Artificial Breeders Association Meetings Planned for February 12
Farmers and members of the Isabella Clare Artificial Breeders Association and Harrison ABA announce annual gatherings on Monday February 12. Speakers include A G Baltzer head of Michigan ABA and demonstrations of a new film Better Dairy Cows with ABA. James Barager will report 872 services and 4 fin a increase. Perry Géeck presides. A light lunch will follow.
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Ben Dunham
Hacrison A.B.A
Monnday
Court House
A. G. Baltzer
ABA
Isabella-Clare Association
Clare-Isabella Artificial Breeders Association
Coleman
Perry Géeck
James Barager
Preventing TB in Chickens Through Replacement Strategy
The best way to cut tuberculosis in flocks is to sell laying birds after their first year, replacing them with homegrown birds raised from day-old chicks sourced from disease-free hatcheries.
Avarice and Happiness Quote Cited by Franklin
A fragment quotes Benjamin Franklin noting that avarice and happiness never met, implying they cannot become acquainted. The line reflects Franklin’s aphoristic style on virtue and wealth.
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Benjamin Franklin
Farm Account Books To Be Checked Wed
Farmers keeping farm account records under extension supervision will have their books checked on Wednesday February 14. Representatives from the Farm Management Department of M.S.O. will meet cooperators for 14 hour conferences to analyze each book and guide improvements.
Erosion Problems Differ On Farm Lands of County
Clare county farmers face varied erosion and soil depletion issues guiding 1951 conservation choices. Andrew J. Keyser stresses tailored practice selection under the Agricultural Conservation Program with cost sharing. He notes terracing may wait while grass runoff provisions and lime or phosphate needs precede establishing grasses and legumes, all with local committee assistance.
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Andrew J. Keyser
Clare County
PMA
Keyser
No Money Down On Your Major Repair Work
Dar McDonald promotes major repair work with a no money down offer. Friendly Ford dealer marketing highlights financing terms and customer convenience.
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Dar McDonald
Ford Dea
Dairy Improvement Association reports high dairy yields
Isabella No. One reports 480 cows across 24 herds with average production of 1009 lbs milk and 37.6 lbs fat per cow monthly. Top herds include Lewis Becker with 62.8 lbs fat across 12 Holsteins, while Brown Brothers lead a 2260 lbs milk 108.5 lbs fat five year olds. Other standouts include Joe Stevens and Son 2353 lbs milk 98.8 lbs fat and Maurice Jonn and Son 2038 lbs milk 87.4 lbs fat.
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Isabella NO
Harvard Brecht
Association Prpervisor
Lewis Becker
Maurice John and Son
Albert Haynes
Brown Brothers
Robert Becker
Joe Stevens and Son
Roy Spencer
Maurice Jonn and Son
Robert Coon
Lewis Backer
Dale Davis
Lloyd Hauck
Isabella 4-H News Highlights Local Bake Sales and Contests
Mt. Pleasant 4-H members and leaders wrap up three bake sales with a $137 profit boosting the camp fund. Yvonne Denslow, a senior at Weidman High School, won county cherry pie baking and advances to the Michigan State contest in Grand Rapids February 12 13 with expenses covered. Bowen Busy Bees and the Delo Club fundraisers near $40 and a future Winnon event on February 46 aim to support 4-H activities.
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Stanley P. McRae
Isabella
Mt. Pleasant
4-H
Oren
Yvonne Denslow
Weidman High School
Yvonne
Isabella County
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Rose Mary Blaise
Rose Mary
Bowen Busy Bees
Vernon Grange Hall
Winnon
Delo Community Club
M. Cara
Brand Busy Bees 4H Club News
The Brand Busy Bees met February 2 at their leader’s home with 14 members present. Three new members joined, totaling 27. Plans for National 4H Club Week and the coming year were discussed. The February 23 meeting will be a Valentine party. each member brings 10 cents a Valentine and their 4 H ribbons. Betty Sue Gordon and Vernette Dunkle were named to the refreshment committee. Joyce Kleinhardt, Lelah Allen, Harl Robinette, and Walter Bay to the game committee.
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Busy Bees
Norris Bay
Betty Sue Gordon
Vernette Dunkle
Joyce Kleinhardt
Lelah Allen
Harl Robinette
Walter Bay
Lucky Clovers Club Notes and Craft Progress
The group began meetings with the pledge and song. Karen Lee Spence finished her apron last Friday. Older girls are starting knitted scarves. The 4 H news was missing due to the reporter Ruth Ann Spence being sick.
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Karen Lee Spence
Ruth Ann Spence
Sweet and Richter Families Gather for Weekend Visit
South Garfield notes recount Sunday dinners with Mr and Mrs James Sweet and Mr and Mrs Arthur Vincent plus son. David Richter and family joined, along with Jim Sweet and Mrs Wilbur Wilson. Reo Peabody and family visited, and Garnet Ferguson marked his 25th wedding anniversary. Patsy Sherman and Ronnie Pitts had mumps, and a baby girl arrived January 19 with Mr and Mrs Wm Sherman.
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James Sweet
Arthur Vincent
Frank Foote
Jesse Richter
David Richter
Jim Sweet
Garnet Ferguson
Patsy ‘Sherman
Ronnie Pitts
Wm. Sherman
Wheat price support set at $1.99 for 1951 crop
The secretary of agriculture announces a national average price support for 1951 crop wheat of not less than $1.99 a bushel, unchanged from the 1950 crop support level.
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