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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
7
Isabella county 4 H Clubs sponsor a Sunday horse pulling show at Winn with heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Curtias of Wh chairs the event with about twenty teams expected. Proceeds aid building programs. contestants receive small trucking expense payments. Refreshments provided by Winn area H Clubs. contest begins at 2:00 PM.
The Annual 4-County Dairy Day will be staged at Clare Tourist Park on Wednesday June 20. About 100 4-H and FFA members compete in the Junior Livestock Judging Contest in the forenoon with at least 75 animals entered for the dairy breed judging after 1 PM. The Annual Banquet is at Hotel Doherty on Tuesday June 19 with a strong program. Tickets are available at the Extension Office.
A veterinary health column warns cholera in hogs is highly fatal and contagious. It explains germ theory basics, outlines vaccines as preventive, and stresses aftercare following vaccination. Key steps include clean quarters away from old yards, ample water and shade, proper ventilation, and following a veterinarian.
Dan Balog notes sod waterway work with 1200 feet laid and levels provided. Scientist Dale Pasco maps farms across multiple townships and plans 6000 more acres in June. District directors seek a full time mapper and a farm conservation plan for summer progress. Community events include a spring song festival at Warriner Hall drawing 500 to 600 attendees.
Edward Schafer of Nottawa township will lay out 30 acres of contour strips on rolling class 2 and 3 land this summer, plus 3300 feet of sod waterways and 24 acres of wild pasture with reed canary grass and 21 acres Ladino-brome. He milks 10 cows at about 350 pounds each annually and seeks good hay and a disc tillage demonstration this summer. Collaboration with Coldwater township farmers also noted.
Michigan State College entomologist Ray Hutson warns that defense demands for chemicals used in insecticides could strain supplies. Lead insecticides like toxaphene and DDT rely on chlorine, benzene, and alcohol, and shortages may require substitutions. Hutson urges farmers to stock up early to prevent critical shortages and aid manufacturers.
Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McHwan St in Clare promotes federal trucks built for tough jobs with economical operation and reliable performance. The firm emphasizes value and service for local customers.
The Saginaw County Grass Day on June 18 at Matthew Borsenth farm near Brant and the Montcalm County Day on Wednesday June 20 at Art Leitch farm near Stanton are organized by the Michigan State College Extension Service and local committees. The all day programs start at 10:00 with demonstrations, machinery exhibits, and meals available.
County agent offers new farm bulletins within ten days. Rates for Custom Work in Michigan details average charges for farming operations. Strawberry Growing in Michigan covers all steps for successful results. Hay Crushing folders show advantages and speed for curing hay. Other recent publications include Pen Type Dairy Barns Grasses and Legumes Corn Hybrids Grass Silage Farm and Field Rental Agreements Raspberry Growing.
Years ago Easy Roberts faced jokes for planting a hedge of Multifiers roses on a large Hue property. Now the six to eight foot tall, five foot thick barrier draws visitors who stop to admire the practical, impressive hedge developed by a single gardener.
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