4 H Forestry program expands to 48 states
The 4 H Forestry program trains an estimated 270000 4 H Club members across 48 states with nearly 69000 youths enrolled last year. Winners from the 1958 projects receive national state and county awards funded by American Forest Products Industries Inc. in Washington DC. Twelve national winners earn trips to the 4 H Club Congress in Chicago. four $1600 scholarships from Home lite Textron Inc. are available to forestry students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
American Forest Products Industries,” Inc
Washington, D.C
Cooperative Extension Service
Hach
Chicago
Homelite
Textron Inc
Port Chester
N.Y
National
Soil Conservation Service News Items
The Soil Conservation Service reports receipt of spring tree stock including Scotch pine and a few red pine for sale. Farmers are advised on drainage and tile work in Arthur township and Greenwood township. A 160 acre farm plan is completed for U A Collins in Greenwood, outlining field use and farming operations for optimal land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harrold
Arthux
Harrold
Gloria
Newman
Arthur “Township
U. A
Collins
Greenwood Township
Soil Conservation District
Dairy Mastitis Control Emphasized by Michigan State Experts
Dairy specialists at Michigan State University urge a combined approach to prevent mastitis. They stress treatment, sanitation, and top management practices to keep a herd clean and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Camp Counsellor School Set for June at Me CostA
County 4H announces a two day camp counsellor training session from June 12 to 13 at Me costa. The program aims to prepare leaders for planning and directing local youth camps. Attendees include Charlotte Sponseller Joyce Travis Earl Ridley and others with expert instructors from Michigan State University. Reservations are through the cooperative Extension Office in the basement of the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecosta
Harry Densmore
County 4-H
Hight County
Charlotte Sponseller
Terry’ Hovey
Arden
Peterson
Robert George
Michigan State University
Wilson 4-H Club Meets at Wilbur Gingery Home
The Wilson 4 H Club met April 12 at the Wilbur Gingery residence with 10 members 9 leaders and 10 guests present. The electrical group demonstrated projects as Tom Grogan Russell Graham Joe Cook Ricky De Dolph Jim Gingery and Dennis Tucker participated. Plans were set to exhibit at the Spring Achievement program at Mt Pleasant Jr High School. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Wilbur Gingery and Mrs Fred DeDolph. Next month members elect officers and sign up for summer projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson 4H
Wilbur -Gingery
Electrical Group
Tom Grogan
Russell Graham
Joe Cook
Ricky DeDolph
Wilbur Gingery
Fred DeDolph
Michigan extension notes on barbecues and crops
Michigan extension brief on summer barbecue popularity and MSU training for organizers. It covers a barbecue school at East Lansing on June 6, corn hybrid selection for the region, and garden planning tips including planting tall and short crops and using plyofilm. It also notes fire safety, beef feedlot project results in Clare county, and Scots pine tree sales at Harrison Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
North Central
Thumb
Harrison
High production totals in Isabella Clare Counties reported
March preliminary report shows 19 herds in Isabella County with 518 cows averaging 37.2 lbs fat and 1023 lbs milk. five Clare County herds of 260 cows average 34.1 lbs fat and 899 lbs milk. Top herds include Bob Becker with 49.6 lbs fat per 26 cows and Brown Brothers with 43.4 lbs fat per 39 cows. Forestry equipment demo draws 37 tree owners. John Bean Co and MSU specialists present. advice to spray Christmas trees for Pine Shoot Moth and White Pine Weevil using DDT emulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
County
Clare County
Fred Zeien
Isabella County
Bob Becker
Bader and Ley
Louis Becker
Brown Brothers
Robert Coon
Joe Stevens and Son
Charles Purtill
Howard Fenrose
Numer 1 Association
IBM
Lowell Penrose
Fred Hauck
William Florian
Bader ‘and Ley
Robert Becer
Jack Prescott
John Bean Company
Lansing
John Bean
Leo White
Sales Engineé
Michigan State University
Les Bell
Ray Jones
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Cadillac
Spring Achievement program hosted by Home Demonstration Council
The Home Demonstration Council sponsors the annual Spring Achievement program at Union Ballroom on April 30 with afternoon talks by Mrs. Richard Schroeder on Our World Neighbors in Pakistan. Exhibits include Advanced Dressmaking and Dairy Foods. An Open House on April 24 from 1 to 4 invites the public to view bulletin materials and gardening and farming guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Council
Union
Richard Schroeder
Pakistan
Fay
Anita Dean
Michigan State University
Chalmers Riefel
Central Michigan College
Council
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B. C. Mellencamp
Kenneth Tweedy
Isabella
Phyllis Rearson
Ruth McIiway
Cash Way Electric
C. E
Foss
Soil Conservation Service
Wilson 4
Gari
Greer Auto Sales
N. McEwan Sr
the Giant
Fourth Street
News Yard
Michigan State University Poultry Specialists
East
BY. B. G. Mellencamp
Ruth McIlnay
Board of Supervisors
Mt. Pleasant
Spring
Sentinel
EVART
Atlz Berlw ,Efsoiema
UECRO
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Michigans
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