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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
12
The second annual Ionia fat stock show will be held at the Ionia Free Fairgrounds on October 30 to November 1. Eligible exhibitors span the lower peninsula west of the Meridian line with classes for fat steers, lamb pens and individuals, hog pens and individuals, plus separate sections for 4 H clubs.
Winners in all sections advance to the Grand Championship. The show concludes with an auction where all exhibits are sold on the final day.
W N Mc Millen of Michigan State College warns a cholera outbreak could threaten hog lots in Michigan this year. The risk rises as pork becomes critically needed, making the situation especially perilous for farmers and the meat supply.
A 20 member committee led by Russell B. Horwood will coordinate state efforts to prevent hog cholera outbreaks. Officials from beef cattle and dairy groups, plus Charles Wigg of the State Department of Agriculture, will guide vet based vaccination and control methods.
Dairy farmers and beef cattlemen in Michigan led by the State Department of Agriculture and Michigan State College mount a statewide offensive against Bangs disease seen as the livestock enemy number one. The effort targets a $4 million levy on cattle owners this year with 1.5 million cattle on 145000 farms affected. Federal aid has supported the ten year fight with over $2.5 million spent in Michigan.
Sugar beet agronomists urge farmers to inspect and ready their drills before planting. Clean and grease moving parts, empty old fertilizer from cans, and ensure tubes and seed metering work freely. Align wheels, gears, and plates for peak efficiency to boost yields and profits.
Michigan commercial hatcheries hatched 26 percent fewer chicks in 1945 than 1944 due to labor shortages and egg supply gaps. Nationally, the drop is nine percent. Egg flocks are down six percent but output up three percent. March egg prices up 22 percent. Turkey production stays steady with higher hen laying and poults booked rising. Turkey eggs set for hatching March 2,347,000 versus 1,874,000 in 1944.
Gilmore Genter Church of Christ announces pastor Howard L Krause with services at 11 00 a m a Bible service at 10 00 a m devotion at 10 15 a m evening service at 8 00 p m choir practice Fridays 8 30 p m Mrs Wm Phillips leads songs Violet Shaner celebrated a birthday with sixteen friends at her home refreshing treats served. Mrs Wm Tanner burned her face and neck from a can explosion while canning meat. Chas Hames returning from Ohio reports sister Chris improved. Alfred Lietz of Lansing visited at Juanita Jarman home with Chas Hames. Clarence Shaner and Kendall Wood left for army service Kendall married a Miss Davis near Colonville Sunday. Elam Seymour and Donald Seymour visited Jack Renner with Perry families.
Local residents report church and youth group gatherings in Rosebush and nearby towns including pot luck dinners in Weidman and Senton. A youth conference is planned for Big Rapids on Sunday April 29 with other social visits and family events noted.
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