Eight 4-H winners win GM safety scholarships
Eight national 4-H safety award recipients from across the United States receive all expense trips to the 4-H Club Congress in recognition of year round safety work. Winners include Pamela Gay Chiles of El Reno Oklahoma and others from Minnesota New Hampshire Tennessee Colorado Illinois Nevada Texas and more as GM marks 17 years of sponsoring the program.
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General Motors
Chicago
Congress
Pamela Gay Chiles
el Reno
Oklahoma
Extension Service
State Agriculture Colleges
United States Department of Agriculture
Elsie Clasen
Glenwood
Minnesota
James Fassett
Alstead
New Hampshire
Richard Hatler
Crossville
Tennessee
Frank Klepetko
Golden
Colorado
Christian Scherer
Olney
Illinois
Gwen Anne Smith
Reno
Nevada
Vivian Warminski
White Deer
Texas
Early Pre Sale Cattle Tests Urged by Michigan Agencies
Michigan officials urge cattle owners planning spring dispersal sales to conduct tuberculosis and brucellosis herd tests well in advance. The program, run with the U S Department of Agriculture, aims to prevent disease spread and ensure animals meet legal testing requirements before sale.
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G. S. McIntyre
Michigan Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan
J. F. Quinn
Winterfield Social Roundup Ties Guests and Local Happenings
Mrs Peter Cook and Mr and Mrs Ralph Albee hosted guests in Harrison while Winterfield residents attended weddings and skating parties. Local families shared visits, birthday celebrations and 4-H events at Danny Blackledge and Cadillac community gatherings.
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Ralph Albee
Harrison
Myr
Bertran Landers
Richard Loukes
John
Barry Phelipp
Danny Blackledges
Simon Cudney
Wilber - Phelipp
Cencil Wyman
Betty Kibby
Wyman
Cora Gabbardt
Phil
Helena Blackledge
Peter
Cook
Rupert Sorrell
Pinckney
Peter Cook
McBain
Melvin Berkompas
Hickory Corners
Ruth Ann Pifer
Drapery classes and planning in Clare County
County extension program announces a drapery selection lesson on February 9 at the courthouse basement, with a four week March workshop. It invites all interested, including project leaders, to attend the February 9 meeting.
Dairy Mastitis Link Not Proven Says MSU Expert
Michigan State University dairy professor Earl Weaver told Farmers Week on January 31 that higher milk yields are not proven to predispose cows to mastitis. He cited injuries to udders, housing, and management as major factors, noting genetic resistance and sire selection considerations.
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Earl Weaver
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Weaver
Education Is Key For Better Understanding Of Other Nations
Fred and Doris Henningsen, former IFYE delegates, told Michigan State University during Farmers Week that Americans abroad need deep understanding of other cultures. Fred, a Van Buren County 4 H agent, visited Germany, Doris India. They stressed not judging others by American values and noted education aids gradual cultural insight.
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International Farm Youth Exchange
Michigan State University
Fred
Doris Henningsen
van Buren County
Ifye’s
Germany
Doris
India
Henningsens
Ifye
New Officers to Be Elected at Safety Council Meeting
Isabel la County Safety Council will elect new officers at its annual meeting on Tuesday February 7 at 8 pm in the Municipal Court room. The secretary will present a report on the past year's accomplishments and the committee on Drinking and Driving will report. A "Good Driver" award will be given. Public invited.
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Clare County Farm . Bureau
Clare County
Mort Shea, Jr
Burke Rilett
Robert Krell
County Farm Bureau
Clare
Isabella County Safety Council
Committee On
Rural fire losses fall as mild weather lasts in Michigan
Michigan State University agricultural safety engineer Dick Pfister notes mild weather through mid January has reduced rural fire losses. He warns that a sudden cold snap could prompt neglect of heating systems and unsafe heat lamp use for newborn livestock, risking fires.
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Michigan
Michigan State University Agricultural Safety
Dick Pfister
Michigan Dairy Program Tracks Over 107000 Cows in Tests
Michigan State University dairy specialists report more than 107000 cows enrolled in milk-production testing in 1960. Since 1950, tractors have killed at least twenty two pre kindergarten children in Michigan, according to MSU farm safety specialists.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
Michigan State University Farm Safety Specialists
Sewing for Children Meet at Union Township Hall
Miss Lorraine Sprague, Gra tiot County Extension Agent, will lead a meeting on Tuesday February 14 at 1 30 p m in Union Township Hall for those curious about clothing construction for children. The session covers fabrics patterns and features to look for in patterns and will set dates for actual construction techniques.
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Lorraine Sprague
Gratiot County
Home Economics
Union Township
Cooperative Extension Service Office
Mt. Pleasant ABA Meeting Announcement
The Mt Pleasant Artificial Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday February 7 1961 at the Church of the Brethren four miles east of US 27 on Broomfield Road. Dinner at 7 30 p m reports from officers and managers election of officers and delegates with Hi Brown from Michigan State University giving a Dairy Management session.
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Mt. Pleasant
Sunday Socials Reach Across Several Towns
S E Sheridan Mrs James Bradley and Bertha Lake visitors. Charles Woods and family from Bertha Lake. the Cascaddans hosted. Standish visitors Mr and Mrs Willard Phillips and three daughters. Farwell visitor Mrs Bud Burke and Laingsburg callers. Pontiac guest Robert Cascaddan visited. leg injury to Jim Gerow. Vera Jean Ackerman visited. Roger Lower called on Shively family.
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Charles Woods
Bertha Lake
Marvin Cascaddan
Willard Phillips
Standish
James Bradley
Bud Burke
Farwell
Don Sickles
Jeff
Laingsburg
Clyde McJames
Robert Cascaddan
Pontiac
Fred Edinborough
Dorothy Bushong
Robert Randle
Jim Gerow
Vera Jean Ackerman
Roger Lower
Richard Shively
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Mightgay State University
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County Planning Board
Board of Supervisors
Albert Haley
Don: Smith
Stuart Huntley
MSU
Rayon Ie Road Nazar! ‘ Guarantee
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Pinch Motel
Harrison, Michigan
Pfister
Pike’ Street
Cross Roads
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