Local women participate in Central Michigan College Consumer Problem Conference
The event on October 29 30 featured Ruth McNadyers and several home demonstration workers with Michigan State College and local groups in Mt. Pleasant. Panelists included Mrs Joseph Judge Miss Miriam Kelly and Miss Lorraine Sprague among others as they discussed thrift and spending. Community meetings in Mt. Pleasant promote ceramic pottery and rug making with MSU specialists, inviting all women regardless of Extension membership.
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Central Michigan College
Joseph Judge
N.E. Tremont Group
Melvin. Masters
Holland Group
Ruth Mclway
Gratiol County
Lorraine Sprague
Georgia Martin
WCEN
Emery Johnson
IGA
Mt. Pleasant
Miriam Kelly
Diatron Weight Loss Claim Announced by Houghton’s Drug Store
An advertisement touts Diatron a weight loss product with a money back guarantee. It promises no drugs no diet and no exercise while claiming users will lose weight after the first package. The ad notes a $3.00 price and distribution through Houghton’s Drug Store with ClaracMalk order fulfillment.
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Houghton
ClaracMalk
Hogs Split on Feeding Methods for Early Market Gains
Michigan State University swine expert Ed Miller notes mixed rations yield faster gains under 75 pounds while free choice rations lower the cost per pound. Tests show 11 percent cheaper gain with free choice corn and protein supplement, suggesting switching to free choice after 75 pounds for profitability. Palatability of feeds also affects results.
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Ed Miller
Michigan State University
Miller
MSU
Deadline Extended for 1956 Conservation Reserve Contracts
Agric economist Arthur Mauch of Michigan State University says contracts under the soil bank program may be signed through November 30, extending the former October 15 deadline. To qualify, farmers with 15 acres or less or those with wheat allotments must meet specified conditions. cropland not under an acreage reserve is eligible, and contracts run up to 10 years, or 15 if seedling trees are unavailable, with full program details at the county agricultural service and conservation office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Soil Bank
Arthur Mauch
Storing Summer Clothes Tips From Clare County Extension
Clare County Home Extension outlines steps to store summer garments after thorough cleaning. Remove metal pins, hang or bag items to prevent dust, and label storage boxes with contents. Wool and silk require careful pressing, moisture retention, and steam methods to maintain fabric finish and shape.
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Bernetta Kahabka
Michigan State University
Mary
Phyllis Pearson
Clare County
Miss Pearson
Clothing Leaders Meeting Planned for 4-H Members
Harry Densmore reports a series of clothing leaders meetings across Winn St Henry Union Township to train 4-H club leaders in wool pressing collar and hem construction and plaid matching. Sessions run November 1 2 and 9 at local club rooms Bowen School and Union Township Hall with multiple resource leaders.
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Harry Densmore
Winn 4-H Club
Klumpp
Winn
Marion Johnson
Bowen School
St. Henry's’ Church
Harold Anderson
Oliver House
Hugh Swindlehurst
Union Township Hall
A. H. Albar
Albert Getchell
Clothing Club
Judye Methner
Janet Johnson
Emily Bowerman
Carol Klashak
Barbara Brattin
Betty Getchell
Rodents Costly to Control on Michigan Farms
University of Michigan zoologist William Burt warns meadow voles and house mice cause major crop damage, especially in granaries and buildings. He advises destroying habitat around orchards and using snap traps, noting poisons are often ineffective.
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Michigan
Meadow Vale
William “H. Burt
U-M
Burt Paris
Isabella Farm News September DHIA Report Highlights
Walter Smith reports 335 cows in 14 herds averaging 853 lb milk and 30 lb butterfat. Several herds top fat yields this month. Immature corn handling tips urge careful harvest and cribs with guidance on moisture, crib width, and airflow.
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DHIA
Walter Smith
Larry Townsend
Metosta County
Morman Grogs
George House and Son
Dale Davis and Son
William Block and Sons
Cotter and Bogan
Ed Schafer
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Ruth McNadyers
Michigan State College
Minion Township
Jessie Marion
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Donna Hecker
Lewes Eee
Evart, Michigan
Clare County Home Extension News
Phyllig Pearson
Detroit
Don Swindlehurst
Earl Neff
Keith Mogg
Rator
University of Michigan
Burt
Hye
Isabella Farm News
By B
Mellencamp
Cacho
Occupanta
The
Clare Sentinel
Zephyr
Lake
F.B. Scott Oil Company
Lake, Michigan
Bob Sawyer
Dept. of Agriculture
Hopper
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