State Institutions Operated Farms Report for Year
Fifteen state institutions ran farms last year with inmate labor. Total farm products value reached 2 314 319 91 dollars. Dairy led with 889 127 26, swine 870 506 81, vegetables 382 621 21, field crops 143 627 48, poultry 124 571 37, fruits 64 207 07. Milk cooling and milk house planning discussed for improved winter handling and future regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Clark
Bureau of Institutional Farms and Herds
Michigan Department of Agriculture
County Agent's Corner On Off Grade Milk Issue
Milk plants report an animal rash of off grade milk this season, notes Don Murray MSU dairy quality specialist. He explains farmers using their milk cooling systems improperly may contribute to the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Murray
Michigan State College
Community resolves Main Street parking clash
Local talk leads to a shared solution after farmers and merchants discussed parking needs. An unused field near the depot was turned into all-day parking, letting farmers shop comfortably and merchants have space, proving friendly cooperation can ease disputes.
Record Trends Show Dairy Herd Improvement Over Time
A Dairy Herd Improvement Association record tracks each cow's production and feed. It shows progress in butterfat yield from 215 lbs in 1906 to 346 lbs in 1947 for DHIA cows, with state averages rising more slowly. The spread between DHIA and state averages widens and then narrows, influenced by more tested cows in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
D. HI. A
D.H. I
Resort News LAKE THIRTEEN
The Russell Green family of Midland spent Sunday at their lake lot. A gravel road now surrounds the lake enhancing the drive. Melvin Smith fell seriously ill last Thursday and is under Dr Wood at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. Mrs Smith stays with the Reisses awaiting daughter from Pontiac. Mrs Herschel Reiss visited relatives in Mt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs James Stanley and Mrs Anna Schofield visited the lake after attending Arthur Center church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Green
Midland
Melvin Smith
Wood
Mt. Pleasant
James Stanley
Anna Schofield
Lake
New Arthur Center
Butterfields and Friends Share Weekend Visits
Sunday guests at the Butterfield home included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Balley of Saginaw with sister Mrs. Butterfield, nephew Bud Sims, and Miss Frye. Earlier visits featured Mr. and Mrs. Leo Martin of Saginaw and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Frizzell with extended family in Farwell and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mry
D. Butterfield
Vic Finch
Farwell
Perl Tryon
Lake
Martin
Phil Lansing
Christine
Leo Martin
Saginay
Ward Frizzell
Lew Frizzell
Howard Frizzell
Jackson
Chas: McCormic
Saginaw
Mrs.s. Butterfield
Lake George Community Sunday School and Local Visits
Sunday School at 10:00 in Lake George Baptist Church with Rev. James C. Herring as pastor. Reports of smelt fishing trips, cottage visits, and numerous local residents staying at cottages or visiting relatives over the weekend, including Bringold, Curtis, Cook, Baker, and Rochon families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
Harry Moyer
James C. Herring
Marie Wellman
No safety drive can succeed without joint driver and pedestrian effort
The statement argues that safety campaigns fail unless both drivers and pedestrians cooperate. It emphasizes shared responsibility and practical actions to reduce risk, urging calm, steady behavior and mutual respect in traffic environments. The message promotes collective accountability for road safety.
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Girls
Adrian
Caro State Hospital
Coldwater
Michigan
Howell
Ionia State Hospital
Tonia
State Prison
Southern Michigan
Kalamazoo State Hospital
Lapeer
State Home
State House of Correction
Marquette
Newberry State Hospital
Pontiac
Traverse City
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Clare County
County Extension Office
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County Agricultural Agent
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
State Farm Mutual
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company
J. Archambault
Clare, Mich
Mac
Trouvele
Mae
Boéb’s Sales and Service
DeSoto
Plymouth
McEwart Street
Clare
Arnold Bringold
Sterling Curtis
Alfred Abbott
Basil Baker
Frank Baker
Dorothy Frunk
James Hennessee
Crosswell
Clinton Cook
Basil Host
Pleasant
Basil Coyne
Lee Swallow
Saginaw General Hospital
Carl Bringold
Edith Laidlaw
Morley
Howard Ranch
Frenchie Rochon
Dorothy Frank
Wm. McGivern
Lansing
Leon Cox
Ithaca
Frank Cox
Russell Kress
Temple
Harry Kress
Joanne Dexter
Ludington
Dale George
Tawas City
Maude Brady
Chuck Tomrell
Tommy Tomrell
Dick Seitz
Riverdale
Wm. Guinand
Gale Howard
Max Howard
Dick Lyons
du Pont Dulex
Duco Enamel
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Graham-Hoeme
Graham Hoeme
Graham
Ceenetiense
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foeil
East Fourth Street
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