Traverse City Poultry Boom Tied to Cherry Region Growth
The Traverse City area has expanded into poultry farming over three years, adding about 350000 more hens. Credit, education, service and financing backed by a local cooperative and MSU extension support have helped farmers switch from fruit to egg production while maintaining diverse agriculture in Michigan's cherry area.
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Traverse City
C. C. Sheppard
Michigan State University
Pro
Duction Credit Association
Sheppard
Michigan
Extension Service
Trophies for 4 Hers highlight Clare county support
Clare county businessmen sponsor trophies for 4 H and FEA projects including showmanship, rate of gain, dairy, beef, and horsemanship. A Chicago trip honors outstanding beef member. Wireworm notes warn about pests in humus rich soil and suggest preplant spraying and cultivation. Kalkaska officials will visit Clare to study planning commission efforts and county progress.
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Richard
Schroeder
Clare County
F.F
Cornwell Ranch
Johnston
Ron Schunk
Harris Milling Co
James Bicknell
Clare Kiwan
Chicago
Board of Supervisors
Kalkaska County
Planning Commission
Local Church Baptism and Community Notices
A good confession and baptism were reported at the Gilmore Church of Christ on Sunday. Social updates note visits, family gatherings, hospital plans, and a Pitts reunion at Rosebush park with Lloyd Pitts from California.
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Farm Bureau
Merle Esterline
Pitts
Rosebush Park
Lloyd Pitts
California
Chick Main
Alma
Walter Wood
Alvin Wood
U.m
Obituary and Social Notes From Eaton Rapids to Barryton
Mrs Irwin Hilyard learns of uncles Charles Clapper's death in Eaton Rapids and funeral last week. Mrs Mable Campbell visits in Petoskey with her mother Mrs Charles Ditto. Mr Byron Dye and Mrs Virginia Picket travel from Sanford and Toledo to join the McCormicks for a Thursday visit. The Liechti family from Ewart and friends pick strawberries at Sam Liechti’s home. Betty Braden and family from Ft Lauderdale visit Don Lloyd’s family and Liechti relatives while Earl Coker improves with Pat Coker of Gladwin helping. Irwin Hilyard Vernon Leichhorn and kin attend Ed Covert's Barryton Fathers Day dinner with gifts.
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Irwin Hilyard
Charles Clapper
Eaton Rapids
Mable Campbell
Petoskey
Charles Ditto
Byron Dye
Sanford
Virginia Picket
Toledo
Ohio
Thomas McCormick
Robert Liechti
Ewart
Sam Liechti
Larmie
Betty Braden
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
Don Lloyd
Earl Coker
Pat Coker
Gladwin
Vernon Leichhorn
Ed Covert
Barryton
Covert
Busy Bees and 4-H Clubs Enroll 34 Members and Plan Camp
The Bowen Busy Bees 4-H Club led by Mrs. Harold Anderson and others lists 34 members in projects from conservation to photography and leadership. Andersonville H Club has 30 members with dairy, beef, photography, and vegetables among activities. Stevenson Lake 4-H Club reports 11 members in clothing, crops, foods, handicraft, beef, and photography. A Five day junior 4‑H Camp runs July 16 to 21 for ages 10 to 13, with activities and a $10 fee, capacity 90 campers, reservations through local leaders.
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Bowen Busy Bees 4-H Club
Harold Anderson
Joe Vanes
Gerald Hovey
Murry Moore
John Hovey
Linda Anderson
Lois Cluley
Joyce Jourdain
Andersonville +H Club
Dale Drake
Homer O'Dell
Dorothy Smith
Ervin Vogel
Sidney O’dell
Linda Eberhart
Jan Drake
Linda Drake
Stevenson Lake 4
George Jane
Clarence Horn
Elmo Mogg
Tom Stanek
Rodney Rumill
Sandra Horn
Willis Strouse
New Cone Combine Boosts Grain Threshing Efficiency
Michigan State University agricultural engineers W F Buchele and W F Lalor unveil a conetype combine that uses an egg beater like interior to thresh and separate 95 to 98 percent of grain. The device reduces power needs, eliminates the straw rack, and preserves grain quality by a rubbing action within a spiral chamber.
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W. F. Buchele
W. F. Lalor
Michigan State University
Buchele
4-H Club Week Kicks Off With 20 Isa Isabella Youth
On July 9 4 H'ers from Isa bella county travel to MSU for the annual 4 H Club Week Program. Careers skills sessions and an opportunity to meet with foreign International Farm Youth Exchanges will highlight the week.
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Isabella County
MSU
Clare Livestock Auction Cattle Price Report 1962
Slaughter steer prices range from 18.50 to 24.50 with various grades listed. Cow and heifer values appear, plus pigs and feeder pigs priced. includes weight-based tiers and quality notes. Ends with a stray medical ad fragment and a final marketing push.
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Slaughter
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the County Agents’ Desk
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Bank of Grant Two
Virgil Blackledge
Winterfield
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Clare, Mich
Curtice Lumber CO
Gilmore Center
Gilmore Church of Christ
Charlotte Heart
Mr. Wood
Bill Wood
Sidney Wood
Russel Flaugher
Caroline Allerton
Ethel Chamberlain
Mt. Pleasant
Broomfield Community Hospital
Gilmore
W. R. Jarman
Louise Kent
Clare Hospital
Bernice Cook
Emma Phipps
Little Traverse Hospital
Clifford Brasington
Helen Tanner Hiedeon
Amelia Tanner
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Carlyle Gallagher
Roy Gamble
Clare
Farwell
Club News
Denslow’s Flowers & Gifts
Coleman, Mt. Pleasant
N. Mission Rd
Clare Loan Co
W. Fifth
J. Smith
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