Michigan Farmers Use Telephone More Than Ever Before
Michigan farmers increasingly rely on phone service as a farm management aid. Michigan Bell reports over 53 percent of rural establishments now have telephones, up from 44 percent at year start. Since January, 17,200 rural lines were added, nearing 100,000 total in the state.
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Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Theodore H. Dawson
Michigan Bell
Dawson
Mel Bate’s Fortune and Quiet Life Highlighted
A reminiscence recalls Mel Bate’s northern uncle’s death leaving him a tidy fortune. He enjoys a simple homey life with his missus, friends, and a mellow beer, learning to handle money and people without being pushed.
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the Clarion
Mel Bate
Mel
Rural phone service expands as lines and rural phones rise
Dawson noted ongoing demand for telephone service as Michigan Bell added 6 650 miles of lines and cut parties on 2 280 lines to eight or fewer by September 30. Rural telephones grew 21 percent in the first three quarters, while urban lines rose 12 7 percent.
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Dawson
Michigan Bell
Vernon Ex tension Club Opens With Lesson On Cupboards
The Vernon Ex tension Club held its first meeting at Mrs. Allen Bauder’s home on Wednesday evening November 6 with eight members present. Mrs. Claud Bailey Mrs. C M Bailey and Mrs. C M Harriger led the lesson Improving Kitchen Cupboards. The next gathering on December 11 at Mrs. Claud Bailey’s will feature a Christmas party and gift exchange. Lunch was served by the hostess.
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Vernon Extension Club
Allen Bauder
Claud Bailey
C. M. Bailey
C. M. Harriger
Save for Rainy Day Buy U S Savings Bonds Now
Clare county farmers are urged to invest in U S Savings Bonds as a key part of a sound farm financial program. The campaign runs November 11 to December 7, stressing prudent debt levels and long term bond holding under Treasury sponsorship. Robert C. Kleiner chairs the Clare County A A A.
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Clare County
U. S
Treasury Department
Robert C. Kleiner
Clare County A.A.A
Birthday Night at Rural Meeting with Practice
The next Rural meeting is on November 18 marked as birthday night. Members with birthdays are urged to attend and all others are welcome. The degree team will practice, and the group plans to perform in Coleman on December 3.
Gilmore Center and Church Service Details
Howard L. Krause leads a 10:06 service with devotion and 10:16 communion and preaching at the Gilmore Church of Christ. Bible school at 11:00 welcomes all. Mrs. Mary Gamble’s granddaughter born November 3 weighs six pounds seven ounces as the Gamble family rejoices in Lansing. Bram Seymour loses a cow choking on an apple. A party at Elam Seymour’s home precedes Sunday dinner hosted by the Somers and friends for Arden’s birthday with multiple guests.
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Gilmore Church OF Christ
Howard L. Krause
Mary Gamble
Bruce Gamble
Lansing
Misa
Mary Kay Gambie
Bram Seymour
Elam Seymour
C. M. Somers
Gilmore
Arden
Carmen Newman
Gene
Robert Somers
Wm. Hileman
Buddy
Claire
Wm. Case
Misa Iva Freeman
Marilyn Dillon
Betty Somers
Cellulose Coatings Promise Improved Paper Wrappers
New cellulose coatings for paper and cloth offer improved wrapping paper covers magazine spines washable wallpaper and window shades. The coatings provide high gloss flexibility and strong water resistance.
Erysipelas in Pigs Among Farrowed Hogs Warned
Veterinarians note sudden deaths high fever lameness and reluctance to move in hogs likely erysipelas. Two forms quick and lingering exist vaccines help when given soon after farrowing cement floors aid control. Prompt disposal of dog carcasses prevents vermin spread to the wider hog community.
Pasture Nitrogen Program Boosts Yields, Professor Reports
Ohio State University agronomist D R Dodd details a pasture system using fall and spring ammonium nitrate. Trials show 78 percent gain with fall nitrogen and 80 percent with spring applications, averaging 1 700 pounds more hay per acre across 37 farms.
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D. R. Dodd
Extension Agronomist
Ohio State University
Dodd
Ohio
Know Your Breed Ayrshires By W J Dryden
Strathglass Lucky Puff, a national champion long distance Ayrshire butterfat producer, yielded 189843 pounds of milk with 4 percent butterfat over 5235 days. Originating in southwestern Scotland in the late 18th century, Ayrshires were first imported to the United States in 1822.
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W. J. Dryden
Strathglass
Ayrshire
Scotland
United States
Cattle Breed Group Formed in 1875 to Preserve Records
A national organization formed in 1875 aims to devote and preserve the breed records. The speaker notes the move could help build morale as mature cows average about 1,050 pounds.
Vapor Based Pest Control Delivers Indoor Plant Defense
Cornell University specialists report azobenzine kills red spider mite on roses and other plants. The method involves brushing the chemical on steampipes as they heat, releasing vapor that quickly attacks pests without constant syringing.
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Cornell University
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