County Fair Directors Plan 1958 Isabella Fair Events
County Fair Directors met to plan the 1958 Isabella Fair. Minnie Pearl will headline Thursday with Wonderful Animal program and Greyhound racing on Saturday. Richard Hickman chosen as manager to oversee committees including concessions, midway, merchants, awards, livestock, posters, and exhibits. Cattle Tour set for Thursday March 6 with three stops in the southern county and Wilton Finley from Michigan State Univ. to join livestock buyers. Watch for further announcements and reserve March 6 for a profitable day.
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Detroit
Minnie Pearl
Richard Hickman
Ewart Bowerman
John Tietz
Clem Bement
Don Gould
Herb Travis
Earl Hafer
Ernest Klimpp
James Bush
County Extension Office
Hick
Carl Hauck
Earl House
Milton
Brown
Wilton Finley
Michigan
State University
Michigan counties push brucellosis ban on infected cattle
In 78 of 83 Michigan counties boards of supervisors have banned keeping cattle with brucellosis. Five counties may join later. the Michigan Commission of Agriculture approves the resolutions setting a date after which infected cattle cannot be retained. The program aims to certify the state brucellosis free by 1958 with accelerated state and federal cooperation.
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Michigan
Boards of Supervisors
Ingham
Eaton
Calhoun
Jackson
Hillsdale
Boards of ‘Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Michigan Commission, of Agriculture
Oe Commission
Commission of Agriculture
Departments of Agriculture
Keep Eye On Wool Market
Michigan sheep raisers may want to wait until after March 31 to sell their 1958 wool. Graydon Blank of Michigan State University says waiting could yield a higher incentive payment if prices stay below last year’s levels, though sales before April 1 risk a lower final price.
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Michigan
Graydon Blank
Michigan State University
Blank
Cites Saving On Minimum Tillage
Michigan State University extension soils specialist James Porter cites savings of about five dollars per acre with minimum tillage in small grain production. Richard Schroeder reports yields of oats and spring barley may match or exceed traditional practices while improving soil condition and reducing erosion.
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James Porter
Michigan State University
Richard Schroeder
Clare County Agricultural
Porter Schroeder
Michigan Farmers Urged to Sign 1958 Conservation Reserve Plans
Michigan State University farm economist Charles Beer notes new features in the 1958 Soil Bank conservation reserve program. Farmers may sign five or ten year contracts for tree and shrub plantings for shelter belts and wildlife habitat, open to all regardless of basic crop allotment. Eligible participants should contact their county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office before April 15.
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Michigan
The
Soil Bank
Charles Beer
Michigan State University
Beer
Choosing the Best Corn Hybrid for Your Farm
Clare county Extension notes a new folder E67 Corn Hybrids Compared which tests many Michigan hybrids under equal soil and climate. It outlines maturity yield lodging resistance and other traits and explains how to pick hybrids by performance adaptation and use. Copies are free and include how to measure yields and timing of planting.
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Richard Schroeder
Clare
Clare ‘County
Michigan
Isabella 4-H News Promotes Livestock Meeting and Enrollment
Livestock leaders across 4-H programs invited to Mt. Pleasant Senior High Vocational Agricultural room February 26 at 8 15 p.m. Michigan State University extension specialist Ralph Morrow will advise on calves. Members urged to join mailing lists, plan for National 4-H Club Week March 18, and invite friends to join. Names of enrolled youths listed.
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Vocational Agricultural Room
Mt. Pleasant
Ralph Morrow
Michigan State University
Kenneth . Lamphere
Vim ‘Wood
Local Groups Gather for Mt Pleasant Square Dance Event
Entries have been received from Sue Slack of the Jolly Jokers and members of the Rosebush Ready Rockets along with a Bowen Busy Bees 4-H Club square dance team. The listing includes several Mt Pleasant residents and addresses such as 516 N College, Betty Lane, and 2055- Bet y Lane.
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Mt. Pleasant
Ronald J. Thomson
Celemany
Danny Kripa
College
Mt.’ Pleasant
Billy Kleinhans
Livingston St
George MclIntyre
Betty Lane
Sue Slack
The
Jolly Jokers
Tommy Cameron
Kay Johnson
Calla House
Connie Johnson
Roger Lowery
Carol Baird
Rosebush Ready Rockets
Bowen Busy Bees 4-H Club
Nokes From Spring Achievement Set for March 28 29
Spring Achievement event dates tentatively scheduled for March 28 and 29 invite readers to circle the calendar and attend the annual 4 H project activities and see results. Acreage Reserve sign up for wheat under the 1958 program runs to February 20 at the local ASC office due to high demand and limited funds. Do not confuse with the Conservation Reserve which has an April 1 deadline.
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ASC
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Mellencamp
Isabella County Agricultural Agert
Kenneth
Tweedy
Clare County Farm
Barry Densmore
Isabella County 48 Club
Phyllis Pearson
Clare County Home
Ruth Melinoy
Isabella County Home
Economista
Boy Scouts
Scouts
Michigan Trucking Association
Fort Shelby Hotel
Cheng
EVART
Brikcrete
Cornell Brikcrete Co
Beaverton
Isabella
Servich
Valley Chemical Co
Clare Sentinel
Township
Richard
Schroeder
Clare, Mich
Northland Hardware
Benjamin Moore
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