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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
5
Andrew D Keysor analyzes potato supplies noting 1951 output of 325 million bushels was 100 million below 1950 and 85 million below the 10 year average. He cites no price support in 1954, reduced acreage, and delayed California Alabama and Carolina crops causing a several week gap before new harvests reach markets.
An inexpensive sentinel want ad promotes a “go-getter” worker for only 35a a week with a phone contact to apply.
Patricia Kuusisto is named home demonstration agent for Clare and Gladwin counties by the Michigan State College board. She begins July 1, replacing Dorothy Cady who resigns June 30. Kuusisto a Bessemur Michigan native and MSU graduate plans to base in Harrison with headquarters in the Court House Extension office.
James McGuire notes farm prices fell in February to April while consumer incomes rose. Michigan State economist Arthur Mauch says meat and eggs show farmers hurt by price drops, yet consumers blame farmers for high food costs. Retail prices lag farm values due to costs and broader living expenses.
A group reports assisting Joe Murphy with drainage on his farm including clearing a silted line, discovering a dead animal and replacing the line. They also helped Ken Paulson with seedbed protection, observed Robert Carter’s seedbed progress, and discussed a soil conservation project led by the Michigan Department of Conservation.
Glen Scott and family visited Keith Scott’s group Monday. Clarence Wieeman died Sunday with funeral Tuesday. Mrs Werhert Shilling hag returned from hospital. Numerous local families shared Father's Day picnics and card parties at Laverty, Schofield, Perry, Somers, and related households. See you next week.
The Soil Conservation District sponsors a County Air Tour planned by the board. Last year over 80 farmers enjoyed the flight and the event aims to include at least 100 participants this year. The tentative date is July 24 with departures from Mt. Pleasant airport. Clyde Beutler chairs five committees. R H Fu and Fred Waite assist in planning. Commercial four passenger planes will be used and insurance coverage is being arranged.
Isabella County agricultural agents note continued ABA activity in the southeast county area. Joe Flynn of Shepherd reports 56 services at the Mt Pleasant reorganized Artificial Breeders Association board meeting. About 2500 cows are signed up countywide with large Nottawa and Rolland groups leading.
Wood fillers and sanding sealers smooth surface irregularities in furniture finishing. Final coats of varnish or lacquer add gloss and protection. Total finish thickness typically ranges from one to three thousandths of an inch.
Garrie Hamstra of Sheridan township entered the Michigan Lamb production project last week with 87 lambs averaging 67 pounds at 135 days old. He maintains a 34 ewe Turnbred Hampshire flock and has consistently ranked in the top ten, exhibiting three ewe lambs at Farmers Week at Michigan State College each year.
Mt. Pleasant clubs plan a joint dinner at Coldwater Lake to raise camp funds. Blanchard Busy Beavers and Rolland Glubs organize the meal. Camp operations run with Isabella county members enjoying activities. Isabella camp dates cover July for various age groups. Mothers’ help sought and Maurice Hill of Michigan Livestock Exchange set as speaker at a June 25 courthouse meeting on hog breeds.
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