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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
7
Michigan State University economist Alan R. Bird notes rising farm equipment investment strains profits. From 1929 to 1959 average farmer equipment outlays grew from 1500 to 10600 dollars, promoting specialization and custom job use while warning small farms to hire larger machines or improve practices instead of expanding debt.
Brush College notes report Mr and Mrs Bill Gedney and Linda returning home after 30 weeks away for medical recoveries. Funeral attendance honors Mrs Clarence Newman of Ann Arbor. Harley Coats recuperates after spinal surgery. Local gatherings include a dairy banquet and a pot luck to finish a friendship quilt. Several visits and family events span April 18 to 23 with many neighbors present.
William Walter of Brown Corners tears fence rows and levels land harming wildlife while Mort Shea and Walt Ehle plant red pine seedlings as a living monument to future assets. A rotovator demo will be on Robert Clute farm to mulch stubble and prep fields. Humphrey Bros sponsoring. Phenothlazine remains best drench for sheep when finely ground and kept in front of flock after drenching to prevent pasture contamination.
Price ranges for cattle calves hogs and stockers at Clare Livestock Auction on May 2 1960. Bulls cows and heifers show multiple grades with prices from 14.00 to 33.00 per hundredweight depending on type and quality. Freight notes list heavy bull and hog figures including sows and feeder pigs.
Clare County Home Extension Club members travel Thursday May 12 to Holland Tulip Festival. A parade features 3 000 costumed youngsters and a Hope College concert band amid eight miles of tulip displays. Local farms and special displays round out a day of regional celebration.
Michigan State University safety specialist warns farmers about deadly backward tractor tips during soft spring ground conditions. Backing up is the only safe exit when rear tires sink beyond 12 inches. call a neighbor for a pull to avoid hospital trips. Use a low draw bar and avoid high hitches to reduce tip risk.
Clare county 4H celebrated Spring Exhibition with 300 plus projects. Helena Penalis MSU led a clothing judging school. Dorothy Baumer announced Saturday program. Over 350 attended Share the Fun acts and Dress Revue. Lillian Schroeder narrated Queens of the Day. 90 girls modeled aprons to sportswear. Helen Coats selected to represent Clare at State 4-H Show in August. Nancy Allen alternate. Dress Revue pins awarded to Jan Ann Walters and Debra Blain. honorable mentions named. County honor rolls announced for foods home improvement clothing personal improvement handicraft with multiple 4-H clubs named.
Mrs Hetty Wysong and guests visited the Leo King family in Mt Pleasant on Friday. A pink and blue shower for Mrs Dale Wysong was hosted by Mrs 0 M Somers and Ellen Agile. Several gatherings and visits followed with O M Somers and family from Okemos to Lansing and East Grant. State 4 H show awards and exhibitors from Colonville Randall East Grant Eagle Stars Winterfield and Detroit fair entries noted.
Numerous properties near Ross Lake Wixom Lake Pratt's Lake and Clare Beaverton Isabella County feature frontage lakefront land modern homes acreage and development potential. Listings include 2 bedroom homes 3 bedroom trails 4 bedroom pros with prices from 2 700 to 18 000 plus down payments and terms. Local brokers Fred L Woodby Beaverton Michigan.
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