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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
6
Planning committee finalizes plans for a bake sale on March 29 to fund Achievement Day speakers and activities. Home Demonstration Council urges member participation, with classes and equipment purchases planned. Early April 2 is the preliminary meeting for Upholstering class signups. Central Michigan College Field Service notes involve 20 communities, 45 instructors, 57 courses.
The Blanchard Busy Beavers led by Mrs Leona Townsend earn the first top percent club honor for 1957. Achievement Day schedules list districts with dates in Weidman Rosebush Winn Mt Pleasant and Mt Vernon across April.
Kraft Foods plant in Clare presented J C Marotzke with the Kraft Award on March 19 in recognition of fifteen years of loyal service. The gold key chain features a miniature Kraft television camera symbol.
At Michigan State University 85 leaders from major farm groups gathered to discuss world affairs and future action programs. The new Farmers and World Affairs organization includes the National Grange, Farm Bureau, and others, with plans for youth exchanges to Mexico and local outreach in several counties. J Stuart Russell urged expanding Point Four aid and foreign crop sales to aid global development, noting domestic military spending far exceeds aid.
Michigan State University expert Leyton Nelson says Vernal alfalfa seed costs about $1 more per acre and will yield roughly a half ton more hay per acre in the first cut, with additional gains in the second year. Seed supply is short, so farmers are urged to buy now for planting season. Vernal is winter hardy, wilt resistant, and offers better leaf retention on the second cut.
A farmer is urged to review the Soil Bank program for potential gains. Reading the information shows the program can beat typical cropping profits on certain lands, with government rent and cost-sharing aiding pond or pine land development and topsoil features.
Fragment notes serving baked goods including bread muffins and fish pastries. Instructions mention heating in an oven or double boiler and covering during preparation.
The Dairy Princess Contest committee announces a March 26 banquet at Weidman High School Gymnasium. Contestants will talk on stage, attend a luncheon March 23 at Hotel Chaftain Mt. Pleasant, and appear on WCEN radio. Prizes total 150 with 75 for the winner and 10 gifts for others.
The search for improved oat varieties in Michigan notes no perfect types. Clintland blends Clinton and Landhafer traits with rust resistance and strong straw. Trig, a yellow oat, has high test weight but rust susceptibility. Crais yields highly but lighter weight. Craig shows rust resistance. Eaton mid season white with rust vulnerabilities but stem rust resistance. Jackson, released by Michigan State, yields well with good test weight and moderate Septoria resistance. recommended for central and southern Michigan to allow early planting.
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