Michigan Poultry Trade Falls Behind In Detroit Supply
A 1955 state report shows Michigan’s poultry industry valued over 90 million dollars annually but behind rivals in Detroit's needs. Detroit's shell eggs came mainly from Ohio and Illinois. Michigan ranked low in frozen eggs, dressed poultry, and butter, while leading in only dressed turkeys with 1.1 million pounds. Minnesota and Ohio also supply Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
G.s.mcintyre
State, Department, of Agriculture
Miles A. Nelson
Department
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Tennessee
South
Dakota
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Canada
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Maryland
Indiana
North Carolina
Corn Hybrids Compared
Michigan State University researchers test corn hybrids across 11 Michigan locations to compare performance under uniform soil and climate. The trials are coordinated by the Michigan Experiment Station, Michigan Crop Improvement Association, Extension Service, and seed companies. reports for 1955 hybrid trials are available from county agricultural agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Michigan
Michigan Experiment Station
Michigan Crop
Extension Service
County
Pulp Wood and Deer Marking Points for Woods Management
Landowners in the Soil Conservation District are alerted to a new pulpwood marketing point at Clare run by Waterville Paper Company. The note links aspen management with deer promotion and cites research by American Box Boards Company at Filer City on pulp production and habitat. It also highlights Frank Schafer’s wheat yields, his fertilizer regimen, and credit to the Soil Conservation Plan developed with Everett Guimbo in 1950. George Wheeler of Central Michigan College earns a notable professional conservation award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation District
Clare
Waterviiet
Gompany
American Box Boards Company
Filer City
Aspen
Gene Bacon
Soil Conservation Service
Frank Schafer
Nottawa
Schafer
Cornell
Everett Guiembo
Isabella Soil Conservation District
George Wheeler
Central Michigan College
Isabella 4-H News Reports Successful Modeling School
The Isabella County Modeling School for clothing members led by Miss Janet Wirbil was a success with demonstrations on walking and styling garments. Other items note National 4-H Club Week displays, Spring Achievement Days planning, Style Review committees, and a judging school in Saginaw. Camp Work Week dates shifted to March 26 due to county conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Janet Wirbil
Saginaw
Mid-land
Floyd Curtiss
William McGee
Hugh Swindlehurst
Levi Metcalf
Isabella
Bay Counties
Steady Egg Market Preferable Takes Center Stage
A steady egg market is favored over chasing peak prices. J. M. Moore of Michigan State University explains a gentleman’s agreement between producer and buyer: buy when supply is high and sell when scarce. He warns producers not to abandon the steady market for short term gains, as later prices may fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Mac) Moore
Michigan State University
A . Moore
Wheeler receives state soil conservation plaque in Lansing
Sor Wheeler was awarded a plaque by the State Association of Soil Conservation Districts for outstanding contributions to the soil conservation movement in Michigan. The award was given at a recent meeting in Lansing. Wheeler is regarded as a leading figure in conservation of natural resources and the Soil Conservation Service extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor Wheeler
State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Soil Conservation
Michigan
Lansing
George Wheeler
Soil Conservation Service
Jesus Cleared Temple as crowd cheered on trip to Jerusalem
Robert H. Harper reviews Jesus last visit to Jerusalem focusing on his triumphal entry, his tears over the city's fate, and his cleansing of the temple. The piece notes Pharisee shock, temple money changers, and religious leaders opposing him amid popular support.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Dasus
Catholic Bishops Relief Fund Drives Tenth Annual Appeal
The tenth annual Catholic Bishops Relief Fund appeal will start next Sunday with envelopes distributed after a letter from Bishop Allen J. Babcock. He notes last year relief items valued at almost 130 million dollars reached overseas needy without regard to race or creed. 125 parishes in the Diocese of Grand Rapids cover 29 western Michigan counties with a nationwide goal of 5 million dollars for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Bishops’ Relief Fund
Allen J. Babcock
Babcock
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Oldsters Nix Retirement Towns Plans to Develop
Michigan State University sociologist Dr Gordon J Aldridge says older people are not always happy with communities of senior citizens alone. He notes seniors may prefer towns with a mix of age groups and activities including families and baby carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Belives
Gordon J. Aldridge
Rehabilitation investment returns in 1950s study says MSU expert
Dr. Gregory A. Miller of Michigan State University notes that spending $1 on vocational rehabilitation yields $10 in economic value. He cites the 1954 U.S. government figure of $28 million spent to restore 65,000 people, with $10 million already returned in new income taxes. He predicts the rehabilitated worker will return $10 in taxes for every invested dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory A. Miller
Michigan State University
U.S
Miller
Establish All People Prayer Center at St. John's Philadelphia
The St. John's Baptist Church in Philadelphia dedicates part of its house of worship as a Prayer Center for All People led by Rev. Anthony F. Vasquez. Fifty two nations send flags while ambassadors and consuls send goodwill. The center will feature a library and weekly notices about each nation.
