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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
6
Ben Tosink offers guidance from Citizona on poultry and egg hygiene and proper nesting. Farmers are warned about moisture affecting stored grains with moisture thresholds and storage risk. Tax deadlines are corrected noting final returns due January 31 1955 unless an estimate is filed.
If one bushel of dried shelled corn at 15.8 percent moisture is 100 percent value, other grains are assigned on a pound basis: barley 85 percent, wheat 100 percent, oats 70–75 percent, rye 70–80 percent. These figures pertain to cattle feed and reflect relative worth.
David Lowery describes a tile system aging out on a 30 year old installation. Plans to drain 100 acres of muck land in Sherman township are discussed along with timber marketing and cooperative timber stands. Talima from Grandville seeks district and state help to expand muck production with drainage, tiling, and windbreaks.
The Clare County Soil Conservation District prepares for its annual meeting on January 19 1955 at the Harrison V F W Hall. Election of two three year directors is on the agenda and voting eligibility applies to landowners with three acres or more. The meeting will outline district policy and reception of technical aid from state and federal sources.
An automotive ad urges safer driving and brake service at Markie BIOR PArVvieds FLERE offering brake checks and repairs. The notice emphasizes brake maintenance to prevent accidents and save lives with a contact phone number 260.
Farmers urged to stay informed on price changes and production tech as they adapt to a changing economy. The Barnyard Economics Meeting at Blanchard High School gymnasium on Friday January 7th features John C. Doneth Agriculture Economics Specialist MSU. Topics include machinery costs, income tax changes, and the social security program for farmers with a farm and home panel.
Florent J. Pudway ASC Committee chairman says farmers who delayed price support loans or purchase agreements must act by January 31 1955 at their county ASCS office for 1954 crop wheat rye barley oats soybeans dry edible beans and by May 31 1955 for 1954 crop corn through CCC loans and purchase agreements.
Michigan Forest Industries aims to certify one million acres of Tree Farms by the end of 1955. Charles G. Allen of Scott Paper Co's Detroit Division, chair, notes 344 Tree Farms totaling 674 185 acres exist now. Only five states have more, with growth expected to climb. Tree Farms showcase outstanding forestry management and the note recalls 1848’s first commercial wood preservative dipping plant in Lowell Massachusetts.
Isabella County 4 H club members earned five first place ribbons at the 25th Detroit Jr. Livestock Show. Winners include Terry House Philip House Margie Swindlehurst Anita Struble and others in Hereford Angus Hampshire and swine classes with top placements and reserve championships. The County Herd Beef Cattle also won first and Herdsmanship. The club celebrates a standout 1954 showing season.
Farmers from Isabella and adjoining counties gather at Rosebush township hall January 6 at 1 30 PM for sheep marketing insights. Seldon D. Harvey of the Michigan Co op Wool Marketing Association discusses wool market status and the new incentive payment program. Graydon Blank of MSC presents sheep management slides. Coffee and doughnuts provided at close. about 40 farmers expected.
Tires tubes batteries and accessories offered by Bob r Sales and Service. Phone 342 Clare.
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