Planning Commission reviews county mapping and joint meetings
The Clare County Planning Commission discussed requests for advice on water level issues for Nestor Lake and a plan to map exits and scenic spots. Ronald Schunk to chair joint meetings with Arthur Township Board, Emil Bucholz to lead the map program, and Harrison city plans on upcoming discussions. Ram truck buyers were among local farmers purchasing purebred rams. Lennah Backus MSU led a housing and family guidance session for Clare County 4 clubs on The Family in the Midst of Change.
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Clare County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Arthur
Nestor, Lake
Ronald Schunk
Arthur Township
Clare County
Emil Bucholz
Lennah Backus
MSU
Eagle
Clare I
Clareniks
Harrison
Dover Hamilton
Lake
County ASCS outlines partial advance payments for 1962 wheat program
Chairman Floren J. Pudway announced that the Service Office may prepay up to 50 percent at signup under the Agricultural Act of 1961. The advance equals half of the product of diverted acres and the rate based on 45 percent of normal yield, payable in cash or wheat. Farmers must specify diverted acreage and meet minimum 10 percent of their allotment or historical acreage, with no CCC wheat stocks in Michigan. Details on options and approved conservation uses will be at the ASCS county office.
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Service Office
Floren J. Pudway
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCS
CCC
Michigan
Floren J. Pudvay
Price to Represent Michigan in 4-H Tractor Contest
Paul C Price a 17 year old Linden Michigan will represent Michigan at the 5th annual Central and Western U S 4 H Tractor Operators Contest October 15 17 in Dallas Texas Price will compete for championship honors with more than 20 top 4 H tractor operators from across the country The Stand ard Oil Foundation Chicago sponsors awards and trip to Dallas for this program covering 14 Midwest states.
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Paul C. Price
Linden
Michigan
U. S
Price
Texas
Young Price
Dallas
Standard Oil Foundation, Inc
Chicago
Midwest
Million Ton Sugar Beet Harvest Expands in Michigan
The Saginaw Valley Thumb Area sugar beet crop moving into full harvest aims for about 1,000,000 tons over three weeks. Michigan’s 17 county beet region feeds Bay City Caro Carrollton Croswell and Sebewaing plants, with yields strong though sugar content below expectations, totaling roughly 230 million pounds of pure Michigan sugar.
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Saginaw Valley
Thumb
Michigan
Bay City
Caro
Carrollton
Croswell
Sebewaing
Plant Rye For Cover Crop For Corn Stubble
Michigan State University expert Leyton Nelson says corn growers can plant a rye cover crop immediately after harvest. Rye should be seeded at 142-2 bushels per acre with rates and fertilizer based on soil tests. The Balbe variety is preferred for winter cover and pasture for faster fall growth and earlier spring start.
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Leyton Nelson
Michigan State University
Nelson
Not Too Late To Lime Soils Before Winter
Michigan State University soil scientist James Porter says farmers can still test soil for lime needs and apply lime before winter. He notes lime materials such as limestone marl or by product lime are suitable and won't damage crops, with soil dry enough to prevent heavy compaction and six to seven months to neutralize acidity.
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James Porter
Michigan State University
Porter
Clare Livestock Auction Price Report October 9 1961
Price ranges for cattle include Slaughter Steers 21.50 to 23.00 and Steers Good 20.00 to 25.00. Cows and Heifers show varied values with Canner-Cutter and Utility classes from 11.00 to 20.40. Calves fetch 15.00 to 40.50, Lambs 10.00 to 19.00, and Feeder Pigs 6.50 to 16.75. overall report lists weights and grades across multiple stock categories.
Extension District Rally At Midland
Isabella county women will attend the District Rally at Midland on October 17 with Extension women and friends from Isabella Bay Gratiot Saginaw and Midland counties. The program and host county rotate each year with Gratiot County set to be host next year.
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Isabella County
Midland
Isabella
Bay
Gratiot
Saginaw
Gratiot County
Let's Plan Our Wardrobe Project Leader Meeting
Isabella County Club News reports a 4-H leadership meeting led by Miss Ruth McKnay on Friday October 20 to train leaders in guiding older 4-H girls. Norris Eagles Times News notes a photo skills session on October 12 in Union Township Hall Mt. Pleasant with 54 county women expressing interest.
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Ruth McKnay
Norris Eagles
Times News
Union Township
Mt. Pleasant
Norris Ingles
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Henneth Tweedy
Clara County
Richard Schroeder
Norleen Ackerman
Edward A. Poole
Ruth Mollway
Harry Densmore
the County Agents’ Desk
Huntley
Commission
Julins Schaeffer
Joe Marsh
Smiley Roberts
Stranger
Smiley
Jose
United States Brewers Association, Inc
Michigan Consolidated
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
East Broadway
Cas
Paul Price Mich
Fourth Street
Discount Department
E. J. Davis
Glen Grove L.M
New York
4Th Street
Clare
West Fourth Street
Extension District
Club News
Warp Bros
Chicago 51
Ill
The
Newisdper
Michigan Press Association
Michigan Economic Development Department
Clare Sentinel
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