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St. John’s Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Anthony F. Vasquez
Call To Christian Citizenship Observance By United Church Women
United Church Women mark May Fellowship Day on May 4 and promote the call to responsible Christian citizenship. The group, part of the National Council of Churches, numbers 10,000,000 Protestant women and urges members to examine information sources and beliefs to influence moral leadership.
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United Church
United Church Women
National Council of Churches
Money and morality in a Boston rector’s warning
The Rev Theodore P Ferris of Trinity Episcopal Church Boston says money can be vile or holy. He argues wealth itself isn’t corrupting but how a person uses and surrenders it to God.
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Theodore P. Ferris
Trinity Episcopal Church
Boston
Mass
Loomis Missionary Church Services and Nazaren Church Schedule
Loomis Missionary Church with Pastor Stanley Leonard holds Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 followed by Missionary Youth Fellowship at 11:00 and Evening Evangelistic Service at 7:30. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8:00. Vernon City Nazaren Church led by Rev Harold Smilth offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 7:45 p.m. Pastor L. J. Nevins. Church School at 10:15 and Worship at 11:30? 11730.
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Herrick Mennonilte Church
Floyd F. Bontrager
Arthur Genter
John's EV. Lutheran
Us-27
North End of
Clare
Roberts Voss
Loomis Missionary Church
Stanley Leonard
Missionary Youth Fellowship
Clare Assembly OF God
Clare City
Hall L. P
McEwan
Grace Bible Church
Farwell
Michigan
Gospel Church—Friendly
Welcome Bible School
West Fifth Street
Hugh Kennedy
Aim
Church OF the Nazaren
Vernon City
Harold Smilth
L. J. Nevins Church
Gerrit Schut
Church Bible School
Gerald Brady
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Houghton
Sir Clare
Jolverine Laboratories
Mile Rd
Purus
Bishop's Relief Fund
Oldsters ‘Nix
Sentinel
All People Prayer Center
Speere Isaserpe SS BL Sy, AU
Dorr Bros
Frank
Paul
Hemlock
Fortney Road
Farm International
S. P
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Scott-Viner
John Deere
Oliver
John Deéere
Pipe International
Idea
International
Cut International
Graham-Hoeme
Texas
John Décére
Lowden
el _ motor Iron Age
Digger Oliver
John Deeré
Rand
Chevrolet
Cultipacker
Cultipacker International
Vratek
Ric
Lowden Haygars
Stanley
ST. Mary's Altar Society
George A. Weaver
Dorri Brothers
Hemlock State Bank
Cleark
Farm Bureau Services
Gladwin Farmers
Gladwin,’ Michigan
Standish
THE
Church For All
ALL
Peter
Chapter
Kelster
Casburs
Methodist Church
Nevins
Sission
School 1
Gilmore “Church. OF Christ
Hiram Gates
Gospel Mission
Farwell Park
W. Teale
Our Savior Lutheran Mission
Harrison
Raymond Mueller
Hayes Township Hall
Lake Baptist
Kenneth Mack
Brown Corners
United
Brethren
Charles Charles F. Malgon
Minteter
Clare Seventh
R. R. Widmer, Pastor
Sabbath School
Eagle Church OF God
Elza Beery
Christian Science. Church
Lallege
Aims
Farwell. Methodist Church
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Hubert L. Beavers
First Baptist Church
Episcopal
Robert &. Childs
Ideal Theatre
Eicharlat
Colonville
Elm Grove
Church OF God
Dover Church
Arthur ‘Cunningham
ST. Ceci Cecilia
S. ‘Church Catholic
Frdeol Sruba
Schaeffer's Dairy
Clare Sentinel
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