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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
5
Michigan State agricultural economist L. H. Brown notes drought trimmed the 1954 corn crop and forecasts dipping two million bushels from the surplus for livestock feed and processing. He says prices will rise post harvest to near loan levels, with 700 million bushels still remaining in surplus.
Plans for a Poultry Shortcourse at St Henrys Church two miles north of Rosebush on Thursday November 4 from 10:00 to 3:30. Lunch at noon provided by Rosebush Elevator and Harris Milling Co. Speakers include J M Moore Don C Miller and Dr S C Schmit tle. Movies shown and informal discussions follow. Invitations extended to poultry raisers from Central Michigan.
County wide effort set October 25 through November 25 urges farmers to test soil this fall. Lime needed increases fertilizer efficiency and supports legume growth. Samples dropped at Mt Pleasant Cooperative Elevator. 50 cents each. reports and recommendations provided.
A friendly letter from Mrs. George Weihl notes a successful soil conservation color tour led by director Harold Howard. The piece highlights 4‑H youth photography awards, local planning efforts by Lee Navarre on 160 acres, contour and strip cropping plans, sod waterways, wildlife collaboration with state biologist Victor Jansen, and outreach to 4‑H and cub scout groups promoting soil conservation education.
An examination of Clare Isabella Artificial Breeders Association Board records at its October meeting shows more successful first services and a sharp drop in return services. Technical improvements and better herd owner understanding aided progress with Loren Birdsall Perry Geeck and Warren White among those cited for strong first-service results.
Large crowd at Mt Pleasant High School Auditorium attended the Fall Achievement Night where 53 county awards were given to outstanding 4-H members for 1953 54. Top members were chosen by the County 4 H Council committee with Harris Milling Co gifting trophies to Margie Swindlehurst and Philip House for champion steer at the County and State Fairs.
Mt. Pleasant hosts the District Artificial Breeders Association Conference on Tuesday November 2 with a complimentary dinner for eight counties in Central Michigan. A C Baltzer and Byron E Carpenter will discuss new developments. Isabella County will be represented by four local groups. The dairy men dine at 7:00 at the Downtown Restaurant before moving to the Courthouse for the discussion meeting. about 700 directors and managers are expected.
Agricultural engineers warn during corn harvest to turn off power before cleaning picket rolls keep guards in place and watch for fire risks from trash and leaking fuel.
Our congratulations to Billy and Janet Balog for winning first and second in the State Soil Conservation Photo Contest. The Isabella County Conservation District notes the awards and the photos depict local scenes of soil conservation practices by local cooperators.
The Annual Meeting of the Isa bella County Youth and Farm Fair Society is set for Wednesday night November 3 at 8 15 in the County Courthouse. New directors will be elected and discussions and recommendations to improve the fair will be held. All contributors exhibitors and participants are urged to attend and vote.
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