Clare and Gladwin 4-H Club Practice Day at Gladwin Fairgrounds
On Tuesday June 16 club members from Clare and Gladwin will gather at Gladwin fairgrounds for a day of project judging practice. Girls will judge home economics projects including clothing and food preparation while boys judge garden and crop projects such as vegetables grain and seeds. A short instructional period will acquaint members with placing features.
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Gladwin
Glad
Doin' the Cossack: Jean Allen Tops Rodeo Field
Arizona housewife Jean Allen gains attention for her Cossack Drag trick rodeo act amid major rodeo circuits. Her original routine and riding feats draw top placement while headlines spotlight her as a standout performer.
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Jean Allen
Arizona
Seed crops and soil work advance in Wise township
The Soil Conservation Service notes Joe Swain harvesting 165 pounds from about half an acre and expanding Ladino clover under fertilization. In Wise township crews aided Rollin Gross with a water plan and Allen Weihl with a topographical survey for tile drainage. Dale Fike and partners mapped 80 acres in Midland and 200 across Isabella counties, finding valuable Class 1 and 2 soils. New aid Hans Block joins Gene Bacon to design permanent soil projects. Don Zellers tests birdsfoot trefoil. Duncans explore pond possibilities for cattle water.
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Joe Swains
Clover Field
Swain
Wise Township
Rollin’Gross
Gross
Allen Weihl
Weihl
Gene*Bacon
Dale Fike
Dale
Midand County
Isabella County
Midland County
Fred
Alfred Klasak
Hans Block
Mt. Pleasant
Hans
Gene Bacon
Final Grass Day Events Planned for Clare County Farmers
The final series of Grass Day demonstrations runs June 17 at Roscoe Cary farm near Alma, June 19 at Louis Bragon’s farm north of Arenac, and June 24 at Jenkins Brothers farm near Kalkaska. Exhibits include a new silo, grass handling machinery, and conducted tours with farm equipment demonstrations. Noon lunches are provided. County Agent Clint Milliam leads the effort as the state committee considers a new approach to soil conservation education.
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Clare
Clare County
Roscoe ‘Cary ‘Farm
Alma
Gratiot
Louis Bragon
Stapdishih
Arenac
Jenkins Brothers
Kalkaska
Dhere “Willbe
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Isabella
Roscoe Cary
Clint Milliam
Gratiot ‘County
Cary's
New Barn Under Construction at Island Park
The Island Park dairy barn project began with ten farmers taking part last Wednesday. By Sunday half the blocks were in place, and Monday finished the trenching for the cement floor. County Holsteins Breeders' Association backs the plan with goal to complete by July 15 for the First Annual Black and White Show. Ernest Klumpp, building committee chair, led the crew as foreman throughout the effort.
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Island Park
County Holsteins Breeders’ Association
Ernest Klumpp
Helpful Tips For Flower Gardeners From E Wilden
Co. E Wilden of MSC Hort culture shares home gardening tips. Do not cut foliage on tulips hyacinths or lilies until yellow. Transplant German iris and oriental poppies in early August. Roses require frequent dusting with a fermate sulphur DDT rotenone mix to control mildew. Delphiniums should be cut back to basal leaves after flowering and watered in droughts. Sweet William will not survive winter if it sets seed.
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Sweet William
Mr. Wildon
Roaming Dogs Cost Michigan Farmers Thousands in Damages
The article notes roaming dogs impose heavy costs on Michigan taxpayers and push many sheep farmers from the business. It warns any dog can join others to harass and kill sheep, especially at night, and urges owners to control pets to protect flocks and preserve profits.
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Michigan
Brake Service Special at Marble Auto Collision
Marble Auto Collision offers a specialized brake service with a free inspection promotion. The slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives is highlighted to emphasize vehicle safety and prudent maintenance.
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Marble Auto Collision Service
Now Is Time For Lime Test In Wheat Prep
About 2 700 acres of wheat will be planted by Clare county farmers this September mostly on old meadow land or oats stubble. Testing soil now in Gladwin laboratory helps plan lime and fertilizer needs for the ground to be planted in September.
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