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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1954
Page
3
A NFPA and Agriculture Department report cites faulty oil burning equipment as a major cause of farm and home fires, with over half of victims being children under 14. advice includes locating heaters away from flammables, keeping them level, cool refilling, using proper oil, and regular maintenance.
Government and farm safety guidance urge careful storage of gasoline and kerosene during Fire Prevention Week. Store underground when possible. above ground keep tanks 40 feet from buildings, label containers, and avoid flames or heat to prevent vapor ignition. Close containers after use to prevent leaks.
The National Association of Soil Conservation Districts sponsors a statewide public speaking contest on water problems with all expenses paid trip to San Diego and prizes totaling 2400 dollars. Regional winners receive 200 dollars. Michigan entries must reach 412 Agriculture Hall M.S.C. East Lansing by November 15.
Specialized service with free inspection advertised by Marble Auto Collision Service. Headline urges safe brakes to save lives with a contact line noting a phone number and address.
Ben Rostik outlines cost cutting for hog production by using ear corn in temporary self feeder cribs and emptying cribs before feeding. He also offers tractor ignition tune up steps and notes cattle crowding dynamics as market prices trend down. Chopped bedding from straw and corn stalks improves absorption and storage.
The Letts Grow Up Not Burn Up slogan anchors Fire Prevention Week observances October 3 9 1954 after a presidential proclamation by Harry S Truman Hisen hower no. The program is led by the National Fire Protection Association with Michigan Rural Safety Council cooperation in Michigan. David G Steinicke MSU extension safety expert cites four focus points safety with machinery stores keeping children from matches and life saving if trapped in a fire. Fire prevention warns do not give a fire a place to start.
The First District Council Meet held in Midland on Tuesday October 5 included Isabella County’s reps Mrs A H Albar and Mrs Ronald Smith. Fall dormitory foundation work at Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp proceeds to shelter members and attract rentals from other counties.
District director John Goodwin describes a wheat to cover crop rotation with alfalfa ladino clover and perennial grasses, yielding rich organic matter and improved soil for future wheat. He notes 15 tons per acre of manure and generous fertilizer top dressings, plus a planned large tree planting effort to reduce erosion and stabilize climate.
Dr. Frank Thorp of Michigan State College’s agricultural station reports studies find no link between X disease and American creosote. He notes the confusion arose when cattle exposed to creosote also had access to high pressure greases containing chlorinated naphthalenes, the true disease cause.
Clarence M. Hansen of Michigan State College urges farmers to time corn picking with maturity around October 10 to 20 and cautions against leaving corn in fields into winter. He advises checking picker condition, power takeoff speed, and driving slowly to reduce shelling and losses. tighten kerbs, watch the car retarder, and use an efficient fan for clean loads.
Secretary of Agriculture Hara Taft Benson will open the 2nd annual International Dairy Show on October 9. He will dedicate a 4% acre addition to the International Amphitheatre making it the nation’s largest exhibition building. The show features new dairy farm equipment and six dairy breeds with Dairy Lane demonstrations daily for visitors. Dairy cattle entries are expected to surpass last year’s record of exhibitors from 27 states and 3 Canadian provinces with Jersey and Milking Shorthorn breeds designated as the national shows.
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