Drainage Work Notes From DIP DEN District
DIP DEN notes show Ken Poulsen, Camp Rotary, Gary Mielke, and Ernest Zelt aiding drainage. About 1306 feet of waterway built to handle excess surface water. Fite and Ken installed about 300 feet of tile each, though small jobs considered fraudulent. Arthur Fisch and Walter Krompetz received copies of advanced farm plans. Lee Townsend and Cecil Mathews sought ACP PMA waterway layouts. 1750 feet for Townsend and 700 feet for Mathews. Cecil signed to become a district co operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Poulsen
Camp Rotary
Gary Mielke
Ernest Zelt
Garry
Fite
Ken
Arthur Fisch
Walter Krompetz
Lee Townsend
Cecil Mathews
PMA
Lee
Cecil
Soil Conservation Maps Planned For Clare County Farms
Glen Bedell of the Soil Conservation service spent about eight days in Clare County making soil capability maps for Marlon Burnett Reynold Hic Holtz Qdell Lamb David Miller Sy Haar Co Andrei Ry Schwanz George Vollmer and Walker. The maps indicate the best use per acre and crop types for each parcel. Next officials will draft a soil conservation plan form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bedell
Tha T
Soil Conservation Services
Clare County
Bell Capability
Marlon ‘Burnett
Reynold Hic- Holtz
Qdell Lamb
David Miller
Sy. Haar Co Andrei
Ry Schwanz
George Vollmer
Walker
Delia Testers to Meet in May Conference
Delia testers will gather at several spring conferences in May with sessions in St. Louis on May 9 at 10 30 a clinic for testers and program discussions. Charles Howard expands territory to include more southwest members and cover a larger area while managing an owner sampler project alongside regular DLA duties. About 50 people in Delia are currently served by the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Delia
Owr
St. Louis
Ronald Smith
Percy Welch
Charles Howard
Our County
Mécosta County
Worl
DLA
United
Midwest
West
United Farm Agency
Unithd
God
Mai Treansas
City
Missouri
Kansas City
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Spraying Suggestions And Recommendations For Home Gardens
Home orchardists and vegetable gardeners are advised on materials, timing, and methods. Free folders and bulletins cover Pest Control Program For Home Orchards and Small Fruits, The Home Vegetable Garden, and Insect and Disease Control On Vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. GC. McHencamp
Isabella 4-H achievements spotlight at county event
The Isabella County 4-H Achievement Days drew many attendees as the 41 Style Review showcased 175 garments. Winn Mae John of Taylor Club will represent Isabella at the Michigan State College Dress Review in June. The program honored many members with medals and county awards, announced secretaries, and noted a Detroit trip for tractor enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn Mae
John
Taylor Club
Isabella County
Michigan State College
Susan Hutchins
Juanita Neeland
Gail Samborn
Nancy
Joseph Schueller
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Isabella
Richard Cook
Broomfield
Little Beavers Club
Chicago
Farm and Home Electric
Don McCartney
Orlo Bellinger
David John
R. V. Cummings
Robert Hoffman
Joanne Curtiss
Betty Sheldrake
National Garden
Doris Hoffman
James Crowley
Keith Eldred
Robert Sharp
Claudette Lantz
Leota Mae Travis
Arlo Guy
Hina Maedoln
Orriene First
Mignon Mogg
Ruth Ann Bechdell
Kay Tice
Larry Townsend
Elden Chubb
Leonard Cluley
Bowet Busy Bees
Joyce Mount
Rolland
Nancy Albar
Wolverine
Childs
Estes
Sparkey Hot
Center Church
Rosebush
Mt. Pleasant
Sheltie
Proper care tips for lawn maintenance and seeding
The text advises mowing heights between 1 3/4 inches and 2 inches to avoid overcutting, recommends bluegrass for heavier soils, and cautions on timing for seed sowing from spring to late summer. It also notes arsenate treatment for white grubs, mole prevention, and fertilizer rates emphasizing nitrogen as the key element.
Soil Conservation News Items from Isabella District
The Isabella Soil Conservation District outlines projects in Gilmore township including muck land plowing for Frank Freeman and planned seeding to Ladine clover and brome grass for hay and pasture. It notes a goal of nine hundred acres plowed and seeded and promotes marsh plowing by Russell Myberg Barryton. A safety note warns of odor from properly stored manure leaking plant food into the air near Crawford and Saint Henrys Church on US 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Freeman
Gilmore Township
Russell Myberg
Frank
Allen
Donald Rawson
Freeman
Alvin
Charles Woods
Sidney Woods
Myberg
Warren Phipps
Barryton
Isabella
Crawford
Saint Henrys Church
Anthrax Guidance For Michigan Farmers From Vets
Veterinarians advise alert but not alarmed response to Michigan anthrax outbreaks. Advice covers contact of veterinarians, rapid isolation, daily herd checks, safe disposal of carcasses, disinfection, vaccination limits, pasture management, fly control, and strict biosecurity to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
C. T. Clark
Thorp
Lee Davison
Hays
Soil and water plan aids Coleman area pasture work
Arthur Eberhart near Coleman reports flooding on his Denver township farm as planners, including Dr. S C McArthur from Rosebush, develop a soil and water conservation plan. The project aims to create ladino-brome pasture in a damp, sandy area with tile drainage to remove barnyard water and prevent draining wet holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Arthur Eberhart
Denver
S. C. McArthur
Rosebush
Arthur Eberhart Develops Soil and Water Plan
Arthur Eberhart of Denver township and the Isabella Soil Conservation District outline a four year rotation from ¢exa to oats to alfalfa with clover and lacino brome hay. He plans to plant at least twenty acres of river bottom and heavy clay upland soil to ladino brome pasture and boost his herd through a pasture management program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eberhart
Denver
Isabella Soil Conservation District
Eberhart
Arthur
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DIP den
Ben Bosinklare
Clare
Andrew Willey
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
T. Johns
Clare & Lapeer
Lake Odessa
Prince & Go
United Team
America
H. News
Robert Acker
Inghette-Comnty
Estee Clu
Jack Jarman
Stevenson Lake
Richard LaPoe
Canning
Shirley Grubb
Vernell Barne
Richard Mumy
Richard Oak
Beal City
Ford Tractor
Valley Chemical CO
Soil Conservation — Service
By Dan Balog
Isabella County Farm Planner
Providence
Paul BD
Gibson Glaze
Graham
Fox
C. H. Prather
Graham Plow Distributor
East Fourth St
McEwan and
State Streets
Sinclair
MOGG
Sinclair Service
Elton Mogg
Clare, Michigan
Everette Allen
International
George J.lehr
Glare
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