs plan exhibits for Spring Achievement Day in Mt Pleasant on May 2, aligned with five Extension focus areas Foods and Nutrition Clothing Home Management Home Furnishings and Family Relations.
The Soil Bank holds 25 million acres with about 7 percent tied to harvested crop output for 1957. Most deposits come from lower quality land as farmers shift acres to other crops. In Clare County 2000 acres are deposited across conservation and acreage reserve with contracts worth $14 456.35 for 68 wheat contracts. Conservation reserve totals include 1003 acres at $2.70 and 447 acres at $9.00 per acre for five years.
A club offer describes a 30 to 45 minute program titled Color Comes Calling about basic color rules and popular color schemes for decorating. It notes both men and women enjoy the presentation and invites inquiries to the Business Office.
A doctor commends Michigan Bell for First Aid training of its telephone workers. The letter notes such training can save lives in auto accidents and praises the staff for handling emergencies effectively.
Phyllis Pearson outlines efficient vacuum use and maintenance for portable electric appliances. Two cleaning methods minimize effort and maximize attachment use, with advice on passages for floors and above floor tools, bag care, and tool cleaning. Michigan meat demand rising as pork preference grows.
The Soil Conservation District directs a program focusing on sodded waterways and pasture improvements, with woodlot management, drainage, and erosion control. Two hundred thousand pine trees will arrive for Harold Howard farm for pickup by orders, the largest district program since formation. A committee will finalize the work plan on April 23 and a full board meeting on April 30 to approve the year’s program. Beef calf feeding projects enrollments at Michigan State University must be sent by May 1, steer calves eligible if sired by registered dual purpose bulls. calves born Aug 1956 through Jan 31 1957 qualify with weight gains of 1.8 lb daily and sales at Farmers Week Show. A cream cheese and spicy apple butter spread is suggested for brown or fruit bread.
Curtis of Fremont Township with Dave Davison of the Soil Conservation Service promotes contour strip cropping on land north of Winn Gere Baton. They say strips reduce soil erosion by about 80 percent and water losses up and down the hill, with about 300 acres laid out in the county this year. Minimum tillage also cuts erosion and can raise yields when combined with other practices.
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