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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
11
Fire prevention week urges farm families to reduce fire hazards as farm deaths average 3500 annually and injuries 10000. Nine of ten farm fires stem from carelessness, prompting Michigan State College Extension Service to promote safety from October 9 to 15 through county offices.
County agents urge farmers to keep simple records for poultry ventures. Daily egg totals feed consumption and egg price data help determine profitability and guide improvements. A regional rat control plan uses red squill bait, distributed non profit by the U S Wildlife Service, with advance orders due by October 28.
A plea urges farmers to maintain precautions to guard crops from fires, noting nine of every ten farm fires are preventable and urging action to shield harvests and property from loss.
County Agent Paul D. Gibson announced an intensive rat killing campaign to be held Friday November 4. The local effort will coordinate with similar campaigns in Michigan and nearby states under District Agent G C Oderkirk supervision.
The Herd Improvement Association reports 24 herds with 297 cows on rest in September producing 159,699 pounds of milk and 6,438 pounds of butter fat. Average per herd was 6,641 pounds milk and 268.2 pounds fat. per cow 537 pounds milk and 21.6 pounds fat.
Brown Corners residents hosted and visited in a week of suppers and dinners including Ben and Amos Kleinhardt Dan Kleinhardt and family for Dan’s birthday and gatherings with the Walters Lloyd Shaver and Coulter families amid plans as Nora Langworthy winters in Ohio and a Mayo Clinic check up for Lee Coulter. Local revival meetings drew good attendance.
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer promotes a money down plan for major repair work at the dealership.
A brief item notes Fish and Otis performing at Schaeffer's Dairy Bar every Friday offering live music and casual dining in a local venue.
Temple and Detroit visitors were hosted by local families at Big Norway Lake and farm communities. A list of callers includes residents from Saginaw Farwell Harrison and Owosso with trips to Frankenmuth and Remus. Bow and arrow hunters at Kryzinski ranch and Al Shaw, a licensed pilot, are noted among weekend activities.
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