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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
3
Michigan growers face a risky Christmas tree season as European sawfly larvae infest southern pine plantations. The worm-like pests feed on needles and can slash market value. Recommendations include spraying infected trees with DDT or methoxychlor, malathion, or lead arsenate. timing is urgent while larvae feed.
Backyard gardeners face pests as blooms appear. All purpose sprays combine fungicides like Captan and Zineb with insecticides such as Melathion or Sevin in powder or dust form. Follow withholding days before harvesting vegetables and monitor invader activity by calls over time.
Lectro-Kit Company of Odessa Texas introduces Lites-On a warning light for cars. It signals drivers when headlights are on while the ignition is off aiding dead battery prevention. The kit installs in about 15 minutes and fits 12-volt and 6-volt systems sold at garages and service stations nationwide.
Clare notes show Frank Lamphere visiting his grandson and family including Duane Seibt. Dee Stough plans a North Carolina trip and Vera Ramey hosts relatives from West Virginia and Detroit. Memorial Day visits include Bay City’s Atwater family and Helen Northon’s relatives from Farwell and Lansing. Holiday guests include Joe Snell and Virginia Northon. Duane Allen hosts Russell Allen’s Ohio family over the weekend.
A lengthy Colonville social roundup lists numerous guests and hosts including Mrs. Gearldine Harpster, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rea of Pontiac, and Deloris Rutter with multiple family visits, birthdays, and shared meals. The piece notes missionary meeting at Delores Rutter home and various weekend visits across nearby towns.
Dairy scientists advise dividing pasture into six plots about an acre per eight cows and grazing when grass reaches 6 to 8 inches. Rotational grazing can raise yields by about 20 percent, with grain and forage supplements needed for lower producing cows and midseason hay or silage to sustain production in July and August.
An article explains corn pests and damage from earworms European corn borer and rootworms. It notes effects on kernels leaves and stalks, risks to canners and market gardeners, and mentions Sevin as a residue-conscious control. It also cites cultural measures and Levin insecticide for rootworm, urging crop rotation and field sanitation.
Central Gilmore Dr and Mrs S C Mc Arthur spent the week in New York for the fair. Several families, including the Fordyces and Pitts, hosted and visited relatives in town. Notables mentioned include Violet Louria returning from Pontiac, Velma Cole’s illness, and numerous weekend visits to Ludington and Lansing.
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