Chipmunks Draw Tourists With Local Forest Feeds
A University of Michigan curator notes the least chipmunk thrives in Upper Peninsula forests, engaging tourists and campers with its active daytime behavior. The small mammal stores seeds in cheek pouches and is recognized by distinctive facial stripes and a bright tail.
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William, H. Burt
University of Michigan
Signup opens for 1959 Conservation Reserve in Clare County
Clare County ASC office announces open signup for the 1959 Conservation Reserve. Farmers bring acreage yields for two years and land use details to establish annual rental rates. average rate is 10.50 dollars per acre with higher rates for more productive farms.
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Clare County 4-H Exhibitors Send Projects to State Show
Clare County 4-H members from Harrison Clare and Marion will send exhibits to the State 4 H Club Show at Michigan State University East Lansing August 26 29 Their entries include handicraft electrical first aid photography grain gardening conservation clothing cooking baking and freezing with Sam Beal and Sandra Krchmar accompanying the county extension agent Miss Phyllis Pearson to compete in dairy and foods judging The public is invited to attend the State Show which marks the climax of 4 H in Michigan with over 60000 4 H members statewide participating.
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East Lansing
Don Kuehl
John Haley
Lonnie Brenner
Charles Jones
Bob Brenner
Sandra Krehmar
Sharon Butcher
Connie Beal
Harrison
Roland Myers
Nancy Allen
Diane Sanders
Joanne Carrow
Judy Fan
Sam Beal
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Greenwood Club
Home Extension Executive Council
Margaret Gillam
State University
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Three Farms Add Ponds For Livestock
Farmers Edward Blum in Arthur Township Stanley Oman in Garfield Township Lawton Jesse in Hayes Township work on livestock water ponds Soil Bank land and soil and water conservation plan for Ben Holdeman Hamilton Township Melvin Berkompas Winterfield Township seeds a waterway and Kenneth Tuck farm tile lines Regional district meeting held at Decker tree farm August 21 with a chicken barbecue hosted by Virgil Newman and the Clures.
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Arthur Township
Stanley Oman
Garfield Township
Lawton Jesse
Hayes Township
Ben Holdeman
Hamilton Township
Melvin Berkompas
Winterfield
Kenneth Tuck
Decker Tree Farm
Ewart
Virgil Newman
Michigan 4-H Show At East Lansing Highlighted
Phyllis Pearson reports on the State 44H Club Show in East Lansing, noting it caps accomplishments of over 60,000 Michigan 4-Hers and that Clare County members exhibit projects. She mentions dairy and foods judging contests with Sandra Kreham and Sam Beal, plus planning for the 1958-59 program.
Farmer signup and contract deadline details
Farmers have two weeks to decide on participation designate land for the Reserve and apply for a contract. Land may be offered below the maximum to boost acceptance if funds are limited. Signups close October 10 requests for establishing farm rates due by that date. Contracts deadline October 24.
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