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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
11
Ballots listing candidates for the PMA community committee and county convention delegates have been mailed to eligible Clare County farmers. Votes must be returned by December 22, with counting on December 23 by a three member board. Eligible voters include owners operators or tenants with eligible farm programs or price support ties.
Sharpen up your mathematics to get the most for your money when buying fertilizer. Michigan State College specialists explain three numbers on the bag: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. Compare total plant food per bag and cost per amount of plant food, not price per bag. Higher analysis saves money and reduces bag weight.
The Sick Clovers 4-H group held their second meeting on November 10 in West Grant. Naomi Chapman was elected president, Wilma Agile vice president, Wanda Barber secretary, Histher Chapman treasurer, Donna Barber song leader, Ruthann Spence recreation leader, Thelma Battle reporter, with Mrs. Peg Randal as club leader. They pledged, hemmed towels, and plan a box social for hot lunches. Meetings move to Thursdays.
Clare County Beef Club organized November 11 at Randall School with Mr. Simmons presiding. Officers elected include President Joann Simmons Vice President Philip Goudie Secretary Jean Magnus Treasurer Carolyn Carter Reporter Shirley Magnus. Leaders appointed Hubert Carter Floren Pudway Earl Simmons Philip Goudie Henry Magnus. Members total ten, next meeting December 9 at Dover School 8 PM open to new members.
County agent Gene Carter of Michigan State College outlines two common farm lease forms. The tenant two thirds landlord one third lets the tenant cover most costs with the landlord providing land and a third of crop expenses. The fifty fifty shares farm, livestock, and most expenses, with fuel costs split. Printed lease guides are available from the county agents or MSU.
Don Murray of Michigan State College explains assembled washing as preferred over flush washing. He emphasizes disassembly and brushing for thorough cleaning, notes common problem areas, and recommends weekly complete disassembly to ensure cleanliness.
Brief mention from Elwood Michigan State College agricultural economics: death and taxes phrase used to frame tax discussion related to farming costs.
Officials say farmers face easier filing this year with no changes to rates or forms. The 1949 final return deadline extends from January 15 to 31, and farmers owe no estimate if the final return is filed by January 31, replacing the former January 16 deadline.
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