Farmers urged to prevent corn picker accidents
Michigan State College safety supervisor Lawrence C Meyer warns farmers to keep hands away from rotating rolls gears and chains and to avoid oiling or adjusting a running machine. Loose sleeves can catch. do not unclog with a stick. Disengage power at row end and throw the machine out of gear to save limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Meyer
Agricultural Engineering Department
Michigan State College
County Agent's Corner on Storing Potatoes Properly
Paul D. Gibson notes key storage rules for potatoes: keep them found, fairly dry, and dirt free. Open cellar windows, doors, and vents for the first month to dry and cool the potatoes. avoid mixing rot with sound tubers during storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Uncle Bob on pastures fire risk and Kraft name update
The column warns dairy farmers that burning pastures harms soil and water. cites Oklahoma tests and offers a booklet on improvements. It also notes Kraft Foods Company's name change from Kraft Cheese Company and reassures continued dairy support and field assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Kraft Foods Company
Kraft
Note on pamphlets and state delivery fees
Note indicates there may be a recharge for pamphlets mailed to non residents while residents may receive free copies. Advises contacting county intent to confirm availability and policies on pamphlet delivery for the same subject.
SomaDRONE Station Shelved Then Reconfigured for Storage
The somaDRONE station, kept in a barn for roughly three weeks, will be re-sorted and moved to permanent storage. This process aims to optimize space and improve organization for long term housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somadrone
Fast Milking Method Gains Use in Clare County
County dairy agents note farmers show interest in fast milking introduced at Michigan State College. Dairy experts report disease prevention and higher milk output, with steps including udder washing, strip cup check, milking machine use for about three minutes, and careful teat pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State College
Russell E. Horwood
How to shampoo upholstery for fall cleaning
Michigan State extension specialist Julie Pond recommends a dry foam method to minimize moisture. Start with brushing or vacuuming, apply foam cleaner, rub in with a brush, rinse promptly, then dry with a cloth, noting rinsing is essential if soap is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Pond
Michigan State College
Dwarf Apple Trees Easy to Grow Yet High in Beauty
C E Russell of Michigan State College notes rising home interest in dwarf apple trees. Though light on fruit, they bear early and are superb ornamentals with varieties like Delicious Cortland Duchess and Jonathan. Plant early spring or fall with extra care, mulch, moisture, staking, and light post establishment fertilization.
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C. E. Russell
Michigan State College
Michigan
Cortland
Duchess
Jonathan
Paint for Inside Galvanized Tanks Safe Water
Michigan State College expert C H Jefferson says ordinary asphalt paint is best for coating galvanized iron water tanks. It is odorless and tasteless, avoiding tainting drinking water, unlike creosote or other coatings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Jefferson
Michigan State College
Cainting
Surface Prep Guidelines for Painting Iron Tanks
Instructions emphasize cleaning the surface thoroughly, drying completely, and applying paint only after the surface is fully dry to prevent blistering and peeling. The guidance highlights avoiding moisture and ensuring proper post-cleaning drying before coating.
