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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
3
Hatton Township officials and residents convened at the town hall to adopt a resolution establishing an official land use study and appoint a zoning board. The action follows concerns over unwanted land use and reflects a community effort to address planning in a democratic manner.
Isabella County Home Agent Home Economics Committee plans a county wide tour on Monday June 8 starting at 7:00 a.m. from Mt Pleasant Post Office visiting Herman Miller Furniture Zeeland and Kroger Wholesale Distributors Grand Rapids with luncheon and shopping. Reservations due June 1 for bus. contact Extension Office by June 2 if not a member.
Michigan farmers raise corn yields by planting earlier than May 20 to May 10. Research at the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station shows 10 percent higher yield from early planting. Elmer Rosssman notes the key is using available moisture before a late summer dry period. planting soon after May 1 helps crops reach critical growth before moisture shortages.
Folk dancing group meets first and third Thursdays in Harrison court house basement at 8 pm for ages 14 to 30 with a 50 cent first visit and free thereafter. Michigan State University sewing and vacuum guidance offered. Travel notes: State Folk Dancing Magazine rep to National Convention then summer camp. Home Extension Council plans June 9 meeting for officer elections and homemakers discussion. Tour report thanks committee. next year’s venue ideas urged.
Michigan State University expert notes direct lightning strikes reach 60 000 to 100 000 volts and urges a complete master label lightning rod system. Underwriters Laboratories inspects 25 to 35 percent of master label installations, which tie all metal parts into a unified system for full protection.
Michigan’s potato industry has fallen from about 9 percent of U.S. production in 1934 to under 3 percent in 1957. William A. Cromarty of Michigan State University cites profit advantages in Maine and Idaho, plus packaging and processing, as key factors. Michigan remains closer to large markets but must commercialize its potatoes more effectively.
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