Herd milk fat production in Clare and Isabella counties report
The IBM tested herds in November total 40, with 1089 cows producing 86 Ibs butterfat per cow and ten Ibs milk per cow. Norman Gross led with 19 cows yielding 99 lbs fat in 61 days, followed by Arnold House and others with 20, 32, 28, 26, and 25 cows producing between 84 and 92 Ibs fat across various milk totals. The top cow was Howard Penrose and Sons at 98.6 Ibs fat from 2629 Ibs milk, with several others near 90 Ibs fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBM
Clare
Isabella
Norman Gross
Arnold House
Ken Gifford
Cotter’ & Myers
William Block and Sons
Art and
Ed Cook
Robert Clark
Howard Penrose and Sons
Martin O’brien
Robert Coon
Bud. Gilmore
Fred McDonald
Ed Schafer
Property listing near Gladwin with 120 acres and barn
A real estate listing describes northeastern Gladwin area property of 120 acres featuring an 88x70 basement barn with 12 ft clearance and Rilo 25-stanchion setup, plus a modern four bedroom home and asking price not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin
Clare County
Farm Tax Guide and Maple Syrup Meeting for Farmers
The County Agents promote the Farmers Tax Guide including Form 1040 and Schedules F and D with depreciation and casualty loss details. A Maple Syrup meeting for Clare and Gladwin counties is set January 15 at 1 30 in the Harrison courthouse led by Putnam Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Tax Guide
Internal Revenue Service
Harrison Courthouse
Clare
Gladwin
Putnam Robbins
MSU Forestry Department
4-H Club Scholarships Open for MSU Degrees
The 4-H Club offers a four year tuition and fees scholarship at Michigan State University. Pick up and submit applications at the Cooperative Extension Office. Farmers’ Week at MSU is February 26, 1959 with special programs for homemakers in farm and city sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Michigan State University
Cooperative Extension Office
Leader-Training Lesson Opens 1959 Local 4 H Activities
Home Demonstration Agent announces Friday January 9 Leader-Training on Up-To-Date Meal Planning at Congregational Church Harrison from 10 am to 3 pm. Two leaders from each Home Extension Group urged to attend with a carry-in potluck at noon and specific dish contributions listed for various groups. Also notes Twin Lakes Camp trip for four 4-H members Nancy Allen Marlin Rockey Catherine Haring Joe Bauman with focus on social graces and a dance. District Conference January 13 Standish and 4-H Parents and Leaders Association meeting January 14 Harrison Court House basement. State University date February 26 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Harrison
Lake Pine
Hamilton
Farwell Com. Circle
Eagle
Meredith
Twin Lakes
Traverse City
Nancy Allen
Marlin Rockey
Brush College
Catherine Haring
East Grant
Joe Bauman
Hamilton Hustlers
Clare Soil Conservation District to Host Annual Meeting
The Clare Soil Conservation District will hold its annual meeting on January 20, 1959 at 8:00 p.m. in the old High School gymnasium. Ed Ray of the Michigan Department of Conservation will present slides on northern Canada. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Farmers may discuss updating Conservation Farm Plans. contact the office at KE 9.4711.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Soil Conservation
High School
Ed Ray
Michigan Department of Conservation
Canada
Clare Cage
Isabella Soil Conservation District to Meet at Ganjar
The tenth annual Isabella Soil Conservation District meeting occurs at Ganjar School in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday January 14 at 8 15 p m Ray Howard will present slides from Honduras and progress reports from the district will be shared Six hundred farmers have signed on as cooperators in ten years Three directors will be elected Eligible voters are farm owners and operators Attendees invited with refreshments served Two farmer groups have begun conservation planning in 1959 listing members from multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Soil Conservation District
Ganjard
Mt. Pleasant
Ray Howard
International Farm Youth Exchange
Honduras
Isabella
Isabella County
Paul Gross
Denver
Jack Tice
James Gross
David Gross
Wise Township
Stewart Dague
Stanley Dague
Fred Hoffman
Coldwater
Duane Grey
Sherman Township
Ira Meyer
Bob Robertson
Lincoln Township
Richard Cook
Broomfield Township
Richard LaPoe
Chippewa Township
J. €. Stamm
Rolland Township
Robert Meyer
John Netzley
Maynard Netzley
Coe Township
Isabella County Cherry Pie Contest Set for January 22
Fourteen year old and older 4H club girls and others will enter a local cherry pie baking contest. Mrs Eleanor McCrimmon leads as general chair with Lloyd Adams in charge of awards. The event, sponsored by the Jaycees, takes place at the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company office on Thursday January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe A
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Fice
Eleanor McCrimmon
Weidman High School
Lloyd Adams
Mt. Pleasant Jr. Chamber of Commerces
Jaycees
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Cada Tea
Ross Lakh
Bhaverton
Coleman
Beaverton
Round Lake
Fred L
Beaverton, Mich
Main St
Woodby
Sentinel
the County Agents’ Desk
Richard Schroeder
Clare and Harrison
MSU
Clare and
Ed Moe
Sociology Department
Phyllis Pearson
Franklin
Lake
Dream Bars
Greenwood Center
Dover
Standish
Neil Watkins
Oliver Dennis
Schroeder
4-H Parents & Leaders Assn
4-H Parents and Leaders Association
Michigan
Midland, Mich
Gareth Hoffman
DHIA
Gehl
Herbert Travis
Servich P
Pleasant
Spring
Valley Chemical Co
Isabella Co
Cherry Pie
Thrifty
Kroger — Applesauce
Avondale “Sweet Peas
Kroger
Avondale
Butterfield
Dole
Swift
Toa Sao
Eatmore
Rere Aar
Favorita
Idaho
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