Social Roundup of Local Visits and Guests
Mr and Mrs Forest Booth and Bud Thompson of Toledo were luncheon guests last Wednesday at John Brubaker's home. Mrs J C Newman helped care for sick Jimmie Allen at Bernard Allens earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs Wn Gruno hosted dinner last Thursday at J C Coats home. Glen Newman and family and Bernard Allen and children visited J C Newman on Sunday. Galen Coats and children visited Wm Grono in Vernon and called on John Archbold and family. Ray Davis was an overnight guest of Ronald Brubaker last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Booth
Bud Tompson
Toledo
Ohio
John Brubaker
J. C. Newman
Bernard Allen
Jimmie Allen
Wn. Gruno
J. C. Coats
Glen Newman
Galen Coats
Wm. Grono
Vernon
John, Archbold
Ray Davis
Ronald Brubaker
Local Family Visits and Travel Notes in Cornwellville
Mr and Mrs Bill LaVoye and daughters and Hugh Six traveled to Kalkaska to tend to their father Mr Six. Glenn Hartman of Pontiac visited Gordon home. Julius Mielke and relatives visited Cornwell Ranch as Julius returns from overseas service. Ray Gordon of Grand Rapids visited family in the area. Thelma and Betty LaVoye from Clare joined relatives at home. Peggy Gordon, Roys wife, and Peggy Gordon visited Midland for dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill LaVoye
Hugh
Kalkaska
Glenn Hartman
Pontiac
Gordon Home
Julius Mielke
Hward Mielke
Gladwin
Cornwell Ranch
Julius Just
Ray Gordon
Grand Rapids
Roy
John Gordon
Byron Gordon
Jim Murphy
Thelma
Ray
Betty LaVoye
Clare
Roy Gordon
Peggy
Midland
Local Church Plans Gospel Message With Rev Geo Agin
Eagle notes expect Rev. Geo Agin of Midland to deliver a Sunday morning gospel message. Rev. M R Honderich drove to Crystal Sunday to attend services at Spencer church and assist Rev. Fred Snyder in special communion services. He visits his son Rev. S J Henderich and family for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Agin
Midland
M. R. Honderich
Crystal
Spencer Church
Fred Snyder
S. J. Henderich
Everett Carnecross
Gordon Andrew
Walter Kleiner
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Richard Wood
Floyd Langworthy
Lansing
Midl
Norman Hutchinson
Lissette Weber
Ernest Kleiner
Marjorie
Julia Hutchinson
Frank
Herbert McDonald
Ruby Poet
Pete Moline
Henry Kleiner
Alton David
Donald
Faye Ann
Frank Barton
Robert Kleiner
Glen Bay
Alfred Bay
Gerald, Hodges
Cecil Hodges
Beaverton
Mary Hodges
Clifford Premoe
Ernest Hodges
Ralph Allen
Bruce. Hodges
Carl
Stephen Douglas
Seal
Beach California
Phoebe Rosenberger
Otto Kleiner
Local residents hosted numerous dinner visits last week
Mrs. Ernest Riemer, Mr and Mig Glen Peat, Joy, and Virgil Newman hosted or attended dinners in Colonville and Lake George. Dick Watson spent the weekend in Flint. Bryan Miller and Richard Wood visited Mrs Roy Howard and family at Lake George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Riemer
Mig
Glen Peat
Joy
Virgil Newman
Colonville
Dick Watson
Flint
Bryan Miller
Richard Wood
Roy Howard
Lake George
Local Update From Douglas Area Grange Social
Mrs. Stanley Wells returns home in Charlotte after visiting Burt Parshall at the Douglas home. Robert Jones of Lansing spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Hudson Jones. Mrs. Doris Budd is not well. A large crowd attended the Grange booster program. The Red Cross will meet Wednesday October 16 at Mrs. Hudson Jones home. Chet Pickering and Russell Gamble with Albert Roland and J E Bruce visited Ace Gordon last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Wells
Charlotte
Burt’ Parshall
Douglas
Robert Jones
Lansing
Hudson Jones
Doris Budd
Grange
Virginia
Gordon
Jones
Jessie
Red Cross
Chet Pickering
Russell Gamble
Albert Roland
Gordons
J. E. Bruce
Ace Gordon
Dover News: Local Residents and Visitors Listed
Dover residents Don Fetters and wife occupy the apartment above the general store. Mary Reger of Flint visits her sisters Mrs Bus Raymond and Mrs Don Fetters. Dennis, Delmar Allen, and Dorothy Allen visit Clare. Frank Walters and Barbara of Flint visit relatives. Phil Goudie of Detroit buys Irwin Mizer place. Multiple visits and hosts noted among Walters, Bauer, Hanes, LaVoye, and McGuire households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fetters
Dover General Store
Mary Reger
Flint
Bus Raymond
Everette Allen
Wm. Henderson
George Clink
Arcadia
Buttermore
Saginaw
Pete Hanes
Frank Walters
Barbara
Robert Walters
Courtney Bauer
Delmar Allen
Dennis
Dorothy Allen
Louise Bauer
Clare
Clair
Walters
Phil Goudie
Detroit
Irwin Mizer Place
Wm. LaVoye
McGuire
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