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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
2
Farmers observed low cow receipts on some herds due to missing protein in feed. Alfalfa provides protein but pasture in late summer may yield none. Soybeans, cull beans, linseed meal, and cotton seed meal offer economical protein sources with varying price and value. Farmers should study protein supplementation to maximize returns.
Michigan farmers using farm account books reported 1941 profits as prices rose. Prices of farm products averaged 122 percent of the 1910 14 parity while input costs rose 10 percent. Area 9 in Clare Gladwin Ogemaw Isabella Midland counties led by Howard Penrose and Sons showed labor incomes of 1354 dollars per farm after expenses.
Michigan farm records show many producers skip protein supplements, risking lower gains. The Michigan Station reports pigs on balanced rations gain 66 percent faster and require 17 percent less feed than corn alone on rape pasture, with market readiness 70 days sooner. Beef feeders also note improved results with proper protein.
A letter arguing wheat should remain the staff of life and prioritised for consumption and animal feed. It favors using Ever Normal Granary wheat to support food security and criticizes turning wheat into rubber. The author urges farmers to stay within allotments and notes upcoming referendums and local A A A contacts in Harrison, Michigan.
Chairman Robert Kleiner outlines record wheat yields and a 1144 billion bushel July 1 carryover, urging farmers to store on farms, convert land to livestock and soil crops, and boost domestic consumption while seeking outlets for the surplus through exports and livestock feed programs.
WKAR station in Michigan presents a twice weekly program by the Michigan Council of Defense guiding civilians on salvage campaigns blackout practices rationing and home equipment care. Schedule lists Tuesday 3:15 p.m Thursday 5:45 p.m with Friday August 21 events including Radio Reading Circle and Farm Service Hour.
A dated listing shows August events with Farm Service hours, lectures, and broadcasts. Activities include Farm Service Hour at noon daily, Education on the March, Geography in the News, and News Summary. Notable topics include You Can’t Do Business With Hitler and Neighborhood Call series.
The report urges emergency storage on farms and shifting to other crops until conditions return to normal. Chairman Clare County A C A stresses that the only exit is to conserve available wheat and diversify production amid widespread surplus.
Mr and Mrs Robert Buckworth and family of Pontiac were weekend visitors at the Howard Brockway home. Mr and Mrs Harry Hileman and daughter Valery of Owosso visited relatives here over the weekend. The interior of our school house is being redecorated and readied for the new school year. Threshers were in our neighborhood last week. Mr and Mrs Leo Heintz were Wednesday night visitors with relatives in Lansing. Marvin Heintz has returned to Detroit where he is employed after a week's vacation at his parental home here.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis on the birth of a daughter Geraldine Sue born August 14. Mr. and Mrs. Collins visited the Winns and Mrs. Williams. Denslow and Perkins families as well as George and Mary Perkins enjoyed Sunday dinners. Grants Williams family from Midland and Verlin Williams with Johnny of Clare called on local residents. Norman Myers hosted visitors including Jack Wood Gus Marotzke Blaine and Kenneth on Sunday.
Lake News notes Sunday School at 10 30 a m with superintendent P A Oman and preaching at 8 p m Cottage prayer meets Tuesday 7 38 p m Local residents from Midland Bay City and Roscommon visit and travel for family events including birthdays and hospital visits within the community.
Probate Court of Clare County orders hearings on August 11 1942 for the will of Clara B MacDonald and appoints William A Henderson as administrator or suitable successor. Public notice to appear in the Clare Sentinel for three weeks prior to September 15 1942. George Bates Judge of Probate.
The text lists multiple Sunday visits and gatherings among local families. Names include Mr and Mrs George Scott, Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and baby, Mr and Mrs Sam Muir, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Beck, Mr and Mrs Alfred Peterson, Delmer Scott, Mr and Mrs Matthew Scott, Mr and Mrs Jesse Summers, Mr and Mrs Eyart, Mr and Mrs Don Holbrook, Irwin Howell family, Mrs Chester Halstead and children, Laurence Tryon, and Mr and Mrs Earl Bauder. Several trips to Eight Point Lake and Bay City are noted.
Proceedings note the Clare County Road Commission meeting at the Harrison courthouse on August 3 1942 with Chairman Sam Bruce and members Bruce Bowler and Tiedeman. They approve minutes payroll and listed bills for transportation fuel parts office and wear, plus railroad time tables and local bus schedules.
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