28th Annual Gladwin Beet Sale Sees Lower Prices
Prices at the 28th Annual Gladwin Beet Sale fell from 1953 levels as 74 head sold for 19020 dollars, an average of 257 dollars per head. Breeders from Wivejocal and Teeders bought bulls including Hugh Swindiehurst and John Watson. The high price paid was 625 dollars for the Champion Hereford bull consigned by Hi-Point Farms, with the second high at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wive Jocal
Hugh Swindiehurst
John Watson
Joe Foldesi
Wm. Phillips
Joe Fowler
Theodore Hoersch
Clare
Floyd
Earl ‘House
Hertford
Hi-Point Farms
Ted Hoergch
Soil Conservation District Acknowledges New Cooperators
The Isabella Soil Conservation District welcomes Mr and Mrs William Simmons of Warren township Midland county as cooperators. They plan a four year rotation on 40 acres with drainage work and tile laying. Don Zeiter of Vernon township advances a soil and water plan including a farm pond and forestry program. Demonstrations are scheduled in Broomfield and Coldwater townships, weather delays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Willian Simmons
Warren Township
Midland County
Isabella Soil, Conservation District
Simmons
Perry Geeck
Wise Township
Bill
Smyrmons
Midland County Soil Conservation
Harry Hund
Salfalfa-Ladine Claverbrome
Donald Zeiter
Vernon Township
Zeiter
Don
Isabella County
Moeggenburg
Stewart Dague
Coldwater Township
Coe Townsip
Harold Howard
Broomfield Township
Harold
Harry Howard
Area Farmers 19 Discuss Farm Bureau Program Input
Farmers weigh farm program preferences after Secretary Benson asks through Farm Bureau. Meeting in Midland on June 18, 1953, Wesley Hawley read the request from Benson to shape quotas for corn wheat cotton. Clare County Farm Bureau to join eight county legislators June 25 to discuss. Membership stands at 112 with a goal of 100 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Thru
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Executive Committees
Midland
Wesley Hawley
Michigan Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau
Kline
Clare County Farm Bureau
Entomologists Advise Against Taking Changes
Michigan State College entomologists warn readers not to alter or take changes without proper guidance. The advisory stresses caution and consultation with experts before making modifications or handling insect-related materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Advice On Chicken Cannibalism from Michigan State College
Michigan State College poultry experts say cannibalism in flocks stems from crowding and improper feeding. Do not mix ages, use a consistent feed system, and avoid leaving grain out. Methoxychlor or DDT sprays are advised with proper timing and sanitation of bins and granaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State
College
J. A. Davidson
Davidson
Ray Jones
Last Call For Sheep Tour Friday in Isabella County
Graydon Blank hosts the annual Isabella County Sheep Tour with Animual Husbandry specialist leading at each stop. Visitors observe diverse flocks across six farms including Howard Johnson Elmer Wittd Ernest Holzhauser Sid Struble Burton Ward L. M. Ward with breeds such as Romney Corriedale Shropshire Hampshire and Suffolk cross and noted wool yields and lamb counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Graydon
Blank
Howard Johnson Farm
Travis Livestock Pavilion
Oxfords
Elmer Wittd Farm
Mt. Pleasant
Corriedale
Montana
Ernest Holzhauser
Shropshire
Deerfield Center
Northwestern
Enes
Anita
Clare County
Burton Ward
Suffolk
Hampshire Cross
Hampshire
Isabella 4-H News Camp Dates and Club Updates
Four 4-H clubs in Isabella report enrollments for Phinisey Deerfield Center and Wise Community Club with project lists including dairy crops beef and gardening. Camp dates set for July 6 to 10 for younger and July 14 to 17 for older groups with eligibility based on previous projects. Profit from a Winn Horse Pulling Contest totals 203.87 and Wise Club adds 22 to the Camp Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinisey
Deerfield Center
Wise Community Club
Bhinishy
Arthur Mnaier Goa
Ted Hoersch
Don Onstott
Sid Struble
John Starr
Deérfiéla Center
Wise Club
Jamies Barager
Kathryn Fike
Iva Weihi
Winn
Soil Conservation Tour Highlights Clare Farms and New Growers
A report from Clare County Soil Conservation notes red clay and gully erosion seen in southern fields. Practices such as sod waterways diversions terraces and strip cropping are used across regions from Ohio to Virginia. Farm ponds for stock water and fishing appear, with bluegill and bass stocked. pasture improvement remains a common goal. A July farm tour of Shorty Walker’s farm is planned, with lunch provided and Walker promoting a quick soil-building program. An effort to form the Michigan Christmas Tree Growers Association aims to aid planting stock protection and marketing, with Mark McKenna named forestry committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Virginia
Clare County
Shorty Walkers Farm
Court House
Walker
Michigan Christmas Tree Growers
Mark McKenna
Clare Soil Conservation Eee
Gladwin
May 1953 Dairy Improvement Association Report Highlights Milk Output
The May report shows Group No. 1 supervisor Ronald Smith listing 464 tested cows. Average milk production reached 1114 lbs per cow with 40.6 lbs fat. 16 percent were dry. Highest herd production belonged to Lewis Becker with 15 Registered Holsteins at 1534 lbs milk and 64 lbs fat. Other top producers include Jon Stevens and Son with 23 cows at 1414 lbs milk and 61 lbs fat, and Be LaPoé and Son at 15 cows averaging 1236 lbs milk and 47 lbs fat. Additional notes cover individual cows and farms with varying totals, plus 189 cows exceeding 60 lbs fat and 17 cows freshened with birth of bull calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Smith
Lewis Becker
Jon Stevens and Son
Beh LaPoé and Son
LaPoe
Robert Becker
K. Burdick
Robert Myers
Her Yuneker
Joseph Stevens and Son
Bob Recker
Ben LaPoes and Son
Cotter
A. Myers
Mt Pleasant State Home
Glen Poet
Dover
Isabella Farmers Enroll In Calf Feeding Project
Three Isabella county cattle feeders enroll six calves in the Michigan Beef Calf Feeding Project sponsored by Michigan State College. George Jane enters two Hereford steers Mayd House and Son, A Moore and Son enters two milking Shorthorns, with all calves weighed June 18 and starting weights from 360 to 600 pounds. Steers eligible for Farmers Week if they gain two pounds daily for 240 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Michigan
Michigan State College
George Jane
Mayd House
Son
Ia A. Moore
Sentinel Wanted for Inexpensive Go-Getter
Classified want ad seeks a Sentinel role described as inexpensive with pay of 35 cents per week and a phone number listed for contact. The terse notice emphasizes promptness and a low wage, signaling a job with minimal compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Spraying Tomatoes to Prevent Disease Advice
Michigan State College plant pathologist Miriam C Strong urges early spraying of tomatoes with copper fungicides or organic compounds as a preventive measure. Begin about 30 days after blossoms appear and apply every 7 to 10 days, increasing frequency in wet weather. Dusts may help when fields are wet, but sprays stick better. choose formulas with county agent guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam C. Strong
Michigan State College
Botany and
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Seem
National Farm Loan Ass
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Clare Memorial Shop
Mel Mernberg
McEwan Street
Clare, Michigan
Clare Livestock Auction
The
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St. Johns
Zapeer
Lake Odessa
Patsy
A .Bimn
Soelret
East Kentucky
Princess
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Isabella
Robert Acker
Clare County — Soil Conservation
Deane Meredith
Clare County Farm
Dairy Improvement Association
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Mora
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