Preparing and Defrosting Home Freezers for Fresh Produce
A practical guide to freezer readiness including inventory, using oldest stock, removing frost, and defrosting steps. Advice covers freezing habits, defrost frequency, safe thawing with a fan, and cleaning with warm detergent or baking soda solution. It also notes egg price expectations from the Poultry and Egg National Board and context on last winter’s spike.
Egg market price drop linked to 4 percent supply gain
The 1969 fall and winter egg prices are pressured by increased supply, demand for egg products, and higher meat prices. Despite a 4 percent rise in supply, prices may fall as much as 20 cents per dozen by November. Poultry consumption rises since 1940, with chicken favored for nutrition and dieting.
Wasps and hornets from dry weather menace county areas
County Extension notes an uptick in calls about wasps and hornets as extreme drought drives insects to seek moisture. Nests form in sandy soils ground nests in yellow jackets and tree or building attachments. Use evening sprays and approved aerosols or fumigants. caution to protect plant roots and winter survival of queens.
Vacation Notes From Lake George and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Gene Van Blarcom and sons vacationed at a Lake George cottage with her mother. Mr and Mrs Wm Chamberlain returned from Houghton Michigan and visited the Van Blarcoms and Ila Brockway. The Tessmans joined their son and visited Fowlerville for the C B Jamboree while Wm Hileman and others attended the Ruby Reunion at Elm Grove Parish with Harley Ruby from Roseville. Mrs Robert Heberen-
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Gene van Blarcom
Lake George
Wm. Chamberlain
Houghton
U.P
van Blarcoms
Ila Brockway
al Tessman
Ivan Tessman
Fowlerville
Wm. Hileman
Ruby
Elm Grove
Harley Ruby
Roseville
Robert Heberen
Siding id 7 P layed last week with her husband at Van Wert Ohio
Siding id and her husband returned home from Van Wert Ohio where he works. The two youngest children visited with Mr and Mrs Ronald Mieske and Mr and Mrs Ray Brink this weekend. Judy plans to teach in Gladwin this year. Mr and Mrs Robert Heber enjoyed a long distance call from Randy serving in Viet Nam stating he is well despite the heat.
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van Wert
Ohio
Ronald Mieske
Ray Brink
Mary Heber
al Tessman
Ronald DeVoll
Judy
Gladwin
Robert Heber
Randy
Viet Nam
DNR Cracks Down On Illegal Dumping
Department of Natural Resources launches a three point plan to curb illegal dumping in the northern Lower Peninsula. Officers arrested six people last weekend for dumping on state sites in Houghton Lake St Helen and Mio with fines up to 100 dollars and potential 90 day jail terms.
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Department of Natural Resources
Lower Peninsula
DNR
Houghton Lake
St. Helen
Mio
Training Available for Veterans in Skilled Trades
Veterans in Clare County and Harrison can get apprenticeship training information from the Clare County Veterans Office. Paul R. Clark notes a new VA booklet explains how to apply for skilled job training with allowances starting at 108 dollars monthly for dependentsless veterans and higher starting pay for apprentices in most areas. The pamphlet lists 79 of about 350 jobs with training lasting two to six years.
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Harrison
Clare County
Paul R. Clark
Veterans Coonselor
Clark
Farming News In Clare County Rumors Of Blight And Crop Progress
Five fieldwork days reported with soil moisture mainly short to adequate and rain possible mid to late week. Oat harvest nearly finished two weeks ahead of last year while over half the corn is in the dough stage and about 20 percent dented. Southern corn blight noted in dry stressed fields. some corn harvested. soybeans and beans progressing. maple syrup potential highlighted by MSU researchers. bin site corn and oats sale authorized. Limber pine may boost Michigan tree industry. forest and national forest acreage cited. US agricultural output up about 3 percent in 1968.
Clare Men's Bowling League Opens September 9 1970
The Clare community previews the start of the Clare Men s Bowling League on September 9 1970 at the Sunday Continental venue. Individuals may join to bowl on Sundays and participate in the league.
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Clare
Calendar mixed league Sunday night start September 13
Mixed league schedule begins Sunday nights at 8 30 p m starting September 13. Contact secretary Mrs Pat Thrush at phone 588 9907 by Friday.
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Mixed League
Pat Thrush
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Commodity Credit Corporation
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Priemer Agricultural
Oberlin Road
Richard L. Priemer
Main Street
Harrison, Michigan
Second Street
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Wilcott
Kalamazoo
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